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

 

[Mr. Brownstone]

I thought this wasn't allowed anymore?

Yeah I recall something about that, however that contract was signed in 2021.

 

[Inruin]

I thought this wasn't allowed anymore?

I thought it was for heavily back ended contracts?

 

[Billyspleen75]

I thought it was for heavily back ended contracts?

https://www.nrl.com/news/2018/11/14/nrl-changes-rules-to-restrict-back-ended-contracts/

There are was a supposed ban on back ended contracts in 2018 to avoid clubs getting in stryfe in the final years. I think it was Des Hasler at the dogs who wrecked their cap for years.

But apparently it still happens

https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nr...r/news-story/86c152d9e265b3793546cd1358fcd163

"Hooper then said “the deal is back-ended” and that Wighton will earn $700,000 then $750,000 then $900,000 then $950,000 over the next four years."

Finucane is the complete opposite though, his is front ended if we believe those numbers. Front ended contracts wouldn't have that same negative effect so maybe they're just fully allowed?

 

[wizard of Tauranga]

"Hooper then said “the deal is back-ended” and that Wighton will earn $700,000 then $750,000 then $900,000 then $950,000 over the next four years."

There must be limits like up to say 10% to allow for the salary cap rising?

Those Wighton figures could just be allowing for inflation and cap increases?

 

[Wrighty]

Asking the big questions:

Is the last part of BHUs name pronounced Uel"eeeeee" or Uel"ay"

 

[sup42]

Them dollar figures are just that - figures. Mostly speculation. BHU supposedly got offered $550k from the sharks? If true I'd say $550aud, and we offered $730nzd. Does that make sense or it doesn't work like that? Anyways, we need to get on board if it's a done deal.

All NRL contracts are paid in Australian dollars per NRL rules (they pay the cap so it only makes sense to avoid exchange rate fluctuations and more complex calculations.

Warriors players

A) Warriors player take home pay on 750k in AUD after NZ deductions = $473,919.25

B) Australian based NRL players Take home pay in Australia on 750k AUD = $426,849

Those figures are mine after using online calculators.

Figure A) is after taking out New Zealand PAYE and ACC.

Figure B) Is after taking out Australian income tax and their medical Levi.

As you can see a selling point of signing with the Warriors is a favorable exchange rate and 50k more on 750k after compulsory Govt deductions.

However as I am sure some of our accounting and economics posters will point out, it is not that simple given the relative cost of living and many other factors like travel home, exchange rates, currency conversion etc.

 

[Wrighty]

All NRL contracts are paid in Australian dollars per NRL rules (they pay the cap so it only makes sense to avoid exchange rate fluctuations and more complex calculations.

Warriors players

A) Warriors player take home pay on 750k in AUD after NZ deductions = $473,919.25

B) Australian based NRL players Take home pay in Australia on 750k AUD = $426,849

Those figures are mine after using online calculators.

Figure A) is after taking out New Zealand PAYE and ACC.

Figure B) Is after taking out Australian income tax and their medical Levi.

As you can see a selling point of signing with the Warriors is a favorable exchange rate and 50k more on 750k after compulsory Govt deductions.

However as I am sure some of our accounting and economics posters will point out, it is not that simple given the relative cost of living and many other factors like travel home, exchange rates, currency conversion etc.

It depends in which country you are a tax resident.
If you are a tax resident of australia but play for the warriors you pay Australian deductions is my understanding.

 

[sup42]

Asking the big questions:

Is the last part of BHUs name pronounced Uel"eeeeee" or Uel"ay"

Ue = as in where

Le = as in leer

Where-Leer (flow the two words/sounds together for a best phonetic attempt)


View: https://www.facebook.com/cronullasutherlandsharks/videos/player-names-pronunciation/1237340813655557/

 

[miket12]

Asking the big questions:

Is the last part of BHUs name pronounced Uel"eeeeee" or Uel"ay"

My advice.... however the MaddDogg says it in commentary will be wrong so take the other one.... unless he says it both ways at the same game.... then you're screwed!!!

 

[kos]

It depends in which country you are a tax resident.
If you are a tax resident of australia but play for the warriors you pay Australian deductions is my understanding.

dont think so
I ve worked Aus
Gone back to Nz
Gone back to Aus
In Nz I pay Nz tax rate
In Aus I pay Aus take rate

 

[Wrighty]

dont think so
I ve worked Aus
Gone back to Nz
Gone back to Aus
In Nz I pay Nz tax rate
In Aus I pay Aus take rate

That's because of PAYE tax getting applied to everyone at source
But you should square up at the end of the year in your "home" country and either get a refund or pay extra.

 

[Noitall]

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Grand Master​

• Today at 11:18 AM
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Interesting from Spud off the Warren who is often very reliable with his info. Again this is a rumours thread so thought I’d post it here


I’ve returned from NZ!!! I caught up with my people.

1- Tom approached the club, was told to prove himself. Told them what do you think I’ve done over the past 200 games. Body is feeling good and wants to achieve 250 games. See what happens.

2- Caleb - 2025. I’ll leave that as that for now.

3- Certain players at the club were placed on diets to lose weight. All have either achieved the set goal or are close.

4- Interesting one - The club 4 weeks ago was talking with Mitch Barnett. He’s a bit home sick!!! Nothing has eventuated but I found it odd.

5- JD has a set time to achieve a KPI. Wasn’t told details of the KPI or the time but I replied that I’m guessing it’s first half of the season and I got a few smiles.

6- The club is still in constant contact with Sammy.

As always, love yas and Kia Ora.

 

[Noitall]

That previous post was off the rabbits forum regarding Barnett. Tom is Tom Burgess, can’t think who Caleb is?

 

[Spence]

That previous post was off the rabbits forum regarding Barnett. Tom is Tom Burgess, can’t think who Caleb is?

Caleb Clarke?

 

[Noitall]

Caleb Clarke?

Yeah I’d say that’s who.

 

[Defence]

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Grand Master​

• Today at 11:18 AM
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• #6,035

Interesting from Spud off the Warren who is often very reliable with his info. Again this is a rumours thread so thought I’d post it here


I’ve returned from NZ!!! I caught up with my people.

1- Tom approached the club, was told to prove himself. Told them what do you think I’ve done over the past 200 games. Body is feeling good and wants to achieve 250 games. See what happens.

2- Caleb - 2025. I’ll leave that as that for now.

3- Certain players at the club were placed on diets to lose weight. All have either achieved the set goal or are close.

4- Interesting one - The club 4 weeks ago was talking with Mitch Barnett. He’s a bit home sick!!! Nothing has eventuated but I found it odd.

5- JD has a set time to achieve a KPI. Wasn’t told details of the KPI or the time but I replied that I’m guessing it’s first half of the season and I got a few smiles.

6- The club is still in constant contact with Sammy.

As always, love yas and Kia Ora.

As much as I love Barney I’d probably swap him for Tom burgess considering the balance of the squad.

 

[CWC]

Yikes another prop

So we now know it’s likely Metcalf and Lussick are not home sick (the 2 rumored seem to be Volkman and Barney)

 

[Dannevegas]

Yikes another prop

So we now know it’s likely Metcalf and Lussick are not home sick (the 2 rumored seem to be Volkman and Barney)

Barnett would be a big loss

 

[BabylonPink]

Barnett would be a big loss

I'm a bit 50/50 on that . A loss sure , but not irreplaceable like AFB.

 

[Worried2Death]

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Grand Master​

• Today at 11:18 AM
• 
  
• #6,035

Interesting from Spud off the Warren who is often very reliable with his info. Again this is a rumours thread so thought I’d post it here


I’ve returned from NZ!!! I caught up with my people.

1- Tom approached the club, was told to prove himself. Told them what do you think I’ve done over the past 200 games. Body is feeling good and wants to achieve 250 games. See what happens.

2- Caleb - 2025. I’ll leave that as that for now.

3- Certain players at the club were placed on diets to lose weight. All have either achieved the set goal or are close.

4- Interesting one - The club 4 weeks ago was talking with Mitch Barnett. He’s a bit home sick!!! Nothing has eventuated but I found it odd.

5- JD has a set time to achieve a KPI. Wasn’t told details of the KPI or the time but I replied that I’m guessing it’s first half of the season and I got a few smiles.

6- The club is still in constant contact with Sammy.

As always, love yas and Kia Ora.

Who's Spud supposed to be?

Caleb Clarke and Tom Burgess? What a load of shyte lol.

Edit: Burgess would be handy though