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​
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: 29/30
2026 Supplementary: 2/6

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

 

[sydneywarrior92]

We shouldn't pay any attention to any of these rumors based on anonymous speculation. But suppose that rumor is true and Barney goes to the broncs this year. How is that fair? Barney and Haas for this year is a massive win for the Broncs. There's no way that the player we get from the broncs, if any, will make us the winners from such a trade.

 

[Dannevegas]

I have a sad, worrying feeling that Jordan Riki could be the the guy.

A reasonable get - international quality, but not what we need.

Can't see Brizzy losing Haas and Willison in the same year, even if it means they get Barny

Guys only rated highly because he’s good looking, I actually rate him as one of the worst second rowers in the comp. I’d be pissed if we sign him, would be the worst possible outcome lol

 

[enterthewarrior]

We don't need Jordan Riki thanks. Our current second-rowers are better. Surely management aren't that stupid to get him.

 

[BangBro's (still banging)]

Considering we surely are losing Capewell and Niukore. Riki would be a good get! I see Laban Playing in the middle to be fair.

 

[BangBro's (still banging)]

Ive just heard, Ben Te Kura and Jesse Arthurs for Barnett!

Not 1 hundy on my source.

 

[CWC]

I just saw on sky Webby offering SJ a coaching role

 

[Boats n Hoes]

I just saw on sky Webby offering SJ a coaching role

I think he's been pretty much mentoring Metcalf hasnt he?

He was talking about starting that academy for young Kiwi halves......great concept.

 

[CWC]

Matty Jones reporting broncos made the offer so guess it’s legit and we should aim high for negotiation

 

[FormerlyJamesW]

Came across this pearl on reddit...



I actually wouldn't mind it, but I doubt it would ever happen.

 

[Tookey 2.0]

Id like to see us with at least one or two more games without Barney before we agree for him to leave this year.

Barny leaving for a back would be a lot more sweeter if were 3-0 and our forward pack humming.

Also helps us see if a back like Arthurs would slot straight into our team. Might be wishful thinking but if Ali fixes his D next few weeks we might not be as desperate for a back

 

[Blain]

Stop falling for trolls fellas..

I don't doubt Broncos have made an offer for 2027. Everything else is social media bullshit. Read the origin and have a think.

 

[tajhay]

Stop falling for trolls fellas..

I don't doubt Broncos have made an offer for 2027. Everything else is social media bullshit. Read the origin and have a think.

yeah people reposting something from a user named @feellikelachie....so legit. and one day old...yet not posted anywhere regarding the immediate release.

Its as if people are so eager to share news that they dont care how legit or serious they are. Being first is more important.

 

[Lance155]

I would be shocked if Mitch left this year. T
In terms of trade I do think Arthurs is very realistic. No idea who we would want with him.

 

[Tookey 2.0]

If were keen on Arthars he's off contract so can already be negotiated with for nek year anyways

 

[Lance155]

If were keen on Arthars he's off contract so can already be negotiated with for nek year anyways

Good point, the problem with the something in return statement is you can't help but feel whoever we get doesn't really want to be here

 

[Defence]

Good point, the problem with the something in return statement is you can't help but feel whoever we get doesn't really want to be here

I see it the opposite way- our only chance is someone who really wants to come- Barnett just gives us some bargaining power to get them out of their contract early.
I feel like we’ve just been shaking the tree really hoping there are players out there interested in coming home (or whatever reason they may want to come to the club) who may see this as an opportunity to do so.

 

[JaggedJ]

How dare any of you question FeelLikeLachie

And if 4ypnoo reposts it then you can basically take it to the bank.

All that's left is a confirmation tweet from TheresAPossumInMyLetterbox and this thing is a done deal.

 

[Makasene]

Current facts:

- Barney has been granted a release for 2027
- Warriors would like a player/s in return.

Current Speculation
- Broncos have tabled Barney an offer

Current trash
- everything else

 

[Blain]

Yes. Eels have said they are interested, along with the media reported Manly and Newcastle.

 

[Noitall]

Came across this pearl on reddit...

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I actually wouldn't mind it, but I doubt it would ever happen.

On the unofficial broncos site too