Recruitment Warriors 2025/2026 Recruitment & Retention

Warriors 2025/2026 Recruitment & Retention Discussion
-Player20252026202720282029
1Bunty Afoa
2Tom Ale
3Mitchell Barnett
4Rocco Berry
5Tanah Boyd
6Kurt Capewell
7Erin Clark
8Wayde Egan
9James Fisher-Harris
10Jackson Ford
11Leka Halasima
12Morgan Harper
13Chanel Harris-Tavita
14Sam Healey
15Edward Kosi
16Jacob Laban
17Ali Leiataua
18Freddy Lussick
19Te Maire Martin
20Luke Metcalf
21Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad
22Marata Niukore
23Adam Pompey
24Tanner Stowers-Smith
25Taine Tuaupiki
26Roger Tuivasa-Sheck
27Demitric Vaimauga
28Dallin Watene-Zelezniak
S1Kayliss FatialofaS
S2Kalani GoingS
S3Luke HansonS
S4Eddie Ieremia-ToeavaS
S5Sio KaliS
S6Patrick MoimoiS
-Kahu CapperTT
-Jett ClearyTSS
-Morgan Gannon-✔️✔️✔️
-Jye Linnane-
-Motu PasikalaT
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: 26/30
Confirmed Supplementary 2026: 1/6

2026 Gains: Jye Linnane (Newcastle Knights), Morgan Gannon (Leeds Rhinos)
2026 Losses: Nil

Off Contract: Bunty Afoa, Tom Ale, Morgan Harper, Edward Kosi, Te Maire Martin, Tanner Stowers-Smith
Off Contract from 01/11/25: Rocco Berry, Tanah Boyd, Kurt Capewell, Chanel Harris-Tavita, Jacob Laban, Freddy Lussick, Luke Metcalf, Marata Niukore, Taine Tuaupiki, Roger Tuivasa-Sheck



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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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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 māori 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 māori 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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