Recruitment Warriors 2025/2026 Recruitment & Retention

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The forum focuses extensively on the Warriors' 2025/2026 contract situations, recruitment targets, and roster evaluations. Key discussions revolve around Marcelo Montoya's departure to the Tigers #223#230, which fans attribute to backline depth and family considerations, while debating Roger Tuivasa-Sheck's potential shift to wing. Erin Clark's signing as a middle forward #342 generates mixed reactions about his role conversion from hooker. Notable contract concerns include Bunty Afoa's uncertain future #391 and priority re-signings for young talents like Ali Leiataua. Positional debates feature strong opinions about Tohu Harris' reduced role #427, Mitch Barnett's workload management #401, and Jackson Ford's utility value #402. Recruitment speculation highlights interest in Leo Thompson #393#403 amid salary cap constraints. Critical analyses of departing players emerge, including Josh Curran's criticism of Andrew Webster #51#115932 and Jazz Tevaga's emotional exit #437. Fans consistently urge roster upgrades to address goal-kicking deficiencies and spine depth ahead of 2025.

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Warriors 2025/2026 Recruitment & Retention Discussion​
-Player20252026202720282029
1Bunty Afoa✔
2Tom Ale✔
3Mitchell Barnett✔✔✔
4Rocco Berry✔✔
5Tanah Boyd✔✔
6Kurt Capewell✔✔
7Erin Clark✔✔✔
8Jett Cleary✔SS
9Wayde Egan✔✔✔
10James Fisher-Harris✔✔✔✔
11Jackson Ford✔✔✔
12Leka Halasima✔✔✔✔✔
13Morgan Harper✔
14Chanel Harris-Tavita✔✔
15Sam Healey✔✔✔
16Edward Kosi✔
17Jacob Laban✔✔✔✔✔
18Ali Leiataua✔✔✔
19Jye Linnane✔✔✔✔
20Freddy Lussick✔✔
21Te Maire Martin✔✔
22Luke Metcalf✔✔
23Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad✔✔✔
24Marata Niukore✔✔
25Adam Pompey✔✔✔
26Tanner Stowers-Smith✔✔✔
27Taine Tuaupiki✔✔
28Roger Tuivasa-Sheck✔✔
29Demitric Vaimauga✔✔✔✔
30Dallin Watene-Zelezniak✔✔✔
S1Kayliss FatialofaS✔✔
S2Kalani GoingS
S3Luke HansonS
S4Eddie Ieremia-ToeavaS✔✔
S5Sio KaliS
S6Patrick MoimoiS
-Kahu CapperTT
-Morgan Gannon-✔✔✔
-Motu PasikalaT??
C = Club option, M = Mutual option, P = Player option, S = Supplementary contract, T = Train & Trial contract

Top 30 2026: 28/30
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
Can negotiate with other clubs from Nov 1, 2025 (Entering final year) 🐻: Rocco Berry, Tanah Boyd, Kurt Capewell, Chanel Harris-Tavita, Freddy Lussick, Te Maire Martin, Luke Metcalf, Marata Niukore, Taine Tuaupiki, Roger Tuivasa-Sheck


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JaggedJ said:
Most interesting thing to me in that article was the suggestion (from the author, not the Warriors) that losing MGT could open up a spot for Kali to shift to centre.

Starting to think this forum might be the only place in Warriors fandom that appreciates a fast elusive winger.
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Why are they grooming him as a centre when we have RTS moving on in a year and Dallin aging, and currenly 4 centres at the club (counting CNK as another)??
 

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I know we'll be putting a lot into our juniors moving forward, but I can't remember the last year recruitment wise we haven't had some signing at this point in time.

Gannon, whilst an interesting prospect is still a relatively low level English import.

I don't think we've spent most of SJs money, and with Tohu retiring at the beginning of the year, and Dylan Walker moving on, along with who ever isn't resigned this year I thought we would have a good amount of money to bring in at least one or two mid level signings.

Are we hopeful we have anyone else coming for 2026 or is this largely our squad moving forward?
 
Tookey 2.0 said:
I know we'll be putting a lot into our juniors moving forward, but I can't remember the last year recruitment wise we haven't had some signing at this point in time.

Gannon, whilst an interesting prospect is still a relatively low level English import.

I don't think we've spent most of SJs money, and with Tohu retiring at the beginning of the year, and Dylan Walker moving on, along with who ever isn't resigned this year I thought we would have a good amount of money to bring in at least one or two mid level signings.

Are we hopeful we have anyone else coming for 2026 or is this largely our squad moving forward?
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Gannon was talked about as the Walker replacement, but it’s usually when a teams season is done that you start hearing about releases and pick ups. They’ve said Bunty won’t be given another contract publicly and letting Kosi and MGT go feels like they could have an outside back lined up?
 
CWC said:
Why are they grooming him as a centre when we have RTS moving on in a year and Dallin aging, and currenly 4 centres at the club (counting CNK as another)??
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Whenever he played there at Cup level he looked the most dangerous I thought. Has a great offload and one arm carry. I remember watching a game where they needed to score in the last minute and the ball went straight to him off the kick off and he made the break and then a flick pass for the Warriors to score. I think he is far more creative than just a workhorse on the wing.
 
JaggedJ said:
Most interesting thing to me in that article was the suggestion (from the author, not the Warriors) that losing MGT could open up a spot for Kali to shift to centre.

Starting to think this forum might be the only place in Warriors fandom that appreciates a fast elusive winger.
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Zerotackle is not the most reliable source. They copy other websites/Tweets and produce their own articles based on other facts. They have no inside knowledge and have been proven wrong many times. I wouldn't read into their opinions too much.

I don't think the club see's Kayliss as a centre to be honest, or IOT. Both haven't played there in NSW cup all year, so hard to see them being viable NRL centres. Kayliss makes more sense to be centre, due to his size and speed.
 
Blain said:
Zerotackle is not the most reliable source. They copy other websites/Tweets and produce their own articles based on other facts. They have no inside knowledge and have been proven wrong many times. I wouldn't read into their opinions too much.

I don't think the club see's Kayliss as a centre to be honest, or IOT. Both haven't played there in NSW cup all year, so hard to see them being viable NRL centres. Kayliss makes more sense to be centre, due to his size and speed.
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EIT was given some time in the trial against storm at centre, but hasn’t played there again
 
Five&Last said:
Hmmm nah i think he is a prop in my opinion. Just needs to tighten up his game and master the fundamentals

You have to be able to do more than run lines to be an elite edge player (which is part of the evolution Laban need to hone in on if wants to stay in the second row and not get overtaken by Kayliss etc. Great hole runner and aerial threat, never in my life seen him throw a decent pass or put his center into space.)
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That's my point, props are rarely called on to throw passes or do the stuff second rowers do. He is in a spot where he doesn't shine as much as he could. I have no doubt he can pass, and has more to his game. He is a former union number 8, see his highlights his talent is wasted in my opinion as a prop.
 
JaggedJ said:
Most interesting thing to me in that article was the suggestion (from the author, not the Warriors) that losing MGT could open up a spot for Kali to shift to centre.

Starting to think this forum might be the only place in Warriors fandom that appreciates a fast elusive winger.
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I feel like the forum is mixed on fast backs even though it’s something we sorely need to compete with the elite
 
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