Ivan Cleary has delivered a touching tribute to the Warriors, labelling New Zealand his “second home” after downing Andrew Webster’s side in an elimination final.

Cleary coached the Warriors across 154 games between 2006 and 2011, having also played 53 games for the club across a three-year stint which ended in 2002.

He found success with the New Zealand club, leading them to a grand final in 2011, which they ultimately lost against the Sea Eagles before he joined the Panthers for his first stint.

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