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), Luke Metcalf (St George Illawarra Dragons), Marata Niukore (Newcastle Knights), Roger Tuivasa-Sheck (Wakefield Trinity)

Off contract and free to sign elsewhere for 2027: Rocco Berry, 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]

I don't think Ratcliffe is to far away from making a first grade debut in the next few years. I love the potential of him and Olsen.
Problem i have with someone like Mason Barber. Is he is young. Which could force one of our own young pups, Ratcliffe, Olsen or Lemana out of the club to seek further opportunities. Yes, Lemana is playing centre now. But he has the ability to be a great FB as well.

Barber would be a mean acquisition tho.

Yeah I can’t argue with that. You think Tuaupiki fullback until those guys are ready?

 

[Wahs_Ultras]

Yeah I can’t argue with that. You think Tuaupiki fullback until those guys are ready?

Thing is, will CNK be happy playing cup next season as second fiddle? He could easily leave at the end of this season and where screwed for FB depth.

 

[Noitall]

Thing is, will CNK be happy playing cup next season as second fiddle? He could easily leave at the end of this season and where screwed for FB depth.

There were rumours in recent times that we were letting him explore options? With rumours of Berry going to union too we could see plenty depart at the end of the season?

 

[Ever Hopeful]

There were rumours in recent times that we were letting him explore options? With rumours of Berry going to union too we could see plenty depart at the end of the season?

There were some rumours about DWZ too.

 

[Christchurch_Warrior]

Thing is, will CNK be happy playing cup next season as second fiddle? He could easily leave at the end of this season and where screwed for FB depth.

You could argue this would be the clubs fault. They always seem to play Doyle as Fullback in NSW cup when he has no chance to play in first grade. Get the younger guys playing fullback in cup. Look at the Hammer 18 when played FG. Jye Gray was 20. Not sure why we are blocking player by having Doyle in a spine position.

 

[Noitall]

You could argue this would be the clubs fault. They always seem to play Doyle as Fullback in NSW cup when he has no chance to play in first grade. Get the younger guys playing fullback in cup. Look at the Hammer 18 when played FG. Jye Gray was 20. Not sure why we are blocking player by having Doyle in a spine position.

Doyle gives me the impression of a player like Kalani Going that’s there as a leader and plays very much in the way CNK plays at fullback too I reckon. You’re right in what you say though

 

[sup42]

Yes we do The announcement that Tanah had signed a contract, before Metcalf lost his shit and asked to speak to management, I am 1 for the team not for your self Luke is going to find it very hard to line up with his ex team mates, Team first is what I believe in.

Dally Telegraph etc started reporting Metcalf requested the meeting on the 6th of May.

Tanah was signed after the Metcalf blow up.

I am not saying Tanah Boyd's priority in his decision to remain a Warrior was money, rather, that he and his agent were very well placed and very acutely aware of what was on the table.

Why would he accept the responsibility of lead play maker for less than a forward? or an insulting less than the bloke no longer wanted in that same role? that is all I am speaking to.

 

[The Warrior Waka]

Yeah I can’t argue with that. You think Tuaupiki fullback until those guys are ready?

I think so bro. It all depends on what CNK has up is sleeve. Whether he stays of goes.

 

[The Warrior Waka]

There were some rumours about DWZ too.

Where does he play next year? You'd think Warbrick & AKP are the wings? Or, Does AKP go back to cup? Could Dallin be our FB backup to Taine if CNK leaves and Dallin plays cup? Or even becomes our FB.

There's 5 spots & CNK, Tuaupiki, Anderson, Warbrick, AKP , Pompey, Leaitaua, DWZ & possibly Berry to fit in.

What a dilemma the club has to deal with next year.

 

[CWC]

1. TT - CNK
2. WW
3. GA
4. Ali - Pompey
5. AKP
6. CHT? - Linnane/Jett/Inch
7. Boyd - TMM

So GA is probably the first drop wing and 3rd FB? Who’s the next winger if Dallin’s not sticking around?

A year of Boys/CHT/TMM would be good to see which junior rise to top

 

[CWC]

Dally Telegraph etc started reporting Metcalf requested the meeting on the 6th of May.

Tanah was signed after the Metcalf blow up.

I am not saying Tanah Boyd's priority in his decision to remain a Warrior was money, rather, that he and his agent were very well placed and very acutely aware of what was on the table.

Why would he accept the responsibility of lead play maker for less than a forward? or an insulting less than the bloke no longer wanted in that same role? that is all I am speaking to.

It was quite funny after the “clarification” someone acceded the boyd extension to the media

 

[sup42]

I don't think Ratcliffe is to far away from making a first grade debut in the next few years. I love the potential of him and Olsen.
Problem i have with someone like Mason Barber. Is he is young. Which could force one of our own young pups, Ratcliffe, Olsen or Lemana out of the club to seek further opportunities. Yes, Lemana is playing centre now. But he has the ability to be a great FB as well.

Barber would be a mean acquisition tho.

I worry that Ratcliffe is not a big guy, obviously young, although there are notably smaller fullbacks.

When I say I worry I mean his debut is probably further off rather than closer.

 

[roguei]

I hope we throw the bag at CHT. I don't think any junior would be able to fill those boots for a good couple of years, nor do i think anyone who is free on the market is comparable. If he leaves at the end of this year im unsure how we'd make up the difference next year and get the same/simliar results.

 

[Tookey 2.0]

Where does he play next year? You'd think Warbrick & AKP are the wings? Or, Does AKP go back to cup? Could Dallin be our FB backup to Taine if CNK leaves and Dallin plays cup? Or even becomes our FB.

There's 5 spots & CNK, Tuaupiki, Anderson, Warbrick, AKP , Pompey, Leaitaua, DWZ & possibly Berry to fit in.

What a dilemma the club has to deal with next year.

Im struggling to see Pomps and CNK fit in past 2027 tbh.

Were going to be blessed with a lot of depth next year, and while those players will struggle to get many games, it only takes 2 or 3 injuries and most teams would be fucked, where as we can bring in Pomps or CNK....I think thats going to be one of our strengths next year too

 

[CWC]

I hope we throw the bag at CHT. I don't think any junior would be able to fill those boots for a good couple of years, nor do i think anyone who is free on the market is comparable. If he leaves at the end of this year im unsure how we'd make up the difference next year and get the same/simliar results.

I have a feeling if the club want him he will stay, even 1 year is good to check how the juniors are tracking along, we did give him a 3 year contract after he quit the game. Mutual respect there. And Riccio was pretty spot on this year so..

 

[3rdstriker]

I have a feeling if the club want him he will stay, even 1 year is good to check how the juniors are tracking along, we did give him a 3 year contract after he quit the game. Mutual respect there. And Riccio was pretty spot on this year so..

Make sure you tell bangbros this too as it will calm him down.
Cht is part of the reason we're successful this season

 

[Beastmode]

Weather not looking great

Let’s hope it’s not slush by Sunday

 

[Beastmode]

Too easy!!!!

 

[Ever Hopeful]

Kosi is one of the biggest guys on the field. I've never understood why he doesn't get more post-contact metres.

 

[Beastmode]

Pompey was sent off for less yet Gilbert can smash the guy who caught the ball in goal??????