England fullback Sam Tomkins has spoken of his excitement at joining the New Zealand Warriors next season.

Warriors' fans are known for being a loyal bunch and their patience will continue to be tested over the next two seasons.

Neither Matt Elliott nor Elijah Taylor could deny it - the Warriors missed their chance to snatch an unlikely finals berth because of the top two inches.

Sam Tomkins has signed with the Warriors and will be unveiled by the club in the next 10 days.

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Presuming the more likely parts of the last-ditch plan work out, the Warriors will be left hoping one of two giant upsets occurs in the final round of the NRL.

The Warriors aren't afraid to dream big and coach Matt Elliott wants to turn the club into such a dominant power it forces the NRL to establish a second team in NZ.

The Warriors are holding on to the belief that while there's life there's hope.

Roosters coach Trent Robinson has told his star-studded squad to use all their big-game experience to secure the NRL minor premiership with victory over bitter rivals Souths tonight in Sydney.

So the rollercoaster ride continues.

The Warriors will have to achieve something never done in their history - and may need to rely on other results going their way - but coach Matt Elliott remains incredibly bullish his team can make the playoffs.

Despite his foibles, fragility and moments of frustration in 2013, the man whose opinion matters most thinks Manu Vatuvei has improved and will "only get better".

It was old boys' day at Mt Smart Stadium in the last home game of the season but, rather than looking backwards, the Warriors are still looking ahead because their dream of making the top eight is still alive.

Manu Vatuvei is being praised by teammates and staff after he made a significant sacrifice.

It's one of the most enduring myths of the NRL, but this year it's become laughable.

The Warriors are set to play three NRL matches at Eden Park in 2014.