They became the first team to take the U17 title in their debut season.
"Delete this post and recognise our friends across the Tasman."
Andrew Webster admits his team were completely outplayed against previously winless Gold Coast.
The outstanding No.1 brought up 100 NRL games in the defeat.
Bottom-of-the-table Gold Coast took home their first win of the NRL season.
The Auckland side were trying to return to winning ways, after their loss to St George last week.
The Warriors are expected to officially announce Cleary’s signing soon.
Jacob Laban will make his first NRL start against Gold Coast on Thursday.
Shaun Johnson is currently off contract at the end of this year - a situation which may not last much longer.