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Metcalf makes huge contract call days out from Nov 1
SEN • October 23rd, 2025 5:17 pm
The Warriors have made a major move in the recruitment stakes, locking in Luke Metcalf for another three seasons.
The half-back was out of contract at the end of next season and could have tested the open market come November 1, but has instead opted to stay put, putting pen to paper on a new deal.
The Perth Bears and Dragons had reportedly been sniffing around, but the New Zealand club has secured their man.
“We're absolutely thrilled Luke will be with us for another three seasons,” Warriors CEO Cameron George said in a club statement.
“It's a critical signing which underlines how much Luke means to us and equally how much the club means to him and his family.”
Metcalf, who will miss the start of the 2026 season having injured his ACL, said he was thrilled that the club had shown so much belief in him.
“I'm really happy to get it sorted and get it done. So stoked I can now look to the future and the next few years,” Metcalf said.
“We've got a really good team here and I think we can do something special. I can't wait to get back and start playing.
“I'm so lucky to have a coach like Webby and a CEO like Cam who trust and believe in me. They gave me the chance to be a halfback and gave me the keys to the team.
"They trust me to guide this team around and get to the ultimate goal that we're chasing. That was massive for me to have that. That's something I've only ever wanted in my career.”
“The way the New Zealand public have taken me in. I came here with my partner, and we've had a baby and created a home away from home here.
"I love the whole place... the Warriors, New Zealand in general, Auckland."
