Veteran centre Brent Tate came through his first rugby league match in 11 months unscathed as the Warriors finished their 2010 NRL pre season trials with a 16-16 draw with Manly in a tough encounter at North Harbour Stadium.
Tate a late addition to the squad, played the first 22 minutes of the game and returned for the last 23 minutes in his comeback from his second knee reconstruction in three years.
It was a huge boost for Tate and for the Warriors as they emerged from their trials programme unbeaten ahead of their season-opening clash against the Gold Coast Titans in Robina on March the 14th.
Also back on the field after missing last week's trial win against North Queensland was fullback Wade McKinnon, who replaced the starting fullback Lance Hohaia at halftime.
Winger Kevin Locke was replaced just before the break after a knock to his back but there were no concerns about his condition after the game.
Earlier the Junior Warriors also staged a comeback, this time for victory as they scored late to beat the Auckland Vulcans 32-30.
