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

 

[run_it_str8_again]

I like the idea of Nuikore & Barnett as our props. I'd still like to have a big bastard that can come off the bench & cause a bit of havoc, Soften up opposing packs before our higher pace props return. Especially when we start getting beaten up because we're tired & fatigue sets in.
Our backrow is quite small too. Having to absorb the impact of these larger faster forward packs like the Broncos, Storm & Panthers takes it toll.

Big fast strong with great endurance. Sounds like Haas and AFB to me. Far out. Wish I had the answer

 

[CWC]

So either Daily Telegraph has been reading our forum or we're the prophet of Warriors football eh

 

[CWC]

AFB -> Tigers

Utoikamanu & Volkman -> Dragons

Su'A and Ice -> Warriors

Get it done already Cameron!

 

[MurrayTD]

AFB -> Tigers

Utoikamanu -> Dragons

Su'A and Ice -> Warriors

Get it done already Cameron!

Please don't!

 

[cock_o]

If we are looking for a swap deal for AFB for 2025. Then they say only Tigers Dragons and Bulldogs have the salary cap room. If its a trade then all clubs should be able to fit AFB in. $1mill player for $1mill player or two $1/2mill players.

 

[Up the guttz]

AFB -> Tigers

Utoikamanu & Volkman -> Dragons

Su'A and Ice -> Warriors

Get it done already Cameron!

Haha to be fair I haven’t seen kikau or su’a mentioned on here.
Kikau cause we all know that wouldn’t happen
Su’a cause no one would want him!!

 

[CWC]

Weird the article didn't mention Sharks' stocks, maybe we're really trading with them RTS style, super secretive

 

[Defence]

Haha to be fair I haven’t seen kikau or su’a mentioned on here.
Kikau cause we all know that wouldn’t happen
Su’a cause no one would want him!!

Actually I’ve always liked Sua but again- he’s an edge forward- not what we need.
I’d rather lawrie or even Francis molo if he goes to the dragons (which I’m hoping he doesn’t).

 

[Noitall]

Weird the article didn't mention Sharks' stocks, maybe we're really trading with them RTS style, super secretive

Apart from Utoikamanu only second rowers too. Either Capewell not coming or Ford not staying or at least not re signed? Apart from Kikau at bulldogs, I thought Max King may have had some interest? Unless it was for an early release trade for AFB, perhaps a waste as he’s free to leave after 2024 being only contracted to then?

 

[CWC]

Apart from Utoikamanu only second rowers too. Either Capewell not coming or Ford not staying or at least not re signed? Apart from Kikau at bulldogs, I thought Max King may have had some interest? Unless it was for an early release trade for AFB, perhaps a waste as he’s free to leave after 2024 being only contracted to then?

Next those journos will start suggesting we're looking at trading for centres

 

[SBW1]

Four NRL stars on Warriors target list

The New Zealand Warriors reportedly have four players on their target list as they look to recruit a star forward in return for Addin Fonua-Blake.

www.zerotackle.com

 

[Bevosa]

Four NRL stars on Warriors target list

The New Zealand Warriors reportedly have four players on their target list as they look to recruit a star forward in return for Addin Fonua-Blake.

www.zerotackle.com

Darn, Utoikamanu is the only real name I'm keen on but sounds like he's off the idea

 

[SBW1]

Is Capewell a done deal, I have my concerns saw a recent headline saying the Broncs wanted to keep him and were prepared to give him an extended deal and that he has expressed an intention to stay, hope it is wrong.

 

[snake77]

Is Capewell a done deal, I have my concerns saw a recent headline saying the Broncs wanted to keep him and were prepared to give him an extended deal and that he has expressed an intention to stay, hope it is wrong.

No nothing has been announced in regards to him coming to the Warriors. You are correct there was an article about the Broncos wanting him to see out his contract and then likely move on for 2025 as they likely wouldn't re-sign him. Not long-term like the Warriors were offering.

We have heard the club is keen on him. They want him for 2024, his experience etc. He's come over to see the club and likely would have seen more of Auckland than he would have during an away trip during the season. But we haven't heard his thoughts on the Warriors or potentially moving his family. It would often go like that as people keep things close to their chest as they decide on their future.

For all we know both parties could have moved on or there are discussions on getting him out of his current deal.

 

[Up the guttz]

Is Capewell a done deal, I have my concerns saw a recent headline saying the Broncs wanted to keep him and were prepared to give him an extended deal and that he has expressed an intention to stay, hope it is wrong.

Surely they couldn’t extend him! They have to upgrade both Walsh and Mamm - there’s an extra $1m+ they need to find in their cap somewhere

 

[CWC]

Maybe we're using Capewell and AFB as a combo package for the blockbuster trade

#RuthlessManagement

 

[WahsaurusRex]

Does anyone here play NBA 2K? Thats how it feels around here right about now

 

[BabylonPink]

Does anyone here play NBA 2K?


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That's an interesting trade scenario.....

 

[shuffle]

Does anyone here play NBA 2K? Thats how it feels around here right about now

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I’d take that! 3 happy clubs!

 

[Christchurch_Warrior]

Warriors to find out soon if Kurt Capewell will join club from Broncos

The Broncos and Queensland backrower is mulling over with his partner how they'd feel about a move to New Zealand from next season.

www.stuff.co.nz