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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TMM should've been our 7 with metcalf at 6 ffs, the Australian sharks junior better be worth it. How he didn't get first dibs a 7 is beyond me, he's 29 too, in his peak.
Lets not shit the bed just yet, what if this pairing works and we make finals or even just miss, then we are in a better place now?

If these two turn 30 and our young bulls are weapons in four to five years then are we worried about TMM?

Webby has gone youth, somthing we all screamed for!
 
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Lets not shot the bed just yet, what if this pairing works and we make finals or even just miss, then we are in a better place now?

If these two turn 30 and our young bulls are weapons in four to five years then are we worried about TMM?

Webby has gone youth, somthing we all screamed for!
And what if metcalf or his misses want thier kid to go back to Aussie to be near family. TMM 7 LM 6 CHT 14, everyone complains at martin's long kicking g game well just have luke kick them and Martin control the team with Luke playing his natural support game at 6. Letting a gunslinger like him go is bone headed
 
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