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

 

[Leon Black]

Selestino Ravutaumada​

Was this the guy who was with us and the next big thing? Cracker of a try against Blues tonight, only 24

 

[tajhay]

Selestino Ravutaumada​

Was this the guy who was with us and the next big thing? Cracker of a try against Blues tonight, only 24

Yeah sand dune champion nrl preseason 2020. Looks like hes filled up a bit from that skinny kid he was at the warriors who would get pushed back with ease. Has he still got his pace?

 

[The Warrior Waka]

Yeah sand dune champion nrl preseason 2020. Looks like hes filled up a bit from that skinny kid he was at the warriors who would get pushed back with ease. Has he still got his pace?

Is it time we flew to Fiji to ask Rupeni Caucaunibuca if he has any sons that we can sign?

 

[CWC]

Is it time we flew to Fiji to ask Rupeni Caucaunibuca if he has any sons that we can sign?

You literally need a waka to get to his village lol

 

[Worried2Death]

You literally need a waka to get to his village lol

Looks like we've got just the man for the recruitment job then, get paddling The Warrior Waka

 

[Tookey 2.0]

Is it time we flew to Fiji to ask Rupeni Caucaunibuca if he has any sons that we can sign?

Great call, that guy was one of the all time great wingers. Always looked like he was gliding.

 

[JustLikeStartingOver]

I don’t think we’re buying anyone unless someone retires or gets homesick. They have to trust the pathways. Which position do we not have competent depth in? Pure front rower maybe but Bunty is still here and can do a job. Out and out winger as well, but you really should be able to develop one of those.

 

[Defence]

I don’t think we’re buying anyone unless someone retires or gets homesick. They have to trust the pathways. Which position do we not have competent depth in? Pure front rower maybe but Bunty is still here and can do a job. Out and out winger as well, but you really should be able to develop one of those.

After losing afb I was so worried about our prop stocks but with the signing of jfh, the performances of Barnett, niukore and ford in the middle, the return to form of jazz and Bunty, along with the development of ale and Laban and the promise of zyon and Sifakula I think we’re covered there.
It’s hard to see a real weakness in the squad now- this last month has really highlighted our depth across the field- although it would be a bonus if we could improve the top end.
There’s really nothing of interest on the market at the moment so retention and development looks like the way ford unless another elite player becomes available (homesick..).

 

[Tookey 2.0]

After losing afb I was so worried about our prop stocks but with the signing of jfh, the performances of Barnett, niukore and ford in the middle, the return to form of jazz and Bunty, along with the development of ale and Laban and the promise of zyon and Sifakula I think we’re covered there.
It’s hard to see a real weakness in the squad now- this last month has really highlighted our depth across the field- although it would be a bonus if we could improve the top end.
There’s really nothing of interest on the market at the moment so retention and development looks like the way ford unless another elite player becomes available (homesick..).

Jeeze Ford going to prop would REALLY solve a few of our issues - essentially means we're not a total log jam on the edges and we strengthen a spot we weren't uber strong in.

Ford won't play that well all the time, but if he was able to hit 120m + consistently from prop, have minimal errors and penalties and keep his defence as it is, that's a huge problem that's solved moving forward

 

[Blain]

If Jazz goes, would love to see him at a Bunnies or Cowboys, a team who clearly needs some more depth and isn't an actual shit club like the Tigers. He has value to add in the NRL for sure. Unfortunately we already have Walker, who is a better version. But I would be looking to extend Walker, before letting Jazz walk.

 

[Tookey 2.0]

If Jazz goes, would love to see him at a Bunnies or Cowboys, a team who clearly needs some more depth and isn't an actual shit club like the Tigers. He has value to add in the NRL for sure. Unfortunately we already have Walker, who is a better version. But I would be looking to extend Walker, before letting Jazz walk.

The only thing km worried about with Walker is that he will be 31 at the end of next year, when his current contract finishes

He's playing great at the moment, I wonder how many years more we can get out of him? Surely only one (or two at the most)

 

[Blain]

I think Walker has a good 2 NRL level years left in him. Jazz, I wouldn't be surprised if he has similar TBH. He's a chance of Superleague for 2025. I think we could we see CHT develop into the similar type of player over that period.

 

[Ever Hopeful]

It’s hard to see a real weakness in the squad now- this last month has really highlighted our depth across the field- although it would be a bonus if we could improve the top end.

I think this is the key moving forward now. We lack that out and out attacking weapon. We're in a position now where we can keep the powder dry in case one becomes available, whilst we sit back and enjoy a team that is consistently sound in all positions.

Still this is a team that is outside the 8. Signs are good, but there is a lot of water to under the bridge this season.

 

[Cces]

Jett Cleary to be 21 before he gets a Development deal contract. Seems like quite a project player

 

[Noitall]

Watching that knights/storm game, would be more than happy with Leo Thompson if we can’t get Xavier Willison

 

[BangBro's (still banging)]

Jett Cleary to be 21 before he gets a Development deal contract. Seems like quite a project playerView attachment 7771

Probably was going to be let go by penrith.

 

[Five&Last]

Jett Cleary to be 21 before he gets a Development deal contract. Seems like quite a project player

My hot take is we let him go before he even gets to that. Huge gamble imo. You have to be a standout in SG ball to get a dev contract which he wasn't.

Luke Hanson hasn't been that impressive either tbh.

Hopefully they lock up Jack Thompson and get him on a good weight training programme.

I wasnt that impressed with Maui Winitana-Patelesio but also didn't realise how young he is, can still play SG ball next year while he's getting Jersey Flegg reps at the moment.

 

[Noitall]

Probably was going to be let go by penrith.

They just picked up one of the top young Queensland halves coming through

 

[Noitall]

Love the spell check coming through

 

[Noitall]

My hot take is we let him go before he even gets to that. Huge gamble imo. You have to be a standout in SG ball to get a dev contract which he wasn't.

Luke Hanson hasn't been that impressive either tbh.

Hopefully they lock up Jack Thompson and get him on a good weight training programme.

I wasnt that impressed with Maui Winitana-Patelesio but also didn't realise how young he is, can still play SG ball next year while he's getting Jersey Flegg reps at the moment.

Apparently Webster really rated Jett Cleary at the panthers. Lot of young halves looking sharp in their first season, will be interesting to see if they can back it up for the entire season and into next season. Looks like it’s an area that takes some time for consistency in the halves