Roster for 2016: Gains & Losses

[One Warrior]

Current Squad/ Year Contract Expires

Simon Mannering 2018
Konrad Hurrell 2018
Manu Vatuvei 2018
Tuimoala Lolohea 2018
Solomone Kata 2018
Sam Lisone 2018
Shaun Johnson 2017
Jacob Lillyman 2017
Ryan Hoffman 2017
Matt Allwood 2017
Thomas Leuluai 2017
Bodene Thompson 2017
David Fusitua 2017
Ben Matulino 2017
Toafofoa Sipley 2017
Albert Vete 2017
Nathaniel Roache 2017
Sione Lousi 2016
John Palavi 2016
Charlie Gubb 2016
Jonathan Wright 2016
Marata Niukore 2016
Mason Lino 2016
Ben Henry 2016
Ken Maumalo 2016
Raymond Faitala-Mariner 2016
Upu Poching 2016
Ata Hingano 2016

Losses:

Glen Fisiiahi (Rugby - Chiefs)
Ngani Laumape (Rugby - Hurricanes)
Chad Townsend (Sharks)
Sam Tomkins (Wigan Warriors)
Sam Rapira (Huddersfield Giants)
Suaia Matagi (Penrith via Roosters)
David Bhana (Knights)
Brad Abbey (Bulldogs)
Siliva Havili (Dragons)
Nathan Friend (Titans)
Sebastine Ikahihifo (Dragons)
Dominique Peyroux (St Helens)
Api Pewhairangi (Rugby - Connacht Ireland)
Sam Cook (Knights)
Nathaniel Peteru (Titans)

Gains for 2016

Roger Tuivasa-Sheck (Roosters) 2018
Isaac Luke (Souths) 2018
Ligi Sao (Manly) 2017
Blake Ayshford (Sharks) 2017
Charnaze Nicoll-Klokstad (Storm) 2017
Henare Wells (Qld Cup - Burleigh Bears) 2016
Jeff Robson (Sharks) 2016
Ali Lauitiiti (Wakefield) 2016

Currently Off Contract or Unconfirmed

Tomasi Aoake 2015
Paul Tuli 2015

Anybody who has any further info please advise, thanks.

 

[RHYTHM AND STEALTH]

paul tuli????

sign him hes a gun

 

[Rich102]

Thanks One Warrior. Good job.

 

[One Warrior]

Cheers Rich.

 

[ANTiLAG]

If RTS and Johnson remain fit until September, not making the qualifying or grand final must be considered a failure with that squad.

Good luck to the Fish in Union. Hope he becomes a Union superstar.

 

[One Warrior]

Current Squad/ Year Contract Expires

Simon Mannering 2018
Konrad Hurrell 2018
Manu Vatuvei 2018
Tuimoala Lolohea 2018
Solomone Kata 2018
Sam Lisone 2018
Shaun Johnson 2017
Jacob Lillyman 2017
Ryan Hoffman 2017 Club Captain 2016
Matt Allwood 2017
Thomas Leuluai 2017
Bodene Thompson 2017
David Fusitua 2017
Ben Matulino 2017
Toafofoa Sipley 2017
Albert Vete 2017
Nathaniel Roache 2017
Sione Lousi 2016
John Palavi 2016
Charlie Gubb 2016
Jonathan Wright 2016
Marata Niukore 2016
Mason Lino 2016
Ben Henry 2016
Ken Maumalo 2016
Raymond Faitala-Mariner 2016
Upu Poching 2016
Ata Hingano 2016

Losses:

Glen Fisiiahi (Rugby - Chiefs)
Ngani Laumape (Rugby - Hurricanes)
Chad Townsend (Sharks)
Sam Tomkins (Wigan Warriors)
Sam Rapira (Huddersfield Giants)
Suaia Matagi (Penrith via Roosters)
David Bhana (Knights)
Brad Abbey (Bulldogs)
Siliva Havili (Dragons)
Nathan Friend (Titans)
Sebastine Ikahihifo (Dragons)
Dominique Peyroux (St Helens)
Api Pewhairangi (Rugby - Connacht Ireland)
Sam Cook (Knights)
Nathaniel Peteru (Titans)

Gains for 2016

Roger Tuivasa-Sheck (Roosters) 2018
Isaac Luke (Souths) 2018
Ligi Sao (Manly) 2017
Blake Ayshford (Sharks) 2017
Charnaze Nicoll-Klokstad (Storm) 2017
Henare Wells (Qld Cup - Burleigh Bears) 2016
Jeff Robson (Sharks) 2016
Ali Lauitiiti (Wakefield) 2016
James Gavet (Broncos) Understood to be on match payments.

Currently Off Contract or Unconfirmed

Tomasi Aoake 2015
Paul Tuli 2015

Anybody who has any further info please advise, thanks.

 

[One Warrior]

Current Squad/ Year Contract Expires

Simon Mannering 2018
Konrad Hurrell 2018
Manu Vatuvei 2018
Tuimoala Lolohea 2018
Solomone Kata 2018
Sam Lisone 2018
Shaun Johnson 2017
Jacob Lillyman 2017
Ryan Hoffman 2017 Club Captain 2016
Matt Allwood 2017
Thomas Leuluai 2017
Bodene Thompson 2017
David Fusitua 2017
Ben Matulino 2017
Toafofoa Sipley 2017
Albert Vete 2017
Nathaniel Roache 2017
Sione Lousi 2016
John Palavi 2016
Charlie Gubb 2016
Jonathan Wright 2016
Marata Niukore 2016
Mason Lino 2016
Ben Henry 2016
Ken Maumalo 2016
Upu Poching 2016
Ata Hingano 2016

Losses:

Glen Fisiiahi (Rugby - Chiefs)
Ngani Laumape (Rugby - Hurricanes)
Chad Townsend (Sharks)
Sam Tomkins (Wigan Warriors)
Sam Rapira (Huddersfield Giants)
Suaia Matagi (Penrith via Roosters)
David Bhana (Knights)
Brad Abbey (Bulldogs)
Siliva Havili (Dragons)
Nathan Friend (Titans)
Sebastine Ikahihifo (Dragons)
Dominique Peyroux (St Helens)
Api Pewhairangi (Rugby - Connacht Ireland)
Sam Cook (Knights)
Nathaniel Peteru (Titans)
Raymond Faitala-Mariner (Bulldogs) Player swap for Shaun Lane.

Gains for 2016

Roger Tuivasa-Sheck (Roosters) 2018
Isaac Luke (Souths) 2018
Ligi Sao (Manly) 2017
Blake Ayshford (Sharks) 2017
Charnaze Nicoll-Klokstad (Storm) 2017
Henare Wells (Qld Cup - Burleigh Bears) 2016
Jeff Robson (Sharks) 2016
Ali Lauitiiti (Wakefield) 2016
James Gavet (Broncos) Understood to be on match payments.
Shaun Lane (Bulldogs) 2016 - Player swap for Raymond Faitala- Mariner.

Currently Off Contract or Unconfirmed

Tomasi Aoake 2015
Paul Tuli 2015

Anybody who has any further info please advise, thanks.

 

[Rich102]

Vodafone Warriors secure Kata until 2019


A contract extension signed today will keep outstanding centre Solomone Kata at the Vodafone Warriors until at least the end of the 2019 NRL season.

The 21-year-old Tonga international has missed just one of a possible 38 matches since making his first-grade debut against Newcastle in the opening round of the 2015 season.

The specialist left edge centre, who has 22 tries in his 37 games, was the team’s top try-scorer with 12 last year and he again leads this year with 10 in 13 appearances.

In confirming Kata’s contract, Vodafone Warriors recruitment and development manager Tony Iro also announced deals for five of the club’s other most promising young players.

Giant wing Ken Maumalo (21) and 2016 NRL rookie Jazz Tevaga (20) have signed to the end of the 2018 season and the club’s 2015 Vodafone NYC player of the year Bunty Afoa (19) has been secured to the end of 2019.

Vodafone Junior Warriors utility Erin Clark (18) and back rower Ofahiki Ogden (20), who have both been given ISP experience this season, have deals to the end of 2017 while prop Patrick Sipley (24), older brother of rookie NRL front rower Toafofoa, also has a one-year deal; Sipley was introduced to the ISP side last season and has again been used by coach Stacey Jones this year.

“Sol has made fantastic progress jumping straight from the NYC into the NRL last year,” said Iro.

“He has proved to be not only one of the game’s most damaging centres but also one of the most consistent. The NRL coaching staff are hugely impressed with him.

“We’ve moved to secure him long-term and we’re also delighted with the way Ken, Jazz, Bunty, Erin and Pat are developing. It’s especially pleasing for us seeing Sol, Ken, Jazz, Bunty and Erin come through our NYC side while Pat shows there’s a pathway from local football as well.”

Kata, Maumalo, Tevaga and Afoa were all in the club’s NYC premiership-winning side in 2014.

Kata’s rapid rise from rookie to first-choice NRL centre follows an impressive introduction to rugby league after playing First XV rugby union for Sacred Heart College in Auckland.

After scoring 11 tries in 17 matches in the 2013 NYC season, he was used sparingly in the grade in 2014 as he was developed in the club’s reserve grade side. He returned for the NYC finals, scoring a hat-trick and winning the Jack Gibson Medal in the grand final. He made 34 consecutive NRL appearances following his debut before his run was broken by a one-match suspension last month.

Maumalo played eight NRL games last year after debuting against Parramatta. He came back into the NRL team for the first time this year replacing the injured Manu Vatuvei for last Sunday’s 12-10 win over the Sydney Roosters; he’s in the side again for this week’s encounter with Cronulla.

Tevaga, an ISP regular, made the first of his six NRL appearances this season against Melbourne in round three while Afoa, who has played more than 50 NYC games, made his ISP debut last year, was reintroduced to the side last week and has been named to line up in the grade again this week.

This weekend Clark again starts at loose forward for the NYC side against Cronulla while Sipley is on the bench for the ISP team against North Sydney at Mount Smart Stadium #2 on Saturday.


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[One Warrior]

Updated squad 23 June 2016

Current Squad/ Year Contract Expires

Solomone Kata 2019
Bunty Afoa 2019
Simon Mannering 2018
Manu Vatuvei 2018
Tuimoala Lolohea 2018
Sam Lisone 2018
Ken Maumalo 2018
Jazz Tevega 2018
Shaun Johnson 2017
Jacob Lillyman 2017
Ryan Hoffman 2017 Club Captain 2016
Matt Allwood 2017
Thomas Leuluai 2017 (Released from contract end of 2016 season, returning to Wigan Warriors)
Bodene Thompson 2017
David Fusitua 2017
Ben Matulino 2017
Toafofoa Sipley 2017
Albert Vete 2017
Nathaniel Roache 2017
Erin Clark 2017
Ofahiki Ogden 2017
Patrick Sipley 2017
Sione Lousi 2016
John Palavi 2016
Charlie Gubb 2016
Jonathan Wright 2016
Marata Niukore 2016
Mason Lino 2016
Ben Henry 2016
Upu Poching 2016
Ata Hingano 2016

Losses:

Glen Fisiiahi (Rugby - Chiefs)
Ngani Laumape (Rugby - Hurricanes)
Chad Townsend (Sharks)
Sam Tomkins (Wigan Warriors)
Sam Rapira (Huddersfield Giants)
Suaia Matagi (Penrith via Roosters)
David Bhana (Knights)
Brad Abbey (Bulldogs)
Siliva Havili (Dragons)
Nathan Friend (Titans)
Sebastine Ikahihifo (Dragons)
Dominique Peyroux (St Helens)
Api Pewhairangi (Rugby - Connacht Ireland)
Sam Cook (Knights)
Nathaniel Peteru (Titans)
Raymond Faitala-Mariner (Bulldogs) Player swap for Shaun Lane.
Konrad Hurrell - Released (Titans)
Jeff Robson - Released on compassionate grounds (Eels)

Gains for 2016

Roger Tuivasa-Sheck (Roosters) 2018
Isaac Luke (Souths) 2018
Ligi Sao (Manly) 2017
Blake Ayshford (Sharks) 2017
Charnaze Nicoll-Klokstad (Storm) 2017
Henare Wells (Qld Cup - Burleigh Bears) 2016
Jeff Robson (Sharks) 2016
Ali Lauitiiti (Wakefield) 2016
James Gavet (Broncos) Understood to be on match payments.
Shaun Lane (Bulldogs) 2016 - Player swap for Raymond Faitala- Mariner.

Currently Off Contract or Unconfirmed

Tomasi Aoake 2015
Paul Tuli 2015

Anybody who has any further info please advise, thanks.

 

[One Warrior]

Updated squad 24 July 2016

Current Squad/ Year Contract Expires

Solomone Kata 2019
Bunty Afoa 2019
Simon Mannering 2018
Manu Vatuvei 2018
Tuimoala Lolohea 2018
Sam Lisone 2018
Ken Maumalo 2018
Jazz Tevega 2018
Shaun Johnson 2017
Jacob Lillyman 2017
Ryan Hoffman 2017 Club Captain 2016
Matt Allwood 2017
Thomas Leuluai 2017 (Released from contract end of 2016 season, returning to Wigan Warriors)
Bodene Thompson 2017
David Fusitua 2017
Ben Matulino 2017
Toafofoa Sipley 2017
Albert Vete 2017
Nathaniel Roache 2017
Erin Clark 2017
Ofahiki Ogden 2017
Patrick Sipley 2017
James Gavet 2017
Sione Lousi 2016
John Palavi 2016
Charlie Gubb 2016
Jonathan Wright 2016
Marata Niukore 2016
Mason Lino 2016
Ben Henry 2016
Upu Poching 2016
Ata Hingano 2016

Losses:

Glen Fisiiahi (Rugby - Chiefs)
Ngani Laumape (Rugby - Hurricanes)
Chad Townsend (Sharks)
Sam Tomkins (Wigan Warriors)
Sam Rapira (Huddersfield Giants)
Suaia Matagi (Penrith via Roosters)
David Bhana (Knights)
Brad Abbey (Bulldogs)
Siliva Havili (Dragons)
Nathan Friend (Titans)
Sebastine Ikahihifo (Dragons)
Dominique Peyroux (St Helens)
Api Pewhairangi (Rugby - Connacht Ireland)
Sam Cook (Knights)
Nathaniel Peteru (Titans)
Raymond Faitala-Mariner (Bulldogs) Player swap for Shaun Lane.
Konrad Hurrell - Released (Titans)
Jeff Robson - Released on compassionate grounds (Eels)

Gains for 2016

Roger Tuivasa-Sheck (Roosters) 2018
Isaac Luke (Souths) 2018
Ligi Sao (Manly) 2017
Blake Ayshford (Sharks) 2017
Charnaze Nicoll-Klokstad (Storm) 2017
Henare Wells (Qld Cup - Burleigh Bears) 2016
Jeff Robson (Sharks) 2016
Ali Lauitiiti (Wakefield) 2016
James Gavet (Broncos) Understood to be on match payments.
Shaun Lane (Bulldogs) 2016 - Player swap for Raymond Faitala- Mariner.

Currently Off Contract or Unconfirmed

Tomasi Aoake 2015
Paul Tuli 2015

Anybody who has any further info please advise, thanks.

 

[One Warrior]

Updated squad 31 August 2016

Current Squad/ Year Contract Expires

Solomone Kata 2019
Bunty Afoa 2019
Simon Mannering 2018
Manu Vatuvei 2018
Tuimoala Lolohea 2018
Sam Lisone 2018
Ken Maumalo 2018
Jazz Tevega 2018
Shaun Johnson 2017
Jacob Lillyman 2017
Ryan Hoffman 2017 Club Captain 2016
Matt Allwood 2017
Thomas Leuluai 2017 (Released from contract end of 2016 season, returning to Wigan Warriors)
Bodene Thompson 2017
David Fusitua 2017
Ben Matulino 2017
Toafofoa Sipley 2017
Albert Vete 2017
Nathaniel Roache 2017
Erin Clark 2017
Ofahiki Ogden 2017
Patrick Sipley 2017
James Gavet 2017
Charlie Gubb 2017
Sione Lousi 2016
John Palavi 2016
Jonathan Wright 2016
Marata Niukore 2016
Mason Lino 2016
Ben Henry 2016
Upu Poching 2016
Ata Hingano 2016

Losses:

Glen Fisiiahi (Rugby - Chiefs)
Ngani Laumape (Rugby - Hurricanes)
Chad Townsend (Sharks)
Sam Tomkins (Wigan Warriors)
Sam Rapira (Huddersfield Giants)
Suaia Matagi (Penrith via Roosters)
David Bhana (Knights)
Brad Abbey (Bulldogs)
Siliva Havili (Dragons)
Nathan Friend (Titans)
Sebastine Ikahihifo (Dragons)
Dominique Peyroux (St Helens)
Api Pewhairangi (Rugby - Connacht Ireland)
Sam Cook (Knights)
Nathaniel Peteru (Titans)
Raymond Faitala-Mariner (Bulldogs) Player swap for Shaun Lane.
Konrad Hurrell - Released (Titans)
Jeff Robson - Released on compassionate grounds (Eels)
Shaun Lane (Manly)

Gains for 2016

Roger Tuivasa-Sheck (Roosters) 2018
Isaac Luke (Souths) 2018
Ligi Sao (Manly) 2017
Blake Ayshford (Sharks) 2017
Charnaze Nicoll-Klokstad (Storm) 2017
Henare Wells (Qld Cup - Burleigh Bears) 2016
Jeff Robson (Sharks) 2016
Ali Lauitiiti (Wakefield) 2016
James Gavet (Broncos) Understood to be on match payments.
Shaun Lane (Bulldogs) 2016 - Player swap for Raymond Faitala- Mariner.

Currently Off Contract or Unconfirmed

Tomasi Aoake 2015
Paul Tuli 2015

Anybody who has any further info please advise, thanks.

 

[One Warrior]

Kieran Foran signs for 2017 subject to clearance from NRL.

FORAN SIGNS
Richard Becht | Image: www.photosport.nz

Thu 22nd September, 05:00PM

Vodafone Warriors managing director Jim Doyle tonight confirmed Kiwi standoff Kieran Foran has signed a one-year deal with the club for the 2017 NRL season.

Doyle made the announcement to Vodafone Warriors members attending the club’s annual members’ forum at Mount Smart Stadium.

He said the 26-year-old Foran had told him at the weekend that a move to Auckland was his preference as he continues to rebuild his life and resume his playing career.

“I’ve been in touch with Kieran regularly this year to offer support as he has dealt with the well-documented challenges he has been facing,” said Doyle.

“We have worked through the option of coming to Auckland carefully with him. There has been much to consider in creating an environment for Kieran to not only return to football but also to put all the support around him that he needs.

“I’m delighted that following those discussions, Kieran has now decided to join the Vodafone Warriors. The next step is to work alongside the NRL to cover off all requirements to have the contract registered.”

Auckland-born Foran moved to Australia with his family as a youngster and is now in line to live in the city for the first time since he was 10 when he joins the Vodafone Warriors for their first offseason training programme under just-appointed new head coach Stephen Kearney.

“I’ve had a lot of time to think about my future over the last few months,” said Foran from Sydney.

“Initially footy was the furthest thing from my mind and I needed time away from the game. More recently the desire to play again has completely returned and I’m very keen to make a big contribution next year.

“While I had other options, coming to Auckland emerged as the best decision for me. Being in a new environment was important but I’m also incredibly excited by the potential of the club and the quality roster it has. I can’t wait to be part of the team and I want to play a major role in 2017 in taking the club to the next level.

“I have so many people to thank for making this happen and for supporting me through what’s been a tough period.

“Now I want to repay them. The Vodafone Warriors have so much to offer and I’m looking forward to working with so many players I know from the Kiwis as well as Mooks (Stephen Kearney).”

Kearney said Foran would be a welcome arrival at the club.

“He’s such a high-quality footballer and competitor who will add a lot to our squad,” he said.

“Kieran and I have been in contact throughout the year and I know he has made a lot of progress with the challenges he has had. I’m extremely pleased to have him on board.”

Foran joined Parramatta this year after 147 appearances for Manly from 2009-2015. He had nine games for the Eels, the last of them against Newcastle on May 30.

In 156 games he has been on winning sides 97 times while he has been involved in one draw and 58 losses.

Foran was in Manly’s premiership-winning side against the Vodafone Warriors in 2011 and again in the 2013 grand final when the Sea Eagles lost to the Sydney Roosters. He was also a vital figure in the Kiwis’ successful Four Nations campaign in 2014.

KIERAN FORAN

Date of Birth: July 13, 1990

Birthplace: Auckland, NZ

Junior Clubs: Ellerslie Eagles, Asquith Magpies

Position: Standoff/halfback

Height: 180cm

Weight: 90kg

Rep Honours: 20 Tests for Kiwis (2009-2015), NRL All Stars (2013 & 2015)

NRL Debut: Manly v Canberra, Brookvale Oval, June 21, 2009 (Round 15)

NRL Career: 156 appearances (2009-2016)

Manly: 147 appearances (2009-2015)

Parramatta: 9 appearances (2016)

NRL Points: 148 points (35 tries, 4 goals)

http://www.warriors.kiwi/news/2016/09/22/foran_signed_for_201.html

 

[playdaball]

Have the Warriors closed up shop for 2017? Are we gettingvreadybfor some post season bargains?

 

[Rich102]

I don't think the club can do anything till they hear officially if Foran is coming.