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How icon's advice ignited this season's feel-good story

Luke Metcalf has stepped up superbly to fill the void left by Shaun Johnson's retirement. (Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz/AAP PHOTOS)

Luke Metcalf was never going to be intimidated by the prospect of filling Shaun Johnson's old Warriors No.7 jersey.

The rising playmaker, set back by injury after injury at both Cronulla and the Warriors, even sought out coach Andrew Webster in the pre-season and told him he wanted to wear it.

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