Recruitment Warriors 2026/2027 Recruitment & Retention

Warriors 2026/2027 Recruitment and Retention Discussion​

Player	2026​	2027​	2028​	2029​	2030​
Mitchell Barnett	✔​	✔​
Rocco Berry	✔​
Tanah Boyd	✔​
Kurt Capewell	✔​
Erin Clark	✔​	✔​
Wayde Egan	✔​	✔​
Kayliss Fatialofa	✔​	✔​
James Fisher-Harris	✔​	✔​	✔​
Jackson Ford	✔​	✔​
Morgan Gannon	✔​	✔​	✔​
Leka Halasima	✔​	✔​	✔​	✔​
Chanel Harris-Tavita	✔​
Sam Healey	✔​	✔​
Eddie Ieremia-Toeava	✔​	✔​
Alofiana Khan-Pereira	✔​	✔​	✔​
Jacob Laban	✔​	✔​	✔​	✔​
Ali Leiataua	✔​	✔​
Jye Linnane	✔​	✔​	✔​
Freddy Lussick	✔​
Te Maire Martin	✔​
Haizyn Mellars	✔​	✔​	✔​
Luke Metcalf	✔​	✔​	✔​
Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad	✔​	✔​
Marata Niukore	✔​
Adam Pompey	✔​	✔​
Tanner Stowers-Smith	✔​	✔​	✔​
Taine Tuaupiki	✔​
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck	✔​
Demitric Vaimauga	✔​	✔​	✔​
Dallin Watene-Zelezniak	✔​	✔​
Jett Cleary	S​	U​
Sio Kali	U​
Braelan Marsh	U​	U​	U​
Motu Pasikala	U​	U​

✔ = Signed to Top 30, C = Club option, M = Mutual Option, P = Player option, S = Signed to supplementary list, U = Unclear

2026 Top 30: 30/30
2026 Supplementary: 1/6

2027 Top 30: 21/30
2027 Supplementary: 0/6

2027 Gains: Nil
2027 Losses: Nil

Off contract and free to sign elsewhere for 2027: Rocco Berry, Tanah Boyd, Kurt Capewell, Chanel Harris-Tavita, Freddy Lussick, Te Maire Martin, Marata Niukore, Taine Tuaupiki, Roger Tuivasa-Sheck
Will be off contract and free to sign elsewhere for 2028 from November 1st, 2026: Mitchell Barnett, Erin Clark, Jett Cleary, Wayde Egan, Kayliss Fatialofa, Jackson Ford, Sam Healey, Eddie Ieremia-Toeava, Ali Leiataua, Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad, Motu Pasikala, Adam Pompey, Dallin Watene-Zelezniak

 

[Five&Last]

You should have just added sio kali in one of the teams to appease him else you will never hear the end of it.

It was test to see if he was a real Sio Kali fan which he failed.

Will add him in now

 

[Dannevegas]

It was test to see if he was a real Sio Kali fan which he failed.

Will add him in now

Bruh, I know that’s the team you think webby will go with, which is probably what he will go with but Surely he’s learnt from the past 10 games of this season

 

[Five&Last]

Bruh, I know that’s the team you think webby will go with, which is probably what he will go with but Surely he’s learnt from the past 10 games of this season

I don't see any reason to suggest he'll change it, he's overly loyal to certain players and only makes changes when forced to through injury.

Anyway who gives a fuck lol there's a whole different thread on that. This is just to show the development pipeline.

 

[dylpickle]

Surely Webby doesn’t go with that same backline

Our backline needs a shake up as we lacked that bit of spark and unpredictability at times this season.

CNK is reliable and always gives 100% but in the modern NRL, fullbacks are often secondary playmakers and he doesn't bring that instinctive spark that you get from other fullbacks. Stacey even noticed it when he bought on Kini for the kiwis. Kini created something from nothing which changed the game.

AKP will probably be the fastest in our squad which is something we lacked. He could be real weapon on kick chases and attack, he just need to polish his defensive. He has to be on one wing.

CHT is rock solid but the number 6 needs to be someone who can break lines and create second phase play - something he lacks. Is Jye the answer probably not. Untested.

Healey should be our 14 as Egan cant be a 80 minute hooker and he creates so much spark when defensive is tired.

If webby is willing to take a few risks next year and reshuffle, the warriors could evolve and be a top 4 team.

 

[Riz]

I've had a crack at this myself.
Have just gone for what I think Webster will do for first grade selections instead of what I would do
We'll see how close I get on the selections in junior grades.
SG ball will be a deep squad as a lot of those guys will push up to Jersey Flegg once that season starts. The depth for the NSW cup squad will be the Jersey Flegg team.

First Grade:

1	Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad
2	Roger Tuivasa-Sheck
3	Adam Pompey
4	Rocco Berry
5	Dallin Watene-Zelezniak
6	Chanel Harris-Tavita
7	Luke Metcalf
8	Mitchell Barnett
9	Wayde Egan
10	James Fisher-Harris
11	Leka Halasima
12	Kurt Capewell
13	Erin Clark
14	Te Maire Martin
15	Demitric Vaimauga
16	Jacob Laban
17	Marata Niukore
18	Tanah Boyd

NSW Cup

1	Taine Tuaupiki
2	Alofiana Khan-Pereira
3	Ali Leiataua
4	Sio Kali
5	Haizyn Mellars
6	Jye Linnane
7	Jett Cleary
8	Tanner Stowers-Smith
9	Sam Healey
10	Jackson Ford
11	Kayliss Fatialofa
12	Eddie Ieremia-Toeava
13	Morgan Gannon
14	Makaia Tafua
15	Jason Salalilo
16	Rodney Tuipulotu-Vea
17	Luke Hanson
18	Patrick Moimoi

Jersey Flegg (U21)

1	Motu Pasikala
2	Brandon Norris
3	Caelys Putoko
4	Nganaiaiafu Vake
5	Raphael Sio
6	Harry Inch
7	Jack Thompson
8	Emosi Ravosai
9	Jacob Auloa
10	Tepatasi Laumalili
11	Bishop Neal
12	Alvin Chong Nee
13	Junior Sikuvea
14	Braelan Marsh
15	Gordon Afoa
16	Lennox Tuiloma
17	Kahu Capper
18	Jackson Kite

SG Ball (U19)

1	Joseph Ratcliffe
2	Connor Bowden
3	Jeremiah Lemana
4	Soane Ma'asi		WG	Alfred Leweni
5	Ezekiel Davidson Faaiuaso		WG	Alexander Pua
6	Tyson Hansen		WG	Kairus Booth
7	Wiremu Makea		CE	Parekaahu Keepa
8	Gordon Afoa		CE	Waisake Ravosai
9	Rico Lemalie		HF	Ashton Ulaula-Ieremia
10	Elijah Solomona		HK	Rene Frame
11	Bishop Neal		HK	Dreytin Marriott
12	Dezman Laban		PR	Houma Fotu
13	Lennox Tuiloma		SR	Turama Paranihi
14	Albert Balchin		SR	Romana Whitiora
15	Krushil Koteka		SR	Dougal Grant
16	Militonimolela Sikuvea		LK	Ronan Byford
17	Hinckley Ioka		LK	Amasio Tiatia

Harold Matthews (U17)

1	Kaian Olsen
2	Blake Bruce
3	CJ Henry-Poutoa
4	Hoani-Manuera Kahukiwa
5	Calieb Fidow
6	Liam De Har Elliott
7	Christiano Elia
8	Malakai Havealeta
9	Kayce Perese-Sukroo
10	Kenny Lafituanai
11	Satali Asolelei-Fretton
12	Tusi Fanolua
13	Hanita Takulua
14	Rhayn Taikato
15	Joseph Moala
16	Tupouniua Otutaha
17	Shannon Pai

That Flegg side is stroooong

 

[Hitro]

I've had a crack at this myself.
Have just gone for what I think Webster will do for first grade selections instead of what I would do
We'll see how close I get on the selections in junior grades.
SG ball will be a deep squad as a lot of those guys will push up to Jersey Flegg once that season starts. The depth for the NSW cup squad will be the Jersey Flegg team.

First Grade:

1	Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad
2	Roger Tuivasa-Sheck
3	Adam Pompey
4	Rocco Berry
5	Dallin Watene-Zelezniak
6	Chanel Harris-Tavita
7	Luke Metcalf
8	Mitchell Barnett
9	Wayde Egan
10	James Fisher-Harris
11	Leka Halasima
12	Kurt Capewell
13	Erin Clark
14	Te Maire Martin
15	Demitric Vaimauga
16	Jacob Laban
17	Marata Niukore
18	Tanah Boyd

NSW Cup

1	Taine Tuaupiki
2	Alofiana Khan-Pereira
3	Ali Leiataua
4	Sio Kali
5	Haizyn Mellars
6	Jye Linnane
7	Jett Cleary
8	Tanner Stowers-Smith
9	Sam Healey
10	Jackson Ford
11	Kayliss Fatialofa
12	Eddie Ieremia-Toeava
13	Morgan Gannon
14	Makaia Tafua
15	Jason Salalilo
16	Rodney Tuipulotu-Vea
17	Luke Hanson
18	Patrick Moimoi

Jersey Flegg (U21)

1	Motu Pasikala
2	Brandon Norris
3	Caelys Putoko
4	Nganaiaiafu Vake
5	Raphael Sio
6	Harry Inch
7	Jack Thompson
8	Emosi Ravosai
9	Jacob Auloa
10	Tepatasi Laumalili
11	Bishop Neal
12	Alvin Chong Nee
13	Junior Sikuvea
14	Braelan Marsh
15	Gordon Afoa
16	Lennox Tuiloma
17	Kahu Capper
18	Jackson Kite

SG Ball (U19)

1	Joseph Ratcliffe
2	Connor Bowden
3	Jeremiah Lemana
4	Soane Ma'asi		WG	Alfred Leweni
5	Ezekiel Davidson Faaiuaso		WG	Alexander Pua
6	Tyson Hansen		WG	Kairus Booth
7	Wiremu Makea		CE	Parekaahu Keepa
8	Gordon Afoa		CE	Waisake Ravosai
9	Rico Lemalie		HF	Ashton Ulaula-Ieremia
10	Elijah Solomona		HK	Rene Frame
11	Bishop Neal		HK	Dreytin Marriott
12	Dezman Laban		PR	Houma Fotu
13	Lennox Tuiloma		SR	Turama Paranihi
14	Albert Balchin		SR	Romana Whitiora
15	Krushil Koteka		SR	Dougal Grant
16	Militonimolela Sikuvea		LK	Ronan Byford
17	Hinckley Ioka		LK	Amasio Tiatia

Harold Matthews (U17)

1	Kaian Olsen
2	Blake Bruce
3	CJ Henry-Poutoa
4	Hoani-Manuera Kahukiwa
5	Calieb Fidow
6	Liam De Har Elliott
7	Christiano Elia
8	Malakai Havealeta
9	Kayce Perese-Sukroo
10	Kenny Lafituanai
11	Satali Asolelei-Fretton
12	Tusi Fanolua
13	Hanita Takulua
14	Rhayn Taikato
15	Joseph Moala
16	Tupouniua Otutaha
17	Shannon Pai

Awesome stuff man. Some quality teams there. Would love to see that Harold Matt’s dominance start to appear in JF and SG Ball next season.

Agree Webster is conservative and unlikely to stray too far from what he’s done in the past to start the season

 

[Noitall]

CNK is reliable and always gives 100% but in the modern NRL, fullbacks are often secondary playmakers and he doesn't bring that instinctive spark that you get from other fullbacks. Stacey even noticed it when he bought on Kini for the kiwis. Kini created something from nothing which changed the game

It is going to be interesting to see the direction we go in the fullback position? Tuaupiki since 2023 hasn’t been able to displace CNK when he’s healthy and looking at age, needs to be given an opportunity to explore a regular first grade role I reckon. Fullbacks in our pathways seem a while away and bodies change with them being young and potentially won’t be that position as they progress? Earlier in the season it sounded like CNK would depart the club and that changed? Geronimo Doyle has often been the fullback in nsw cup when Tuaupiki hasn’t played and I could see a place where whether it be in 2026 or 2027 that CNK plays nsw cup in a way Bunty did to bring an ethic to those coming through and his passion for the club. I think we need to go to market for a fullback in the coming season or the following

 

[Warriorsfan92]

I've had a crack at this myself.
Have just gone for what I think Webster will do for first grade selections instead of what I would do
We'll see how close I get on the selections in junior grades.
SG ball will be a deep squad as a lot of those guys will push up to Jersey Flegg once that season starts. The depth for the NSW cup squad will be the Jersey Flegg team.

First Grade:

1	Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad
2	Roger Tuivasa-Sheck
3	Adam Pompey
4	Rocco Berry
5	Dallin Watene-Zelezniak
6	Chanel Harris-Tavita
7	Luke Metcalf
8	Mitchell Barnett
9	Wayde Egan
10	James Fisher-Harris
11	Leka Halasima
12	Kurt Capewell
13	Erin Clark
14	Te Maire Martin
15	Demitric Vaimauga
16	Jacob Laban
17	Marata Niukore
18	Tanah Boyd

NSW Cup

1	Taine Tuaupiki
2	Alofiana Khan-Pereira
3	Ali Leiataua
4	Sio Kali
5	Haizyn Mellars
6	Jye Linnane
7	Jett Cleary
8	Tanner Stowers-Smith
9	Sam Healey
10	Jackson Ford
11	Kayliss Fatialofa
12	Eddie Ieremia-Toeava
13	Morgan Gannon
14	Makaia Tafua
15	Jason Salalilo
16	Rodney Tuipulotu-Vea
17	Luke Hanson
18	Patrick Moimoi

Jersey Flegg (U21)

1	Motu Pasikala
2	Brandon Norris
3	Caelys Putoko
4	Nganaiaiafu Vake
5	Raphael Sio
6	Harry Inch
7	Jack Thompson
8	Emosi Ravosai
9	Jacob Auloa
10	Tepatasi Laumalili
11	Bishop Neal
12	Alvin Chong Nee
13	Junior Sikuvea
14	Braelan Marsh
15	Gordon Afoa
16	Lennox Tuiloma
17	Kahu Capper
18	Jackson Kite

SG Ball (U19)

1	Joseph Ratcliffe
2	Connor Bowden
3	Jeremiah Lemana
4	Soane Ma'asi		WG	Alfred Leweni
5	Ezekiel Davidson Faaiuaso		WG	Alexander Pua
6	Tyson Hansen		WG	Kairus Booth
7	Wiremu Makea		CE	Parekaahu Keepa
8	Gordon Afoa		CE	Waisake Ravosai
9	Rico Lemalie		HF	Ashton Ulaula-Ieremia
10	Elijah Solomona		HK	Rene Frame
11	Bishop Neal		HK	Dreytin Marriott
12	Dezman Laban		PR	Houma Fotu
13	Lennox Tuiloma		SR	Turama Paranihi
14	Albert Balchin		SR	Romana Whitiora
15	Krushil Koteka		SR	Dougal Grant
16	Militonimolela Sikuvea		LK	Ronan Byford
17	Hinckley Ioka		LK	Amasio Tiatia

Harold Matthews (U17)

1	Kaian Olsen
2	Blake Bruce
3	CJ Henry-Poutoa
4	Hoani-Manuera Kahukiwa
5	Calieb Fidow
6	Liam De Har Elliott
7	Christiano Elia
8	Malakai Havealeta
9	Kayce Perese-Sukroo
10	Kenny Lafituanai
11	Satali Asolelei-Fretton
12	Tusi Fanolua
13	Hanita Takulua
14	Rhayn Taikato
15	Joseph Moala
16	Tupouniua Otutaha
17	Shannon Pai

This is awesome man, appreciate the work! Only change I’d make is ford over marata but aside from that I think this is pretty bloody spot on!

 

[Warriorsfan92]

That Flegg side is stroooong

Especially with TJ at the helm too

 

[kos]

Yeah Webster is going to have to make a call between Ford and Marata -he has been ultra loyal to both- I rate Ford he s an energy bunny.

 

[Naynay]

Yeah Webster is going to have to make a call between Ford and Marata -he has been ultra loyal to both- I rate Ford he s an energy bunny.

I think he isn’t that loyal to marata, just big money kind of forced his hand, would be a waste of cap to drop him if he isn’t just being absolutely terrible

 

[Five&Last]

Hoani-Manuera Kahukiwa, from Christchurch, is already up in Auckland preparing for Matt's so I'd lock him in there amongst their Centre's

He looks impressive. Can feel a 3 peat coming. They've done a great job of giving guys a year younger heaps of experience. Majority of next year's Matts starting forward pack plus Olsen and Elia played roles this year.

 

[SJ2k]

Yeah Webster is going to have to make a call between Ford and Marata -he has been ultra loyal to both- I rate Ford he s an energy bunny.

Ford puts in 100%. Seems to be tidying up his errors which were a huge problem. Niukore just seems to be getting slower and weaker every game.

 

[BangBro's (still banging)]

I've had a crack at this myself.
Have just gone for what I think Webster will do for first grade selections instead of what I would do
We'll see how close I get on the selections in junior grades.
SG ball will be a deep squad as a lot of those guys will push up to Jersey Flegg once that season starts. The depth for the NSW cup squad will be the Jersey Flegg team.

First Grade:

1	Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad
2	Roger Tuivasa-Sheck
3	Adam Pompey
4	Rocco Berry
5	Dallin Watene-Zelezniak
6	Chanel Harris-Tavita
7	Luke Metcalf
8	Mitchell Barnett
9	Wayde Egan
10	James Fisher-Harris
11	Leka Halasima
12	Kurt Capewell
13	Erin Clark
14	Te Maire Martin
15	Demitric Vaimauga
16	Jacob Laban
17	Marata Niukore
18	Tanah Boyd

NSW Cup

1	Taine Tuaupiki
2	Alofiana Khan-Pereira
3	Ali Leiataua
4	Sio Kali
5	Haizyn Mellars
6	Jye Linnane
7	Jett Cleary
8	Tanner Stowers-Smith
9	Sam Healey
10	Jackson Ford
11	Kayliss Fatialofa
12	Eddie Ieremia-Toeava
13	Morgan Gannon
14	Makaia Tafua
15	Jason Salalilo
16	Rodney Tuipulotu-Vea
17	Luke Hanson
18	Patrick Moimoi

Jersey Flegg (U21)

1	Motu Pasikala
2	Brandon Norris
3	Caelys Putoko
4	Nganaiaiafu Vake
5	Raphael Sio
6	Harry Inch
7	Jack Thompson
8	Emosi Ravosai
9	Jacob Auloa
10	Tepatasi Laumalili
11	Bishop Neal
12	Alvin Chong Nee
13	Junior Sikuvea
14	Braelan Marsh
15	Gordon Afoa
16	Lennox Tuiloma
17	Kahu Capper
18	Jackson Kite

SG Ball (U19)

1	Joseph Ratcliffe
2	Connor Bowden
3	Jeremiah Lemana
4	Soane Ma'asi		WG	Alfred Leweni
5	Ezekiel Davidson Faaiuaso		WG	Alexander Pua
6	Tyson Hansen		WG	Kairus Booth
7	Wiremu Makea		CE	Parekaahu Keepa
8	Gordon Afoa		CE	Waisake Ravosai
9	Rico Lemalie		HF	Ashton Ulaula-Ieremia
10	Elijah Solomona		HK	Rene Frame
11	Bishop Neal		HK	Dreytin Marriott
12	Dezman Laban		PR	Houma Fotu
13	Lennox Tuiloma		SR	Turama Paranihi
14	Albert Balchin		SR	Romana Whitiora
15	Krushil Koteka		SR	Dougal Grant
16	Militonimolela Sikuvea		LK	Ronan Byford
17	Hinckley Ioka		LK	Amasio Tiatia

Harold Matthews (U17)

1	Kaian Olsen
2	Blake Bruce
3	CJ Henry-Poutoa
4	Hoani-Manuera Kahukiwa
5	Calieb Fidow
6	Liam De Har Elliott
7	Christiano Elia
8	Malakai Havealeta
9	Kayce Perese-Sukroo
10	Kenny Lafituanai
11	Satali Asolelei-Fretton
12	Tusi Fanolua
13	Hanita Takulua
14	Rhayn Taikato
15	Joseph Moala
16	Tupouniua Otutaha
17	Shannon Pai

I dont see Ratcliffe playing under 19s.

 

[BangBro's (still banging)]

This is a wild idea but could A K Pereira play FB?

 

[WAH MAN]

AKP will probably be the fastest in our squad which is something we lacked. He could be real weapon on kick chases and attack, he just need to polish his defensive. He has to be on one wing.

CHT is rock solid but the number 6 needs to be someone who can break lines and create second phase play - something he lacks. Is Jye the answer probably not. Untested.

Healey should be our 14 as Egan cant be a 80 minute hooker and he creates so much spark when defensive is tired.

I'd suggest Webby sees Lo-fi in first grade at some point. But he's not an incumbent dropping coach. Injury might be Lo-fi's door of opportunity.

CHT to stay at 6 or 14 as back up to Egan, Luke, whoever gets 6, centres and desperation wing. This makes most sense if Egan gets injured and Healey starts.

Healey covering 9 and 13 is great but I think CHT and TMM cover more positions and may be better insurance. Unless we pull a Freddy Lussick and turn Healey into a micro prop.

 

[CWC]

Ford > Marata for me longer minutes better work rates super durable

Hope Marata be used as the Afoa role and depth for guest appearances to give everything until his contract runs out, or cover for Barney if he’s not quite ready to start the year, the team should not be selected on salary, he’s worse than Leka, Laban, Cape and blocking EIT and Fats now.

 

[Tookey 2.0]

I'd suggest Webby sees Lo-fi in first grade at some point. But he's not an incumbent dropping coach. Injury might be Lo-fi's door of opportunity.

CHT to stay at 6 or 14 as back up to Egan, Luke, whoever gets 6, centres and desperation wing. This makes most sense if Egan gets injured and Healey starts.

Healey covering 9 and 13 is great but I think CHT and TMM cover more positions and may be better insurance. Unless we pull a Freddy Lussick and turn Healey into a micro prop.

I can't argue with that logic but surely, SURELY we don't start the year with negative tactics and have someone on the bench to cover in case we have injuries.

I get why we would do that later on in the year, or if we have issues with keeping the full 17 on the field you resort to covering your bases, but imo we should not be covering bases from day one.

Egan needs to be managed better, and we have one of the best up and coming hookers on our books. Play him or he doesn't finish his contract with us imo

 

[BangBro's (still banging)]

What's with Ponga and McFadden hanging out at the warriors bar in Kingsland?

 

[CWC]

What's with Ponga and McFadden hanging out at the warriors bar in Kingsland?

Anyone read the article details? That certainly is headline stuff