Recruitment Warriors 2024/2025 Recruitment & Retention

Warriors 2024/2025 Recruitment & Retention Discussion
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-​	Player​	2024​	2025​	2026​	2027​	2028​
1	Bunty Afoa	✔	✔
2	Tom Ale	✔	✔
3	Mitchell Barnett	✔	✔
4	The Greatest of All-Time	✔	✔	✔
5	Kurt Capewell	✔	✔	✔
6	Wayde Egan	✔	✔
7	Addin Fonua-Blake	✔
8	Jackson Ford	✔	✔
9	Tohu Harris	✔	✔
10	Chanel Harris-Tavita	✔	✔	M
11	Shaun Johnson	✔
12	Edward Kosi	✔	✔
13	Jacob Laban	✔	✔	✔
14	Ali Leiataua	✔	✔
15	Freddy Lussick	✔	✔	✔
16	Zyon Maiu’u	✔	✔	✔
17	Te Maire Martin	✔	✔
18	Luke Metcalf	✔	✔	✔
19	Marcelo Montoya	✔	✔
20	Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad	✔	✔
21	Marata Niukore	✔	✔	✔
22	Adam Pompey	✔	✔
23	Demitric Sifakula	✔	✔	T
24	Jazz Tevaga	✔
25	Taine Tuaupiki	✔	✔
26	Roger Tuivasa-Sheck	✔	✔	✔
27	Dylan Walker	✔	✔
28	Dallin Watene-Zelezniak	✔	✔
D1	Ben Farr	D
D2	Etuane Fukofuka	D
D3	Leka Halasima	D	D	✔
D4	Patrick Moimoi	D
D5	Tanner Stowers-Smith	D
-	James Fisher-Harris	-	✔	✔	✔	✔

key: T = Team option, M = Mutual option, P = Player option, D = Development contract

Confirmed Top 30 2024: 28/30
Confirmed Development 2024: 5/6

Confirmed Top 30 2025: 26/30
Confirmed Development 2025: 1/6

2025 Gains: James Fucking Fisher-Harris baby! (Panthers)
2025 Losses: Addin Fonua-Blake (Sharks)
2025 Off Contract: Shaun Johnson, Jazz Tevaga

 

[BangBro's (still banging)]

They can have Geronimo Doyle

 

[run_it_str8_again]

David fifta got a get out clause and I'd back webby to get the best out of him surely big enough to transition to prop and I think the position would suit him

He strikes me as the type of bloke that likes the off field lifestyle of where he is up in Brisbane then Gold coast. What would our drawcard be?

 

[chrisnz]

He strikes me as the type of bloke that likes the off field lifestyle of where he is up in Brisbane then Gold coast. What would our drawcard be?

The guy has a clause to get out in his contract he can't be that set in stone and not that many teams can afford him realistically no matter who it is in the nrl granted some more than others everyone just wants to win our club is in the most attractive space it's been in a while and for a guy who's constantly in the media might be nice to move away from all the noise. I know everyone is trying to say he's a shit defender and he has had his issues of not impacting games but look at the miracles like Ford Montoya dwz cnk sj they have come leaps and bounds since coming here or since webbys arrival our whole team was a defensive liability not so long ago webbys not the answer 100% of the time but I back him to get the best out of fifita it's not a fluke that people are coming here and finding there former glory or new ceilings the same things been happening at pentith for a while now.

 

[Franky]

If we are looking for a forward for next season and we don't really care about size then I'm Trey Mooney all day! He's killing cup and would suit the warriors style no end, Huge Motor!

I agree. I think he would be a great signing and would fit in well. I’ve got no issue with his size. He’s a similar size to Tapine, JFH, which I reckon is ideal for a modern day prop.

He would surely be on Cappy’s radar? Their paths must have crossed at Canberra?

 

[CWC]

Been reading the general forums and Reddit - a number of clubs fans are calling for a change at FB.

Taine & Tristan Sailor being touted as potential signings who are blocked at their club.

Dogs fans want Taffe into the halves and think Taine would suit their game.

Eels, Raiders are 50/50 on it.

Souths fans are crying out the most. They want Latrell moved immediately! They are gunning hard for Sailor

Thought the media is hyping their cup FB?

 

[Tragic]

They can have Geronimo Doyle

No way. He is going good. We don't want to lose him. He be a first grader in a couple of years

 

[BangBro's (still banging)]

No way. He is going good. We don't want to lose him. He be a first grader in a couple of years

Huge call!

 

[run_it_str8_again]

The guy has a clause to get out in his contract he can't be that set in stone and not that many teams can afford him realistically no matter who it is in the nrl granted some more than others everyone just wants to win our club is in the most attractive space it's been in a while and for a guy who's constantly in the media might be nice to move away from all the noise. I know everyone is trying to say he's a shit defender and he has had his issues of not impacting games but look at the miracles like Ford Montoya dwz cnk sj they have come leaps and bounds since coming here or since webbys arrival our whole team was a defensive liability not so long ago webbys not the answer 100% of the time but I back him to get the best out of fifita it's not a fluke that people are coming here and finding there former glory or new ceilings the same things been happening at pentith for a while now.

Thanks for that. I agree that we'd be good for him in our current state. Would you put him in the front row as Addin's direct swap once he leaves? Or keep him on an edge?

 

[MrFrankWhite]

The guy has a clause to get out in his contract he can't be that set in stone and not that many teams can afford him realistically no matter who it is in the nrl granted some more than others everyone just wants to win our club is in the most attractive space it's been in a while and for a guy who's constantly in the media might be nice to move away from all the noise. I know everyone is trying to say he's a shit defender and he has had his issues of not impacting games but look at the miracles like Ford Montoya dwz cnk sj they have come leaps and bounds since coming here or since webbys arrival our whole team was a defensive liability not so long ago webbys not the answer 100% of the time but I back him to get the best out of fifita it's not a fluke that people are coming here and finding there former glory or new ceilings the same things been happening at pentith for a while now.

Montoya always gave 100% even in a shit dogs side. Fafita never puts in more than 80% even when the tits are winning. Watch the game again, he is lazy and disinterested.

 

[Boston Boy]

Fifita has some of the best highlights of any forward but he doesn’t have the substance of most decent forwards. His highlights don’t justify his $$$. Big waste of money for mine. Just doesn’t have the drive or work rate as yet to justify my interest. I hope he finds the right spot where he may turn the corner but I would hate for us to take that risk.

Montoya always gave 100% even in a shit dogs side. Fafita never puts in more than 80% even when the tits are winning. Watch the game again, he is lazy and disinterested.

 

[MrFrankWhite]

Big difference to say JT, who has carried the Cowboys for seasons, got fucked around by Peyton, playing on a bung leg, and is still putting a decent effort.

 

[Cces]

No way. He is going good. We don't want to lose him. He be a first grader in a couple of years

He's 27. He might go back for another stint in England but I don't think the NRL is a realistic prospect for him

 

[Tragic]

He's 27. He might go back for another stint in England but I don't think the NRL is a realistic prospect for him

Heck, I thought he was young. Thought he would be a good 6, has good vision and pace. Like a better Metcalf .
Forget my ramblings, sell the old bastard.

 

[Cces]

Heck, I thought he was young. Thought he would be a good 6, has good vision and pace. Like a better Metcalf .
Forget my ramblings, sell the old bastard.

I think he might be the eldest of his family. Navajo, 21'ish, had 1 game of NSW Cup at Hooker last year for us & played Fox Memorial the weekend gone. Another bro Chicago is a Wellington Lion who's an outside back

 

[Uster101]

No way. He is going good. We don't want to lose him. He be a first grader in a couple of years

He is going to be a first grader in a couple of years? Does that mean he is only 3 years old and still in pre-school? I guess the Warriors are finally locking in the youngsters before the Roosters etc poach them

 

[BangBro's (still banging)]

Trey Mooney is selected for canberra this week on some superb cup form. One on my radar.

 

[BabylonPink]

I think he might be the eldest of his family. Navajo, 21'ish, had 1 game of NSW Cup at Hooker last year for us & played Fox Memorial the weekend gone. Another bro Chicago is a Wellington Lion who's an outside back

Is his younger brother named Apache by any chance?

 

[Cces]

WahsaurusRex I've had confirmation via SENZ that Sanele Aukusitino has returned to Wellington to pursue Rugby Union

 

[BangBro's (still banging)]

WahsaurusRex I've had confirmation via SENZ that Sanele Aukusitino has returned to Wellington to pursue Rugby Union

So is Kali on a dev contract?

 

[Boston Boy]

So is Kali on a dev contract?

He looks like he’s got a little something to him. Decent size too, and being Tongan likely to fill out.