This season has delivered some unforgettable contests filled with dramatic finishes, comeback victories, and standout individual performances.
Let's take a look back at some of the most thrilling games.
6. New Zealand Warriors vs Cronulla Sharks (28-30, Round 26)
- Shaun Johnson's last game, the game-winning try assist.ย
A perfect ending to Shaun Johnson's successful NRL career, the Warriors secured a dramatic 30-28 victory over the Cronulla Sharks in Johnson's final game.
Trailing 22-4 at halftime, the Warriors staged a stunning second-half comeback, capped off by a match-winning try set up by Johnson in the dying seconds.
After being down by 18 points, the Warriors' momentum started to build with Dallin Watene-Zelezniak scoring back-to-back tries just five minutes apart. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad followed up with another try, bringing the Warriors back with 20 points on the board.
In the 64th minute, Marcelo Montoya gave the Warriors the lead for the first time at 24-22, but the Sharks responded quickly with a try from Samuel Stonestreet in the 68th minute, reclaiming the lead at 28-26.
With just one minute remaining, Johnson set up the match-winning try for his winger, marking a perfect send-off for the Warriors legend.
In a final display of his playmaking brilliance, Johnson was involved in four of the Warriors' six tries, securing the win and leaving a lasting legacy on the game.
