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

 

[Riz]

Who's Spud supposed to be?

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

Edit: Burgess would be handy though

Spud is a poster on the bunnies forum.

It's not unrealistic to think Caleb Clarke could be at the bunnies in 25'. I don't think there's any suggestion that Burgess is coming this way.

 

[Noitall]

Spud is a poster on the bunnies forum.

It's not unrealistic to think Caleb Clarke could be at the bunnies in 25'. I don't think there's any suggestion that Burgess is coming this way.

You’ve got it. Burgess after an extension at rabbits.

 

[Worried2Death]

I don't think there's any suggestion that Burgess is coming this way

Wish he would look our way, could use a big Pommy bruiser, he can't help it if his big brother's a mong.

 

[JaggedJ]

We won't be releasing Barnett this year anyway similar to AFB.

Next year I wouldn't be too worried if he was with us or not tbh due to age/salary and the fact that he seems to miss a chunk of the season through suspension or injury. Those things don't usually improve with age.

 

[WA Warrior]

We won't be releasing Barnett this year anyway similar to AFB.

Next year I wouldn't be too worried if he was with us or not tbh due to age/salary and the fact that he seems to miss a chunk of the season through suspension or injury. Those things don't usually improve with age.

Totally agree, not bothered either way. A few rumours previously about him maybe being homesick so if he wants to go, let him.

 

[sup42]

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

Yeah even though the last Burgi is a bit slow now, I still would like to see what he could do in this set up. Off the bench he is still better impact than anything we have.

 

[Up the guttz]

Remember the long article, when AFB asked for a release he mentioned two other players were homesick and thinking of asking for a release. I guessed Barny and Metcalf but I now in the Curren interview he said he was homesick and asked for the release, so it could have been Barny and Curren.

 

[Defence]

Yeah even though the last Burgi is a bit slow now, I still would like to see what he could do in this set up. Off the bench he is still better impact than anything we have.

Still averaged 138m last year.

 

[Mr. Brownstone]

When on the field last year I thought Barnett was superb for us, obviously not in the elite bracket of props however I’d have him comfortably in the next tier down. Would be a big loss to see him leave.

 

[BangBro's (still banging)]

When on the field last year I thought Barnett was superb for us, obviously not in the elite bracket of props however I’d have him comfortably in the next tier down. Would be a big loss to see him leave.

I think he gives us a hard edge with niukore, every club needs those types.

 

[Worried2Death]

Remember the long article, when AFB asked for a release he mentioned two other players were homesick and thinking of asking for a release. I guessed Barny and Metcalf but I now in the Curren interview he said he was homesick and asked for the release, so it could have been Barny and Curren.

Could have been Curran and Volkman?

 

[Noitall]

Totally agree, not bothered either way. A few rumours previously about him maybe being homesick so if he wants to go, let him.

Could be a completely new front row combination for 2025 if the Warriors were to release him citing wanting to return to aussie? Feel like there’s a strong likelihood we end up with BHU, with the remainder of that money that was AFB’s we could get another prop for that using Barnett’s money? We could also get a top tier prop with Jazz’s money added too? Problem is no one of note coming off contract when we need, we’d perhaps need to use Barnett to free up someone? Likely Niukore shifts to front row full time perhaps? Even then, as good as Barnett is, he’s not going to free up a million dollar forward un less it’s on compassionate grounds. Still could need money for if SJ doesn’t play in 2025 too?

 

[Noitall]

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

Rabbitohs veteran opens up on Souths future, potential return home

"If we can’t come to an agreement, I know I’ll have to look elsewhere."

www.zerotackle.com

Maybe it’s something we could look at? If Burgess wants to stay in nrl for a year or two more, though he mentions stay in aussie in the article?

 

[wizard of Tauranga]

Barnett was a Brown signing while we were based in Aussie. I fully expected him to jump ship rather than come here under a new coach last year.

Just great he stayed committed and has honoured his contract.

 

[Juno]

Asking the big questions:

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

Doesn't matter in the scheme of things since he's going to be called BHUwah? caveat: Pronounced Boowah and hopefully not in the negative sense

 

[Blain]

If Barney did want out of his last year, I'd be telling him the Warriors wont be paying a cent of his 2025 contract. I'd like him to stay his contract term, but would hope by 2026 we'd have someone internally to replace him.

But do we believe a random dude on a Bunnies forum? Shit no.

Aussies think they are extremely able travelers, but I think we can say 90% are home boys who just want to stay close to mum.

 

[BangBro's (still banging)]

Barnett was a Brown signing while we were based in Aussie. I fully expected him to jump ship rather than come here under a new coach last year.

Just great he stayed committed and has honoured his contract.

But don't discount being coached by webby and a chance to win a premiership, isn't that why you play? Surely he can see where this place is headed.

 

[Worried2Death]

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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.

This Spud c#nt's pretty controversial on the bunnies sites, they're worried he might sue them now. Could be a good source ...it's not you is it mate?

 

[Noitall]

This Spud c#nt's pretty controversial on the bunnies sites, they're worried he might sue them now. Could be a good source ...it's not you is it mate?

I can’t say too much. Waiting to what sue thinks about it all.

 

[Worried2Death]

I can’t say too much. Waiting to what sue thinks about it all.

Clarke would be a very good pick up for them, still only 24. What's wrong with the Wahs Clarkey you treacherous bastard.