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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Cool interview as well from him about 20 mins ago. Some choice quotes; "a big change for me this off season was finally jumping on a real diet", "me and capes had a compitition (in refrence to diet stuff), he obiviously beat me in the bronco but :LOL:"

Surprised to see capes playing such a big mentor role, heard his name pop up a few times from the younger group. Great signing IMO. Also fuck our standards have been low for ages, good news that they are now but also pretty sad to hear some of our guys only taking diet seirously now or in the last year or so. Also damn is capes fast or is demitric just slow?
 
Cool interview as well from him about 20 mins ago. Some choice quotes; "a big change for me this off season was finally jumping on a real diet", "me and capes had a compitition (in refrence to diet stuff), he obiviously beat me in the bronco but :LOL:"

Surprised to see capes playing such a big mentor role, heard his name pop up a few times from the younger group. Great signing IMO. Also fuck our standards have been low for ages, good news that they are now but also pretty sad to hear some of our guys only taking diet seirously now or in the last year or so. Also damn is capes fast or is demitric just slow?
This was where guys like Capewell can have a huge impact on standards and why I’m so excited for JFH’s arrival. It’s as much off the field as on it with these type of leaders. As much as many are disillusioned with RTS, he brings the same kind of effect. Apparently a big reason for Jeremiah Nanai defecting to Samoa was to play alongside RTS
 
Cool interview as well from him about 20 mins ago. Some choice quotes; "a big change for me this off season was finally jumping on a real diet", "me and capes had a compitition (in refrence to diet stuff), he obiviously beat me in the bronco but :LOL:"

Surprised to see capes playing such a big mentor role, heard his name pop up a few times from the younger group. Great signing IMO. Also fuck our standards have been low for ages, good news that they are now but also pretty sad to hear some of our guys only taking diet seirously now or in the last year or so. Also damn is capes fast or is demitric just slow?
Ive always been torn on the capewell signing- u could see towards the end of his bronco stint his best was behind him and imho at this stage of their careers Curran is the better player but… he was a bit of a scallywag and it was made clear capewah was coming to mentor the younger guys so hearing this sort of stuff makes u think maybe they did pull the right string after all.
 
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