The Warriors have superstars all over the park as they move to within a game of the grand final … except in the centres.At the start of the season, many critics pinpointed lack of big-match experience in the centres as a major reason the Warriors wouldn't make the finals.Yet "no frills" players Rocco Berry and Adam Pompey are playing their roles in the Kiwi fairytale that has propelled the club into NRL dreamland.The pair were top-shelf against the classy Knights' backline on Saturday, holding their own against Newcastle's big guns Kalyn Ponga, Bradman Best and Dom Young in defence and coming up with some tricks of their own in attack.Rugby union convert Berry scored a crucial try in the second half and made 19 tackles - the most of any back-five player from either team - including a couple of desperation efforts on his own tryline.Pompey produced a try assist for winger Marcelo Montoya - one of many during the season - and kicked six goals from seven attempts, including several conversions from the sideline.The pair are playing the best football of their short careers - but face their biggest test against Reece Walsh and the star-studded Broncos backline next weekend.
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