Recruitment Warriors 2026/2027 Recruitment & Retention

Warriors 2026/2027 Recruitment and Retention Discussion​

Player	2026​	2027​	2028​	2029​	2030​
Grant Anderson	-​	✔​	✔​	✔​
Mitchell Barnett	✔​	​
Rocco Berry	✔​
Tanah Boyd	✔​
Kurt Capewell	✔​
Erin Clark	✔​	✔​	✔​	✔​
Wayde Egan	✔​	✔​
Kayliss Fatialofa	✔​	✔​
James Fisher-Harris	✔​	✔​	✔​
Jackson Ford	✔​	✔​
Morgan Gannon	✔​	✔​	✔​
Leka Halasima	✔​	✔​	✔​	✔​
Chanel Harris-Tavita	✔​
Sam Healey	✔​	✔​
Eddie Ieremia-Toeava	✔​	✔​	✔​
Alofiana Khan-Pereira	✔​	✔​	✔​
Jacob Laban	✔​	✔​	✔​	✔​
Ali Leiataua	✔​	✔​
Jye Linnane	✔​	✔​	✔​
Te Maire Martin	✔​
Haizyn Mellars	✔​	✔​	✔​
Luke Metcalf	✔​	✔​	✔​
Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad	✔​	✔​
Marata Niukore	✔​
Adam Pompey	✔​	✔​
Tanner Stowers-Smith	✔​	✔​	✔​
Taine Tuaupiki	✔​	✔​	✔​
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck	✔​
Demitric Vaimauga	✔​	✔​	✔​
William Warbrick	-​	✔​	✔​	✔​
Dallin Watene-Zelezniak	✔​	M​
Connor Bowden	U​	U​	✔​
Jett Cleary	S​	U​
Luke Hanson	S​
Motu Pasikala	S​	U​
Caelys-Paul Putoko	S​
Jason Salalilo	S​	U​	U​
Makaia Taufa	S​	U​	U​

✔ = Signed to Top 30, C = Club option, M = Mutual Option, P = Player option, S = Signed to supplementary list, U = Unclear

2026 Top 30: 29/30
2026 Supplementary: 6/6

2027 Top 30: 22/30
2027 Supplementary: 0/6

2027 Gains: Grant Anderson (Brisbane Broncos), William Warbrick (Melbourne Storm)
2027 Losses: Mitchell Barnett (Brisbane Broncos), Marata Niukore (Newcastle Knights), Roger Tuivasa-Sheck (Wakefield Trinity)

Off contract and free to sign elsewhere for 2027: Rocco Berry, Tanah Boyd, Kurt Capewell, Chanel Harris-Tavita, Te Maire Martin
Will be off contract and free to sign elsewhere for 2028 from November 1st, 2026: Jett Cleary, Wayde Egan, Kayliss Fatialofa, Jackson Ford, Sam Healey, Eddie Ieremia-Toeava, Ali Leiataua, Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad, Motu Pasikala, Adam Pompey, Dallin Watene-Zelezniak

 

[Noitall]

Top 30? Wow! I suppose they could buy him out if they need.

He’ll be 28 when he’s on the top 30 contract

 

[sup42]

Setu Tu confirmed to dragons. Development contract for 2026 and top 30 for 2027

Good, he is another one I am sick of reading about around here from his resident fan. Good luck to him though, nothing against the player.

 

[Wrighty]

Good, he is another one I am sick of reading about around here from his resident fan. Good luck to him though, nothing against the player.

The one I am sick of hearing about is Kali For all the non stop hype Kali had better end up being a first grader.

 

[Riz]

The one I am sick of hearing about is Kali For all the non stop hype Kali had better end up being a first grader.

At least we don't have to hear about that Crosby guy anymore aye.

 

[Noitall]

The one I am sick of hearing about is Kali For all the non stop hype Kali had better end up being a first grader.

Rocco Berry’s dad used to post on here too. Think he was just a fan really

 

[Wrighty]

At least we don't have to hear about that Crosby guy anymore aye.

Haha....Below the belt. I have been silent about Panthers poaching him as didn't want to post endless rants about losing him.
Why didn't we play him at second row or lock where he belonged!! Watch Panthers convert him into the fricking 2027 Dally M lock. And for him to become the future Kiwis captain after Fish retires.

 

[Riz]

Haha....Below the belt. I have been silent about Panthers poaching him as didn't want to post endless rants about losing him.
Why didn't we play him at second row or lock where he belonged!! Watch Panthers convert him into the fricking 2027 Dally M lock. And for him to become the future Kiwis captain after Fish retires.

Haha, sorry mate, I do hope he goes well.

 

[kos]

Good luck to Setu Tu
Guys been kicking around for years
He has prolonged his footy career
Who is his agent ?
Done a good job

 

[Noitall]

Good luck to Setu Tu
Guys been kicking around for years
He has prolonged his footy career
Who is his agent ?
Done a good job

Went over to Brisbane tigers a couple of seasons back and did a preseason with storm I think? Came back late in that season. They’ve let a few wingers go at dragons that have done alright like Bostock and Tamale

 

[roguei]

Haha....Below the belt. I have been silent about Panthers poaching him as didn't want to post endless rants about losing him.
Why didn't we play him at second row or lock where he belonged!! Watch Panthers convert him into the fricking 2027 Dally M lock. And for him to become the future Kiwis captain after Fish retires.

Surprised that he is still in auckland, would of thought he'd already be setting up in aus if he has indeed moved to the panthers. But i guess he's still has a week or two if he only played the first week of finals for our NSW cup team?

 

[kos]

Haha....Below the belt. I have been silent about Panthers poaching him as didn't want to post endless rants about losing him.
Why didn't we play him at second row or lock where he belonged!! Watch Panthers convert him into the fricking 2027 Dally M lock. And for him to become the future Kiwis captain after Fish retires.

He will be able to work on his tan at the ‘beach’ at Penrith
Nepean river.
Poor bastard far west Sydney 45 degree days won’t know what hit him!

 

[Noitall]

Surprised that he is still in auckland, would have thought he'd already be setting up in aus if he has indeed moved to the panthers. But i guess he's still has a week or two if he only played the first week of finals for our NSW cup team?

Might decide to sign with r360 instead?

 

[kos]

Might decide to sign with r360 instead?

Very droll!!!

 

[ROCCO]

Mawene Hiroti from sharks?

 

[ROCCO]

Tommy Talau Sea eagles?

 

[ROCCO]

Delouise Hoeter Broncos?

 

[BangBro's (still banging)]

James Hetfield form MetallicA?

 

[Noitall]

I’d be interested to know where the dolphins are going to play Selwyn Cobbo? It’s only for a season that he’s there but with their centres and wingers, I don’t see a place for Jake Averillo? He’s someone I think would add great value to our team

 

[Falcon]

Murray Taulagi set to leave the Cowboys with multiple clubs circling | Sporting News Australia

Career North Queensland Cowboy and representative star winger Murray Taulagi is looking set to leave the club, with several teams reportedly circling to secure his try-scoring talents.

www.sportingnews.com

Just a speculative piece but Warriors should pursue Murray Taulagi according to this

Would be a nice addition considering his strike rate and size, , however I think the club have indicated the future is AKP and Kali or Mellars - saving tons of cash and giving youth a shot at the 1st Grade title.

 

[Riz]

Would be a nice addition considering his strike rate and size, , however I think the club have indicated the future is AKP and Kali or Mellars - saving tons of cash and giving youth a shot at the 1st Grade title.

don't mention the K word.