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

 

[Dempsey]

You're a little loose with the truth here

Stuff

www.stuff.co.nz

Cameron George said it in an interview this year.

 

[The Warrior Waka]

He also stuck with us that entire season during the pandemic? I think he was injured our last game but rather than go home, he stayed with the tea What do you have an issue with?

He's one of New Zealand's greatest ever league players, still in great form, wing is his spot now, he would be fine for one more year.

He made a business decision. So should we. Thats all. No issue. And no arguments from my side about him being a legend of the sport and our club.

 

[Cces]

Cameron George said it in an interview this year.

OK. Both you & Cameron George are loose with the truth

 

[ShaunJohnson7]

Cameron George said it in an interview this year.

Said what exactly? Why did we welcome him back with open arms?

 

[ShaunJohnson7]

OK. Both you & Cameron George are loose with the truth

What is the truth? Maybe be a little more transparent

 

[Dempsey]

And I don't think he was the only one missing their kids and partners.

Said what exactly? Why did we welcome he back with open arms?

He said they happily let him go and happily welcomed him back

 

[The Warrior Waka]

Man’s got to earn a living even when he’s at home

Of course. Thats why he left us. Multiple reasons. Including a contract with NZ Rugby Union. Like I said, I am not moaning about it. Just saying he made a business decision for him and his family. Warriors need to look after the clubs interests first also.

 

[Cces]

What is the truth? Maybe be a little more transparent

The article I posted showed his baby was born in October 2019 & the Warriors relocated in May 2020. It was a shit situation, & I ain't going to judge his decision, but the math of him missing the first year of his sons life is an exaggeration

 

[ShaunJohnson7]

Of course. Thats why he left us. Multiple reasons. Including a contract with NZ Rugby Union. Like I said, I am not moaning about it. Just saying he made a business decision for him and his family. Warriors need to look after the clubs interests first also.

Yes they do.....which would mean hopefully re-signing our best winger?

 

[ShaunJohnson7]

The article I posted showed his baby was born in October 2019 & the Warriors relocated in May 2020. It was a shit situation, & I ain't going to judge his decision, but the math of him missing the first year of his sons life is an exaggeration

For sure and I never thought about that.....more so just being away from his family.....but that year if I'm not wrong....he gave up fullback for Walsh and moved position and when he was injured rather than go home he stayed with the team? So it makes perfect sense of course the Warriors welcome him back

 

[The Warrior Waka]

Yes they do.....which would mean hopefully re-signing our best winger?

If they do they do. Not sure why your heart is so hurt? I haven't been dissing rts?

 

[Cces]

For sure and I never thought about that.....more so just being away from his family.....but that year if I'm not wrong....he gave up fullback for Walsh and moved position and when he was injured rather than go home he stayed with the team? So it makes perfect sense of course the Warriors welcome him back

2020 he missed last game due to injury & declined an early flight back to NZ.
He gave up the #1 in 2021 then him & Leeson exited in a hurry after Round 18 I believe.
He left on good terms & was missed hugely during his absence. None of that is up for debate

 

[ShaunJohnson7]

If they do they do. Not sure why your heart is so hurt? I haven't been dissing rts?

It's not hurt?

2020 he missed last game due to injury & declined an early flight back to NZ.
He gave up the #1 in 2021 then him & Leeson exited in a hurry after Round 18 I believe.
He left on good terms & was missed hugely during his absence. None of that is up for debate

2020 he missed last game due to injury & declined an early flight back to NZ.
He gave up the #1 in 2021 then him & Leeson exited in a hurry after Round 18 I believe.
He left on good terms & was missed hugely during his absence. None of that is up for debate

Thank you for the clarification.....but you would not want to re-sign him on a one year deal?

 

[WAH MAN]

I mean wife/kids can go first with family to set up and he can play out for just 6 more months (and win the maiden premiership and have a statue of him and Fish lifting the trophy at Aotea Square)

Wouldn't it be funny if the statue is of Fish and Tanah

 

[Cces]

Thank you for the clarification.....but you would not want to re-sign him on a one year deal?

Something has got lost in translation. If I had the purse strings, I most definitely would re-sign him

 

[ShaunJohnson7]

Something has got lost in translation. If I had the purse strings, I most definitely would re-sign him

Nothing has got lost, sorry. I was just asking.....thanks for your response.

 

[Dempsey]

The article I posted showed his baby was born in October 2019 & the Warriors relocated in May 2020. It was a shit situation, & I ain't going to judge his decision, but the math of him missing the first year of his sons life is an exaggeration

Makes sense his wouldn’t recognise him when he came home though.

 

[The Warrior Waka]

It's not hurt?

Thank you for the clarification.....but you would not want to re-sign him on a one year deal?

Probably not. Due to his age. That's it. He is one hell of an athlete. Unfortunately, He won't get any faster next year. And I'd hate to seem used as just a battering ram.

 

[ShaunJohnson7]

Probably not. Due to his age. That's it. He is one hell of an athlete. Unfortunately, He won't get any faster next year. And I'd hate to seem used as just a battering ram.

But he's still really good? And one of the most professional athletes you see.. ..plus supremely talented.....those guys always last longer. Billy Slater being a great example as an outside back.

 

[SBW1]

What kind of gametime has AKP had this year?