2026 Roster: Gains and Losses

[One Warrior]

Another season comes to an end for the Warriors, our NSW Cup team however marches on into the Grand Final against the Dragons, after a 42-14 win over the Eels. 2025 was a good year for the Warriors, finishing 6th was beyond what many expected at the beginning of the season, particularly after the way the season started in Vegas against the Raiders. The future looks bright for the Warriors, with the young crop of forwards coming through, Leka and Vaimauga played the entire season and vital parts of the team, Leka has become our game breaker, other players such as Laban, EIT, Stowers-Smith and Leiataua played important roles during the season. With new recruits for next year such as Linnane and Gannon and a successful NSW Cup team, roll on 2026. Below is how our team looks for 2026 currently:

Current Squad/year contract expires:

Leka Halasima 2029
Jacob Laban 2029
James Fisher-Harris 2028
Demitric Vaimauga 2028
Bishop Neal 2028
Makaia Tafua 2028
Jason Saltillo 2028
Tanner Stowers-Smith 2028
Wayde Egan 2027
Mitchell Barnett 2027
Motu Pasikala 2027
Ali Leiataua 2027
Dallin Watene-Zelezniak 2027
Jackson Ford 2027
Adam Pompey 2027
Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad 2027
Kayliss Fatialofa 2027
Jett Cleary 2026 (Development) 2027
Erin Clark 2027
Sam Healey 2027
Marata Niukore 2026
Rocco Berry 2026
Freddy Lussick 2026
Luke Metcalf 2026
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck 2026
Kurt Capewell 2026
Chanel Harris-Tavita 2026
Taine Tuaupiki 2026
Eddie Ieremia-Toeava 2026
Te Maire Martin 2026
Tanah Boyd 2026

Gains for 2026

Jye Linnane 2028 (Newcastle Knights)
Morgan Gannon 2028 (Leeds Rhinos)
Haziyn Mellars 2028 (South Sydney Rabbitohs)
Braelan Marsh 2028 (Redcliffe Dolphins)
Alofiana Khan-Pereira 2028 (Gold Coast Titans)
Harry Inch 2027 (Canterbury Crusaders)

Losses for 2026

Moala Graham-Taufa (South Sydney Rabbitohs)
Ed Kosi (South Sydney Rabbitohs)
Bunty Afoa (Wests Tigers)
Tom Ale
Morgan Harper
Setu Tu (Brisbane Tigers)
Kalani Going

Unknown for 2026

Patrick Moimoi 2025 (Development)
Sio Kali 2025 (Development)
Luke Hanson 2025 (Development)

As always anybody who has any further info, please advise, thanks

 

[Big Marn]

2 more years of Dallin?....

 

[Rich102]

Please no!

 

[SpaceMonkey]

he better be on a reduced salary. Any more news on AKP?

 

[One Warrior]

2 more years of Dallin?....

Hopefully not, maybe there will be some other news if we sign AKP.

 

[One Warrior]

he better be on a reduced salary. Any more news on AKP?

Not yet.

 

[LeagueNut]

Marata Niukore 2026
Rocco Berry 2026
Freddy Lussick 2026
Luke Metcalf 2026
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck 2026
Kurt Capewell 2026
Chanel Harris-Tavita 2026
Taine Tuaupiki 2026
Eddie Ieremia-Toeava 2026
Te Maire Martin 2026
Tanah Boyd 2026

So these are the players able to negotiate with other clubs (including the new Perth club) after 1 November. I can see a few of them being targeted for a move. Kinda hoping we can lock some of them down, especially Metcalf and CHT, before they hit the open market.

 

[Wheeled Warrior]

Marata Niukore 2026
Rocco Berry 2026
Freddy Lussick 2026
Luke Metcalf 2026
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck 2026
Kurt Capewell 2026
Chanel Harris-Tavita 2026
Taine Tuaupiki 2026
Eddie Ieremia-Toeava 2026
Te Maire Martin 2026
Tanah Boyd 2026

 

[nswarrior]

Ever since Johnson and Harris retired I have been waiting for a superstar signing for the backline.

Then Dylan Walker left, we must have some cash despite the well deserved upgrades for the young up and coming forwards.

when are we signing a top quality backline player?

 

[Grizzman]

https://nelsonapp.co.nz/news/articles/68e93b602313dd451dc3a6a7?fbclid=IwY2xjawNWhJtleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFnVDlDQkRmeFhPNURBSjVRAR7HL-ztVq4B81LNZ1Qa-Jxf_9HKKOitXBN6Qx7eA27CrdFtm0nHDYUJffQsmQ_aem_qINrOrH_OYOX9JG89PvyOQ

 

[Izz]

https://nelsonapp.co.nz/news/articles/68e93b602313dd451dc3a6a7?fbclid=IwY2xjawNWhJtleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFnVDlDQkRmeFhPNURBSjVRAR7HL-ztVq4B81LNZ1Qa-Jxf_9HKKOitXBN6Qx7eA27CrdFtm0nHDYUJffQsmQ_aem_qINrOrH_OYOX9JG89PvyOQ

Yeah, interesting get as he's a big Union prospect. According to NZ Herald (quoting McFadden), nothing's been confirmed yet, though

 

[Grizzman]

Warriors sign Titans flyer from 2026

He will join the club on a multi-year deal.

www.zerotackle.com

 

[Leber]

Slightly worse defence that DWZ, but significantly faster. So I guess its a net positive.

 

[Grizzman]

DWZ will not get any faster and hasn't really shown any improvement in defence . Having said that, I suspect AKP will start in the reserve grade side. Webby has shown a reluctance to move DWZ.
AKP has a couple of big things going for him though, Speed to burn and a double barrelled surname.

 

[RHYTHM AND STEALTH]

I think it will come down to trial form and who the right centre is

 

[Manu Vatuvei]

DWZ will not get any faster and hasn't really shown any improvement in defence . Having said that, I suspect AKP will start in the reserve grade side. Webby has shown a reluctance to move DWZ.
AKP has a couple of big things going for him though, Speed to burn and a double barrelled surname.

We’ve had some exotic double-barrelled names but he’s certainly the first Pakistani-Portuguese.

 

[Matua]

We’ve had some exotic double-barrelled names but he’s certainly the first Pakistani-Portuguese.

I think it's a Polynesian Pereira rather than a Portuguese one?

 

[Izz]

I think it will come down to trial form and who the right centre is

Ali's power and silky skill, AFK's blinding speed and instincts - that'd be a nice centre-wing combo...

 

[Thatwasnthighref]

I think it will come down to trial form and who the right centre is

Has anyone seen him play on the right? I can only ever remember seeing him play left side.

Hopefully he's not one of those wings that's only capable of playing well on one side of the field.

I want to see him play, but not if it means faffing about with RTS again.

 

[Manu Vatuvei]

I think it's a Polynesian Pereira rather than a Portuguese one?

It was just a joke about the names I know he’s not Portuguese (although surely the Samoan Pereiras exist because of a Portuguese-ancestor somewhere along the line?)