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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That is not enough injury cover We will need to either promote someone into the 30 who is a forward or somehow get another 2025 recruit now
CG said on Sport Nation this avo they don't have anyone new lined up and he hasn't looked at who's available and Cappy's on holiday. Hope he's lying like a good CEO and our club masterminds aren't asleep at the wheel Wrighty.
 
CG said on Sport Nation this avo they don't have anyone new lined up and he hasn't looked at who's available and Cappy's on holiday. Hope he's lying like a good CEO and our club masterminds aren't asleep at the wheel Wrighty.
Development list players can play from round 1 so you also have the likes of TSS and Going. May as well wait for a good player who is disgruntled about not making a side in the first couple of rounds if you are desperate for a reinforcement early straight away
 
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Would be the most unreal forward pack, but too much cap focused there I reckon. I guess when you consider it being a replacement for Tohu, it’s really a forward replacing a forward but are we lacking in the spine? I guess with such a dominant pack, it would lay a massive platform for any halve
 
Lots of good players get granted releases to take up offers somewhere else.
Hell we let Reece Walsh and AFB leave early, Panthers released JFH to us. Throw the terms compassionate release and family in there and they all jump put of contracts at will
Do the Warriors start sending those pregnancy suits actresses wear to wives/partners of Kiwis players so they can look more authentic when giving their current club the "I need to be close to my Mummy and Daddy who'll I need to help me look after bubba!" speech?
 
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I d call this bs
His mother in in jail 60 kms from Bris.
Payne is Dad to an extended family including I think his younger siblings.
Last time I heard his Dad is in jail in the Phillipines.
Payne is the guy holding the family together cant see him doing that from Maurice Rd Penrose.
 
I d call this bs
His mother in in jail 60 kms from Bris.
Payne is Dad to an extended family including I think his younger siblings.
Last time I heard his Dad is in jail in the Phillipines.
Payne is the guy holding the family together cant see him doing that from Maurice Rd Penrose.
And he is signed until end of 2026 so are we talking 2027 here?
 
I d call this bs
His mother in in jail 60 kms from Bris.
Payne is Dad to an extended family including I think his younger siblings.
Last time I heard his Dad is in jail in the Phillipines.
Payne is the guy holding the family together cant see him doing that from Maurice Rd Penrose.
Unless he brings his brothers with him, might want a new environment for all of them.
 
I don’t think Haas is coming but…..

He could just be over it, get his family completely away from it all, start completely fresh….
If he were to do it, it’s not like he’ll be struggling week in week out on his potential salary.

Isn’t that what AFB did? Got away from the bullshit in NSW?
 
I don’t think Haas is coming but…..

He could just be over it, get his family completely away from it all, start completely fresh….
If he were to do it, it’s not like he’ll be struggling week in week out on his potential salary.

Isn’t that what AFB did? Got away from the bullshit in NSW?
Or..... It might be a bit like my perceived view of AFB vs SJ. Perhaps Haas v Walsh is similar.
 
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