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Warriors roster shake-up: Every player signed, staying and leaving

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New Zealand Warriors fans and their players at Magic Round in Brisbane. Credit: Imago

The Warriors have already done plenty of work to shape their roster for 2027 and beyond, but there are still some big decisions coming.

Here is where every member of the current squad stands, including new signings, and what is most likely to happen next.

Adam Pompey – 2026 (Leaving)
Pompey has been granted a release and will join Melbourne next season.

Ali Leiataua – 2027 (Staying)
The young centre remains part of the Warriors’ plans and looks a strong chance of earning another deal.

Alofiana Khan-Pereira – 2028 (Staying)
Locked in long-term and should remain a major part of the backline.

Bailey Biondi-Odo – 2027 (New signing)
The former Bulldogs halfback has signed a one-year development deal and will provide another option in the halves.

Chanel Harris-Tavita – 2029 (Staying)
Recently extended and firmly established as one of the club’s key halves.

Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad – 2027 (Staying)
Still contracted for another season. His versatility should keep him valuable, although his future beyond 2027 will be worth watching.

Dallin Watene-Zelezniak – 2028 (Staying)
Recently extended. The veteran winger remains firmly in the Warriors’ plans.

Demitric Vaimauga – 2028 (Staying)
One of the club’s promising young forwards and likely to be retained beyond his current deal.

Eddie Ieremia-Toeava – 2028 (Staying)
Another highly rated youngster who appears part of the Warriors’ long-term plans.

Erin Clark – 2029 (Staying)
Locked in after an outstanding return to the club. Going nowhere.

Grant Anderson – 2029 (New signing)
The versatile outside back will join from Brisbane on a three-year deal, providing valuable experience and depth.

Haizyn Mellars – 2028 (Staying)
The promising young winger remains contracted until 2028 and will be hoping to break into the NRL side next season.

Jackson Ford – 2029 (Staying)
Recently signed a two-year extension. A key part of Andrew Webster’s forward pack.

Jacob Laban – 2029 (Staying)
Locked in long-term and viewed as part of the club’s next generation.

James Fisher-Harris – 2028 (Staying)
One of the leaders of the club and certain to remain a cornerstone of the pack.

Jason Salalilo – 2029 (Staying)
The young forward recently earned a contract upgrade and extension, keeping him at the club until 2029.

Jett Cleary – 2026 (Leaving)
The young halfback has been granted an early release and will return to Australia at the end of the season.

Jye Linnane – 2028 (Staying)
The young half has time to develop and should remain in the Warriors system.

Kayliss Fatialofa – 2026 (Leaving)
The young forward will join Manly for the 2027 season.

Kurt Capewell – 2027 (Staying)
Recently extended for another season. Beyond that, 2027 could be his final year in Auckland before retirement.

Leka Halasima – 2029 (Staying)
One of the club’s biggest young talents. Expect the Warriors to build around him.

Luke Hanson – 2026 (Leaving)
The young playmaker will join the Gold Coast Titans for 2027.

Luke Laulilii – 2026 (Leaving)
Will leave after his short Warriors stint to join the Perth Bears.

Luke Metcalf – 2026 (Leaving)
Leaving for St George Illawarra after agreeing to a long-term deal with the Dragons.

Makaia Tafua – 2028 (Staying)
The promising young hooker made his NRL debut in 2026 and remains contracted until 2028.

Marata Niukore – 2026 (Leaving)
Will join Newcastle next season.

Mitchell Barnett – 2026 (Leaving)
The co-captain is heading back to Brisbane from 2027.

Morgan Gannon – 2026 (Leaving)
Returning to England at the end of the season.

Riley Price – 2027 (Staying)
Contracted for next season and shapes as useful forward depth.

Rocco Berry – 2027 (Staying)
Recently signed a one-year extension despite missing the entire 2026 NRL campaign through injury.

Roger Tuivasa-Sheck – 2026 (Leaving)
Will leave the NRL and join Wakefield Trinity.

Sam Healey – 2027 (Staying)
The young hooker remains contracted but has been given permission to speak with rival clubs. The Warriors do not intend to release him for 2027.

Sam McIntyre – 2028 (New signing)
The experienced forward will join from North Queensland on a two-year deal, adding valuable depth to the pack.

Taine Tuaupiki – 2028 (Staying)
Recently extended and shapes as an important part of the Warriors’ backline depth.

Tanah Boyd – 2029 (Staying)
Locked in long-term and will have a major opportunity following Luke Metcalf’s departure.

Tanner Stowers-Smith – 2030 (Staying)
The clearest long-term commitment of the lot. The Warriors see the young prop as a future cornerstone.

Te Maire Martin – 2027 (Staying)
Extended for another season and provides valuable experience and versatility.

Wayde Egan – 2027 (Staying)
Contract talks are progressing well, with the Warriors hoping to secure the star hooker’s future before November 1.

Will Warbrick – 2029 (New signing)
The powerful winger will join from Melbourne on a three-year deal and should provide a major attacking boost.

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