Warriors ace Shaun Johnson is all-in when it comes to winning a premiership with the club.

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So much so that he’s willing to take a pay-cut from his hefty salary if that’s what it takes to lift the premiership trophy with the perennial underachievers.

The 26-year-old comes off contract with the Warriors at the end of next season, and while his asking price could reach nearly one million dollars-a-season on the open market, Johnson is keen to stay in his country of origin for much less money.

“I don’t really give a shit about the salary cap, as long as we’re winning games,” Johnson told foxsports.com.au.

“You ask any player who plays this game, you want to win comps.

“We’ve missed out on finals for however many years now, we just need to win. If that means I take less money or that means I can’t be there to be part of it, I want the club to win. It’s pretty simple.”

And 2017 may be the Warriors' best chance to claim a premiership in their history.

Should Kieran Foran’s registration with the club be approved by the NRL, the club’s spine will be looking tantalising.

Roger Tuivasa-Sheck at fullback, Kiwi rake Issac Luke and Foran and Johnson in the halves. It’s a menacing look for a side who has regularly under-achieved.

Add to that outfit new coach Stephen Kearney, and it’s almost now or never for the Warriors.

“There’s hype every year,” Johnson said.

“We believe we should be making the most of it.”