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	Leka Halasima	✔	✔	✔	✔
10	Tohu Harris	✔	✔
11	Chanel Harris-Tavita	✔	✔	M
12	Shaun Johnson	✔
13	Edward Kosi	✔	✔
14	Jacob Laban	✔	✔	✔
15	Ali Leiataua	✔	✔
16	Freddy Lussick	✔	✔	✔
17	Zyon Maiu’u	✔	✔	✔
18	Te Maire Martin	✔	✔
19	Luke Metcalf	✔	✔	✔
20	Marcelo Montoya	✔	✔
21	Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad	✔	✔
22	Marata Niukore	✔	✔	✔
23	Adam Pompey	✔	✔
24	Demitric Sifakula	✔	✔	C
25	Jazz Tevaga	✔
26	Taine Tuaupiki	✔	✔
27	Roger Tuivasa-Sheck	✔	✔	✔
28	Dylan Walker	✔	✔
29	Dallin Watene-Zelezniak	✔	✔
D1	Ben Farr	D
D2	Etuane Fukofuka	D
D3	Patrick Moimoi	D
D4	Tanner Stowers-Smith	D	D
-	Jett Cleary	-	D	D	D
-	James Fisher-Harris	-	✔	✔	✔	✔
-	Kalani Going	-	D
-	Motu Pasikala	-	✔	✔	✔

key: C = Club option, M = Mutual option, P = Player option, D = Development contract

Confirmed Top 30 2024: 29/30
Confirmed Development 2024: 4/6

Confirmed Top 30 2025: 28/30
Confirmed Development 2025: 4/6

2025 Gains: James Fisher-Harris (Panthers), Jett Cleary (Panthers Pathways), Kahu Capper (Roosters Pathways)
2025 Losses: Addin Fonua-Blake (Sharks), Jazz Tevaga (Contract Expired), Shaun Johnson (Retirement)
2025 Off Contract: Nil

 

[Christchurch_Warrior]

We were third to last in offloads this year, I wonder if that was because what you mentioned or whether it was a conscious thing? That could be apart of speeding play up as Webster had stated is his intention for next year?

I always thought that we weren't offloading as we were sticking to Websters structures. Probably Webster did not say no offloads just reinforced his structures which lead to less. I would think we will add more offloads to our game as teams will not expect it. Having players like RTS who will be sniffing around for them will help. Hopefully we do them in a smart way as throwing them around for the sake of it like we use to never won us a GF.

 

[Beastmode]

TMM injured again must be a concern for the club.

What happened???

 

[Noitall]

What happened???

Went away and re injured it someone on here said. Back in a moon boot apparently.

 

[Ever Hopeful]

Went away and re injured it someone on here said. Back in a moon boot apparently.

At the culmination of the season the club said it hadn't healed as they had hoped and were going to address it again. I'd imagine this is just that unless someone has a different account.

 

[sup42]

At the culmination of the season the club said it hadn't healed as they had hoped and were going to address it again. I'd imagine this is just that unless someone has a different account.

I was going to post the same thing, after all it was a serious break and there is every chance he would have played with pain this year and now needs therapy again.

Good to have it happen now eh.

 

[Noitall]

I was going to post the same thing, after all it was a serious break and there is every chance he would have played with pain this year and now needs therapy again.

Good to have it happen now eh.

Wasn’t even deemed a hip drop. With what it’s done it feels like the epitome of what they’re trying to stamp out.

 

[Defence]

Sharks enter race for Dally M Prop of the Year

The Cronulla Sharks have reportedly entered the race to secure the signature of star prop Addin Fonua-Blake for the 2025 season.

www.zerotackle.com

These guys seem most likely now I think about it. They’ve got $, they’re a good team & they’ve got players we’d probably trade for. They’ve got some half decent props available off contract next year, BHU, and Jack Williams are seasoned props and tuku hau tapuha & Bradbury are great prospects coming through. I really like Williams personally.

When u look at it they bat pretty deep-

Rudolph
Bhu
Williams
Hazelton
Hunt
Kaufusi
Jesse Colquhoun
Tuku

Then u got finucane and mcinness playing in the middle too.
They could afford to lose someone.

Apparently we were already looking for a middle forward for this year so if we had the money I’d be saying to the sharks we’ll release afb to u 2025 if u release someone to us this year- bhu and kaufusi the obvious targets both Auckland born and coming off contract next year.
That way we get someone for this this season and we still have a year to find someone to replace afb 2025- a years a long time in the nrl- something will come up.

 

[Warriorsfan92]

When u look at it they bat pretty deep-

Rudolph
Bhu
Williams
Hazelton
Hunt
Kaufusi
Jesse Colquhoun
Tuku

Then u got finucane and mcinness playing in the middle too.
They could afford to lose someone.

Apparently we were already looking for a middle forward for this year so if we had the money I’d be saying to the sharks we’ll release afb to u 2025 if u release someone to us this year- bhu and kaufusi the obvious targets both Auckland born and coming off contract next year.
That way we get someone for this this season and we still have a year to find someone to replace afb 2025- a years a long time in the nrl- something will come up.

Agree. I think this is where he ends up. He’s got family connections at the tigers, but who’d want to go there. The dogs might get him with the Gus connection & dragons will have the most money & he played there as a junior. All options are viable but sharks have the best shot of winning a title for him, if he’s motivated by that & mutually, they’ve got the best cattle to send our way if it works out like that.

I don’t really rate BHU, he’s too hot and cold for my liking. I’d prefer a hard working, aggressive prop. I like Williams from the sharks, Royce hunt is another that stands out & kaufusi would be awesome. To be fair on paper, they’d get the best prop in the game (bar haas), and we’d get a starter & bench prop of theirs. That’s a good trade for both teams.

 

[SBW1]

Wonder if Dean Whare is coming back to the NRL, would be a handy centre. https://www.totalrl.com/london-broncos-hit-with-high-profile-departure-ahead-of-super-league-2024/

 

[Damo]

Wonder if Dean Whare is coming back to the NRL, would be a handy centre. https://www.totalrl.com/london-broncos-hit-with-high-profile-departure-ahead-of-super-league-2024/

Maybe 10 years ago!

 

[Playdaball]

Wonder if Dean Whare is coming back to the NRL, would be a handy centre. https://www.totalrl.com/london-broncos-hit-with-high-profile-departure-ahead-of-super-league-2024/

Not now as we already have a ‘veteran’ in the centres.
Unfortunately the London Broncos will be at short odds to be relegated in the upcoming SL season.

 

[tyrael]

33 years old. No thanks.

 

[JaggedJ]

Don't need him. We already have Berry good centres.

 

[Warriorsfan92]

Hurry up and announce the Capewell signing I reckon. You’re either coming or ya not. Club on the rise, you’re not getting offered an extension at existing club, 3 year deal on the table for a 31 year old.. don’t be stupid mate. Take the cash & get your ass to the sand hills pronto

 

[peewee]

Hurry up and announce the Capewell signing I reckon. You’re either coming or ya not. Club on the rise, you’re not getting offered an extension at existing club, 3 year deal on the table for a 31 year old.. don’t be stupid mate. Take the cash & get your ass to the sand hills pronto

100% my feeling too

 

[Up the guttz]

Hurry up and announce the Capewell signing I reckon. You’re either coming or ya not. Club on the rise, you’re not getting offered an extension at existing club, 3 year deal on the table for a 31 year old.. don’t be stupid mate. Take the cash & get your ass to the sand hills pronto

Prob just waiting for the 10 day cooling off period to finish before announcing

 

[Up the guttz]

Interesting timing with ARL looking to change origin eligibility. AFB might be playing for NSW in the coming years.

 

[Kiwi In Tasmania]

Can anyone post the DT article re eligibility?

 

[Lets Eat (YeahNah)]

AFB irreplaceable with the cattle on offer

We should use this time to modify our systems and game plan, not go for a like for like but recruit 1 or 2 middles that suit our next stage of development as a squad.

Go like for like welcomes disappointment, but as has been webby mantra, select players for skill set and position and plan around that.

2024 / 25 very telling if we a top 5 club or mid table battlers.

 

[Up the guttz]

Trying to put a positive spin on the AFB departure……the main thing I can think of is that is isn’t really sustainable to be paying $1m+ for a prop. We can only do it this year due to our cut price halfback.
All the teams with consistent success (panthers, rooster, storm) only pay around $750k for thier top prop. All the big money under the cap goes to the spine!!