Warriors boss Andrew McFadden admits he didnt foresee his sides lacklustre first-half performance in their 41-22 loss to lowly South Sydney.The Warriors went into the match in eighth place and as strong favourites against the Rabbitohs, who were looking to avoid their 10th NRL loss on the trot.The side played with intent early on and took the lead through a barging Solomone Kata but collapsed within 10 minutes.A kicking masterclass from Souths halfback Adam Reynolds, who assisted three first-half tries through grubbers and a field goal, left the Warriors reeling.An improved second-half performance from the Auckland-based side was not enough to salvage the match, and leaves their finals hopes on a knife edge with three games remaining.South Sydney, meanwhile, will take confidence from their performance in what has been a disappointing 2016 campaign.They had a good plan to kick in behind us and even though we knew that was coming, we lacked the desperation to get to the ball first, McFadden said.Outside the first 10 minutes they just dominated field position and real momentum.Souths forward pack steamrolled the Warriors for large stretches of the match, finishing with almost 200 more running metres than their opponents.Reynolds then used his sides strong field position to hit the Warriors in the corners, putting on grubber kicks for Alex Johnston, Aaron Gray and Joe Burgess to score.Further tries to Burgess, Greg Inglis and Hymel Hunt settled the contest.McFadden said his sides heads dropped as Souths racked up the points.Their forwards did a really good job and we were just a little bit off, and they got on the front foot, he said.Captain Ryan Hoffman echoed his coachs remarks, saying the Warriors put themselves under too much pressure chasing in the game.If we didnt have to chase so many points I reckon we wouldve been a bit more patient in that second half and executed more, Hoffman said.For Souths, the victory was a long time coming.Coach Michael Maguire said the performance was befitting the strength of his squad, which has been ravaged by injury throughout 2016.Weve obviously been through a fairly tough period as a club in the past couple of months, Maguire said.To get those last two performances was probably a true reflection of the team I have.The Rabbitohs would now strive to finish 2016 on the right note and with a healthy squad.We know the future is moving into a pre-season at some stage and the boys, to their credit, and the leadership have said that we start now, Maguire said.He also said Reynolds performance was made possible by the recent return of Greg Inglis and John Sutton from injury.When youve got the opposition going backwards, it allows Adams game to really enhance, Maguire said.He was excellent there, he really steered the team around.Maguire was equally complimentary of five-eighth Cody Walker, who also snared a try assist.The 26-year-old Walker said the performance was 10 weeks in the making.The team would now look to end the season on the right note.Thats our plan every week, the possession sort of game, Walker said.Thats what we want from Reynolds and he delivered that in the first half. 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Premiership-winning captain Easton Wood wasnt able to play in a grand final win with his AFL soulmate Bob Murphy.But lifting the cup together was the next best thing.When playing together, the defenders were never far apart.And when Murphys knee injury ruled him out of the 2016 season, elevating Wood to the captaincy, the pair became even closer.Wood and Murphy consolidated a special bond through the season as the clubs elder statesman nurtured his apprentice from the sidelines.Before coach Luke Beveridge brought the house down with his magnanimous gifting of his premiership medal to Murphy, Wood stole the show with a tearful embrace with the injury-stricken skipper.After the match, the 27-year-old needed time to compose himself when asked about Murphys place in his life.He said being able to lift the premiership cup together was the stuff of dreams.Weve come a long way in this football club. A lot of it has been because of his guidance, he said.He took over the job with very stormy waters and he steered us out of it.Hes very close to me. I just love him.It breaks my heart he couldnt be out there..dddddddddddd. But to hold it up with him was very, very special.Wood wasnt a standout in the 22-point win on Saturday, but used the ball well and tallied six one-percenters, typifying the Bulldogs hard-nosed approach.He said being able to repay the faith of supporters and club staff made the day the best of his life.So many people have put so much on the line. Its the best feeling ever.Like Murphy, Wood is one of the few survivors of the clubs last preliminary-final loss in 2010.After his side emerged with the biggest lead of the match in the fourth term, the Bulldogs coaching staff ran to the boundary line to celebrate.The clubs 62-year wait to hoist the premiership cup was soon to be broken, but Wood said he didnt shift his focus until the siren blew.Those last couple of minutes, you think were going to get over the line but you dont let it sink in, he said.This club has had a lot of heartbreak in tight moments. We fought it out right to the end and brought it home. ' ' '