Recruitment Warriors 2026/2027 Recruitment & Retention

Warriors 2026/2027 Recruitment and Retention Discussion​

Player	2026​	2027​	2028​	2029​	2030​
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	✔​	✔​	✔​
Freddy Lussick	✔​
Te Maire Martin	✔​
Haizyn Mellars	✔​	✔​	✔​
Luke Metcalf	✔​
Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad	✔​	✔​
Marata Niukore	✔​
Adam Pompey	✔​	✔​
Tanner Stowers-Smith	✔​	✔​	✔​
Taine Tuaupiki	✔​
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck	✔​
Demitric Vaimauga	✔​	✔​	✔​
Dallin Watene-Zelezniak	✔​	✔​
Jett Cleary	S​	U​
Sio Kali	U​
Braelan Marsh	U​	U​	U​
Motu Pasikala	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: 30/30
2026 Supplementary: 1/6

2027 Top 30: 20/30
2027 Supplementary: 0/6

2027 Gains: Nil
2027 Losses: Nil

Off contract and free to sign elsewhere for 2027: Rocco Berry, Tanah Boyd, Kurt Capewell, Chanel Harris-Tavita, Freddy Lussick, Te Maire Martin, Marata Niukore, Taine Tuaupiki, Roger Tuivasa-Sheck
Will be off contract and free to sign elsewhere for 2028 from November 1st, 2026: Mitchell Barnett, Erin Clark, 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

 

[kos]

Or he’s just giving his merch away

RCG allegedly just dumped all all his Titans gear on the street verge when he exited his GC house after leaving Titans reputedly for London Broncos.

 

[Woofa]

RCG allegedly just dumped all all his Titans gear on the street verge when he exited his GC house after leaving Titans reputedly for London Broncos.

reckon hes salty? lol

 

[Blain]

Metcalf won't go to the Dragons over the Warriors for a little cash, it will come down to whether he/his wife wants to be closer to family. It's hard to get too salty or edgey over will he won't he, it's out of the clubs control. Metcalf clearly loves it here, but some things are bigger than work, I'm sure we all know how that goes. I mean Flanno or Webster.. Pretty easy decision to make on paper.

I'm hoping we'll get a media release next week with a re signing, but I'm not going to get salty with him or the club if it doesn't come.

 

[Falcon]

Feel like 2 years is a good contract for Harry Inch too. Gives enough time to show if it’s going to be a fast transition to league and whether it’s a success. I presume they’ve got a position that they’ve identified him to play?

I wouldn’t be surprised if he’s been touted to play FB based on his potential speed and link play developed in Rugby.

 

[Dippa]

The recent whispers around Luke Metcalf supposedly wanting to return home to Sydney with his young family seem to miss an important point — this situation isn’t unique, nor is it unprecedented. In fact, it’s almost a mirror image of what Mitch Barnett experienced not long ago.

When Barnett joined the Warriors, he too was navigating a career crossroads. He had a young family, (their second-born was in Auckland), and was searching for a new environment where he could reignite his career. The move to the Warriors was initially seen as a gamble, but it has since proven to be a masterstroke — both for him personally and professionally. The shift across the Tasman gave Barnett the refreshment and opportunity he needed, and it’s fair to say he’s playing the best football of his career as a result.

The same could be said for Luke Metcalf. Before joining the Warriors, his potential was evident, but opportunity was scarce. Since his arrival, he’s developed into a genuine first-grade threat — confident, creative, and increasingly central to the club’s future. To suggest he’s looking to leave now, just as he’s hitting his stride, doesn’t align with the trajectory he’s worked so hard to build. It’s also worth noting that both Metcalf and Barnett are currently in rehab together, recovering from ACL injuries. The shared grind of rehabilitation builds a unique bond — and if there’s anyone Metcalf would lean on for advice about family life and career balance in New Zealand, it’s Barnett. The two share more in common than most realise, and Barnett’s positive experience could well be a stabilising influence for Metcalf rather than a reminder of home.

Yes, family always comes first. Only Luke and his wife know what’s best for them, and any decision around their long-term future deserves respect. But it’s equally possible that the recent quiet from the club isn’t a sign of unrest — it’s a sign of respect. The Warriors may simply be giving Luke and his partner time and space following their wedding and post-celebrations before sitting down to formalise what many expect: a continued commitment to the club. Until there’s something concrete, the rumours feel like just that — speculation filling a silence. And given the parallels with Barnett’s story, perhaps Luke Metcalf’s journey is only just getting started in New Zealand, not ending.

 

[Tokyo Warrior]

Beautifully written. I hope you are right!

 

[Jaffa J]

If Pezet is going to the Broncos we should look at Coby Black

 

[Noitall]

If Pezet is going to the Broncos we should look at Coby Black

They extended CHT’s brother recently too

 

[Billyspleen75]

Eels signing Pezet for 2026 only is alarm bells for us re Metcalf

 

[Naynay]

Eels signing Pezet for 2026 only is alarm bells for us re Metcalf

I dont think so, Moses will probably play 3 more years all going well, Pezet will be brought in to cover the 6 while they decide on who does that. Dont think Metcalf will leave to play 6 to a dominant half