Recruitment Warriors 2025/2026 Recruitment & Retention

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The forum centers on the Warriors' 2025/2026 roster planning, with significant focus on roster adjustments and player roles. Discussions highlight Erin Clark's signing #342 as a key middle-forward addition for defensive grit, though some skepticism about his ideal position persists #343. Backline restructuring dominates the dialogue, particularly Marcelo Montoya's likely departure to the Tigers for family reasons #88#232, prompting debates about shifting Roger Tuivasa-Sheck to wing despite concerns over his positional fit #13#240. Fan sentiment emphasizes securing Ali Leiataua's long-term deal #192 and explores Taine Tuaupiki's viability at fullback #50#288.
Controversy arises around Josh Curran's critical exit interview, where users #69 interpret his remarks as unprofessional while acknowledging his on-field value. Recruitment targets like Leo Thompson #108 and development signings such as Sam Healey #202 suggest strategic futureproofing. Forward pack balance remains contentious, with members debating Tohu Harris's reduced role #427, Jackson Ford's utility value #404, and dissatisfaction with Marata Niukore's output relative to salary #86#378. The analysis concludes that cap management and injecting pace into the outside backs are critical priorities moving forward.

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Recruitment Strategy, Player Contracts, Backline Restructuring

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Warriors 2025/2026 Recruitment & Retention Discussion​
-Player20252026202720282029
1Bunty Afoa✔
2Tom Ale✔
3Mitchell Barnett✔✔✔
4Rocco Berry✔✔
5Tanah Boyd✔✔
6Kurt Capewell✔✔
7Erin Clark✔✔✔
8Jett Cleary✔SS
9Wayde Egan✔✔✔
10James Fisher-Harris✔✔✔✔
11Jackson Ford✔✔✔
12Leka Halasima✔✔✔✔✔
13Morgan Harper✔
14Chanel Harris-Tavita✔✔
15Sam Healey✔✔✔
16Edward Kosi✔
17Jacob Laban✔✔✔✔✔
18Ali Leiataua✔✔✔
19Jye Linnane✔✔✔✔
20Freddy Lussick✔✔
21Te Maire Martin✔
22Luke Metcalf✔✔
23Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad✔✔✔
24Marata Niukore✔✔
25Adam Pompey✔✔✔
26Tanner Stowers-Smith✔✔✔
27Taine Tuaupiki✔✔
28Roger Tuivasa-Sheck✔✔
29Demitric Vaimauga✔✔✔✔
30Dallin Watene-Zelezniak✔✔✔
S1Kayliss FatialofaS
S2Kalani GoingS
S3Luke HansonS
S4Eddie Ieremia-ToeavaS✔✔
S5Sio KaliS
S6Patrick MoimoiS
-Kahu CapperTT
-Morgan Gannon-✔✔✔
-Motu PasikalaT??
C = Club option, M = Mutual option, P = Player option, S = Supplementary contract, T = Train & Trial contract

Top 30 2025: 30/30
Supplementary 2025: 6/6

Top 30 2026: 26/30
Supplementary 2026: 1/6

2026 Gains: Morgan Gannon (Leeds Rhinos)
2026 Losses: Edward Kosi (South Sydney Rabbitohs)

Off Contract: Bunty Afoa, Tom Ale, Morgan Harper, Te Maire Martin
Can negotiate with other clubs from Nov 1, 2025 (Entering final year) 🐻: Rocco Berry, Tanah Boyd, Kurt Capewell, Chanel Harris-Tavita, Freddy Lussick, Luke Metcalf, Marata Niukore, Taine Tuaupiki, Roger Tuivasa-Sheck


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Let’s be clear here , MM has another year to run so the club said they’d honour it ( as they have to do) but he’d be playing limited first grade. They said he’d be best to take a long term contract if he could secure it .
It also helps that he is to be a father soon and will have family support in Sydney.
They both love NZ but know the way football contracts work.
 
Noitall said:
You’d think when Cobbo went public in a podcast saying he’s a shit coach that the penny would drop. Think Reynolds was behind their success last year
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Kevvie might have a little bit of short term motivation type coaching in him but other than that not much else I feel. A few were sticking up for him on here at the beginning of the season but it looks like the players have spoken and the last couple of games for them paint a fairly grim picture.

I hope they keep him on 😉
 
BangBro's (still banging) said:
Walters would be gone well before they entertain Carrigan leaving!
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Inruin said:
Kevvie might have a little bit of short term motivation type coaching in him but other than that not much else I feel. A few were sticking up for him on here at the beginning of the season but it looks like the players have spoken and the last couple of games for them paint a fairly grim picture.

I hope they keep him on 😉
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Him and his faction got rid of Benny Ikin as well.
Ikin knew his shit imo.
I think Kevies out of his depth to be honest
 

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As of May 2015, Montoya is working as a teacher's aide at Casula Public School.[6] He has been an ambassador for Latin Heat Rugby League.[1][31] Has a daughter with a male named farquad and have been secretly dating this male for the last two years and adopted a daughter named Naila.






Looks like someone having a laugh on Montoya’s wikipedia page under personal life. It’s all over the tigers forum questioning his sexuality
 
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As of May 2015, Montoya is working as a teacher's aide at Casula Public School.[6] He has been an ambassador for Latin Heat Rugby League.[1][31] Has a daughter with a male named farquad and have been secretly dating this male for the last two years and adopted a daughter named Naila.






Looks like someone having a laugh on Montoya’s wikipedia page under personal life. It’s all over the tigers forum questioning his sexuality
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That edit may have been there since that time we were trying to prove he's not homophobic
 
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