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: 21/30
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]

That article I ve read in my digital Australian newspaper
Can’t share it as it s behind paywall
NSW cup coach says nice things about Jett and he s got a nrl train and trial contract next year
And he will be used sparingly in today’s game

 

[SouthernWorrier]

There's also that Tongan teen Malakai Havealeta they got too though he's from union background. Hopefully 1 or 2 of the bigger bodied guys kicks on, would be great having someone of an NAS/Taumalolo style that can run guys over.

Interesting, he got offered a scholarship to Keebra park July last year but looks like he decided to stay in Akld then signed with the Wahs for 2 years a month ago. Score! We'll get a handle on whether he's a real prospect or just an enormous schoolboy after a summer/pre-season.

 

[kos]

That article I ve read in my digital Australian newspaper
Can’t share it as it s behind paywall
NSW cup coach says nice things about Jett and he s got a nrl train and trial contract next year
And he will be used sparingly in today’s game

Attention JP

 

[Horriors2013]

I have Fish/Barney/Clark x first and last 25min
Ford/Demi/Gannon x 15 before and after HT to up the ante and ball play

Gannon replaces Leka for the last 25
Every forward gets 30-55min bar Cape playing 80

1st drop Laban-EIT then TSS-Marata
Fats 2nd row after Laban/EIT, and a couple of props to debut when ready/required

Looks like we are pretty good in the pack for the next decade with the pipeline and system in place

Fuck. You should just be coach next year. You've put enough time into it. You retired?

 

[BangBro's (still banging)]

That article I ve read in my digital Australian newspaper
Can’t share it as it s behind paywall
NSW cup coach says nice things about Jett and he s got a nrl train and trial contract next year
And he will be used sparingly in today’s game

Do you think it will stop the commentators wanking on about him through the game?

 

[WHB]

Well the Aussies have a rule that if you arrive and start playing league after the age of 16 you are ineligible for Kangaroos selection, a similar rule would serve the NZRL and the Pacific nations well.
However, there is always the exception to the rule and that is choice based on heritage e.g. Casey McLean.

But choosing NZ māori (if in fantasyland they're eligible) over the Kiwis is absurd and somewhat racist..

Thats your view.
All entitled to an opinion.
Kupe named this land Aotearoa when it was discovered.
Colonials visited and changed things so I see no racist or absurdity in my decision.
Look at it from a māori view before colonial came.
You might appreciate us and see why we celebrate our culture.

 

[The Warrior Waka]

I don't know man a few people saying you might be a plant from the Broncos forums

 

[Brightman]

Especially myself being māori.
If Aotearoa māori were an eligible nation,I would choose the Aotearoa jersey .
Just thankful its not in the equation internationally.

Do you live in NZ?
Maybe I misunderstood you, tbh I thought you were saying you'd choose NZ māori over the Kiwis!!
Hopefully the ARLC expands SOO eligibility to other Tier 1 nations, if Kalyn Ponga could play for both the Kiwis and Qld and Farnsworth for England and Qld it would be a truly great spectacle..

 

[Five&Last]

Interesting, he got offered a scholarship to Keebra park July last year but looks like he decided to stay in Akld then signed with the Wahs for 2 years a month ago. Score! We'll get a handle on whether he's a real prospect or just an enormous schoolboy after a summer/pre-season.

I heard he's supposed to be lining up for Harold Matts next year (U17)

I doubt he'll be doing pre-season with the main group. Although Bishop made a few appearances last summer so who knows.

 

[Dantheman]

Are we all of the opinion if Metcalf isn't signed in the next couple of weeks he is as good as gone after next season?

 

[Playdaball]

Are we all of the opinion if Metcalf isn't signed in the next couple of weeks he is as good as gone after next season?

No, I would expect an announcement to be made soon.

 

[Dantheman]

No, I would expect an announcement to be made soon.

Hopefully

 

[Falcon]

No, I would expect an announcement to be made soon.

He’s getting married in NZ this weekend.

 

[CWC]

He’s getting married in NZ this weekend.

Should just announce it at the wedding pledging his vows to the wife and the wahs. We literally stood by him for better or worse

 

[france]

Should just announce it at the wedding pledging his vows to the wife and the wahs. We literally stood by him for better or worse

us first lol...because it'll be the last time he'll be a free man lol

 

[Leon Black]

Brent Read on NRL 360 last night said the Warriors reportedly knocked back a request for NAS.

 

[Noitall]

Brent Read on NRL 360 last night said the Warriors reportedly knocked back a request for NAS.

NRL club rejects offer to land Nelson Asofa-Solomona

He is on a salary of around $850,000 for the next two seasons.

www.zerotackle.com

Just came on here to mention this where Read says he thinks they’ve turned him down, so perhaps nothing definitive? Interesting Stacey Jones has selected him for Kiwis and our assistant coach

 

[The Warrior Waka]

NRL club rejects offer to land Nelson Asofa-Solomona

He is on a salary of around $850,000 for the next two seasons.

www.zerotackle.com

Just came on here to mention this where Read says he thinks they’ve turned him down, so perhaps nothing definitive? Interesting Stacey Jones has selected him for Kiwis and our assistant coach

I thought the same re - Kiwis selection. It's a hard one. Nas was probably stale and needs a change of scenery. If he was cheap enough, I'd like the idea. If Webby could get the best out of him. He's a dangerous beast when he is on. Still can't forgive the prick for the dog shot on Egan tho.

 

[JustVisiting82]

Should just announce it at the wedding pledging his vows to the wife and the wahs. We literally stood by him for better or worse

Cellebrant: "Should anyone here know of a reason why this man and club should not be joined in contractual agreement, speak now or forever hold your peace."
[Bears coach Mal Meninga bursts into the room]

 

[Dannevegas]

Brent Read on NRL 360 last night said the Warriors reportedly knocked back a request for NAS.

Thank fuck