Ever wondered where past Warriors are these days?
On this thread we will try to keep an updated list of where players are and what theyre doing.
1. Dean Bell - 52 - New Zealand Warriors Head of Recruitment and General Manager of Football Link
2. Phil Blake - 51 - Fired as Defence coach for Leicester Tigers for sports betting Link
3. Sean Hoppe - 43 - Real Estate agent in Bundaberg Link
4. Manoa Thompson - 46 - Lives in Sydney, Australia. Works as a delivery driver and is the Vice Chairman of the Australian Fijian RL Link
5. Whetu Taewa - 43 - Builder in Cromwell, Otago. Link
6. Gene Ngamu - 40 - Groundskeeper in Australia with Green Options. Link
7. Greg Alexander - 49 - Fox Sport and Radio commentator Link
8. Gavin Hill - 48 - Works as a Duffy Books ambassador Link
9. Duane Mann - 49 - NRL Warriors Academy and Pathways Manager Link
10. Hitro Okesene - 44 - Living and working in construction in Carlisle, Cumbria, England Link
11. Stephen Kearney - 42 - NRL Brisbane Broncos assistant coach and NZ Kiwis head coach Link
12. Tony Tatupu - 45 - NZ Police Officer in Auckland Link
13. Tony Tuimavave - 45 - ??? Link
14. Se'e Solomona - 49 - ??? Living in Townsville Link
15. Tea Ropati - 50 - Executive manager of the Koru Trust Link
16. Jason Mackie - 45 - ??? Link
17. Martin Moana - 41 - Still living in Halifax and involved in league Link
18. Joe Vagana - 39 - Mentor at Reaches Pacifica Mentoring and owns a hire company Link
19. Syd Eru - 43 - ??? Link
20. Willie Poching - 41 - Assistant Coach at Hull KR Link
21. Logan Edwards - 46 - Prison guard at Paparua Prison in Christchurch Link
22. John Kirwan - 50 - Auckland Blues Head Coach Link
23. Andy Platt - 51 - Owns a motel in Mackay, Queensland, Australia Link
24. Stacey Jones - 38 - New Zealand Warriors Reserve Grade Head Coach Link
25. Mike Dorreen - 47 - Painter in Christchurch Link
26. Richie Blackmore - 45 - Coach of the Papakura Sea Eagles Link
27. Frano Botica - 51 - Real Estate Agent at Harcourts Cooper & Co Mairangi Bay, Auckland, NZ Link
28. Denis Betts - 45 - Widnes Vikings Head Coach Link
29. Marc Ellis - 43 - Still has a few business interests after selling juice company Charlies for $80 million Link
30. Mark Horo - 51 - Coached the ESS Norths NSW Maori RL Link
31. Mark Carter - 46 - ??? Link
32. Nigel Vagana - 39 - NRL Education and Welfare Officer Link
33. Awen Guttenbeil - 38 - currently works as a broadcaster for SKY Network Television and for Maori Television's sports show, Code. Link
34. Doc Murray - 42 - Working at Plumbing World Tauranga and playing with local club Otumoetai Eels Link
35. Iva Ropati - 46 - Principle of Howick College, Auckland, New Zealand Link
36. Anthony Swann - 39 - Grade 4 teacher in Singapore Link
37. Brady Malam - 41 - Runs a packaging business in Auckland Link
38. Bryan Henare - 40 - ??? Still living in Auckland but thats I can find out at the moment Link
39. Aaron Lester - 41 - Living in Whitehaven, UK Link
40. Matthew Ridge - 46 - Owner of car wash company Car-fé Link
41. Grant Young - 44 - Living in Brisbane, Australia and working as a self-employed builder Link
42. Logan Swann - 39 - Real Estate Agent for Ray White, Remuera, Auckland, New Zealand Link
43. Steve Buckingham - Coaching Mt Albert Lions Premier team and the Akarana Falcons Link
44. Shane Endacott - 43 - Has a building company Link
45. Paul Staladi - 39 - Contracted as an army chef. Does Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Link
46. Meti Noovao - 40 - Living in Avarua, Rarotonga and owns a vehicle rental company in the area Link
47. Lee Oudenryn - 44 - Police Detective in Palmerston North Link
48. Aaron Whittaker - 46 - Woking at Coles, Robina, Gold Coast, Australia Link
49. David Bailey - 45 - ??? Link
50. Jerry Seu Seu - 40 - New Zealand Warriors Welfare and Education Manager Link
51. Kevin Iro - 46 - Lives in Rarotonga and works as the Commissioner of Cook Islands Rugby League Link
52. Quentin Pongia - 44 - Personal Trainer at M.E.A.N Team training Link
53. Tyran Smith - 40 - Player agent with Sports Player Management Link
54. Zane Clark - ??? Link
55. Ali Lauitiiti - 35 - Playing for Wakefield Trinity, England Link
56. Joe Galuvao - 36 - Working for the NRL’s One Community to deliver social inclusion, health and education programs Link
57. Frank Watene - 37 - North Regional Manager for Delta Force Paintball in the UK Link
58. Odell Manuel - 36 - Australian record power weight lifter. Link
59. Jason Death - 43 - Working as a personal trainer at Smart Body Fitness Link
60. Terry Hermansson - ??? Possibly living in Christchurch Link
61. Monty Betham - 36 - Works as boxing instructor at Boxing Alley. Also does charity and media work Link
62. Cliff Beverley - 37 - Field Sales Manager - National Convenience at Mondelēz International (Cadbury) Link
63. Peter Lewis - 35 - ??? Link
64. Wairangi Koopu - 34 - Freelance broadcaster Link
65. Francis Meli - 35 - May be forced to retire after not being re-signed by the Salford Reds Link
66. Clinton Toopi - 35 - NRL Titans 4 Tomorrow ambassador. Link
67. Carl Doherty - 39 - Works for Euro Optics Ltd, Auckland, New Zealand Link
68. Robert Mears - 40 - Police officer in NSW, Australia Link
69. John Simon - 42 - ??? Link
70. Boycie Nelson - 40 - Police officer in Avondale, West Auckland Link
71. Talite Liava'a - 43 - Fire fighter in Palmerston North Link
72. Scott Pethybridge - 37 - Owns a labour hire company and coach of the Narrabeen Sharks A Grade team. Link
73. Ivan Cleary - 43 - Penrith Panthers head coach Link
74. Matt Spence - 38 - ??? Link
75. Scott Coxon - 41 - Mechanic in Newcastle, NSW Link
76. Mark Tookey - 37 - Raiders development official and runs a Boot Camp Link
77. David Myles - 36 - Business mentoring and coaching consultant in Brisbane Link
78. Paul Whatuira - 33 - Fitness and Conditioning coach in Sydney, Australia Link
79. Ben Lythe - 39 - Personal trainer at Lythestyle Training Link
80. Shontayne Hape - 33 - ??? Travelling the world at the moment Link
81. Henry Fa'afili - 34 - Personal Trainer at Les Mills, Wellington, New Zealand Link
82. Jason Bell - 43 - Personal trainer at Anytime Fitness in Ballina, NSW, Australia Link
83. David Mulhall - CEO of SEE Media Group in Seattle, Washington, USA Link
84. Jonathan Smith - 35 - ??? Link
85. Henry Perenara - NRL Referee Link
86. Kevin Campion - 43 - Business Development Manager, Queensland, Australia Link
87. Richard Villasanti - 34 - Licensed Plumber in Canberra. Link
88. Justin Morgan - 39 - Melbourne Storm Assistant Coach Link
89. Jason Temu - 42 - Running a drainage company in Auckland Link
90. Motu Tony - 33 - Hull FC General Manager Link
91. Nathan Wood - 42 - CEO & Founder at Punchbox.co & Punchboxfit Link
92. Justin Murphy - 36 - Bar Manager at the Meringandan Pub, Toowoomba, Queensland Link
93. Iafeta Paleaaesina - 31 - Playing for Hull FC Link
94. Anthony Seu Seu - Working in Telecommunication Industry in Auckland, NZ. Link
95. John Carlaw - 39 - Account manager at Zodiac Group Australia. Zodiac supply swimming pool supplies Link
96. PJ Marsh - 34 - Drill operator for AngloAmerican in an open cut mine Link
97. Brent Webb - 35 - Opened a cafe in Auckland Link
98. Sione Faumuina - 33 - Owns a laundrymat and working as an Electrician in Gladstone, Queensland, Australia. Link
99. Lance Hohaia - 31 - Playing for St Helens, England Link
100. Vinnie Anderson - 35 - Playing with AS Carcassonne RL, France Link
101. Jeremiah Pai - 32 - Played in the 2014 Pt Chev Pirates team in Aucklands Fox Memorial Link
102. Evarn Tuimavave - 30 - ??? Released from his Hull KR contract. Possibly back in NZ Link
103. Karl Temata - 36 - Playing for Oxford Rugby League, England Link
104. Mark Robinson -39 - Ambassador Klas Consultancy Ltd in London, UK Link
105. Thomas Leuluai - 29 - NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS Link
106. Vince Mellars - 30 - ??? Possibly retired and living in Brisbane Link
107. Tevita Latu - 33 - Living in Auckland. Played in 2014 for Pt Chev Pirates Link
108. Jerome Ropati - 30 - NZ Warriors Ambassador Link
109. Tony Martin - 36 - Electrician apprentice living in Gladstone, Queensland, Australia Link
110. Epalahame Lauaki - 30 - Bradford Bulls, England Link
111. Danny Sullivan - Groundsman at Hunter Stadium Link
112. Louis Anderson - 29 - Playing for Catalans Dragons Link
113. Matt Jobson - 34 - Working as a valuer at LMW Hegney, Gold Coast, Australia Link
114. Paul Dezolt - 36 - Fulltime managing his Pulmonary Hypertension Link
115. Manu Vatuvei - 28 - NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS Link
116. Shannon Stowers - 35 - ??? Link
117. Herewini Rangi - 30 - NZRL Kiwisport Officer in Gisborne Link
118. Cooper Vuna - 27 - Playing Rugby Union for Japanese club Toshiba Brave Lupus Link
119. Kane Ferris - 30 - Playing for the Celebration Lions Christchurch, NZ Link
120. Paul Atkins - 32 - ??? Link
121. Steve Price - 40 - Owner/Operator of Waipu Four Square and has a public speaking company Link
122. Todd Byrne - 36 - Bulk Liquids Berth Officer at Port Botany, NSW, Australia Link
123. Ruben Wiki - 41 - NZ Warriors Strength and Conditioning Coach and personal trainer Link
124. Nathan Fien - 35 - Partner at Corporate Finance Group Link
125. Simon Mannering - 28 - NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS Link
126. Micheal Luck - 32 - North Queensland Cowboys’ Manager of Recruitment and Development Link
127. Grant Rovelli - 31 - Works for Aon Insurance and playing for the Souths Sharks, Mackay, Australia Link
128. George Gatis - 36 - Runs family Fish and Chip shop Simply Tops in North Queensland, Australia Link
129. Patrick Ah Van - 26 - Playing for Widnes Vikings, England Link
130. Misi Taulapapa - 32 - Playing for Sheffield Eagles, England Link
131. Sam Rapira - 27 - NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS Link
132. Wade McKinnon - 33 - Working at the Auckland Airport Fire Service Link
133. Michael Crockett - ??? Link
134. Michael Witt - 31 - Director/ Owner of Witt Bros Developments Link
135. Corey Lawrie - 34 - Scaffolder in Christchurch for Action Scaffolding and playing for the Hornby Panthers Link
136. Aidan Kirk - 28 - Working as a Project Manager for Baxter Building in Sydney, Australia Link
137. Brent Tate - 32 - North Queensland Cowboys ambassador Link
138. Ian Henderson - 31 - Playing for Catalans Dragons, France Link
139. Sonny Fai - RIP 04/01/09 Link
140. Ryan Shortland - 28 - Playing Rugby Union for Newcastle Falcons, England Link
141. Russell Packer - 25 - Playing for St George feeder team Illawarra Cutters Link
142. Ben Matulino - 26 - NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS
143. Malo Solomona - 27 - Living in Auckland and playing for Pt. Chevalier Pirates in the Fox Memorial Link
144. Denan Kemp - 27 - Living in Woolongong and an electrical apprentice Link
145. Joel Moon - 26 - Playing for Leeds Rhinos, England Link
146. Jacob Lillyman - 30 - NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS Link
147. Leeson Ah Mau - 25 - Playing St George Illawarra Dragons, Australia Link
148. Jesse Royal - 34 - Mining in Newcastle, Australia Link
149. Ukuma Ta'ai - 27 - Playing for Hudderfield Giants, England Link
150. Daniel O'Regan - 26 - Working as a builder in Auckland for Bridge City Interiors and Construction Ltd Link
151. Lewis Brown - 28 - Playing for the Penrith Panthers, Australia Link
152. Kevin Locke - 25 - Playing for Wakefield Trinity Wildcats, England Link
153. Aaron Heremaia - 32 - Playing Widnes Vikings, England Link
154. Isaac John - 26 - Playing for the Penrith Panthers Link
155. Siuatonga Likiliki - 24 - ??? Living in Gold Coast, Australia and currently without a contract Link
156. James Maloney - 28 - Playing for the Sydney Roosters, Australia Link
157. Brett Seymour - 30 - Coach in the Mackay competition, Australia Link
158. Jeremy Latimore - 28 - Playing for the Penrith Panthers, Australia Link
159. Sione Lousi - 25 - NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS Link
160. Bill Tupou - 24 - Playing for Wakefield Trinity Wildcats Link
161. Mataupu Poching - 26 - ??? Link
162. Alehana Mara - 25 - Playing for Wynnum Manly in the Queensland Cup, Australia Link
163. Glen Fisiiahi - 24 - NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS Link
164. Feleti Mateo - 29 - Playing for Manly Sea Eagles Link
165. Shaun Berrigan - 36 - Apprentice Electrician for Thiess Link
166. Krisnan Inu - 27 - Playing Super League team Catalans Dragons, France Link
167. Elijah Taylor - 24 - Playing for Penrith Panthers Link
168. Shaun Johnson - 24 - NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS Link
169. Steve Rapira - 26 - Playing for the Mackay Cutters, Australia Link
170. Pita Godinet - 27 - Playing for Wakefield Wildcats, England Link
171. Ben Henry - 23 - NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS Link
172. Nathan Friend - 34 - NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS Link
173. Konrad Hurrell - 23 - NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS Link
174. Omar Slaimankhel - 22 - Signed with the Sydney Roosters Link
175. Sam Lousi - 23 - Playing Rugby Union for the NSW Waratahs, Australia Link
176. Sebastine Ikahihifo - 23 - NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS Link
177. Carlos Tuimavave - 23 - Playing for Newcastle Knights, Australia Link
178. Dane Nielsen - 29 - Playing for St George Illawarra Dragons, Australia Link
179. Todd Lowrie - 31 - Playing for Brisbane Broncos, Australia Link
180. Ngani Laumape - 21 - NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS Link
181. Suaia Matagi - 26 - NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS Link
182. Dominique Peyroux - 25 - NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS Link
183. Charlie Gubb - 24 - NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS Link
184. Sio Siua Taukeiaho - 23 - Playing for Sydney Roosters, Australia Link
185. Sam Tomkins - 25 - NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS Link
186. Chad Townsend - 24 - NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS Link
187. Jayson Bukuya - 25 - Playing for the Cronulla Sharks, Australia Link
188. John Palavi - 22 - NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS Link
189. David Fusitua - 20 - NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS Link
190. Siliva Havili - 21 - NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS Link
191. Agnatius Paasi - 23 - Playing for Gold Coast Titans, Australia Link
192. Tuimoala Lolohea - 19 - NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS Link
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Please, if anyone has any info on former players then let us know. Maybe when that player comes up would be best. Even if the information is old it can give us a lead to work with. Player marked with 3 question marks above still have last known info if you follow the link.
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The quotes are from last years thread. Will be editing this first post to add all the new info. All links will be to this thread where you can read the info in more detail.
The search, as always, is ongoing and if anyone can provide even the slightest clue for me to follow up on then please let me know by posting or private message.
If you find any new updates on existing ones or problems with links also let me know.
This is by no means definative list. All care has been taken to make sure that all current statuses and links are up to date but if you feel one my be wrong then please let us know. We are keen on keeping this as up to date as possible as the players move and change.
Enjoy...
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