2011 New Zealand Warriors season

New Zealand Warriors 17th first-grade season October 2019 2011 NRL 6th Challenge Cup 16 0 12 504 393 CEO Wayne Scurrah Ivan Cleary Tony Iro Simon Mannering Mt Smart Stadium 13,842 Manu Vatuvei (12) James Maloney (82) James Maloney (206) 2010 2012 The New Zealand Warriors 2011 season was the New Zealand Warriors 17th first-grade season. The club competed in Australasia's National Rugby League. The coach of the team is Ivan Cleary while Simon Mannering is the club's captain. The Warriors lost to the Manly Sea Eagles 10-24 in the 2011 NRL Grand Final. The Junior Warriors won the Toyota Cup for the second consecutive year while the Auckland Vulcans finished second in the NSW Cup. The finals form of the Warriors in 2011 increased the NRL's television audience in New Zealand by 29 per cent this year.Roy Masters Numbers add up for NRL clubs in pursuit of more cash from rights http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/league-news/numbers-add-up-for-nrl-clubs-in-pursuit-of-more-cash-from-rights-20111013-1ln6r.html 22 August 2014 The Sydney Morning Herald Fairfax Media 14 October 2011 Milestones 12 February – All Stars Match: Feleti Mateo represents the NRL All Stars and Joel Moon represents the Indigenous All Stars in the pre-season All Stars Match. 16 April – Round 6: Micheal Luck played in his 200th National Rugby League match.http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10718810&ref=rss NRL: Luck to join 200 club 12 April 2011 The New Zealand Herald 15 September 2011 4 June – Round 13: Lewis Brown played in his 50th match for the club. 8 July – Round 18: Jacob Lillyman played in his 50th match for the club. 15 July – Round 19: Aaron Heremaia played in his 50th National Rugby League match.http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/sport/rugby-league/5275074/Moons-chance-to-showcase-skills-with-Warriors Moon's chance to showcase skills with Warriors Stanley, Ben 13 July 2011 The Press 15 September 2011 24 July – Round 20: Shaun Berrigan played in his 200th National Rugby League match.Berrigan hits 200 NRL games with Warriors stuff.co.nz, 20 July 2011 3 September – Round 26: Joel Moon played in his 50th match for the club. 10 September – Qualifying final: Kevin Locke played in his 50th match for the club. 24 September – Preliminary final: James Maloney played in his 50th match for the club. Jersey and sponsors rightrightIn 2011 the Warriors jerseys were again made by Canterbury of New Zealand. They retained their black and white home and away jerseys originally released in 2009. They will wear a special all-black jersey with silver ferns around the logo for the Eden Park match.http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10706417&ref=rss Warriors to wear special jersey for Eden Park match 15 February 2011 The New Zealand Herald 15 September 2011 During the Heritage Round the Warriors wore a jersey based on the New Zealand Flag. Both special jerseys were worn again later in the season. The Junior Warriors have their own jersey in 2011, designed by Daryl John, who won a competition run by sponsors Vodafone and Canterbury of New Zealand to design a New Jersey for the team.New-look Junior Warriors side to start NYC title defence https://web.archive.org/web/20110715191324/http://www.rleague.com/content/article.php?id=38587 15 July 2011 rleague.com, 8 March 2011 Vodafone New Zealand were again the naming rights sponsor of the Warriors in 2011. SKYCITY joined as a major sponsor for 2011, becoming the 'Home of the Vodafone Warriors'.Warriors welcome in new sponsors https://web.archive.org/web/20101204162134/http://www.rleague.com/db/article.php?id=38081 4 December 2010 rleague.com, 28 November 2010 Fixtures List of New Zealand Warriors results The Warriors opened the season by hosting the Parramatta Eels at Eden Park in Auckland. This was the first time that the Warriors played a home match away from Mount Smart Stadium.http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10689815&ref=rss NRL: Warriors to open season at Eden Park 24 November 2010 The New Zealand Herald 15 September 2011 The remaining 11 home games were played at Mount Smart Stadium, their only home ground since they entered the competition in 1995. Pre-season training The main squad returned to training on 15 November 2010 to start preparing for the 2011 season.Warriors to kick off 2011 with NZ based trials NRL.com, 22 November 2010 Players involved in the 2010 Four Nations and other representative matches returned to training later. Pre-season matches A fourth match was added to the Warriors schedule to raise money for the West Coast region after the Pike River Mine disaster. In a joint partnership with the NZRL, NRL and Newcastle Knights, all money raised was donated to the Pike River mining relief fund and the West Coast Rugby League.http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/league/4449358/Warriors-to-play-charity-match-in-Greymouth Warriors to play charity match in Greymouth 11 December 2010 Stuff.co.nz 15 September 2011 The teams arrived early on 3 February to carry out community appearances in the region.http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10693813&ref=rss NRL: Warriors to star in West Coast charity match 12 December 2010 The New Zealand Herald 15 September 2011 The final trial match against the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles was also later made a fundraiser match, with North Harbour Stadium donating all profits of the match to the February 2011 Christchurch earthquake victims.http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/4694978/Warriors-to-play-in-quake-fundraiser Warriors match quake fundraiser 23 February 2011 Stuff.co.nz 15 September 2011http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/league/4697115/NZRL-consider-Anzac-test-venue-in-wake-of-quake NZRL consider Anzac test venue in wake of quake Kilgallon, Steve 24 February 2011 Stuff.co.nz 15 September 2011 Date Round Opponent Venue Result Score Tries Goals Attendance Report5 FebruaryTrial 116px Newcastle Knights Wingham Park, Greymouth Draw22-22Fisiiahi (2), Tupou, GodinetInu (3)6,50012 FebruaryTrial 216px Parramatta Eels Rotorua International Stadium, RotoruaWin24-4Fisiiahi (2), Vatuvei, Inu, BrownInu (2)8,60019 FebruaryTrial 316px Burleigh BearsToll Stadium, WhangāreiWin30-0Locke (2), Inu, Aranga, Fisiiahi, MaraMaloney (2), Inu (1)8,50026 FebruaryTrial 416px Manly-Warringah Sea EaglesNorth Harbour Stadium, Auckland Loss12-14Matulino, LockeMaloney (2)14,000 Regular season Date Round Opponent Venue Result Score Tries Goals Attendance Report12 MarchRound 116px Parramatta EelsEden Park, AucklandLoss18-24Ropati (2), BrownMaloney (3)38,41219 MarchRound 216px Wests TigersLeichhardt Oval, SydneyLoss12-20Mannering, InuSeymour (2)13,16127 MarchRound 316px St George-Illawarra DragonsMt Smart Stadium, AucklandLoss12-25Matulino, BerriganMaloney (2)11,6513 AprilRound 416px Cronulla-Sutherland SharksOwen Delany Park, TaupōWin26-18Fisiiahi (2), Maloney, InuMaloney (5)8,6808 AprilRound 516px Sydney RoostersMt Smart Stadium, AucklandWin24-12Inu, Brown, Hohaia, BerriganMaloney (4)13,31216 AprilRound 616px Manly-Warringah Sea EaglesBrookvale Oval, SydneyLoss10-20Brown, TaylorMaloney (1)8,68024 AprilRound 716px Melbourne StormAAMI Park, MelbourneWin18-14Inu, Luck, LillymanMaloney (3)22,6941 MayRound 816px Penrith PanthersMt Smart Stadium, AucklandWin26-18Locke (2), Inu, HohaiaMaloney (4)11,4128 MayRound 916px Gold Coast TitansSkilled Park, Gold CoastWin34-14Maloney (2), Brown, Mannering, Taylor, VatuveiMaloney (5)17,28515 MayRound 1016px Newcastle KnightsEnergyAustralia Stadium, NewcastleWin25-16Hohaia (2), Vatuvei, MaloneyMaloney (4 & FG)18,15822 MayRound 1116px South Sydney RabbitohsMt Smart Stadium, AucklandWin12-6Seymour, InuMaloney (2)16,872Round 12Bye4 JuneRound 1316px Sydney RoostersSydney Football Stadium, SydneyLoss6-13ManneringMaloney (1)10,11612 JuneRound 1416px Wests TigersMt Smart Stadium, AucklandLoss22-26Vatuvei (2), Johnson, Inu, LockeMaloney (1)15,88918 JuneRound 1516px North Queensland CowboysDairy Farmers Stadium, TownsvilleLoss10-30Johnson, MaloneyMaloney (1)16,08126 JuneRound 1616px Melbourne StormMt Smart Stadium, AucklandLoss8-16HohaiaMaloney (2)13,362Round 17Bye8 JulyRound 1816px Gold Coast TitansMt Smart Stadium, AucklandWin22-6Vatuvei, Berrigan, Tupou, ManneringMaloney (3)10,78015 JulyRound 1916px Canterbury-Bankstown BulldogsMt Smart Stadium, AucklandWin36-12Heremaia (2), Hohaia, Taylor, Maloney, MateoMaloney (6)12,01224 JulyRound 2016px South Sydney RabbitohsANZ Stadium, SydneyWin48-16Vatuvei (3), Moon (2), Johnson, Tupou, Maloney, GodinetMaloney (6)11,20831 JulyRound 2116px Canberra RaidersMt Smart Stadium, AucklandWin29-10Vatuvei, Maloney, Sam Rapira, Tupou, Moon, BerriganMaloney (2 & FG)14,7316 AugustRound 2216px Brisbane BroncosSuncorp Stadium, BrisbaneLoss20-21Johnson, Berrigan, LockeMaloney (4)31,00013 AugustRound 2316px Newcastle KnightsMount Smart Stadium, AucklandWin20-12Berrigan, Johnson, Mannering, MateoMaloney (2)13,27920 AugustRound 2416px Penrith PanthersPenrith Stadium, SydneyWin26-12Matulino, Vatuvei, Johnson, LockeMaloney (5)11,64428 AugustRound 2516px St George-Illawarra DragonsWIN Stadium, IllawarraLoss22-26Inu, Mateo, Locke, TupouMaloney (3)15,7323 SeptemberRound 2616px North Queensland CowboysMt Smart Stadium, AucklandWin18-6Inu (2), HohaiaMaloney (3)20,082 Finals Date Round Opponent Venue Result Score Tries Goals Attendance Report10 SeptemberQualifying final16px Brisbane BroncosSuncorp Stadium, BrisbaneLoss10-40Mateo, VatuveiMaloney (1)48,94316 SeptemberSemifinal16px Wests TigersSydney Football Stadium, SydneyWin22-20Mateo, Maloney, Hohaia, InuMaloney (3)27,10924 SeptemberPreliminary final16px Melbourne StormAAMI Park, MelbourneWin20-12Brown, Maloney, Tupou Maloney (4)28,5802 OctoberGrand final16px Manly Sea EaglesANZ Stadium, SydneyLoss10-24Taylor, VatuveiMaloney (1)81,988 Grand Final 2011 NRL Grand Final Manly WarringahSea EaglesPositionNew ZealandWarriors Brett Stewart Fullback Kevin Locke Michael Robertson Wing Bill Tupou Jamie Lyon (c) Centre Lewis Brown Steve Matai Centre Krisnan Inu Will Hopoate Wing Manu Vatuvei Kieran Foran Five-eighth James Maloney Daly Cherry-Evans Halfback Shaun Johnson Joe Galuvao Prop 15 Russell Packer Matt Ballin Hooker 14 Lance Hohaia Brent Kite Prop Jacob Lillyman Anthony Watmough 2nd Row 17 Elijah Taylor Tony Williams 2nd Row Simon Mannering (c) Glenn Stewart Lock Micheal Luck Shane Rodney Interchange 8 Sam Rapira Jamie Buhrer Interchange 9 Aaron Heremaia George Rose Interchange 11 Feleti Mateo Darcy Lussick Interchange 16 Ben MatulinoDes HaslerCoachIvan Cleary Ladder Squad List of New Zealand Warriors players The Warriors used thirty players during the season. Eight players made their debut for the club, including five who made their NRL debuts. No.NamePositionWarriors debutAppTGFGPts 99Lance HohaiaUB6 April 20022280032 108Jerome RopatiCE / FE31 August 200332008 115Manu VatuveiWG23 May 200419120048 125Simon ManneringCE26 June 20052850020 126Micheal LuckSR12 March 2006261004 131Sam RapiraPR20 May 2006201004 141Russell PackerPR4 May 2008270000 142Ben MatulinoSR14 June 2008282008 145Joel MoonCE14 March 20091130012 146Jacob LillymanPR14 March 2009261004 149Ukuma Ta'aiSR22 March 2009100000 151Lewis Brown Lewis Brown (rugby league)SR3 May 20092250020 152Kevin Locke Kevin Locke (rugby league)FB/WG31 May 20092460024 153Aaron HeremaiaHK31 May 2009242008 154Isaac JohnHB19 July 200910000 157Brett SeymourHB14 March 201091208 156James Maloney James Maloney (rugby league)HB14 March 20102710822206 158Jeremy LatimorePR14 March 201080000 159Sione LousiSR14 March 201020000 160Bill TupouWG4 April 20101750020 161Mataupu PochingPR15 May 201000000 162Alehana MaraHK21 August 201070000 163Glen FisiiahiFB12 March 201142008 164Feleti MateoSR12 March 20112850020 165Shaun BerriganHK12 March 20111960024 166Krisnan InuCE19 March 201118110044 167Elijah Taylor rugby leagueFE3 April 20112140016 168Shaun Johnson Shaun Johnson (rugby league)HB4 June 20111660024 169Steve RapiraSR4 June 201150000 170Pita GodinetHB24 July 201141004 Staff Chief executive officer: Wayne Scurrah General manager: Don Mann Jr Recruitment and development manager: Dean Bell High performance manager: Craig Walker High performance assistant: Ruben Wiki Medical services manager: John Mayhew Welfare and education manager: Jerry Seuseu Media and communications manager: Richard Becht NRL staff NRL head coach: Ivan Cleary NRL assistant coach: Tony Iro NRL assistant coach: David FairleighWarriors know how to rebound New Zealand Herald, 2 September 2012 NRL trainer: Dayne Norton NRL physiotherapist: Hamish Craighead NYC staff NYC head coach & assistant NRL coach: John Ackland NYC assistant coach: Frank Harold NYC trainer: Andrew Souter Development coach: Ricky Henry Transfers Gains Player Previous club Length NotesKrisnan InuParramatta Eels2013Parramatta stars Krisnan Inu and Feleti Mateo sign for New Zealand Warriors Daily Telegraph, 10 May 2010Feleti MateoParramatta Eels2013Steve RapiraNorth Queensland Cowboys2012, with optionRapira to return to Warriors ABC News, 1 May 2010Shaun BerriganHull2011, with optionFormer Kangaroo Berrigan Joins Warriors https://web.archive.org/web/20110112214442/http://www.rleague.com/db/article.php?id=38198 12 January 2011 rleague.com, 9 January 2011 Losses Player Club NotesBrent TateNorth Queensland Cowboyshttp://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/brent-tate-joining-north-queensland-cowboys-on-three-year-deal/story-e6frexnr-1225883238738 Brent Tate joining North Queensland Cowboys on three-year deal The Daily Telegraph 23 June 2010 29 August 2010Patrick Ah VanBradford Bullshttp://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10670202&ref=rss Warriors: Patrick Ah Van released 31 August 2010 The New Zealand Herald 15 September 2011Warrior Ah Van joins Bulls https://web.archive.org/web/20120323000957/http://www.bradfordbulls.co.uk/news/4933/WARRIOR%20AH%20VAN%20JOINS%20BULLS 23 March 2012 bradfordbulls.co.uk, 31 August 2010Siuatonga LikilikiNewcastle KnightsStone banks on Kaufusi revival Newcastle Herald, 21 June 2010Steve PriceRetiredJesse RoyalRetiredFar from a Royal departure, this Warrior is just happy he made the grade Sydney Morning Herald, 4 September 2010Ian HendersonCatalans Dragonshttp://tvnz.co.nz/rugby-league-news/henderson-bids-adieu-warriors-3728432 Henderson bids adieu to Warriors 23 August 2010 Television New Zealand 15 September 2011Wade McKinnonWests Tigers (Mid-Season 2010)McKinnon granted release from contract https://web.archive.org/web/20100602003137/http://www.warriors.co.nz/news/609/McKinnon-granted-release-from-contract/ 2 June 2010 Warriors.co.nz, 26 May 2010Elijah NikoMelbourne StormNafe SeluiniPenrith PanthersMark IoaneCanberra Raiders Re-signings Playerb Length NotesSione Lousi2013 + optionWarriors secure Lousi brothers https://web.archive.org/web/20121026033643/http://www.rleague.com/content/article.php?id=38836 26 October 2012 rleague.com, 27 March 2011Sam Lousi2013Glen Fisiiahi2015Fisiahi and Rapira secured by Warriors https://web.archive.org/web/20121026033658/http://www.rleague.com/content/article.php?id=38881 26 October 2012 rleague.com, 30 March 2011Sam Rapira2012 Other teams In 2011, the Junior Warriors again competed in the Toyota Cup while senior players who were not required for the first team played with the Auckland Vulcans in the NSW Cup. 2011 Auckland Vulcans The Auckland Vulcans were coached by former Warrior, Richie Blackmore.Vulcans Coach for 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20121012020529/http://www.sportingpulse.com/club_info.cgi?client=16-4975-91707-90473-0&sID=74125&&news_task=DETAIL&articleID=14141902&sectionID=74125 12 October 2012 aucklandvulcans.co.nz, 9 December 2010 The Vulcans lost the NSW Cup Grand Final to the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 28-30.Heart break for Vulcans https://web.archive.org/web/20111117091041/http://www.rleague.com/content/article.php?id=41394 17 November 2011 rleague.com, 2 October 2011 Grand Final Team: Glen Fisiiahi, Willie Peace, Sione Lousi, Ivan Penehe, Niuvao Taka; Brett Seymour, Pita Godinet; James Gavet, Alehana Mara, Jeremy Latimore; Ukuma Ta'ai, Matt Robinson; Isaac John (c). Interchange: Darin Kingi, Upu Poching, Steve Rapira, Anthony Gelling. On 18 February the Vulcans announced the following eight-man squad, with a six-man reserve squad. The squad was topped up with Warriors squad members each week.Auckland Vulcans 2011 squad https://web.archive.org/web/20121012110641/http://www.sportingpulse.com/club_info.cgi?client=16-4975-91707-90473-0&sID=74125&&news_task=DETAIL&articleID=14852134&sectionID=74125 12 October 2012 aucklandvulcans.co.nz, 18 February 2011 Upu Poching was the Player of the Year with Darin Kingi named as runner up. Willie Pearce Jnr was named the Rookie of the Year.2011 Awards https://web.archive.org/web/20110910202521/http://www.aucklandleague.co.nz/display_page.asp?item=468 10 September 2011 aucklandleague.co.nz Full-time squad NamePosition2010 ClubAnthony GellingCE/SRSydney Roosters NYCDarin KingiHKManurewa MarlinsJohnny Aranga FB/WGMt Albert LionsPeter-George RataPR/SRWaicoa Bay StallionsSema MataoraLK/HBOtahuhu LeopardsShaun MetcalfCE/SRAuckland VulcansSonny WalkerWG/CEPukekohe PythonsTulson CairdSR/LKTe Atatu RoostersReserve squad NamePosition2010 ClubAtelea NafetalaiCE/SROtahuhu LeopardsJoel Freeman Joel Freeman (rugby league)HKMt Albert LionsKitiona PasenePR/SRMt Albert LionsSione Nuivoa TakaCERichmond BulldogsWilliam HetaLK/HBOtahuhu LeopardsWillie PeaceWG/CEOtara Scorpions 2011 Junior Warriors 2011 NRL Under-20s season thumb|Junior Warriors player Carlos Tuimavave The Junior Warriors won the Toyota Cup, defeating the North Queensland Cowboys 31-30 in extra time in the Grand Final. Grand Final Team: George Maka, Adam Henry, Sosaia Feki, Konrad Hurrell, DJ Collier, Carlos Tuimavave, Jordan Meads, Ligi Sao, Eko Malu, Donald Tony, Samiuela Lousi, Ben Henry [c], Sebastine Ikahihifo. Siliva Havili, Agnatius Paasi, Siua Taukeiaho, Toka Likiliki, Siulongua Fotofili, John Palavi. Along with players from the Melbourne Storm, Cronulla Sharks, Sydney Roosters and Manly Sea Eagles, the new members of the Junior Warriors attended a Toyota Cup Rookie Camp on 11–12 December 2010 which was held in New Zealand for the first time.Toyota Cup Rookie Camp kicks off NRL.com, 27 November 2010 The camp provided extensive training in media, cultural awareness, drugs and alcohol, social media, money matters, community work, social responsibility and personal presentation.First NZ Toyota Rookie Camp a success nrl.com, 20 December 2010 The Junior Warriors squad was again captained by Ben Henry and included Stephen Shennan, Omar Slaimankhel, Vili Lolohea, Sio Siua Taukeiaho, Konrad Hurrell, Sosaia Feki, James TePou, Carlos Tuimavave, Jordan Meads, Siliva Havili, Henry Chan-Ting, Sam Lousi, Sheldon Brown, Adam Henry, Toka Likiliki, Agnatius Paasi, Lance Su'a-Poe, Anthony Lama, Siulongua Fotofili, Eddie Aki, Donald Tony, Levi Holland, DJ Collier, Sebastine Ikahihifo, Nathaniel Peteru, Sirovai Makatoa, Simon Gibson, Ben Kingi, Falaniko Leilua, Kane Hannan, Eko Malu, John Palavi, Malakai Houma and Chris Ofanoa.Henry Again Captain As Vodafone Junior Warriors Prepare To Defend NYC Title voxy.co.nz, 4 March 2011 Omar Slaimankhel, Konrad Hurrell, Carlos Tuimavave and coach John Ackland were all named in the Toyota Cup team of the year.http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/sport/rugby-league/5537693/Junior-Warrior-Omar-makes-NRLs-junior-team-of-year Junior Warrior Omar makes team of the year Robinson, Georgina 31 August 2011 The Press 15 September 2011 John Palavi was named the Vodafone NYC Player of the Year, Siliva Havili won the TNT NYC Young Player of the Year award and Donald Tony was named the DeWalt NYC Club Person of the Year.Palavi best of the best for Junior Warriors https://web.archive.org/web/20110930141850/http://www.rleague.com/content/article.php?id=41278 30 September 2011 rleague.com, 22 September 2011 Awards Simon Mannering won the Lion Red Player of the Year award, becoming only the second double winner of the award. Shaun Johnson won the Vodafone NRL Young Player of the Year Award while Jerome Ropati won the Canterbury of New Zealand Club Person of the Year Award and Kevin Locke won the Vodafone People's Choice Award.Mannering wins Warriors Player of the Year award https://web.archive.org/web/20111014034745/http://rleague.com/content/article.php?id=41174 14 October 2011 rleague.com, 14 September 2011 References 30em External links Warriors official site Warriors 2011 season rugby league project Category:New Zealand Warriors seasons New Zealand Warriors season war