LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
The Warriors' class of 2002 is set to make its mark in the coaching ranks as well.
Ivan Cleary, the goalkicking ace fullback from that side, aims to lead Penrith to the preliminary finals for the fourth year in a row.
On the other side, club great Stacey Jones and former prop Justin Morgan, who were also part of that side 21 years ago, will be plotting an upset as assistants to Andrew Webster.
The Warriors have been drawing comparisons to the class of 2002 as they have achieved seven consecutive wins and more than 15 wins in the regular season for the first time since that memorable year.
Morgan, who has become a two-time premiership winning mentor, attributes his success to the same characteristics that made him a great teammate.
Several members of the class of 2002 have also found success off the field.
Monty Betham, Kevin Campion, and Awen Guttenbeil serve as ambassadors for the club, while Ali Lauitiiti, Jerry Seuseu, and Clinton Toopi work in wellbeing roles at the NZRL, Warriors, and NRL respectively.
For Morgan, his second stint in New Zealand has been made all the more enjoyable as he prepares to depart the Warriors at the end of the year to join Todd Payten as an assistant at the Cowboys.
The class of 2002 continues to leave a lasting impact on the rugby league community, both on and off the field.