| 2013 New Zealand Warriors season | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team information | ||||
| CEO | Wayne Scurrah | |||
| Coach | Matthew Elliott | |||
| Assistant coach | Andrew McFadden Ricky Henry | |||
| Captains | ||||
| Stadium | Mount Smart Stadium | |||
| Top scorers | ||||
| Tries | Manu Vatuvei (16) | |||
| Goals | Shaun Johnson (67) | |||
| Points | Shaun Johnson (177) | |||
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The 2013 New Zealand Warriors season was the nineteenth season in the club's history. Coached by Matthew Elliott and captained by Simon Mannering, the Warriors competed in the National Rugby League's 2013 Telstra Premiership. They finished the regular season in 11th (out of 16 teams), failing to make the finals for the second consecutive year.
 | In 2013 the Warriors jerseys is again to be made by Canterbury of New Zealand. The Warriors are the best selling club in the NRL for merchandise sales. In 2013 they had seven different playing shirts on sale. [3] Red Bull was announced as a new sponsor of the club, signing a three-year deal. [4] |  |
Pre-season training began on 5 November 2012. Australian wrestler and mixed martial arts fighter Brad Morris was employed on the Warriors coaching staff. The team was based at the Millennium Institute of Sport and Health and North Harbour Stadium during the pre-Christmas period. [5] Four players joined the squad on pre-season trial contracts; Charlie Gubb, Suaia Matagi, Atelea Nafetalai, Nathaniel Peteru. [5]
| Date | Round | Opponent | Venue | Result | Score | Tries | Goals | Attendance | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 February | Trial 1 |  Gold Coast Titans | Pizzey Park, Burleigh Heads | Loss | 24-42 | Godinet, Fusitua, Hurrell, Laumape, Nafetalai | Siejka (1), Godinet (1) | [6] | |
| 16 February | Trial 2 |  Penrith Panthers | Waikato Stadium, Hamilton | Loss | 18-32 | Vatuvei, Laumape, Locke, Fishiiahi | Johnson (1) | 12,000 | [6] |
| 23 February | Trial 3 |  Brisbane Broncos | Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin | Win | 16-10 | Vatuvei, Fisiiahi, Lowrie | Johnson (1), Godinet (1) | 15,000 | [7] |
The Warriors will play ten home matches at Mount Smart Stadium, one at Eden Park and another at Westpac Stadium in Wellington. [8] This will be the Warriors first home match held outside of Auckland.
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | B | PF | PA | PD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Sydney Roosters (P) | 24 | 18 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 640 | 325 | +315 | 40 |
| 2 |  South Sydney Rabbitohs | 24 | 18 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 588 | 384 | +204 | 40 |
| 3 |  Melbourne Storm | 24 | 16 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 589 | 373 | +216 | 37 |
| 4 |  Manly Warringah Sea Eagles | 24 | 15 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 588 | 366 | +222 | 35 |
| 5 |  Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks | 24 | 14 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 468 | 460 | +8 | 32 |
| 6 |  Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs | 24 | 13 | 0 | 11 | 2 | 529 | 463 | +66 | 30 |
| 7 |  Newcastle Knights | 24 | 12 | 1 | 11 | 2 | 528 | 422 | +106 | 29 |
| 8 |  North Queensland Cowboys | 24 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 2 | 507 | 431 | +76 | 28 |
| 9 | Gold Coast Titans | 24 | 11 | 0 | 13 | 2 | 500 | 518 | −18 | 26 |
| 10 |  Penrith Panthers | 24 | 11 | 0 | 13 | 2 | 495 | 532 | −37 | 26 |
| 11 |  New Zealand Warriors | 24 | 11 | 0 | 13 | 2 | 495 | 554 | −59 | 26 |
| 12 | Brisbane Broncos | 24 | 10 | 1 | 13 | 2 | 434 | 477 | −43 | 25 |
| 13 |  Canberra Raiders | 24 | 10 | 0 | 14 | 2 | 434 | 624 | −190 | 24 |
| 14 |  St. George Illawarra Dragons | 24 | 7 | 0 | 17 | 2 | 379 | 530 | −151 | 18 |
| 15 |  Wests Tigers | 24 | 7 | 0 | 17 | 2 | 386 | 687 | −301 | 18 |
| 16 |  Parramatta Eels | 24 | 5 | 0 | 19 | 2 | 326 | 740 | −414 | 14 |
| No. | Name | Position | Warriors Debut | App | T | G | FG | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 105 | Thomas Leuluai | HB | 2 May 2003 | 24 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
| 108 | Jerome Ropati | CE | 31 August 2003 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| 115 | Manu Vatuvei | WG | 23 May 2004 | 19 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 64 |
| 125 | Simon Mannering | SR | 26 June 2005 | 23 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| 131 | Sam Rapira | PR | 20 May 2006 | 22 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 141 | Russell Packer | PR | 4 May 2008 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 142 | Ben Matulino | PR | 14 June 2008 | 24 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 146 | Jacob Lillyman | PR | 14 March 2009 | 22 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 152 | Kevin Locke | FB | 31 May 2009 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| 159 | Sione Lousi | SR | 14 March 2010 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 160 | Bill Tupou | WG | 4 April 2010 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| 162 | Alehana Mara | HK | 21 August 2010 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 163 | Glen Fisiiahi | FB | 12 March 2011 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| 164 | Feleti Mateo | SR | 12 March 2011 | 24 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 8 |
| 167 | Elijah Taylor | SR | 3 April 2011 | 23 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 32 |
| 168 | Shaun Johnson | HB | 4 June 2011 | 24 | 10 | 67 | 3 | 177 |
| 169 | Steve Rapira | SR | 4 June 2011 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 170 | Pita Godinet | HB | 24 July 2011 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| 171 | Ben Henry | SR | 4 March 2012 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 14 |
| 172 | Nathan Friend | HK | 4 March 2012 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 173 | Konrad Hurrell | CE | 4 March 2012 | 20 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 52 |
| 175 | Sam Lousi | SR | 21 July 2012 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 176 | Sebastine Ikahihifo | LK | 28 July 2012 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 177 | Carlos Tuimavave | FE | 5 August 2012 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 178 | Dane Nielsen | CE | 9 March 2013 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| 179 | Todd Lowrie | SR | 9 March 2013 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 180 | Ngani Laumape | WG | 24 March 2013 | 14 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
| 181 | Suaia Matagi | PR | 11 May 2013 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 182 | Dominique Peyroux | CE | 3 June 2013 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 183 | Charlie Gubb | PR | 7 July 2013 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 184 | Sio Siua Taukeiaho | SR | 7 September 2013 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | Previous Club | Length | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Leuluai | Wigan Warriors | 2013–2015 | |
| Harry Siejka | Penrith Panthers | 2013–20?? | |
| Dane Nielsen | Melbourne Storm | 2013–2015 | |
| Todd Lowrie | Melbourne Storm | 2013-2014 | |
| Matthew Elliott | Sydney Roosters | 2013-2014 | Coach |
| Dominique Peyroux | Gold Coast Titans | 2013-2015 | [15] |
| Player | Club | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| James Maloney | Sydney Roosters | [16] |
| Lewis Brown | Penrith Panthers | |
| Micheal Luck | Retirement | |
| Ukuma Ta'ai | Huddersfield Giants | |
| Krisnan Inu | Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs | Left 24 May 2012 [17] |
| Omar Slaimankhel | Canon Eagles | [18] |
The Junior Warriors again competed in the Holden Cup while senior players who were not required for the first team played with the Auckland Vulcans in the NSW Cup.
In John Ackland's last season with the club, the Junior Warriors made the grand final, before losing 30-42 to the Penrith Panthers juniors.
Grand Final team: David Fusitua, Metia Lisati, Adam Tuimavave-Gerrard, Ngataua Hukatai, Viliami Lolohea, Tuimoala Lolohea, Mason Lino, James Taylor, Siliva Havili, Albert Vete, Michael Sio, Raymond Faitala-Mariner and David Bhana (c). Bench: Eko Malu, Sam Lisone, Kouma Samson, Solomone Kata.
Seventeen Junior Warriors attended an NRL rookie camp on 24 and 25 November 2012. They were Vincent Afoa, Katamiro Atera, Trent Bishop, Raymond Faitala-Mariner, Sione Feao, David Fusitua, Ngani Laumape, Mason Lino, Sam Lisone, Kouma Samson, Kurt Robinson, Lafu Feagaiga, Tama Koopu, Kenneth Maumalo, Eric Newbigging, Sam Cook and Esera Esera. [19]
The Vulcans were coached by Willie Swann, who was assisted by Brent Gemmel. [20]
The Vulcans made the finals, losing to the Wests Tigers 24-34 in an elimination final.
The 2013 squad was Aaron Nootai, Agnatius Paasi, Atelea Nafetalai, Daniel Palavi, Murray Iti, Nathaniel Peteru, Steve Waetford, Tangi Ropati and Zoram Watene. In addition, the Vulcans were able to select players contracted to the Warriors and not selected for first grade, including four under 20 players; Ngani Laumape, Siliva Havili, Trent Bishop and Visesio Setefano. [21]
Suaia Matagi was named the player of the year, ahead of runner up Tangi Ropati. John Palavi was named the rookie of the year. [22]
Captain Simon Mannering won the Player of the Year award while Ngani Laumape won Rookie of the Year. The Clubman of the Year was Manu Vatuvei and Shaun Johnson won the People's Player of the Year, decided by public vote. Jerome Ropati was presented with a special Legacy Award. [23]
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