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

 

[The Warrior Waka]

Funny that

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If you zoom in close you can see CG and Robbo hiding behind a bush I reckon

 

[kos]

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[Dantheman]

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Iconic

 

[run_it_str8_again]

Anyone who doesn't think JFH is a massive upgrade on AFB because of "stats" - scroll up to exhibit A.

He is an upgrade in other ways but perhaps not as those who measure stats. He's winning in premiership win stats but and wasn't a lazy free rider

 

[Tohu’s_Knees]

JFH isn’t like AFB at all. You could argue that Webby is kinda over relying on AFB. Which gives him a little more flexibility with the bench. It’ll be interesting if he gives JFH similar minutes as AFB (which would “improve” JFH’s stats).

I agree with most that JFH is an improvement on AFB, in his own ways. Certainly not stats wise, certainly not over the last couple of years. JFH has had very impressive numbers in the past though. Is JFH a benefactor of a superior system? Maybe……

TBH, when AFB said he was leaving. The player I dreamed of getting was Tapine. As a matter of fact, I’d probably still take Tapine over JFH.

I am extremely happy we are getting JFH. Just so there’s no confusion.

 

[mrblonde]

The sooner Yoko Ana goes the better

She's really rubbing it in how unhappy she is, isn't she?
Is Mrs AFB writing "Bridge Burner" on her CV under the "My Strengths" list? There's no way he'd be welcome back here or at Manly...

But I Think you've cracked it with the Yoko thing:
That's what will make AFB and Mrs AFB Happy! Give AFB The Number 9 jersey! That's his Dream...
That's how you impress Yokos...
Just make sure none of the other Warriors players read "Catcher In The Rye" 'cos it'll inspire them to kill AFB/Mrs AFB....

 

[jumpman5xl]

If CHT is smart he'll use this next 18 months and two preseasons to transition to that 14 role.

Imo he hasn't got enough to be an out an out half in the NRL - similar to both Dylan Walker and Connor Watson who reinvented theirselves as bench utilities and have excelled there.

If playing rugba leeg is what CHT really wants to do he needs to knuckle down and make himself an asset to the team. He could essentially play 25-50 minutes EVERY game for the next 9 years off the bench, filling in to the starting 13 when injury hits. Or he could press on as a half and struggle to nail down a spot like he has the last 5 years.

100 percent agree. Especially that Etuate Fukofuka might end up being that guy.

 

[Tragic]

Hohaia is probably our best example of this. Very solid player in many positions but master of none. However when he had to start in the halves or fullback always performed admirably. Very good defensively also. CHT has similar attributes.

Yeah but Without the speed, short kicking game, long kicking game, step and ability to put someone into a gap.

 

[Wah's Up]

Not sure whether it was a parody or for real but just saw on tic toc "Big Lez's League podcast" Quote, when you casually trade TMM for James Tedesco.

 

[CWC]

So we’ve got about a million to spend with Jazz, SJ out and JFH not paid as much as AFB….surely they can get a marquee player? I just want a clutch kicker like a fit SJ…

 

[Beastmode]

So we’ve got about a million to spend with Jazz, SJ out and JFH not paid as much as AFB….surely they can get a marquee player? I just want a clutch kicker like a fit SJ…

Oh, you mean a generational talent?
Yeah, if you know of anyone be sure to let Webber know?!!

 

[tajhay]

So we’ve got about a million to spend with Jazz, SJ out and JFH not paid as much as AFB….surely they can get a marquee player? I just want a clutch kicker like a fit SJ…

That million is not going to get much value when Tigers apparently have 2m, and Roosters 3m especially with the talent actually available. Few other teams with a bit of space available. From memory salary cap increasing by 400k to next year too....so yeah.

 

[Zaggo]

Oh, you mean a generational talent?
Yeah, if you know of anyone be sure to let Webber know?!!

To be fair there's plenty of guys who aren't generational talents who can consistently knock over kicks in the big moments. The likes of Burton or Fogerty come to mind. Even spuds like Tannah Boyd have beaten us with field goals.

I don't think we need a Cleary, but someone who doesn't spray half a dozen FGs from directly in front would be nice.

 

[Beastmode]

To be fair there's plenty of guys who aren't generational talents who can consistently knock over kicks in the big moments. The likes of Burton or Fogerty come to mind. Even spuds like Tannah Boyd have beaten us with field goals.

I don't think we need a Cleary, but someone who doesn't spray half a dozen FGs from directly in front would be nice.

Oh I see
You mean someone who can kick?






Taine Tuapiki.

 

[Playdaball]

TMM having neck surgery next week , hopefully all good for the off season

 

[BigUCE]

TMM having neck surgery next week , hopefully all good for the off season

Our strength and conditioning team need to be sacked. Wtf is going on with our injury toll this season?

 

[Leon Black]

Watching Fusitua’s younger bro play prop for Auckland in NPC and Super Rugby, looks a player, sadly not built for NRL and Xavier Tito-Harris who I am sure with us once upon a time. He is pure class

 

[hornbybrown]

Our strength and conditioning team need to be sacked. Wtf is going on with our injury toll this season?

Definitely something that needs to be looked at in the post season review. Our injury toll was insane. It’s no surprise we have looked so disjointed and clunky on attack when the team is never the same week to week. Especially in the backs

 

[Tohu’s_Knees]

There are just so many issues with AFB leaving at the end of the year. He’s a gun, attitude seemingly a bit meh sometimes. But you really can’t fault his output over the last couple of seasons.

I’ve stated in previous posts, JFH is not like AFB. Not at all. There’s certainly a case that JFH is a better player over all. But there’s definitely a case that JFH benefits from a superior system.

When people suggest “he’ll sort out the dressing room”. What does that actually mean? Really?
JFH’s stats are certainly good, Ivan Cleary heavily fluctuates his minutes though. Anywhere between 45-70 mins.
AFB barely ever goes below 60 minutes. Webby almost runs him ragged. And they’re losing, no wonder he’s pissed.

Will Webby consistently use JFH like that?
How does this affect the bench?
Do we have to go back to a proper 4 prop rotation?
Can we consistently rely on the young guys?
So many questions…….

Of all the players in the NRL, JFH is certainly a good replacement for AFB. I guess after the RTS and Capewell (who’s actually playing ok now) signings. I guess my confidence has taken a hit that maybe he might not be the “right” signing.

None the less, I am still extremely happy we’ve signed JFH.

 

[jumpman5xl]

Save the cap space and offer Brown
1.3 or 1.4 or Weekes around 700k.