Recruitment Warriors 2025/2026 Recruitment & Retention

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

Confirmed Top 30 2025: 28/30
Confirmed Supplementary 2025: 6/6

Confirmed Top 30 2026: 23/30
Confirmed Supplementary 2026: 1/6

2026 Gains: Nil
2026 Losses: Nil

Off Contract: Bunty Afoa, Tom Ale, Morgan Harper, Edward Kosi, Te Maire Martin, Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad, Tanner Stowers-Smith



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People also need to remember he has signed to take Tu's spot in the squad, not Montoya. He's on a 9 month deal, and all going well a junior will be ready to step into the 5th in line centre/winger spot for 2026.
I agree with the sentiment. I'd argue that Tu's top 30 spot was a parting gift when it became evident the spot was not really needed for the remainder of 2024, rather than a genuine place in the top 30 before season start.
 

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Man there are some huge sooks in here. Harper is a depth signing nothing more. I'd rather have him going out there when called upon than a 19yr old kid who clearly isn't ready - you would end up doing more damage than good.
Nah I think Harper sets the record for most Fox Memorial appearances from a top 30 player in one season.
 
Setu Tu getting a Top 30 spot in 2024 ahead of MGT, who actually played multiple games in the NRL, is the weirdest signing in Webster's tenure.
Almost as odd as Nathan Brown/Craig Hodges demoting Otukolo from Top 30 to a Development contract, and in turn sliding down the pecking order behind an injured Temple Kalepo, who then declined the contract 🤣.
Anyway, on recruitment targets, I hope the Puru brothers are being considered for the coming years. Hohepa is under contract for '26 but Niwhai is available from November
 
Anyway, on recruitment targets, I hope the Puru brothers are being considered for the coming years. Hohepa is under contract for '26 but Niwhai is available from November
What particular reason do you think they should be considered? Because of their talent or because they have maori blood? I dont think either of them have ever been to NZ (outside of playing for NSW Cup).
 
What particular reason do you think they should be considered? Because of their talent or because they have maori blood? I dont think either of them have ever been to NZ (outside of playing for NSW Cup).
First & foremost talent. The fact that they've Māori heritage might be an easier sell for then to relocate countries though.
If Walker decides to move back to Sydney to be closer to his kids then Hohepa would be a good replacement as his skill set, particularly run to pass ratio, is closer to Walker than a Vaimauga or Halasima has shown
 
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