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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Thewarriorholic insta June 18:

"Playing prop for the Jersey Flegg side, Toby stands at an impressive 187cm tall and weighs in at 105kg. Along with an explosively powerful frame, Toby also possesses amazing speed and agility for a middle forward…clocking an impressive personal best of 11.6 sec over 100M."
If he doesn't get a run with us in the Nrl,
he will be with a top 6 team, the professionalism he show with his off season training says it all,
Just have to check out his insta. And mainly the off season training clip
 
Crosby is a sand dune run photo away from being the next mythical Warriors player to be hyped out of existence before
If he doesn't get a run with us in the Nrl,
he will be with a top 6 team, the professionalism he show with his off season training says it all,
Just have to check out his insta. And mainly the off season training clip
Yeah let's just wait and see for now. I think his image is being well managed and promoted, but I'm curious with pace, skill and 21yo why they only gave him one NSW cup run this year. Hopefully just managing for the long term and building his league smarts, but at this stage it looks like 2025 will be progression to NSW cup and we'll get a better handle on him after a couple of months in the grind. Plenty to be hopeful about with our young blokes, and a prop with pace coming in on rotation later in each half would add a great dimension to the team. As long as we can still handle defence against the big packs that have always troubled us.
 
One for the reserve and development grade fans! I know forecasting players from lower grades into first grade can be a bit hit and miss, but are there any under-the-radar players you reckon could be top 30 contenders in 2-3-4 years’ times?
 
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