2005 New Zealand Warriors season

May 2015 February 2020 2005 NRL 11th Challenge Cup 10 0 14 515 528 CEO Mick Watson Tony Kemp Ivan ClearyKevin Campion Steve Price Stacey Jones (7)Monty Betham (1) Ericsson Stadium 13,101 Todd Byrne (14) Stacey Jones (63) Stacey Jones (147) 2004 2006 The 2005 New Zealand Warriors season was the 11th in the club's history. The club competed in Australasia's National Rugby League. The coach of the team was Tony Kemp while Steve Price was the club captain. Milestones 3 April - Round 4: Clinton Toopi played in his 100th match for the club. 9 April - Round 5: Francis Meli plays in his 100th first grade match for the club.Warrior makes it to 100 https://web.archive.org/web/20110724195520/http://localhistoryonline.shorelibraries.govt.nz/cgi-bin/PUI?e=-----------1-0-0---------1-0-0-&a=d&c=supercol&cl=CL4.M.Meli,%20Francis&d=wanw-WNI-AAB-0452 24 July 2011 Western Leader, 27 May 2005. p.1. 7 May - Round 9: Wairangi Koopu played in his 100th match for the club. 13 August - Round 23: Monty Betham played in his 100th first grade match for the club and Karl Temata played in his 50th game for the club. Jersey and sponsors rightrightrightThe Warriors again made no changes to their jersey design for the 2005 season. During Round Sixteen a replica 1995 jersey was worn against the Brisbane Broncos to mark the 10th season of the Warriors. Fixtures List of New Zealand Warriors results The Warriors used Ericsson Stadium as their home ground in 2005, their only home ground since they entered the competition in 1995. Pre-season The Warriors played a match against the NZRL's Presidents selection at North Harbour Stadium on 27 February. The President's selection was coached by John Ackland and Tawera Nikau and included: Toshio Laiseni, Cooper Vuna, Simon Mannering, Joshua Davis, Rowan Baxter, Daniel Vasau, Bernard Perenara, George Tuakura, Ben Lythe, Phil Shead, Odell Manuel, Chris Newton, Wayne McDade. Interchange: Paul Atkins, Andreas Bauer, Marvin Filipo, Robinson Godfrey, Pinomi Tafea, Willie Live, Artie Shead, Sam Rapira, Chris Tupou, Dean Shepherd, Antonio Tusani.http://www.leagueunlimited.com/article.php?newsid=6598 NZ Presidents Selection / 2005 Tag International Series https://web.archive.org/web/20110713193058/http://www.leagueunlimited.com/article.php?newsid=6598 13 July 2011 leagueunlimited 24 February 2005 For the Warriors, the match was Nathan Fien's first for the club.Former Cowboy Fien to debut for Warriors The Press 24 February 2005 The Warriors won the game 58–6.http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10112916 Warriors' class wins out after tough challenge New Zealand Herald 28 February 2005 Date Opponent Venue Result Score Tries Goals Attendance Report13 February16px Parramatta EelsYarrow Stadium, New PlymouthWin20-10 9,500 League game with all the fun of sevens Daily News 14 February 2005Happy homecoming for Warriors coach Daily News 24 January 2005Warriors hook, fry Eels; Kemp thrilled with team and home town crowd support Daily News 14 February 200527 February16px NZRL's Presidents selectionNorth Harbour Stadium, AucklandWin58-6Meli (3), Webb (3), Hohaia (2), Ropati, Martin, LatuJones (5) Regular season Date Round Opponent Venue Result Score Tries Goals Attendance Report13 MarchRound 1 16px Manly Sea EaglesEricsson Stadium, AucklandLost 20-26Anderson, Koopu, Toopi Jones (4) 13,682 19 MarchRound 2 16px Brisbane BroncosSuncorp Stadium, BrisbaneWin 24-12Jones, Ropati, Wiki Jones (6) 24,719 27 MarchRound 3 16px North Queensland CowboysEricsson Stadium, AucklandLost 22-32Betham, Byrne, Fien, Paleaaesina Jones (3) 13,888 3 AprilRound 4 16px South Sydney RabbitohsEricsson Stadium, AucklandWin 46-14Betham, Byrne, Fien, Guttenbeil, Jones, Koopu, Toopi, Manu VatuveiJones (7) 9,751 9 AprilRound 5 16px Wests TigersAMI Stadium, ChristchurchLost 6-24Byrne Jones (1)18,421 17 AprilRound 6 16px Newcastle KnightsEnergyAustralia Stadium, NewcastleWin 30-26Vatuvei (2), Byrne, Faumuina, Meli, Toopi Jones (3) 18,173 Round 7 Bye 1 MayRound 8 16px Penrith PanthersEricsson Stadium, AucklandLost 14-16Byrne, Temata, VatuveiJones (1) 10,989 7 MayRound 9 16px Cronulla SharksMembers Equity Stadium, PerthLost 24-28Byrne, Hohaia, Koopu, Villasanti Hohaia (4) 13,29315 MayRound 10 16px Sydney RoostersEricsson Stadium, AucklandLost 6-10Byrne Hohaia (1) 10,082 21 MayRound 1116px South Sydney RabbitohsNorth Sydney Oval, SydneyWin 34-16Faumuina, Meli, Ropati, Vatuvei, Villasanti, Webb Jones (3), Hohaia (2) 6,195 29 MayRound 12 16px Wests TigersEricsson Stadium, AucklandWin 21-4Toopi (2), Byrne, Villasanti Jones (1 & FG), Hohaia (1) 9,420 4 JuneRound 13 16px St. George Illawarra DragonsWIN Stadium, WollongongLost 18-32Byrne, Paleaaesina, Vatuvei Jones (3) 14,479 12 JuneRound 14 16px Melbourne StormEricsson Stadium, AucklandWin 24-16Byrne (2), Meli, Paleaaesina, Ropati Jones (2) 7,898 18 JuneRound 15 16px Parramatta EelsWaikato Stadium, HamiltonLost 18-28Byrne, Meli, Toopi, VillasantiHohaia (1) 17,142 26 JuneRound 16 16px Brisbane BroncosEricsson Stadium, AucklandWin 30-18Koopu (2), Faumuina, Hohaia, Meli, Vatuvei Jones (3) 13,752 2 JulyRound 17 16px North Queensland CowboysDairy Farmers Stadium, TownsvilleLost 16-24Koopu, Vatuvei, Wiki Jones (2) 20,078 10 JulyRound 18 16px Canterbury BulldogsEricsson Stadium, AucklandLost 24-26Meli, Byrne, Koopu, Jones Jones (4) 12,822 16 JulyRound 19 16px Sydney RoostersSydney Football Stadium, SydneyWin 24-22Hohaia (2), Webb, Wiki Jones (4) 13,789 23 JulyRound 20 16px Canberra RaidersEricsson Stadium, AucklandWin 24-16Fien, Hohaia, Meli, Ropati Jones (4) 18,361 30 JulyRound 21 16px Penrith PanthersCUA Stadium, SydneyLost 34-42Byrne, Faumuina, Fien, Guttenbeil, Jones, Webb Jones (5)13,985 6 AugustRound 22 16px Parramatta EelsEricsson Stadium, AucklandLost 20-38Fien (2), Koopu Jones (4) 19,211 13 AugustRound 23 16px Melbourne StormOlympic Park Stadium, MelbourneLost 10-22Fien, Meli Jones (1) 11,072 20 AugustRound 24 16px Newcastle KnightsEricsson Stadium, AucklandLost 4-16Vatuvei 17,356 27 AugustRound 25 16px Manly Sea EaglesBrookvale Oval, SydneyWin 22-20Faumuina, Jones, Koopu, Wiki Jones (3)14,219 Round 26 Bye Ladder Squad List of New Zealand Warriors players Twenty Four players were used by the Warriors in 2005, including several players who made their first grade debuts. No.NameNationalityPositionWarriors debutAppTGFGPts 24Stacey JonesNZLHB23 April 1995235631147 33Awen GuttenbeilNZLSR14 April 1996232008 61Monty BethamNZLHK / LK8 March 1999162008 64Wairangi KoopuNZLCE / SR9 April 19992490036 65Francis MeliNZLWG2 May 19992180032 66Clinton ToopiNZLCE2 May 19992360024 87Richard VillasantiAUSPR18 February 20011940016 93Iafeta PaleaaesinaNZLPR1 June 20012230012 97Brent WebbNZLFB1 April 20022030012 98Sione FaumuinaNZLCE / LK1 April 20022050020 99Lance HohaiaNZLUB6 April 200219510040 102Evarn TuimavaveNZLPR1 September 200220000 103Karl TemataCOKPR / SR6 September 2002201004 107Tevita LatuNZL HK7 June 200380000 108Jerome RopatiNZLCE / FE31 August 20032340016 109Tony Martin Tony Martin (rugby league)AUSCE14 March 200420000 110Epalahame LauakiNZL SR14 March 200450000 112Louis AndersonNZL LK28 March 2004181004 115Manu VatuveiNZLWG23 May 20041290036 118Cooper VunaNZL WG21 August 200400000 121Steve Price Steve Price (rugby league)AUSPR13 March 2005160000 122Todd ByrneAUSWG13 March 200522140056 123Ruben WikiNZLPR13 March 20051940016 124Nathan FienNZLHK13 March 20052270028 125Simon ManneringNZLCE26 June 200570000 Staff Chief Executive Officer: Mick Watson Coaching staff Head coach: Tony Kemp Assistant coach: Ivan Cleary Assistant coach: Kevin Campion IT and Video Analyst: Tony Irohttps://archive.today/20130223021842/http://www.warriors.co.nz/news-display/Iro%20decides%20to%20leave%20Vodafone%20Warriors/65542 Iro decides to leave Vodafone Warriors warriors.co.nz, 31 October 2012 Trainer: Craig WalkerWarriors trainer quits to join Roosters stuff.co.nz, 15 October 2012 Transfers Gains Player Previous club Length NotesSteve Price Steve Price (rugby league)Canterbury BulldogsTodd ByrneSydney RoostersRuben WikiCanberra RaidersNathan FienNorth Queensland Cowboys Losses Player Club Notes Paul AtkinsOtahuhu-Ellerslie LeopardsKane FerrisCanterbury BullsHerewini RangiCentral CometsShannon StowersMount Albert LionsPaul DezoltQueensland CupReleased 14 June 2004Matt JobsonWests TigersDanny SullivanRetiredVince MellarsCronulla SharksThomas LeuluaiLondon BroncosVinnie AndersonSt Helens R.F.C.PJ MarshParramatta EelsJustin MurphyWidnes VikingsReleased July 2004Henry Fa'afiliWarrington WolvesMark TookeyCastleford TigersReleased June 2004Ali LauitiitiLeeds RhinosReleased April 2004Jerry SeuseuWigan Warriors Other teams Players not required by the Warriors were released to play in the 2005 Bartercard Cup. This included Cooper Vuna who played for the Otahuhu-Ellerslie Leopards. Awards Ruben Wiki won the Player of the Year award.Vodafone Warriors RED BALL Awards warriors.co.nz, 16 September 2014 References External links Warriors official site 2005 Warriors Season at rugbyleagueproject.org Category:New Zealand Warriors seasons New Zealand Warriors season War