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

 

[juju]

The Curren decision may be a salary to output situation...

 

[Dannevegas]

It wouldn't surprise me at all if Curran moves on. He has talked himself about issues with motivation and lifestyle in the past. It is quite conceivable that this could be a lingering issue.

I love Curran's attitude and energy, but I've always thought that he was susceptible to losing his concentration at moments later in games and missing a clanger of a tackle etc. I'm not sure that Webby would necessarily trust him beyond his late bursts off the bench. I will say that Curran has improved immensely as a player.

I wonder if they are clearing the decks for Papali'i.

Could see a straight swap with Papali’i. Hope not thou. I’d rather keep Curran

 

[Tookey 2.0]

Unpopular opinion I'm sure, and I love both, but if we're looking at players that are contracted to us for 2024, but are a little surplus to requirements (with a fully fit team and rookies coming through) you'd have to say Curran and Metcalf would be the two for us to barter with to get what we need.

I'm guessing both are earning between 3-500k, so freeing up that for a prop and one of our promising rookies to get some game time would balance our squad a little.

 

[Up the guttz]

Like everyone else, I really like Curren.
However, there may be more going on behind the scenes with attitude etc. I trust Webby and cappy will make the best decision for the team.

Does anyone know what kind of $$ he is on?? I think he resigned when we were paying big overs for anyone??

 

[JaggedJ]

Curran has been on the fringes all year. It comes down to him vs Ford which will free up a bench spot for a youngster or 2 to be brought through and get gametime to develop.

I've got no issue with this at all. Curran and Ford are both handy but having both isn't necessary moving forward.

 

[Fonzie]

Likely the money will be used to upgrade and extend one or more of Ford, Berry and Metcalf before Nov 1

 

[Tookey 2.0]

Likely the money will be used to upgrade and extend one or more of Ford, Berry and Metcalf before Nov 1

Surely we won't need to upgrade anyones contract for nek year? And then we would be working on a new deal for those players from 2025 onwards?

 

[Hitro]

Likely the money will be used to upgrade and extend one or more of Ford, Berry and Metcalf before Nov 1

I wouldn't be surprised if that's the case and his spot in the 30 is taken by Going.

 

[Damo]

Surely we won't need to upgrade anyones contract for nek year? And then we would be working on a new deal for those players from 2025 onwards?

The point is we would be trying to extend before they can negotiate with other clubs prior to Nov 1.

 

[WahsaurusRex]

If we extend Metcalf before November 1st..

 

[Levonsnow😝]

Okay Metcalf extention... I feel better if thats the case.

 

[Riz]

I've thought all year that the distraction of Currens preseason indiscretion has taken a bit of a toll.

 

[Up the guttz]

Does metcalf need a big upgrade? By all reports he’s already on starting half money. He’s been ok and has potential but not someone we’d need to be throwing Mam money at

 

[Fonzie]

Does metcalf need a big upgrade? By all reports he’s already on starting half money. He’s been ok and has potential but not someone we’d need to be throwing Mam money at

Where have you seen that reported? I’m not sure it’s right.

 

[Fufu]

Curran gave great service during the COVID years, and we gave him his first proper shot in first grade. Been a beneficial relationship for both parties.

I hope that we don't have to carry any of his cash if we release him early though.

 

[~Navigator~]

Fox League from Fox Sports

Warriors forward Josh Curran is set to leave the New Zealand-based club after being given permission to negotiate with other teams.

According to the WWOS, at least two Sydney clubs are in the early race for Curran’s signature.

The 23-year-old has a contract with the Warriors until the end of next season, but due to salary cap pressures, they are willing to let Curran go a year earlier if he can find another destination.

Curran had one of his best seasons in first grade this year, appearing in 23 games for a team that reached a preliminary final.

He mostly started off the bench for the Warriors, averaging 45 minutes a game. He recorded 52 metres and over 21 tackles per game.

Curran did miss two games through suspension for his role in a bar fight last year.

Sydney teams interested in Warriors forward; shock club hones in on veteran: Whispers

Shock club leads race for veteran; two-way fight for Warrior amid cap squeeze: Whispers

www.foxsports.com.au

 

[snake77]

I know it says he's been given permission which typically indicates the club has initiated it. It could also be Curran and his manager thinking he could start at another club or he wants to return to Australia so he's been allowed to check what offers he could get.

It could also be management reviewing their season and how they want to re-balance the squad or finding a spot to promote someone.

Hopefully, if he moves on and they sign someone else, it strengthens our squad.

For a guy who came here for an opportunity and didn't start too well, he turned things around especially once he got his fitness sorted. We often joke or deride how players come here and get worse. Here is a good example of someone coming here and improving to the point he'd be a good pick up for a number of sides.

 

[Burty]

Love Josh, for me he's been one of the real fan favorites since arriving and he will be an absolute asset to anyone picking him up. I too though am wondering if this is the club genuinely exploring their options or like some here have stated, his management looking for a starting role elsewhere as he doesn't take me as somebody who particularly dislikes living in NZ and from all reports enjoys being part of our club.
Knowing that Josh had come out this year vocally unhappy with his performance and output, leads me to believe he's perhaps fallen out of favor here.

 

[Falcon]

‘Permission to Negotiate’ = ‘ We definitely won’t be resigning you once your contract expires so if you can get a good deal now you are free to go … and thanks for everything, your’ve been great!’ ..

 

[Up the guttz]

Where have you seen that reported? I’m not sure it’s right.

Mostly David longs articles when he talks about needing to lose a half. He’s said a few times now that all of Metcalf, TMM and Volkman are on “starting half money”