Warriors captain Simon Mannering has not been named by coach Andrew McFadden for the Round 9 clash with the Dragons after suffering a cut to his mouth in his side's big loss to Melbourne on ANZAC Day.
David Fusitu'a has been named at fullback with Tui Lolohea also unavailable due to an injury picked up against Melbourne.
Sam Lisone has been relegated to the bench with Jacob Lillyman regaining his starting spot, while utility Jazz Tevaga returns to the bench.
Shaun Lane will make his Warriors debut after a mid-season switch from the Bulldogs.
Warriors team to face the Dragons
1 David Fusitu'a
2 Jonathan Wright
4 Solomone Kata
3 Blake Ayshford
5 Manu Vatuvei
6 Thomas Leuluai
7 Shaun Johnson
8 Jacob Lillyman
9 Issac Luke
10 Ben Matulino
11 Bodene Thompson
12 Ryan Hoffman
13 Charlie Gubb
14 Jazz Tevaga
15 Sam Lisone
16 Albert Vete
17 Shaun Lane
18 James Gavet