The former Canberra Raiders, New South Wales and Australian captain is impressed with the Warriors' transformation under former club teammate Andrew McFadden's coaching and says maintaining consistency will be their biggest challenge over the closing rounds of the regular season.
"Under Andy they've been very consistent," Daley explained. "The big thing on the Warriors has always been their lack of consistency. There's been a big discrepancy between their best and their worst. Where they're at the moment they're in a pretty good headspace.
"They're confident, they believe in themselves and they just have to work hard for the next five weeks and try and finish in the top four. If they do that they're as good a chance as anyone."
McFadden's success with the Warriors comes as no surprise to Daley.
"I knew he was going to be a success because the players [Raiders' Jersey Flegg team in 2005 and New South Wales Cup in 2006] really enjoyed playing for him."
Daley describes McFadden as a perfectionist who can clearly articulate his vision and expectations to the playing group.
"He's very hard-working and honest and he wants them to be the very best that they can and strives for perfection. He makes sure their training sessions are spot-on and I think also they've had clarity in their roles.
"They actually understand what each player needs to do and what his role in the team is and I think that's very important when you're coaching, for each player to know what exactly it is that the coach wants from him."
- By David Skipwith of the New Zealand Herald
