Recruitment Warriors 2025/2026 Recruitment & Retention

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The forum focuses extensively on the Warriors' 2025/2026 contract situations, recruitment targets, and roster evaluations. Key discussions revolve around Marcelo Montoya's departure to the Tigers #223#230, which fans attribute to backline depth and family considerations, while debating Roger Tuivasa-Sheck's potential shift to wing. Erin Clark's signing as a middle forward #342 generates mixed reactions about his role conversion from hooker. Notable contract concerns include Bunty Afoa's uncertain future #391 and priority re-signings for young talents like Ali Leiataua. Positional debates feature strong opinions about Tohu Harris' reduced role #427, Mitch Barnett's workload management #401, and Jackson Ford's utility value #402. Recruitment speculation highlights interest in Leo Thompson #393#403 amid salary cap constraints. Critical analyses of departing players emerge, including Josh Curran's criticism of Andrew Webster #51#115932 and Jazz Tevaga's emotional exit #437. Fans consistently urge roster upgrades to address goal-kicking deficiencies and spine depth ahead of 2025.

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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: 27/30
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
Can negotiate with other clubs from Nov 1, 2025 (Entering final year) 🐻: Rocco Berry, Tanah Boyd, Kurt Capewell, Chanel Harris-Tavita, Freddy Lussick, Te Maire Martin, Luke Metcalf, Marata Niukore, Taine Tuaupiki, Roger Tuivasa-Sheck


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Dannevegas said:
Brandon Norris and Sio Kali considering he stays injury free, should be seriously considered for top grade next season.
For people saying they’re too young, look at Laybutt and Purdue both teenagers, and there’s plenty more.

Something like this would be exciting

Tauapiki
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Norris-Kali
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While that jersey flegg team has great attack, some of their defense is diabolical.
Theres a Bit to work on before these players are 1st grade ready.
 

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3rdstriker said:
While that jersey flegg team has great attack, some of their defense is diabolical.
Theres a Bit to work on before these players are 1st grade ready.
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Tbf I think Norris has been great on defense and Kali hasn’t played Flegg this year.

Some of the other guys have been pretty ordinary on defense especially Raph Sio and recently Moimoi.

Putoko is one who has all the potential in the world on attack but does need to tidy up his line defense. Didn’t look out of place defensively in his NSW cup debut though
 
Five&Last said:
Tbf I think Norris has been great on defense and Kali hasn’t played Flegg this year.

Some of the other guys have been pretty ordinary on defense especially Raph Sio and recently Moimoi.

Putoko is one who has all the potential in the world on attack but does need to tidy up his line defense. Didn’t look out of place defensively in his NSW cup debut though
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Yep you're right i have to remember they are still kids but the way they're linking up on attack is just so good to watch,
Letting in 40 points against the Tigers was ordinary.
 
Worried2Death said:
But seriously, hope Ali is the future.
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This might be a unpopular take but just not seeing how Ali is the future. Seems to have far to many form slumps which along with injuries is the reason why he has played only had 15 FG games. He has the physical attributes to be a great player just wondering where his head space is. With Rocco made of glass I would hope we are on the look out for a quality Centre if we have no one ready for NRL in the lower grade. I would also say no to Gagai as we should not be a retirement home.
 
Christchurch_Warrior said:
This might be a unpopular take but just not seeing how Ali is the future. Seems to have far to many form slumps which along with injuries is the reason why he has played only had 15 FG games. He has the physical attributes to be a great player just wondering where his head space is. With Rocco made of glass I would hope we are on the look out for a quality Centre if we have no one ready for NRL in the lower grade. I would also say no to Gagai as we should not be a retirement home.
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Fair point. I think a focus on how we get him right needs to be (and I expect is) the question. Continuity has been a challenge for sure. But I think he is an attacking threat we have missed for too long in centre and capable of really good D on his day, and certainly big and strong enough to be intimidating either side of the ball. Let's not be quick to discard, I still thing he has the capability of being a top 5 centre in the league and I back Webby and co. to get him there, and he's one of my long term 'dynasty' lads to hold along with Leka, Demi and Laban. Sure he's got to front up, but let's not be too quick to throw him on the scrap heap. This year... I think they're back to easing him through. Another pre-season, he'll be solid. Another, with effort and a decent health run, he'll be gold.
 
I’d make a big play for Herbie Farnworth for 27’
Currently 25 yrs, exciting player, game breaker. 1.9m and 106kg. Best years ahead of him. It would take a big contract T if his yearly $850K is to be believed, but with younger guys coming through in smaller contracts, a marquee player on big money works with what looks to be a problematic position to fill.
 
Falcon said:
I’d make a big play for Herbie Farnworth for 27’
Currently 25 yrs, exciting player, game breaker. 1.9m and 106kg. Best years ahead of him. It would take a big contract T if his yearly $850K is to be believed, but with younger guys coming through in smaller contracts, a marquee player on big money works with what looks to be a problematic position to fill.
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Arguably the best centre in the game, certainly top 3, it would be us & most other clubs looking to sign him. Good luck…
 
Falcon said:
I’d make a big play for Herbie Farnworth for 27’
Currently 25 yrs, exciting player, game breaker. 1.9m and 106kg. Best years ahead of him. It would take a big contract T if his yearly $850K is to be believed, but with younger guys coming through in smaller contracts, a marquee player on big money works with what looks to be a problematic position to fill.
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FB money
 
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