Recruitment Warriors 2024/2025 Recruitment & Retention

Warriors 2024/2025 Recruitment & Retention Discussion
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-​	Player​	2024​	2025​	2026​	2027​	2028​
1	Bunty Afoa	✔	✔
2	Tom Ale	✔	✔
3	Mitchell Barnett	✔	✔
4	The Greatest of All-Time	✔	✔	✔
5	Kurt Capewell	✔	✔	✔
6	Wayde Egan	✔	✔
7	Addin Fonua-Blake	✔
8	Jackson Ford	✔	✔
9	Tohu Harris	✔	✔
10	Chanel Harris-Tavita	✔	✔	M
11	Shaun Johnson	✔
12	Edward Kosi	✔	✔
13	Jacob Laban	✔	✔	✔
14	Ali Leiataua	✔	✔
15	Freddy Lussick	✔	✔	✔
16	Zyon Maiu’u	✔	✔	✔
17	Te Maire Martin	✔	✔
18	Luke Metcalf	✔	✔	✔
19	Marcelo Montoya	✔	✔
20	Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad	✔	✔
21	Marata Niukore	✔	✔	✔
22	Adam Pompey	✔	✔
23	Demitric Sifakula	✔	✔	T
24	Jazz Tevaga	✔
25	Taine Tuaupiki	✔	✔
26	Roger Tuivasa-Sheck	✔	✔	✔
27	Dylan Walker	✔	✔
28	Dallin Watene-Zelezniak	✔	✔
D1	Ben Farr	D
D2	Etuane Fukofuka	D
D3	Leka Halasima	D	D	✔
D4	Patrick Moimoi	D
D5	Tanner Stowers-Smith	D
-	James Fisher-Harris	-	✔	✔	✔	✔

key: T = Team option, M = Mutual option, P = Player option, D = Development contract

Confirmed Top 30 2024: 28/30
Confirmed Development 2024: 5/6

Confirmed Top 30 2025: 26/30
Confirmed Development 2025: 1/6

2025 Gains: James Fisher-Harris (Panthers), Jett Cleary (Panthers)
2025 Losses: Addin Fonua-Blake (Sharks)
2025 Off Contract: Shaun Johnson, Jazz Tevaga

 

[j_p]

He's the biggest humbug in the league. A drama queen. I wouldn't touch him. Not good for team culture.

I. 100% agree with you in not touching him lol. But this sounds like a rort. He left Bulldogs last year with a payout to pursue boxing and now he's back??

 

[Inruin]

I. 100% agree with you in not touching him lol. But this sounds like a rort. He left Bulldogs last year with a payout to pursue boxing and now he's back??

Is it really any different to us letting Volkman go with a payout?

 

[j_p]

Is it really any different to us letting Volkman go with a payout?

I thought of that after I posted. It was a bit late but i still stand by he would be a bad signing and I'm confident management will never even consider him.

 

[Billyspleen75]

Is it really any different to us letting Volkman go with a payout?

Better comparison would be us releasing RTS in late 2021 to play rugby union then during 2022 pre season he signs with the Roosters.

 

[Wellington Taniwha]

dont think so
I ve worked Aus
Gone back to Nz
Gone back to Aus
In Nz I pay Nz tax rate
In Aus I pay Aus take rate

Also do Aussie based players get super on top of their wages? 550k plus 10-12% super is 605k plus exchange rate at 10 percent - close to 700k nz.

 

[Wellington Taniwha]

The comment that two other players were considering a release was made around the time the AFB news came out.

Wasn't Curran already gone by then?
As I recall comments that we could have held onto him if we knew another player was going to leave.

Volkman is another one that would be a bit easier to take seeing as he was released. His request to be released is understandable seeing as we had signed CHT and he was likely going to find it tough to make first grade. Mind you it looks like he needs to return for his surgery and rehab. He will obviously return as it is paid for. If he was homesick coming back would be a bit of a chore especially the rehab.

Barnett made comments about being keen to move to NZ when he first signed. There may be other things going on in his life.

Any of the Australian guys if they did want to return home it can't be football related. Last year was one of the best ever, the crowd support meant you were playing in front of full houses, you are likely to learn from.

The weather is usually something that is brought up. I've seen some comments with players saying their team mates joking that it isn't normally like this.

We are pretty far removed from the AFB article saying two others were considering asking to leave. We are deep into the pre-season and close to the season starting. I'd say it is more likely something not too worry about or they may ask part way through the season and the club can either recruit for next year or allow it once they sort out a replacement.

I know November 30 is when you are allowed to make offers but it does seem like people make too much of that date. We have had a few early announcements but most signings are still done during the season as teams review how they are going.

Couple of things. If it’s the family coming over it can take a long time to settle. Wife at home w kids isolated from her parents and support network. Kids get homesick and the kiwis give them sh&t for their eccents.

Other single dudes probably have it a bit easier as they’re not getting nagged by the wife and can be free. But also can get homesick if they don’t have the support network. Wade Egan, Jacko Ford definitely keen to stay on in Auckland which is awesome.

Brent Webb, wade mckinnon and Blake Asyshford all stayed in NZ after playing days were over. Maybe married kiwis….it’s hard to make the shift w family unless the support network is already in Auckland. Think about the players who have had their best seasons coming home - SJ and CNK, about to be joined by RTS. Happy wife, happy life….

We should be recruiting ex-warriors who are even slightly homesick

 

[Horriors2013]

I. 100% agree with you in not touching him lol. But this sounds like a rort. He left Bulldogs last year with a payout to pursue boxing and now he's back??

Yeah it's bullshit bro. The Broncos pretty much kicked him out now they want him back lol.
Cap roart inbound.

Bulldogs declare they won’t stand in retired forward’s way amid shock Broncos move

Bulldogs respond amid TPJ’s shock retirement backflip... and Broncos’ interest

www.foxsports.com.au

 

[Leon Black]

This Spud c#nt's pretty controversial on the bunnies sites, they're worried he might sue them now. Could be a good source ...it's not you is it mate?

Probs that idiot from years ago called Ronald that caused shit on Zero Tackle, The Roar etc.

 

[Horriors2013]

Is it really any different to us letting Volkman go with a payout?

It's more about the cap bro. When you look at the Broncos roster, they lost Farnsworth and Flegler, which you'd think would mean they'd be a bit weaker this year. Arthurs is not a bad replacement for Farnsworth, but they don't have a replacement for Flegler. Their prop stocks are low. With no quality props on the market, this is pretty convenient for them. It's like a hidden hand is somewhere moving the pawns into place, and we the fans are scratching our heads wondering what's going on.

 

[Inruin]

Better comparison would be us releasing RTS in late 2021 to play rugby union then during 2022 pre season he signs with the Roosters.

Possibly, though weren't the Bulldogs trying to force TPJ out so were happy to see him go?

 

[Billyspleen75]

Possibly, though weren't the Bulldogs trying to force TPJ out so were happy to see him go?

Don't recall. But if so that's even worse that it's club + player making up a phoney retirement

 

[Billyspleen75]

Taumalolo and Townsend no longer Cowboys captains. Replaced by Dearden and Cotter.
Wonder if it adds any weight to Payten not having JT in his plans
I'm still keen on getting a subsidised Taumalolo here for a couple of years

 

[The Warrior Waka]

Possibly, though weren't the Bulldogs trying to force TPJ out so were happy to see him go?

That's what i remember happening. Kinda got pushed to do so. To free up some money.

 

[Boston Boy]

Taumalolo and Townsend no longer Cowboys captains. Replaced by Dearden and Cotter.
Wonder if it adds any weight to Payten not having JT in his plans
I'm still keen on getting a subsidised Taumalolo here for a couple of years

Agreed, BHU, Taumalolo would be a good to very good tandem. Taumalolo is not as good as AFB but used in the right way by a very savvy coach could be a very good and damaging prospect.

If we also went real hard for Ben Te Kura I would be real happy. A future star, different body shape and a kiwi (realistically a mozzie). That would make us a very good pack, but if we missed out at least we would have put more pressure on the Broncos salary cap.

 

[Chchfanatic]

It's more about the cap bro. When you look at the Broncos roster, they lost Farnsworth and Flegler, which you'd think would mean they'd be a bit weaker this year. Arthurs is not a bad replacement for Farnsworth, but they don't have a replacement for Flegler. Their prop stocks are low. With no quality props on the market, this is pretty convenient for them. It's like a hidden hand is somewhere moving the pawns into place, and we the fans are scratching our heads wondering what's going on.

They signed Fletcher Baker from the roosters. Not as good as Flagler yet. But he’s pretty decent.

 

[Playdaball]

We should be recruiting ex-warriors who are even slightly homesick

Unfortunately ( or fortunatlely) many NZ’ers actually embrace the Aussie lifestyle and end up living in Australia.

 

[Noitall]

Hotasballs85
•17d ago


Have a mate who works for the Cows who told me that Dearden and Cotter will be Cowboys captains this year

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•17d ago


Is your mate HKBrah by any chance?

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•20h ago


Vindicated

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•20h ago

Fuck I love this
Egg on my face

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•17d ago


Why would this be the case when taumololo is still at the club

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•20h ago


Heard his knee is shot

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•8h ago

Is this true





This person knew who the cowboys captains were going to be from a mate at the club, also reckons Taumalolo’s knee is shot. Wonder if they will try and medically retire him?

 

[Mr. Brownstone]

Hotasballs85
•17d ago


Have a mate who works for the Cows who told me that Dearden and Cotter will be Cowboys captains this year

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https://www.reddit.com/user/TropicHorror/

•17d ago


Is your mate HKBrah by any chance?

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•20h ago


Vindicated

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•20h ago

Fuck I love this
Egg on my face

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•17d ago


Why would this be the case when taumololo is still at the club

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•20h ago


Heard his knee is shot

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https://www.reddit.com/user/chairishjam/

•8h ago

Is this true





This person knew who the cowboys captains were going to be from a mate at the club, also reckons Taumalolo’s knee is shot. Wonder if they will try and medically retire him?

That certainly was way ahead of the official captaincy announcement. Regardless, no way we should be chasing Taumalolo, he’s clearly on the downhill slope after an incredible career. Real pity that he couldn’t have stayed near peak level for a few more years. One of the all time great NRL forwards.

 

[Fizurg]

I think Taumalolo is a bit of a pipe dream. He’s earning a $1m a year no matter what, so why would he move to NZ. It’s not like he would gain anything out of it. He doesn’t even play for NZ anymore and has lived in Aus more than he has NZ

 

[Cces]

He doesn’t even play for NZ anymore and has lived in Aus more than he has NZ

DWZ fits that description too & has found a new lease of life in NZ. Highly doubt we'll see Taumalolo all the same but if the Cowboys subsidized say 300k per year then that's a better investment than BHU