Recruitment Warriors 2025/2026 Recruitment & Retention

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The forum centers on the Warriors' 2025/2026 roster planning, with significant focus on roster adjustments and player roles. Discussions highlight Erin Clark's signing #342 as a key middle-forward addition for defensive grit, though some skepticism about his ideal position persists #343. Backline restructuring dominates the dialogue, particularly Marcelo Montoya's likely departure to the Tigers for family reasons #88#232, prompting debates about shifting Roger Tuivasa-Sheck to wing despite concerns over his positional fit #13#240. Fan sentiment emphasizes securing Ali Leiataua's long-term deal #192 and explores Taine Tuaupiki's viability at fullback #50#288.
Controversy arises around Josh Curran's critical exit interview, where users #69 interpret his remarks as unprofessional while acknowledging his on-field value. Recruitment targets like Leo Thompson #108 and development signings such as Sam Healey #202 suggest strategic futureproofing. Forward pack balance remains contentious, with members debating Tohu Harris's reduced role #427, Jackson Ford's utility value #404, and dissatisfaction with Marata Niukore's output relative to salary #86#378. The analysis concludes that cap management and injecting pace into the outside backs are critical priorities moving forward.

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Recruitment Strategy, Player Contracts, Backline Restructuring

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Warriors 2025/2026 Recruitment & Retention Discussion
C = Club option, M = Mutual option, P = Player option, S = Supplementary contract, T = Train & Trial contract

Top 30 2025: 30/30
Supplementary 2025: 6/6

Top 30 2026: 26/30
Supplementary 2026: 1/6

2026 Gains: Morgan Gannon (Leeds Rhinos)
2026 Losses: Edward Kosi (South Sydney Rabbitohs)

Off Contract: Bunty Afoa, Tom Ale, Morgan Harper, Te Maire Martin
Can negotiate with other clubs from Nov 1, 2025 (Entering final year) 🐻: Rocco Berry, Tanah Boyd, Kurt Capewell, Chanel Harris-Tavita, Freddy Lussick, Luke Metcalf, Marata Niukore, Taine Tuaupiki, Roger Tuivasa-Sheck



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To be honest I am pretty happy with the 25 squad now, we probably have money for another depth signing (half a million?), the lack of TMM news makes me wonder if they are serious about D Brown, we have Tohu and Walker to move on in 26 plus some leftovers so Brown/Hughes is definitely possible I am guessing they’re probably secretly trying it too

Left overs+Tohu money = Hughes
Walker+TMM = Brown
Keep Boyd
Metcalf+Capewah money = Leo Thompson
Laban + Halasima = second row combo

Finally again a defensive coach, we get a good one we will do well 25 and see how elites our halves get for 26
 

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Yeah, and I bet he wants some forgiveness from the Footy Community and the General Public.
He showed nothing but disdain for Leniu after he offered to fly up to apologise to him.
Brushed him.
Sometimes you need to humble yourself because look where he’s at now.
He’s full of shit.
Was it conformed that the child in the other car lost a limb in the accident, or a foot or something?
 
Had a quick search the uber driver has PTSD after the crash, but I might be missing more info…

Well Ezra is young so if he learns from this and apologizes to the driver, and re-do the Leniu thing by accepting his apology, he would show growth, if not, then he and his PR team are hopeless. Either way we shouldn’t touch him
 
Was it conformed that the child in the other car lost a limb in the accident, or a foot or something?
No the child had a hip injury,
But still under the influence and driving with out a licence.
It's total Bs.
Adocar has been sacked for just being under the influence.
BRONCOS ARE JUST BULLSHIT
 
There were talks of them surely having to let someone go, now they’ve re signed Willison, going after Ben Hunt, re signed Walsh at $1.25 million a season, and have made some smaller signings like Perham. They short of second rowers, but makes me wonder if there is something to Jordan Riki let go by them?
Cobbo would be the odd man out.

Ben Hunt was only seriously talked about if they terminated Ezra Mam. Hunt probably ends up at Dolphins, Roosters or Bulldogs..
 
No the child had a hip injury,
But still under the influence and driving with out a licence.
It's total Bs.
Adocar has been sacked for just being under the influence.
BRONCOS ARE JUST BULLSHIT
The difference is that the Bulldogs likely need what they pay JAC to get another player. Broncos see Mam as their long term 6. If JAC was seen as a long term player that could help the bulldogs win a GF then he would have gone into "rehab".
 
I don't get the talk on here to move TMM on, I feel he has the highest ceiling of all our halves and highlighted this against Penrith in magic round, he is a genuine game breaker which we have a dearth of currently.

Those games at half this year were the closest he's ever looked at NRL level to that young Tigers gun who was so good a ball player that Bellamy and Cronk were actively pitching him to come to the Storm.

He's admitted previously that he would never call his shot over guys like Morgan and Thurston and probably fell into a bit of that with SJ.

I'd love to see what Te Maire could do as an on ball 7 with a 6 like Burton to do the long kicking.
 
Those games at half this year were the closest he's ever looked at NRL level to that young Tigers gun who was so good a ball player that Bellamy and Cronk were actively pitching him to come to the Storm.

He's admitted previously that he would never call his shot over guys like Morgan and Thurston and probably fell into a bit of that with SJ.

I'd love to see what Te Maire could do as an on ball 7 with a 6 like Burton to do the long kicking.
I agree, just wondering why the club isn’t extending his contract? I know he’s got next year to prove himself contractually but it’s a big gamble the club are taking if he is what they’re wanting as far as a 7 and another team takes him. The knights forum are making noises and Johns was very public about how impressed he was with TMM in his time at 7 this season
 
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