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Vodafone Warriors chief executive Cameron George has today confirmed vastly-experienced coach Nathan Brown, former Wallabies rugby union strength and conditioning coach Craig Twentyman and ex-Kiwi international Slade Griffin have been signed in key football department roles.

Long-time St George Illawarra and Newcastle NRL coach Brown is coming on board as a specialist coach during the preseason, Twentyman is the new head of the performance department and Griffin has been signed as Future Warriors Programme coach.

George also confirmed 2019 Jersey Flegg Cup (under-20) coach Greg Boulous becomes SG Ball Cup (under-18) coach and Future Warriors Programme general manager while World Cup 9s-winning Kiwi Ferns coach and Warriors NRLW assistant Justin Morgan takes over as the club’s Canterbury Cup coach.

Big changes made to football department

Vodafone Warriors CEO Cameron George announces big changes to club's football department.

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This week some familiar faces return to the mix, and one makes his first appearance in club colours.

All In - EP 2: Familiar faces

This week some familiar faces return to the mix, and one makes his first appearance in club colours.

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New Zealand full-back Roger Tuivasa-Sheck has won the 2019 Golden Boot, with Great Britain second-rower John Bateman missing out. Tuivasa-Sheck also edged out Tonga prop Siosiua Taukeiaho and Kiwis team-mate Jared Waerea-Hargreaves for the award, given by governing body International Rugby League to its player of the year.

Bateman was the only Great Britain player up for the men's prize.

Australia's Jessica Sergis won the women's Golden Boot.

 

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Chanel Harris-Tavita has recommitted to the Warriors for another two years after an impressive 2019 rookie campaign.

The former Junior Kiwi is being groomed as Blake Green's five-eighth successor and fielded informal interest from rival clubs before re-signing until the end of 2022.

 

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All In - EP 3: Recovery day

All In - EP 3: Recovery day

Welcome to episode three of All In with the Vodafone Warriors. CEO Cameron George addresses staff and players and we go for brunch with a couple of the boys on their recovery day.

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All In - EP 4: The hills

All In - EP 4: The hills

Welcome to episode four of All In with the Vodafone Warriors. The team heads to Monte Cecilia Park for a training session on the hills and we catch up with assistant coach Todd Payten and head of performance Craig Twentyman.

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In photos: preseason so far

In photos: Preseason so far

Check out some photographs from the NRL squad's preseason training so far

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In photos: Waka ama training

In photos: Waka ama training

The NRL preseason squad were at the Mangere Bridge boat ramp for an early Saturday morning waka ama session. Thank you to the Portage Crossing club and students from Manurewa High.

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Warriors CEO Cameron George has outlined the club's vision to "make every Kiwi proud" and declared that he won't be waiting for another end-of-season review to fix any problems preventing the fulfilment of that goal.

George, who recently visited the Brooklyn Nets with new Warriors owner Mark Robinson, said he had been "unshackled" to pursue the club's lofty ambition and told a meeting of players and staff: "Let's prove people wrong".

George: You're here to do job for the fans - Warriors

Warriors CEO Cameron George has outlined the club's vision to "make every Kiwi proud" and declared that he won't be waiting for another end-of-season review to fix any problems preventing the fulfilment of that goal.

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The Vodafone Warriors have today announced they’ve adopted the northern New South Wales town of Tenterfield, one of many communities suffering acutely after being ravaged by drought and bush fires.

Vodafone Warriors CEO Cameron George and Tenterfield Shire Council mayor Peter Petty have jointly confirmed a range of initiatives and events to lift spirits among people in the area.

Battling NSW town adopted for 2020

Vodafone Warriors out to boost spirits in Tenterfield community in 2020 season.

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All In - EP 5: Look who's back

All In - EP 5: Look who's back

Watch fifth episode of All In with Vodafone Warriors focusing on three big names returning to training.

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TOP 30 SQUAD: Bunty Afoa, Leeson Ah Mau, Gerard Beale, Adam Blair, Lachlan Burr, Josh Curran, Wayde Egan, Jackson Frei, David Fusitu'a, Blake Green, Tohu Harris, Chanel Harris-Tavita, Peta Hiku, Patrick Herbert, Eliesa Katoa, Adam Keighran, Karl Lawton, Sam Lisone, Ken Maumalo, Taane Milne, Kodi Nikorima, Agnatius Paasi, Isaiah Papali'i, Hayze Perham, Adam Pompey, Leivaha Pulu, Nathanial Roache, Jazz Tevaga, Roger Tuivasa-Sheck.

SPOTS AVAILABLE: 1

DEVELOPMENT SQUAD: Tom Ale, Rocco Berry, Israel Ogden, Selesitino Ravutaumada, Tyler Slade, Paul Turner.

 

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Tenterfield mayor Peter Petty and Vodafone Warriors CEO Cameron George have this week cemented the relationship between the stricken New South Wales town and the club.

It followed the announcement early last month that the Vodafone Warriors had adopted Tentertfield this year, outlining a range of initiatives and activities designed to try to lift spirits in the region.

Tenterfield welcomed into the fold

The Vodafone Warriors hosted Tenterfield mayor Peter Petty this week as the club and stricken town sealed their partnership.

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Tenterfield mayor Peter Petty and Vodafone Warriors CEO Cameron George have this week cemented the relationship between the stricken New South Wales town and the club.

It followed the announcement early last month that the Vodafone Warriors had adopted Tentertfield this year, outlining a range of initiatives and activities designed to try to lift spirits in the region.

Tenterfield welcomed into the fold

The Vodafone Warriors hosted Tenterfield mayor Peter Petty this week as the club and stricken town sealed their partnership.

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All Clubs should have an area they look after.

 

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The NRL squad takes a break from their training schedule to line up for this year's squad photo in front of the Mt Smart Stadium pitch.

All in for 2020 NRL squad photo

The NRL squad takes a break from their training schedule to line up for this year's squad photo in front of the Mt Smart Stadium pitch.

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The Vodafone Warriors’ all-in commitment to the just-launched Sky Sport Future Warriors programme is quickly reaping rewards.

Sky Sport Future Warriors on point

Recently-launched Sky Sport Future Warriors programme already making big impact on local scene.

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A decade after they combined to win a national title with Keebra Park State High School, Warriors prop Agnatius Paasi is hoping to link with Ben Murdoch-Masila once again.

NRL.com understands the Warriors are in discussions to sign Murdoch-Masila for 2021, with the 28-year-old's contract with the Warrington Wolves in the Super League expiring this year.

Paasi keen on Murdoch-Masila reunion

A decade after they combined to win a national title with Keebra Park State High School, Warriors prop Agnatius Paasi is hoping the stars align for him to link with Ben Murdoch-Masila once again in Auckland next year.

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The Vodafone Warriors have confirmed prop Sam Lisone has been granted a release from his contract to continue his NRL career in Australia.

Lisone leaves Vodafone Warriors

Prop Sam Lisone has been released immediately by the Vodafone Warriors to continue his NRL career in Australia.

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Jack Murchie rumour headed to NZ?

 

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Big prop Jamayne Taunoa-Brown has earned a full-time NRL contract with the Vodafone Warriors after impressing coaching staff throughout the preseason. The Melbourne-born 23-year-old has been signed on a two-year deal following a hectic last fortnight.

Taunoa-Brown signed for two years

Big prop Jamayne Taunoa-Brown earns full-time NRL contract with Vodafone Warriors after impressing coaching staff throughout preseason.

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The Vodafone Warriors have beaten rival clubs to snare powerhouse Tonga international Ben Murdoch-Masila on a three-year contract from the 2021 NRL season.

The 29-year-old Aucklander will return home from England where he is in the final season of his three-year Super League deal with the Warrington Wolves.

Murdoch-Masila signed from 2021

The Vodafone Warriors have beaten rival clubs to snare powerhouse Tonga international Ben Murdoch-Masila on three-year contract from 2021.

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