2017 Roster: Gains & Losses

[One Warrior]

Current Squad/year contract expires

Ata Hingano 2020
Solomone Kata 2019
Bunty Afoa 2019
David Fusitua 2019
Isaiah Papalii 2019
Shaun Johnson 2019
Etene Nanai 2019
James Gavet 2019
Ligi Sao 2019
Blake Ayshford 2019
Charnze Nicole-Klokstad 2019
Mason Lino 2019
Lewis Soosemea 2019
Joe Vuna 2019
Isaac luke 2018
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck 2018 - Captain 2018
Simon Mannering 2018 - Vice Captain 2018
Manu Vatuvei 2018
Sam Lisone 2018
Ken Maumalo 2018
Jazz Tevega 2018
Junior Pauga 2018
Jacob Lillyman 2017
Ryan Hoffman 2017
Matt Allwood 2017
Bodene Thompson 2017
Ben Matulino 2017
Toafofoa Sipley 2017
Albert Vete 2017
Nathaniel Roache 2017
Ofahiki Ogden 2017
Patrick Sipley 2017
Charlie Gubb 2017
Jordan Pinnock 2017
Matthew Sauni 2017
Tevin Arona 2017
Sam Cook 2017
Chris Satae 2017

Losses

Ben Henry - (Retired)
Konrad Hurrell (Titans)
Thomas Leuluai - ( Wigan Warriors)
Jonathan Wright - (Manly)
Jeff Robson (Eels)
Shaun Lane - (Manly)
Raymond Faitala-Mariner (Bulldogs)
Henare Wells (No current contract)
Marata Niukore - (Eels)
Sione Lousi - (Townsville Blackhawks)
John Palavi - (Limoux Grizzlies)
Upu Poching - (No current contract)
Tui Lolohea - (West Tigers)
Erin Clark - (Canberra Raiders)

Gains
Kieran Foran 2017 (Cleared to play Round 3 15/2/17)
Jordan Pinnock 2017 (Knights)
Matthew Sauni 2017 (Canterbury Bulls)
Tevin Arona 2017 (Hornby Panthers)
Chris Satae 2017 (Pt Chevalier Pirates)
Zac Santo 2018 (Canberra Raiders)
Manaia Cherrington 2018 (Cronulla Sharks)

Gains for 2018

Tohu Harris 2021
Leivaha Pulu 2020

Losses for 2018

Ryan Hoffman
Ben Matulino (West Tigers)
Kieran Foran (Bulldogs)
Toafofoa Sipley (Manly)

Anybody who has any further info please advise, thanks.

 

[RHYTHM AND STEALTH]

Current Squad/year contract expires

Ata Hingano 2020
Solomone Kata 2019
Bunty Afoa 2019
David Fusitua 2019
Isaiah Papalii 2019
Shaun Johnson 2019
Etene Nanai 2019
James Gavet 2019
Ligi Sao 2019
Blake Ayshford 2019
Charnze Nicole-Klokstad 2019
Mason Lino 2019
Lewis Soosemea 2019
Joe Vuna 2019
Isaac luke 2018
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck 2018 - Captain 2018
Simon Mannering 2018 - Vice Captain 2018
Manu Vatuvei 2018
Sam Lisone 2018
Ken Maumalo 2018
Jazz Tevega 2018
Junior Pauga 2018
Jacob Lillyman 2017
Ryan Hoffman 2017
Matt Allwood 2017
Bodene Thompson 2017
Ben Matulino 2017
Toafofoa Sipley 2017
Albert Vete 2017
Nathaniel Roache 2017
Ofahiki Ogden 2017
Patrick Sipley 2017
Charlie Gubb 2017
Jordan Pinnock 2017
Matthew Sauni 2017
Tevin Arona 2017
Sam Cook 2017
Chris Satae 2017

Losses

Ben Henry - (Retired)
Konrad Hurrell (Titans)
Thomas Leuluai - ( Wigan Warriors)
Jonathan Wright - (Manly)
Jeff Robson (Eels)
Shaun Lane - (Manly)
Raymond Faitala-Mariner (Bulldogs)
Henare Wells (No current contract)
Marata Niukore - (Eels)
Sione Lousi - (Townsville Blackhawks)
John Palavi - (Limoux Grizzlies)
Upu Poching - (No current contract)
Tui Lolohea - (West Tigers)
Erin Clark - (Canberra Raiders)

Gains
Kieran Foran 2017 (Cleared to play Round 3 15/2/17)
Jordan Pinnock 2017 (Knights)
Matthew Sauni 2017 (Canterbury Bulls)
Tevin Arona 2017 (Hornby Panthers)
Chris Satae 2017 (Pt Chevalier Pirates)
Zac Santo 2018 (Canberra Raiders)
Manaia Cherrington 2018 (Cronulla Sharks)

Gains for 2018

Tohu Harris 2021
Leivaha Pulu 2020

Losses for 2018

Ryan Hoffman
Ben Matulino (West Tigers)
Kieran Foran (Bulldogs)
Toafofoa Sipley (Manly)

Anybody who has any further info please advise, thanks.

Club has taken up Pat Sipleys option for 2018 bro

 

[One Warrior]

Club has taken up Pat Sipleys option for 2018 bro

Thanks mate.

 

[One Warrior]

Current Squad/year contract expires

Ata Hingano 2020
Solomone Kata 2019
Bunty Afoa 2019
David Fusitua 2019
Isaiah Papalii 2019
Shaun Johnson 2019
Etene Nanai 2019
James Gavet 2019
Ligi Sao 2019
Blake Ayshford 2019
Charnze Nicole-Klokstad 2019
Mason Lino 2019
Lewis Soosemea 2019
Joe Vuna 2019
Isaac luke 2018
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck 2018 - Captain 2018
Simon Mannering 2018 - Vice Captain 2018
Manu Vatuvei 2018
Sam Lisone 2018
Ken Maumalo 2018
Jazz Tevega 2018
Junior Pauga 2018
Zac Santo 2018
Manaia Cherrington 2018
Patrick Sipley 2018
Donovan Briggs 2018
Jacob Lillyman 2017
Ryan Hoffman 2017
Matt Allwood 2017
Bodene Thompson 2017
Ben Matulino 2017
Toafofoa Sipley 2017
Albert Vete 2017
Nathaniel Roache 2017
Ofahiki Ogden 2017
Charlie Gubb 2017
Jordan Pinnock 2017
Matthew Sauni 2017
Tevin Arona 2017
Sam Cook 2017
Chris Satae 2017

Losses

Ben Henry - (Retired)
Konrad Hurrell (Titans)
Thomas Leuluai - ( Wigan Warriors)
Jonathan Wright - (Manly)
Jeff Robson (Eels)
Shaun Lane - (Manly)
Raymond Faitala-Mariner (Bulldogs)
Henare Wells (No current contract)
Marata Niukore - (Eels)
Sione Lousi - (Townsville Blackhawks)
John Palavi - (Limoux Grizzlies)
Upu Poching - (No current contract)
Tui Lolohea - (West Tigers)
Erin Clark - (Canberra Raiders)

Gains
Kieran Foran 2017 (Cleared to play Round 3 15/2/17)
Jordan Pinnock 2017 (Knights)
Matthew Sauni 2017 (Canterbury Bulls)
Tevin Arona 2017 (Hornby Panthers)
Chris Satae 2017 (Pt Chevalier Pirates)
Zac Santo 2018 (Canberra Raiders)
Manaia Cherrington 2018 (Cronulla Sharks)
Donovan Briggs 2018 (Cronulla Sharks)

Gains for 2018

Tohu Harris 2021
Leivaha Pulu 2020

Losses for 2018

Ryan Hoffman
Ben Matulino (West Tigers)
Kieran Foran (Bulldogs)
Toafofoa Sipley (Manly)

Anybody who has any further info please advise, thanks.

 

[KeepingTheFaith]

We've also signed Donovan Briggs from the Sharks until the end of 2018.

 

[One Warrior]

We've also signed Donovan Briggs from the Sharks until the end of 2018.

Is that effective immediately or just for next year.

 

[KeepingTheFaith]

Immediately. Could play NYC next week.

 

[One Warrior]

Immediately. Could play NYC next week.

Thanks for that will edit the roster.

 

[One Warrior]

Bureta Faraimo signed for the rest of the season

Wellington-born outside back Bureta Faraimo will join the Vodafone Warriors from the Parramatta Eels this week after being signed as injury cover for the rest of the season.

The 26-year-old, who can play both centre or wing, has starred for Wentworthville in the Intrust Super Premiership this year and leads the competition with 14 tries.

Faraimo made 15 appearances for the Eels in 2015 and, through his American Samoan descent, represented America at the 2013 Rugby League World Cup.

“We’ve signed Bureta on a short-term deal,” Vodafone Warriors recruitment manager Tony Iro said.

“At this stage, he’s planning on heading to the UK next year so he’s only on our books until the end of the season.

“He wanted to come home and we feel he gives us some really good cover in our outside backs if we need it.”

http://www.warriors.kiwi/news/2017/07/03/outside_back_signed_.html

 

[One Warrior]

Current Squad/year contract expires

Ata Hingano 2020
Solomone Kata 2019
Bunty Afoa 2019
David Fusitua 2019
Isaiah Papalii 2019
Shaun Johnson 2019
Etene Nanai 2019
James Gavet 2019
Ligi Sao 2019
Blake Ayshford 2019
Charnze Nicole-Klokstad 2019
Mason Lino 2019
Lewis Soosemea 2019
Joe Vuna 2019
Isaac luke 2018
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck 2018 - Captain 2018
Simon Mannering 2018 - Vice Captain 2018
Manu Vatuvei 2018
Sam Lisone 2018
Ken Maumalo 2018
Jazz Tevega 2018
Junior Pauga 2018
Zac Santo 2018
Manaia Cherrington 2018
Patrick Sipley 2018
Donovan Briggs 2018
Jacob Lillyman 2017
Ryan Hoffman 2017
Matt Allwood 2017
Bodene Thompson 2017
Ben Matulino 2017
Toafofoa Sipley 2017
Albert Vete 2017
Nathaniel Roache 2017
Ofahiki Ogden 2017
Charlie Gubb 2017
Jordan Pinnock 2017
Matthew Sauni 2017
Tevin Arona 2017
Sam Cook 2017
Chris Satae 2017
Bureta Faraimo 2017

Losses

Ben Henry - (Retired)
Konrad Hurrell (Titans)
Thomas Leuluai - ( Wigan Warriors)
Jonathan Wright - (Manly)
Jeff Robson (Eels)
Shaun Lane - (Manly)
Raymond Faitala-Mariner (Bulldogs)
Henare Wells (No current contract)
Marata Niukore - (Eels)
Sione Lousi - (Townsville Blackhawks)
John Palavi - (Limoux Grizzlies)
Upu Poching - (No current contract)
Tui Lolohea - (West Tigers)
Erin Clark - (Canberra Raiders)

Gains
Kieran Foran 2017 (Cleared to play Round 3 15/2/17)
Jordan Pinnock 2017 (Knights)
Matthew Sauni 2017 (Canterbury Bulls)
Tevin Arona 2017 (Hornby Panthers)
Chris Satae 2017 (Pt Chevalier Pirates)
Zac Santo 2018 (Canberra Raiders)
Manaia Cherrington 2018 (Cronulla Sharks)
Donovan Briggs 2018 (Cronulla Sharks)
Bureta Faraimo 2017 (Paramatta Eels)

Gains for 2018

Tohu Harris 2021
Leivaha Pulu 2020

Losses for 2018

Ryan Hoffman
Ben Matulino (West Tigers)
Kieran Foran (Bulldogs)
Toafofoa Sipley (Manly)

Anybody who has any further info please advise, thanks.

 

[One Warrior]

Manu Vatuvei. granted early release.

Long-serving Vodafone Warriors winger Manu Vatuvei has been released from his contract and will link up with Salford in the English Super League.

The iconic try-scorer was originally contracted until the end of the 2018 NRL season but asked the Vodafone Warriors for an early release in order to join Salford and experience playing in Europe.

A fan favourite at Mt Smart Stadium for well over a decade, Vatuvei has been restricted to just one NRL appearance in 2017 due to a number of injuries.

“Manu is a club legend,” Vodafone Warriors managing director Jim Doyle said.

“We didn’t make this decision lightly but after years of fantastic service to the Vodafone Warriors, he’s decided the time is right to head overseas and we didn’t want to stand in his way.

“We wish him all the best for his future and while he will soon be lining up for Salford, he’ll always be a Vodafone Warrior in our eyes.”

After making his first-grade debut in 2004, Vatuvei, Vodafone Warrior #115, went on to make 226 appearances for the club.

“The Beast” quickly became a potent attacking threat on the Vodafone Warriors’ left wing and in 2015 became the first player in NRL history to complete the feat of scoring 10 tries or more in 10 consecutive seasons.

That same year, he became just the third player to appear in 200 games for the Vodafone Warriors.

Vatuvei also leaves New Zealand’s shores as the Vodafone Warriors’ all-time leading try-scorer with 152 tries. Stacey Jones is second on the list with 77.

“This wasn’t an easy decision to make,” Vatuvei said.

“I’ve absolutely loved my time here at the Vodafone Warriors playing alongside my brothers.

“I will never forget this club and just want to say a massive thank you to the club and the fans for their support over the years.”

Vodafone Warriors fans will get the opportunity to farewell Vatuvei in style at this Friday’s game against the Penrith Panthers in Auckland where the giant winger will be honoured before he departs for the United Kingdom.

“While Manu won’t play against the Panthers, our fans will understandably want a chance to give him a fitting send off,” Doyle said.

“They’ll get that opportunity this week and we are encouraging as many as possible to come on Friday to show Manu just how much he means to them.”

http://www.warriors.kiwi/news/2017/07/10/club_legend_vatuvei_.html

Now that it's official I just want to say is Manu is a club legend, it wouldn't of been right him playing for any other NRL club. Try scoring record for the club that won't be beaten for a long time, more than ten tries in ten consecutive seasons is phenomenal. Thank you Manu for your service and all your tries, you always gave your all for the club.

 

[One Warrior]

1. Current Squad/year contract expires
   
   Ata Hingano 2020
   Solomone Kata 2019
   Bunty Afoa 2019
   David Fusitua 2019
   Isaiah Papalii 2019
   Shaun Johnson 2019
   Etene Nanai 2019
   James Gavet 2019
   Ligi Sao 2019
   Blake Ayshford 2019
   Charnze Nicole-Klokstad 2019
   Mason Lino 2019
   Lewis Soosemea 2019
   Joe Vuna 2019
   Isaac luke 2018
   Roger Tuivasa-Sheck 2018 - Captain 2018
   Simon Mannering 2018 - Vice Captain 2018
   Sam Lisone 2018
   Ken Maumalo 2018
   Jazz Tevega 2018
   Junior Pauga 2018
   Zac Santo 2018
   Manaia Cherrington 2018
   Patrick Sipley 2018
   Donovan Briggs 2018
   Jacob Lillyman 2017
   Ryan Hoffman 2017
   Matt Allwood 2017
   Bodene Thompson 2017
   Ben Matulino 2017
   Toafofoa Sipley 2017
   Albert Vete 2017
   Nathaniel Roache 2017
   Ofahiki Ogden 2017
   Charlie Gubb 2017
   Jordan Pinnock 2017
   Matthew Sauni 2017
   Tevin Arona 2017
   Sam Cook 2017
   Chris Satae 2017
   Bureta Faraimo 2017
   
   Losses
   
   Ben Henry - (Retired)
   Konrad Hurrell (Titans)
   Thomas Leuluai - ( Wigan Warriors)
   Jonathan Wright - (Manly)
   Jeff Robson (Eels)
   Shaun Lane - (Manly)
   Raymond Faitala-Mariner (Bulldogs)
   Henare Wells (No current contract)
   Marata Niukore - (Eels)
   Sione Lousi - (Townsville Blackhawks)
   John Palavi - (Limoux Grizzlies)
   Upu Poching - (No current contract)
   Tui Lolohea - (West Tigers)
   Erin Clark - (Canberra Raiders)
   
   Gains
   Kieran Foran 2017 (Cleared to play Round 3 15/2/17)
   Jordan Pinnock 2017 (Knights)
   Matthew Sauni 2017 (Canterbury Bulls)
   Tevin Arona 2017 (Hornby Panthers)
   Chris Satae 2017 (Pt Chevalier Pirates)
   Zac Santo 2018 (Canberra Raiders)
   Manaia Cherrington 2018 (Cronulla Sharks)
   Donovan Briggs 2018 (Cronulla Sharks)
   Bureta Faraimo 2017 (Paramatta Eels)
   
   Gains for 2018
   
   Tohu Harris 2021
   Leivaha Pulu 2020
   
   Losses for 2018
   
   Ryan Hoffman
   Ben Matulino (West Tigers)
   Kieran Foran (Bulldogs)
   Toafofoa Sipley (Manly)
   Manu Vatuvei (Salford Red Devils)
   
   Anybody who has any further info please advise, thanks.
   
   

 

[RHYTHM AND STEALTH]

i read somewhere that gubbs been told see ya for next year

 

[TheDMC]

i read somewhere that gubbs been told see ya for next year

Nooooooooooooooo....but, but he is a fan favorite apparently!

 

[One Warrior]

i read somewhere that gubbs been told see ya for next year

Yes, have heard that too, off to the Cowboys is what I heard, in terms of my roster list I will wait until it is confirmed either way like Manu, have listed Hoffman as a loss for next year as Kearney has said he will be gone.

 

[ZEROMISSTACKLES]

Players off contract worth chasing IMO.

Broncos:
Jordan Kahu
Benji Marshall
James Roberts

Sharks:
Sam Tagataese
Tony Williams
Chris Heighington

Titans:
Eddy Pettybourne

Sea Eagles:
Jorge Taufua
Brenton Lawrence

Storm:
Billy Slater
Cooper Cronk

Cowboys:
Gideon Gela-Mosby

Eels:
Willis Meehan

Dragons:
Mose Masoe

Roosters:
Blake Fergusson

For the full list of other off contract players, here is my source = zero tackle.com players off contact 2017

 

[KeepingTheFaith]

Players off contract worth chasing IMO.

Broncos:
Jordan Kahu
Benji Marshall
James Roberts

Sharks:
Sam Tagataese
Tony Williams
Chris Heighington

Titans:
Eddy Pettybourne

Sea Eagles:
Jorge Taufua
Brenton Lawrence

Storm:
Billy Slater
Cooper Cronk

Cowboys:
Gideon Gela-Mosby

Eels:
Willis Meehan

Dragons:
Mose Masoe

Roosters:
Blake Fergusson

For the full list of other off contract players, here is my source = zero tackle.com players off contact 2017

Lawrence is probably the only one who is a realistic chance while still not being bog average like Williams and Pettybourne.

Meehan is a different category. Young, talented, but troubled.

 

[ZEROMISSTACKLES]

Great to see the Warriors are looking to recruit a young 17 year old sought after kiwi from Christchurch in Patrick Elia. Apparently Aussie clubs are looking down south for new talent. As I said before, this is what the Warriors need to do more of, is look at young union players because lets face it, when you have a reputation as 'the cemetery for players' you aint going to get any good Aussie players coming here trying their heart out to win it for us. Unless of course their misses stays in Auckland which is the case for Warrior hopeful - Folau. Its very hard to see any club killing Folaus career though, I rate him so highly that I think he could continue to play well even if were getting thrashed.

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/league/news/article.cfm?c_id=79&objectid=11895725

 

[Philip_Smith007]

Its very hard to see any club killing Folaus career though, I rate him so highly that I think he could continue to play well even if were getting thrashed.

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/league/news/article.cfm?c_id=79&objectid=11895725

Oh yes we can.

 

[Wheeled Warrior]

I don't know. I think we should just ignore all superstar signings and just get a f**ken team together. A unified one at that. Players that are up and coming or under-valued. Moneyball this shit club. No more preseason hype with superstars. I want hungry players with no egos. Take Hasler too piss off Mr Ya Know