Shaun Johnson coming 'home' to the Warriors
Halfback Shaun Johnson will make a shock return to the Warriors, three years after departing following a falling out with then coach Stephen Kearney.
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Halfback Shaun Johnson will make a shock return to the Warriors, three years after departing following a falling out with then coach Stephen Kearney.
Warriors winger Ken Maumalo is leaving the club after being granted an immediate release from his contract
Ashley Feder/Getty Images Bunty Afoa has been a popular figure at the Warriors since making his NRL debut with the club in 2016. Afoa has played in all but one of the Warriors’ games this season and was in the starting team against the Raiders, Roosters and Wests Tigers. He has had a solid season for the club, with his ability to run strongly from kick returns an asset to the team. Off the field, Afoa remains a popular figure and he has impressed the coaches with his good work ethic, all of which went in his favour when negotiating his future.
Matt King/Getty Images Peta Hiku playing for the Warriors against his former club Manly. “We made an offer to Peta but unfortunately we couldn’t match the terms he had on the table from his new club and understandably he has to look after his family’s best interests,” Warriors recruitment manager Peter O’Sullivan said. “Pet has made a great contribution to the club since coming back home in 2018 and we wish him all the best for the rest of his career.” A Warriors junior and a star through the then Toyota Cup under-20 competition, Hiku was not signed by the club and went on to...
Veteran centre Peta Hiku is on the move with the Kiwi international announcing he will leave the Warriors next season to take up a two-year deal with the Cowboys.