We go through every team's strengths and weaknesses ahead of 2019.

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New Zealand Warriors

Strength

Everything that came down the right-hand side was gold for the Warriors. It was to no surprise that David Fusitu’a finished as the seasons leading try scorer with 23, 5 ahead of the next best at 18. It was on the back of a strong mobile pack led by Adam Blair and Tohu Harris.

Weakness

The obvious weakness is the departure of star halfback Shaun Johnson who has been their marquee player for the last 7 years. Without a recognised halfback to fill the gaping hole, they leave themselves in a delicate position. Expect to see Isaac Luke and Roger Tuivasa Sheck to link up more often like Billy Slater and Cameron Smith. Blake Green will need to stand up and provide more of an attacking spark which may hinder his structure and organising playing style.

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - AUGUST 31: Shaun Johnson and Roger Tuivasa-Sheck of the Warriors celebrate after winning the round 25 NRL match between the New Zealand Warriors and the Canberra Raiders at Mt Smart Stadium on August 31, 2018 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Anthony Au-Yeung/Getty Images)
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