2013 New Zealand Warriors season

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.

2013 New Zealand Warriors season
Team information
CEOWayne Scurrah
CoachMatthew Elliott
Assistant coachAndrew McFadden
Ricky Henry
Captains
StadiumMount Smart Stadium
Top scorers
TriesManu Vatuvei (16)
GoalsShaun Johnson (67)
PointsShaun Johnson (177)
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Milestones

Jersey and sponsors

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]

Fixtures

Pre-season training

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]

Pre-season matches

DateRoundOpponentVenueResultScoreTriesGoalsAttendanceReport
9 FebruaryTrial 1 Gold Coast TitansPizzey Park, Burleigh HeadsLoss24-42Godinet, Fusitua, Hurrell, Laumape, NafetalaiSiejka (1), Godinet (1)[6]
16 FebruaryTrial 2 Penrith PanthersWaikato Stadium, HamiltonLoss18-32Vatuvei, Laumape, Locke, FishiiahiJohnson (1)12,000[6]
23 FebruaryTrial 3 Brisbane BroncosForsyth Barr Stadium, DunedinWin16-10Vatuvei, Fisiiahi, LowrieJohnson (1), Godinet (1)15,000[7]

Regular season

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.

DateRoundOpponentVenueResultScoreTriesGoalsAttendanceReport
9 MarchRound 1 Parramatta EelsParramatta Stadium, SydneyLoss10-40Lillyman, NielsenJohnson (1)13,351
16 MarchRound 2 Sydney RoostersEden Park, AucklandLoss14-16Johnson, Godinet, TupouJohnson (1)32,740
24 MarchRound 3 Cronulla-Sutherland SharksShark Stadium, SydneyLoss4-28Hurrell12,183
1 AprilRound 4 North Queensland CowboysMount Smart Stadium, AucklandWin20-18Taylor, Hurrell, JohnsonJohnson (4)10,572
7 AprilRound 5 South Sydney RabbitohsMount Smart Stadium, AucklandLoss22-24Matulino, Hurrell, Laumape, GodinetJohnson (3)13,513
13 AprilRound 6 Canberra RaidersCanberra Stadium, CanberraLoss16-20Vatuvei (2), HenryJohnson (2)9,699
25 AprilRound 7 Melbourne StormAAMI Park, MelbourneLoss18-28Henry, Tupou, JohnsonJohnson (3)25,480
5 MayRound 8 Gold Coast TitansMount Smart Stadium, AucklandWin25-24Vatuvei, Mateo, Tupou, Johnson, HenryJohnson (2 & FG)9,465
11 MayRound 9 Canterbury-Bankstown BulldogsWestpac Stadium, WellingtonLoss16-24Vatuvei, Leuluai, FisiiahiJohnson (2)30,116
18 MayRound 10 Penrith PanthersCentrebet Stadium, SydneyLoss6-62VatuveiHenry (1)9,386
26 MayRound 11 Newcastle KnightsMount Smart Stadium, AucklandWin28-12Vatuvei, Leuluai, Rapira, Mannering, TaylorJohnson (4)9,257
3 JuneRound 12 Brisbane BroncosSuncorp Stadium, BrisbaneWin56-18Vatuvei (2), Fisiiahi (2), Hurrell (2),
Leuluai (2), Packer, Locke
Johnson (8)21,259
9 JuneRound 13 Manly-Warringah Sea EaglesMount Smart Stadium, AucklandWin18-16Taylor, Fishiiahi, HurrellJohnson (3)11,143
16 JuneRound 14 Sydney RoostersAllianz Stadium, SydneyWin23-12Taylor, Laumape, Fishiiahi, VatuveiMateo (2),
Johnson (1 & FG)
11,040
Round 15Bye
30 JuneRound 16 Brisbane BroncosMount Smart Stadium, AucklandWin18-16Vatuvei, Taylor, HurrellJohnson (3)15,515
7 JulyRound 17 South Sydney RabbitohsNIB Stadium, PerthLoss13-30Mannering, HurrellJohnson (2 & FG)20,221
Round 18Bye
19 JulyRound 19 Wests TigersLeichhardt Oval, SydneyWin24-14Johnson (2), Hurrell, ManneringJohnson (4)11,436
28 JulyRound 20 Melbourne StormMount Smart Stadium, AucklandWin30-22Laumape (2), Leuluai, Hurrell, LockeJohnson (5)20,126
3 AugustRound 21 Cronulla-Sutherland SharksMount Smart Stadium, AucklandLoss14-18Vatuvei (2), HurrellJohnson (1)15,209
11 AugustRound 22 Manly-Warringah Sea EaglesCentral Coast Stadium, GosfordLoss12-27Laumape, JohnsonJohnson (2)12,090
18 AugustRound 23 Penrith PanthersMount Smart Stadium, AucklandLoss24-28Leuluai, Taylor, Matagi, HurrellJohnson (4)11,596
24 AugustRound 24 Gold Coast TitansSkilled Park, Gold CoastWin24-22Ropati (2), Nielsen, HurrellJohnson (4)15,786
31 AugustRound 25 Canberra RaidersMount Smart Stadium, AucklandWin50-16Vatuvei (3), Johnson (3), Taylor, Mannering, LaumapeJohnson (7)15,121
7 SeptemberRound 26 St. George-Illawarra DragonsWIN Stadium, WollongongLoss10-19Taylor, VatuveiJohnson (1)9,022

Ladder

Pos Team Pld W D L B PF PA PD Pts
1 Sydney Roosters (P) 2418062640325+31540
2 South Sydney Rabbitohs 2418062588384+20440
3 Melbourne Storm 2416172589373+21637
4 Manly Warringah Sea Eagles 2415182588366+22235
5 Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 24140102468460+832
6 Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 24130112529463+6630
7 Newcastle Knights 24121112528422+10629
8 North Queensland Cowboys 24120122507431+7628
9 Gold Coast Titans 24110132500518−1826
10 Penrith Panthers 24110132495532−3726
11 New Zealand Warriors 24110132495554−5926
12 Brisbane Broncos 24101132434477−4325
13 Canberra Raiders 24100142434624−19024
14 St. George Illawarra Dragons 2470172379530−15118
15 Wests Tigers 2470172386687−30118
16 Parramatta Eels 2450192326740−41414

Squad

No.NamePositionWarriors DebutAppTGFGPts
105Thomas LeuluaiHB2 May 20032460024
108Jerome RopatiCE31 August 200342008
115Manu VatuveiWG23 May 200419160064
125Simon ManneringSR26 June 20052340016
131Sam RapiraPR20 May 2006221004
141Russell PackerPR4 May 200891004
142Ben MatulinoPR14 June 2008241004
146Jacob LillymanPR14 March 2009221004
152Kevin LockeFB31 May 2009202008
159Sione LousiSR14 March 201000000
160Bill TupouWG4 April 2010930012
162Alehana MaraHK21 August 201000000
163Glen FisiiahiFB12 March 20111150020
164Feleti MateoSR12 March 2011241208
167Elijah TaylorSR3 April 20112380032
168Shaun JohnsonHB4 June 20112410673177
169Steve RapiraSR4 June 201130000
170Pita GodinetHB24 July 2011102008
171Ben HenrySR4 March 2012731014
172Nathan FriendHK4 March 2012210000
173Konrad HurrellCE4 March 201220130052
175Sam LousiSR21 July 201200000
176Sebastine IkahihifoLK28 July 201280000
177Carlos TuimavaveFE5 August 201230000
178Dane NielsenCE9 March 2013172008
179Todd LowrieSR9 March 2013210000
180Ngani LaumapeWG24 March 20131460024
181Suaia MatagiPR11 May 2013111004
182Dominique PeyrouxCE3 June 2013130000
183Charlie GubbPR7 July 201310000
184Sio Siua TaukeiahoSR7 September 201310000

Staff

  • Chief Executive Officer: Wayne Scurrah
  • General Manager: Don Mann Jr
  • General Manager Football Operations: Dean Bell[9]
  • Medical Services Manager: John Mayhew
  • Welfare and Education Manager: Jerry Seuseu
  • Media and Communications Manager: Richard Becht

Coaching staff

Strength and Conditioning

  • Strength and Conditioning Coach: Carl Jennings[13]
  • Strength and Conditioning Coach: Ruben Wiki[14]
  • Sports Science Manager: Brad Morris
  • Rehab and Speed Coach: Dayne Norton
  • Performance Analyst: Adam Sadler

Transfers

Gains

PlayerPrevious ClubLengthNotes
Thomas LeuluaiWigan Warriors2013–2015
Harry SiejkaPenrith Panthers2013–20??
Dane NielsenMelbourne Storm2013–2015
Todd LowrieMelbourne Storm2013-2014
Matthew ElliottSydney Roosters2013-2014Coach
Dominique PeyrouxGold Coast Titans2013-2015[15]

Losses

PlayerClubNotes
James MaloneySydney Roosters[16]
Lewis BrownPenrith Panthers
Micheal LuckRetirement
Ukuma Ta'aiHuddersfield Giants
Krisnan InuCanterbury-Bankstown BulldogsLeft 24 May 2012[17]
Omar SlaimankhelCanon Eagles[18]

Other teams

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.

Holden Cup Squad

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]

Vulcans squad

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]

Awards

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]

References

  1. Mannering to lead Vodafone Warriors again Archived 22 January 2013 at the Wayback Machine warriors.co.nz, 16 January 2013
  2. Vodafone Warriors v Broncos Archived 3 July 2013 at archive.today warriors.co.nz, 3 June 2013
  3. Fans stung by team of many shirts nzherald.co.nz, 17 March 2013
  4. Welcome to the world of Red Bull Archived 8 February 2013 at the Wayback Machine thewarriors.com.au, 4 February 2013
  5. Vodafone Warriors fire up for 2013 season Archived 23 February 2013 at archive.today warriors.co.nz, 5 November 2012
  6. Warriors to play in Hamilton New Zealand Herald, 21 October 2012
  7. Warriors to play pre-season match in Dunedin stuff.co.nz, 17 October 2012
  8. Warriors could play home NRL match in Aust nrl.com, 19 October 2012
  9. New role for Bell at Vodafone Warriors Archived 18 October 2012 at the Wayback Machine warriors.co.nz, 16 October 2012
  10. Warriors coaching staff complete with McFadden stuff.co.nz, 10 November 2012
  11. Vulcans boss joins Elliott New Zealand Herald, 4 November 2012
  12. Jones returns to Warriors in coaching & development role Archived 4 January 2013 at archive.today rleague.com, 12 November 2012
  13. Carl Jennings appointed Warriors Strength & Conditioning Coach Archived 3 November 2012 at the Wayback Machine rleague.com, 18 October 2012
  14. Warriors make Ruben Wiki conditioning coach stuff.co.nz, 2 November 2012
  15. Titans off-load two more to NRL rivals nrl.com, 1 November 2012
  16. Warriors fail to extend Maloney's contract New Zealand Herald, 26 November 2011
  17. Inu leaves the Warriors to join Bulldogs New Zealand Herald, 24 May 2012
  18. Japan beckons smh.com.au, 21 September 2012
  19. Junior Warriors at NRL Annual Rookie Camp Archived 2 April 2015 at the Wayback Machine rleague.com, 23 November 2012
  20. Swann named as Vulcans' new coach New Zealand Herald, 4 December 2012
  21. 2013 Squad aucklandvulcans.co.nz
  22. ARL Annual Awards Dinner aucklandleague.co.nz, 15 August 2013
  23. Mannering wins Warriors Player of the Year voxy.co.nz, 24 September 2013
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