2013 New Zealand Warriors season

January 2020 2013 NRL Challenge Cup CEO Wayne Scurrah Matthew Elliott Andrew McFaddenRicky Henry Simon Mannering Sam Rapira Mount Smart Stadium Manu Vatuvei (16) Shaun Johnson (67) Shaun Johnson (177) 2012 2014 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. Milestones 12 October 2012: Matthew Elliot was appointed coach for the next two seasons. 16 January: Simon Mannering is reconfirmed as captain for the 2013 season.Mannering to lead Vodafone Warriors again https://web.archive.org/web/20130122205549/http://www.warriors.co.nz/news-display/Mannering-to-lead-Vodafone-Warriors-again/67321 22 January 2013 warriors.co.nz, 16 January 2013 9 February - All Stars match: Feleti Mateo and Shaun Johnson represent the NRL All Stars team and Dane Nielsen represents the Indigenous All Stars in the 2013 All Stars match. 9 March - Round 1: Dane Nielsen and Todd Lowrie made their debuts for the club. 24 March - Round 3: Ngani Laumape made his first grade debut. 19–21 April: The Warriors provided 7 players to the three representative matches held over the weekend. Ben Matulino, Elijah Taylor and Shaun Johnson played for New Zealand, Glen Fisiiahi and Siliva Havili played for Tonga, Carlos Tuimavave played for Samoa and Feleti Mateo played for City. 11 May - Round 9: Suaia Matagi made his first grade debut. 18 May - Round 10: Feleti Mateo plays in his 150th NRL match. The Warriors lose 6-62 to the Penrith Panthers, their largest ever loss in the club's history. 3 June - Round 12: Jacob Lillyman played in his 150th NRL match, Shaun Johnson played in his 50th NRL match and Dominique Peyroux made his debut for the club.Vodafone Warriors v Broncos https://archive.today/20130703164304/http://www.warriors.co.nz/news-display/NRL-PREVIEW-Vodafone-Warriors-v-Broncos/76246 3 July 2013 warriors.co.nz, 3 June 2013 7 July - Round 17: Charlie Gubb made his debut for the club. 7 September - Round 26: Sio Siua Taukeiaho made his debut for the club. Jacob Lillyman played in his 100th match for the club. October - November: 15 players from the club participated in the World Cup: Kevin Locke, Manu Vatuvei, Thomas Leuluai, Shaun Johnson, Elijah Taylor, Simon Mannering, Ben Matulino (New Zealand), Pita Godinet, Suaia Matagi, Michael Sio (Samoa), Glen Fisiiahi, Konrad Hurrell, Siliva Havili (Tonga), Dominique Peyroux, Hikule'o Malu (Cook Islands). Jersey and sponsors leftIn 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.Fans stung by team of many shirts nzherald.co.nz, 17 March 2013 Red Bull was announced as a new sponsor of the club, signing a three-year deal.Welcome to the world of Red Bull https://web.archive.org/web/20130208143132/http://www.thewarriors.com.au/news-display/Welcome-to-the-world-of-Red-Bull/67863 8 February 2013 thewarriors.com.au, 4 February 2013left Fixtures List of New Zealand Warriors results 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.Vodafone Warriors fire up for 2013 season https://archive.today/20130223065209/http://www.warriors.co.nz/news-display/Vodafone%20Warriors%20fire%20up%20for%202013%20season/65633 23 February 2013 warriors.co.nz, 5 November 2012 Four players joined the squad on pre-season trial contracts; Charlie Gubb, Suaia Matagi, Atelea Nafetalai, Nathaniel Peteru. Pre-season matches Date Round Opponent Venue Result Score Tries Goals Attendance Report9 FebruaryTrial 116px Gold Coast TitansPizzey Park, Burleigh HeadsLoss24-42Godinet, Fusitua, Hurrell, Laumape, NafetalaiSiejka (1), Godinet (1)16 FebruaryTrial 216px Penrith PanthersWaikato Stadium, HamiltonLoss18-32Vatuvei, Laumape, Locke, FishiiahiJohnson (1)12,000Warriors to play in Hamilton New Zealand Herald, 21 October 201223 FebruaryTrial 316px Brisbane BroncosForsyth Barr Stadium, DunedinWin16-10Vatuvei, Fisiiahi, LowrieJohnson (1), Godinet (1)15,000Warriors to play pre-season match in Dunedin stuff.co.nz, 17 October 2012 Regular season The Warriors will play ten home matches at Mount Smart Stadium, one at Eden Park and another at Westpac Stadium in Wellington.Warriors could play home NRL match in Aust nrl.com, 19 October 2012 This will be the Warriors first home match held outside of Auckland. Date Round Opponent Venue Result Score Tries Goals Attendance Report9 MarchRound 116px Parramatta EelsParramatta Stadium, SydneyLoss10-40Lillyman, NielsenJohnson (1)13,35116 MarchRound 216px Sydney RoostersEden Park, AucklandLoss14-16Johnson, Godinet, TupouJohnson (1)32,74024 MarchRound 316px Cronulla-Sutherland SharksShark Stadium, SydneyLoss4-28Hurrell12,1831 AprilRound 416px North Queensland CowboysMount Smart Stadium, Auckland Win20-18Taylor, Hurrell, JohnsonJohnson (4)10,5727 AprilRound 5 16px South Sydney RabbitohsMount Smart Stadium, AucklandLoss22-24Matulino, Hurrell, Laumape, GodinetJohnson (3)13,51313 AprilRound 6 16px Canberra RaidersCanberra Stadium, CanberraLoss16-20Vatuvei (2), HenryJohnson (2)9,69925 AprilRound 7 16px Melbourne StormAAMI Park, MelbourneLoss18-28Henry, Tupou, JohnsonJohnson (3)25,4805 MayRound 8 16px Gold Coast TitansMount Smart Stadium, AucklandWin25-24Vatuvei, Mateo, Tupou, Johnson, HenryJohnson (2 & FG)9,46511 MayRound 916px Canterbury-Bankstown BulldogsWestpac Stadium, WellingtonLoss16-24Vatuvei, Leuluai, FisiiahiJohnson (2)30,11618 MayRound 10 16px Penrith PanthersCentrebet Stadium, SydneyLoss6-62VatuveiHenry (1)9,38626 MayRound 11 16px Newcastle Knights Mount Smart Stadium, AucklandWin28-12Vatuvei, Leuluai, Rapira, Mannering, TaylorJohnson (4)9,2573 JuneRound 12 16px Brisbane BroncosSuncorp Stadium, BrisbaneWin56-18Vatuvei (2), Fisiiahi (2), Hurrell (2),Leuluai (2), Packer, LockeJohnson (8)21,2599 JuneRound 13 16px Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles Mount Smart Stadium, AucklandWin18-16Taylor, Fishiiahi, HurrellJohnson (3)11,14316 JuneRound 14 16px Sydney Roosters Allianz Stadium, SydneyWin23-12Taylor, Laumape, Fishiiahi, VatuveiMateo (2),Johnson (1 & FG)11,040Round 15Bye30 JuneRound 1616px Brisbane Broncos Mount Smart Stadium, AucklandWin18-16Vatuvei, Taylor, HurrellJohnson (3)15,5157 JulyRound 17 16px South Sydney Rabbitohs NIB Stadium, PerthLoss13-30Mannering, HurrellJohnson (2 & FG)20,221Round 18Bye19 JulyRound 19 16px Wests TigersLeichhardt Oval, SydneyWin24-14Johnson (2), Hurrell, ManneringJohnson (4)11,43628 JulyRound 2016px Melbourne Storm Mount Smart Stadium, AucklandWin30-22Laumape (2), Leuluai, Hurrell, LockeJohnson (5)20,1263 AugustRound 21 16px Cronulla-Sutherland SharksMount Smart Stadium, AucklandLoss14-18Vatuvei (2), HurrellJohnson (1)15,20911 August Round 2216px Manly-Warringah Sea EaglesCentral Coast Stadium, GosfordLoss12-27Laumape, JohnsonJohnson (2)12,09018 AugustRound 23 16px Penrith Panthers Mount Smart Stadium, AucklandLoss24-28Leuluai, Taylor, Matagi, HurrellJohnson (4)11,59624 AugustRound 2416px Gold Coast TitansSkilled Park, Gold CoastWin24-22Ropati (2), Nielsen, HurrellJohnson (4)15,78631 AugustRound 25 16px Canberra Raiders Mount Smart Stadium, AucklandWin50-16Vatuvei (3), Johnson (3), Taylor, Mannering, LaumapeJohnson (7)15,1217 SeptemberRound 26 16px St. George-Illawarra Dragons WIN Stadium, WollongongLoss10-19Taylor, VatuveiJohnson (1)9,022 Ladder Squad List of New Zealand Warriors players 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 Locke Kevin Locke (rugby league)FB31 May 2009202008 159Sione LousiSR14 March 201000000 160Bill TupouWG4 April 2010930012 162Alehana MaraHK21 August 201000000 163Glen FisiiahiFB12 March 20111150020 164Feleti MateoSR12 March 2011241208 167Elijah Taylor rugby leagueSR3 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 2013210000180Ngani LaumapeWG24 March 20131460024181Suaia MatagiPR11 May 2013111004182Dominique PeyrouxCE3 June 2013130000183 Charlie GubbPR7 July 201310000184 Sio Siua TaukeiahoSR7 September 201310000 Staff Chief executive officer: Wayne Scurrah General manager: Don Mann Jr General manager football operations: Dean BellNew role for Bell at Vodafone Warriors https://web.archive.org/web/20121018005316/http://www.warriors.co.nz/news-display/New-role-for-Bell-at-Vodafone-Warriors/65171 18 October 2012 warriors.co.nz, 16 October 2012 Medical services manager: John Mayhew Welfare and education manager: Jerry Seuseu Media and communications manager: Richard Becht Coaching staff NRL head coach: Matthew Elliott NRL assistant coach: Andrew McFaddenWarriors coaching staff complete with McFadden stuff.co.nz, 10 November 2012 NRL assistant coach: Ricky HenryVulcans boss joins Elliott New Zealand Herald, 4 November 2012 NYC head coach: John Ackland NYC assistant coach: Kelvin Wright Junior recruitment and pathways coach: Stacey JonesJones returns to Warriors in coaching & development role https://archive.today/20130104135539/http://www.rleague.com/content/article.php?id=46030 4 January 2013 rleague.com, 12 November 2012 Strength and Conditioning Strength and conditioning coach: Carl JenningsCarl Jennings appointed Warriors Strength & Conditioning Coach https://web.archive.org/web/20121103125858/http://www.rleague.com/content/article.php?id=45874 3 November 2012 rleague.com, 18 October 2012 Strength and conditioning coach: Ruben WikiWarriors make Ruben Wiki conditioning coach stuff.co.nz, 2 November 2012 Sports science manager: Brad Morris Rehab and speed coach: Dayne Norton Performance analyst: Adam Sadler Transfers Gains Player Previous club Length NotesThomas Leuluai Wigan Warriors2013–2015Harry Siejka Penrith Panthers2013–20??Dane Nielsen Melbourne Storm2013–2015Todd Lowrie Melbourne Storm2013-2014Matthew ElliottSydney Roosters2013-2014CoachDominique PeyrouxGold Coast Titans2013-2015Titans off-load two more to NRL rivals https://web.archive.org/web/20121103051225/http://www.nrl.com/titans-off-load-two-more-to-nrl-rivals/tabid/10874/newsid/70325/default.aspx 3 November 2012 nrl.com, 1 November 2012 Losses Player Club NotesJames MaloneySydney RoostersWarriors fail to extend Maloney's contract New Zealand Herald, 26 November 2011Lewis BrownPenrith PanthersMicheal Luck RetirementUkuma Ta'aiHuddersfield GiantsKrisnan InuCanterbury-Bankstown BulldogsLeft 24 May 2012Inu leaves the Warriors to join Bulldogs New Zealand Herald, 24 May 2012Omar SlaimankhelCanon EaglesJapan beckons smh.com.au, 21 September 2012 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 2013 NRL Under-20s season 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.Junior Warriors at NRL Annual Rookie Camp https://web.archive.org/web/20150402115041/http://www.rleague.com/content/article.php?id=46138 2 April 2015 rleague.com, 23 November 2012 Vulcans squad 2013 New South Wales Cup season The Vulcans were coached by Willie Swann, who was assisted by Brent Gemmel.Swann named as Vulcans' new coach New Zealand Herald, 4 December 2012 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.http://www.foxsportspulse.com/club_info.cgi?client=16-4975-91707-90473-0&sID=158490&&news_task=DETAIL&articleID=22573616 2013 Squad Auckland Vulcans Fox Sports Pulse https://web.archive.org/web/20150713232024/http://www.foxsportspulse.com/club_info.cgi?client=16-4975-91707-90473-0&sID=158490&&news_task=DETAIL&articleID=22573616 13 July 2015 dead Suaia Matagi was named the player of the year, ahead of runner up Tangi Ropati. John Palavi was named the rookie of the year.https://archive.today/20130815235206/http://www.aucklandleague.co.nz/2013/08/6077/%23more-6077 ARL Annual Awards Dinner aucklandleague.co.nz, 15 August 2013 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.Mannering wins Warriors Player of the Year voxy.co.nz, 24 September 2013 References External links Warriors 2013 season rugby league project Category:New Zealand Warriors seasons New Zealand Warriors season Warriors season