2012 New Zealand Warriors season

2012 New Zealand Warriors
League 14th NRL
2012 record 8-0-16
Points for 497
Points against 609
Team information
CEO Wayne Scurrah
Coach Brian McClennan
Tony Iro
Assistant Coach Tony Iro
Captain Simon Mannering
Alternate captains Micheal Luck
Manu Vatuvei
Ground Mount Smart Stadium
Average attendance 15,257
Top scorers
Tries Manu Vatuvei (12)
Shaun Johnson (12)
Konrad Hurrell (12)
Goals James Maloney (67)
Points James Maloney (153)
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The New Zealand Warriors 2012 season is the New Zealand Warriors 18th first-grade season. The club is competing in Australasia's National Rugby League. The coach of the team was Brian McClennan, until he was sacked on 21 August after Round 22, while Simon Mannering is the club's captain. Assistant Coach Tony Iro was appointed caretaker coach for the final two matches.

Milestones

Jersey and sponsors

In 2012 the Warriors jerseys is again to be made by Canterbury of New Zealand.[6] They were unveiled on 21 November 2011 at the first day of training. The jerseys feature a traditional rugby league "v" for the first time since 2003.[7]

The Junior Warriors play in a red strip with a white away jersey.

Change of ownership

On the 2 March owner Eric Watson announced that he had bought out the minority shareholders, including Mark Hotchin, and would form a new 50-50 venture with Owen Glenn to control the club.[8][9]

Fixtures

The Warriors opened the season by hosting a match at Eden Park in Auckland.[6] This was only the second time that the Warriors have played a home match away from Mount Smart Stadium. The remaining 11 home games will be 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 21 November 2011 to start preparing for the 2012 season.[10] Players involved in the 2011 Four Nations and other representative matches returned to training later. Twenty three first graders were present on the first day of training.[11]

Pre-season matches

North Harbour Stadium hosted a Warriors trial match for the tenth time.[12] The Warriors also played a match in Whangarei.[13]

Date Round Opponent Venue Result Score Tries Goals Attendance Report
4 FebruaryTrial 1 Gold Coast TitansNorth Harbour Stadium, AucklandWin26-10Hurrell, Brown, Johnson, Fisiiahi, TupouMaloney (2)10,500[14]
11 FebruaryTrial 2 South Sydney RabbitohsBCU International Stadium, Coffs HarbourWin22-14Vatuvei (2), Mannering, HurrellJohnson (2), Maloney5,376[15]
19 FebruaryTrial 3 Sunshine Coast Sea EaglesToll Stadium, WhangareiWin68 - 10Penehe (2), Matulino (2), Mara, Godinet, Ta'ai,
Locke, Inu, Brown, Ropati, Fishiiahi, Henry
Inu (4), Locke (3), Henry 9,000[16]

Regular season

Date Round Opponent Venue Result Score Tries Goals Attendance Report
4 MarchRound 1 Manly-Warringah Sea EaglesEden Park, AucklandLoss20-26Vatuvei (2), Johnson, LockeMaloney (2)37,502
12 MarchRound 2 Parramatta EelsParramatta Stadium, SydneyWin36-20Tupou (2), Mateo, Hurrell, Maloney, LockeMaloney (6)12,000
18 MarchRound 3 Canterbury-Bankstown BulldogsMount Smart Stadium, AucklandLoss18-32Maloney, Lousi, MateoMaloney (3)17,067
24 MarchRound 4 Gold Coast TitansMount Smart Stadium, AucklandWin26-6Johnson (2), Taylor, Vatuvei, ManneringMaloney (3)12,915
31 MarchRound 5 Sydney RoostersSydney Football Stadium, SydneyLoss24-8Ropati, Fisiiahi13,021
8 AprilRound 6 Canberra RaidersCanberra Stadium, CanberraLoss12-32Henry, MaloneyMaloney (2)10,800
15 AprilRound 7 South Sydney RabbitohsMount Smart Stadium, AucklandWin44-22Mannering (2), Henry, Brown, Ropati, Tupou, Ta'ai, InuMaloney (6)15,378
25 AprilRound 8 Melbourne StormAAMI Park, MelbourneLoss14-32Tupou (2), BrownMaloney (1)20,333
5 MayRound 9 Brisbane BroncosMount Smart Stadium, AucklandWin30-20Henry, Johnson, Taylor, Lillyman, MateoMaloney (5)19,012
12 MayRound 10 Sydney RoostersMount Smart Stadium, AucklandWin30-26Hurrell (2), Johnson (2), VatuveiMaloney (5)16,220
18 MayRound 11 Wests TigersLeichhardt Oval, SydneyLoss22-24Hurrell (2), Henry, TupouMaloney (3)16,406
Round 12Bye
3 JuneRound 13 Melbourne StormMount Smart Stadium, AucklandLoss12-22Hurrell, VatuveiMaloney (2)20,487
11 JuneRound 14 Penrith PanthersCentrebet Stadium, SydneyWin30-16Vatuvei (2), Hurrell, Locke, MaloneyMaloney (5)5,778
16 JuneRound 15 Cronulla-Sutherland SharksToyota Stadium, SydneyLoss19-20Hurrell, Locke, JohnsonMaloney (3 & FG)9,271
Round 16Bye
1 JulyRound 17 North Queensland CowboysMount Smart Stadium, AucklandWin35-18Henry (2), Hurrell, Lillyman, Friend, BrownMaloney (5 & FG)15,274
8 JulyRound 18 Gold Coast TitansSkilled Park, Gold CoastWin32-14Hurrell (3), Johnson, Locke, MatunlinoMaloney (4)17,134
13 JulyRound 19 Brisbane BroncosSuncorp Stadium, BrisbaneLoss8-10Locke, Vatuvei32,148
21 JulyRound 20 Newcastle KnightsMount Smart Stadium, AucklandLoss19-24Johnson, Matulino, FriendMaloney (3 & FG)15,112
29 JulyRound 21 Manly-Warringah Sea EaglesPatersons Stadium, PerthLoss22-24Locke, Johnson, Brown, VatuveiMaloney (3)20,095
5 AugustRound 22 Cronulla-Sutherland SharksMount Smart Stadium, AucklandLoss4-45Tupou13,812
11 AugustRound 23 North Queensland CowboysDairy Farmers Stadium, TownsvilleLoss12-52Tuimavave, VatuveiMalony (2)13,616
19 AugustRound 24 Penrith PanthersMount Smart Stadium, AucklandLoss16-18Henry (2), JohnsonMalony (2)11,000
25 AugustRound 25 St George-Illawarra DragonsWIN Stadium, WollongongLoss6-38JohnsonMalony (1)11,261
2 SeptemberRound 26 Canberra RaidersMount Smart Stadium, AucklandLoss42-22Vatuvei (2), Matulino, GodinetHenry (2), Maloney11,455

Ladder

Pos Team Pld W D L B PF PA PD Pts
1 Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 2418062568369+19940
2 Melbourne Storm (P) 2417072579361+21838
3 South Sydney Rabbitohs 2416082559438+12136
4 Manly Warringah Sea Eagles 2416082497403+9436
5 North Queensland Cowboys 2415092597445+15234
6 Canberra Raiders 24130112545536+930
7 Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 24121112445441+429
8 Brisbane Broncos 24120122481447+3428
9 St. George Illawarra Dragons 24110132405438-3326
10 Wests Tigers 24110132506551-4526
11 Gold Coast Titans 24100142449477-2824
12 Newcastle Knights 24100142448488-4024
13 Sydney Roosters 2481152462626-16421
14 New Zealand Warriors 2480162497609-11220
15 Penrith Panthers 2480162409575-16620
16 Parramatta Eels 2460182431674-24316

Squad

The Warriors used twenty nine players during the season. Seven players made their debut for the club, including six who were making their NRL debuts - all of these players were graduates from the Warriors Toyota Cup programme.

No.NamePositionWarriors DebutAppTGFGPts
108Ropati, JeromeJerome RopatiCE31 August 200382008
115Vatuvei, ManuManu VatuveiWG23 May 200420120048
125Mannering, SimonSimon ManneringSR26 June 20051930012
126Luck, MichealMicheal LuckLK12 March 200660000
131Rapira, SamSam RapiraPR20 May 200670000
141Packer, RussellRussell PackerPR4 May 2008240000
142Matulino, BenBen MatulinoPR14 June 20082230012
146Lillyman, JacobJacob LillymanPR14 March 2009162008
149Ta'ai, UkumaUkuma Ta'aiSR22 March 2009121004
151Brown, LewisLewis BrownSR3 May 20092440016
152Locke, KevinKevin LockeFB/WG31 May 20091470028
156Maloney, JamesJames MaloneyFE14 March 2010244673153
159Lousi, SioneSione LousiSR14 March 2010221004
160Tupou, BillBill TupouWG4 April 20102370028
162Mara, AlehanaAlehana MaraHK21 August 201060000
163Fisiiahi, GlenGlen FisiiahiFB12 March 201141004
164Mateo, FeletiFeleti MateoSR12 March 20112430012
166Inu, KrisnanKrisnan InuWG/CE19 March 201131004
167Taylor, ElijahElijah TaylorSR3 April 2011232008
168Johnson, ShaunShaun JohnsonHB4 June 201122120048
169Rapira, SteveSteve RapiraSR4 June 201160000
170Godinet, PitaPita GodinetHB/HK24 July 201141004
171Henry, BenBen HenryCE/SR4 March 20122482036
172Friend, NathanNathan FriendHK4 March 2012172008
173Hurrell, KonradKonrad HurrellCE4 March 201217120048
174Slaimankhel, OmarOmar SlaimankhelFB16 June 201250000
175Lousi, SamSam LousiSR21 July 201220000
176Ikahihifo, SebastineSebastine IkahihifoLK28 July 201240000
177Tuimavave, CarlosCarlos TuimavaveFE5 August 201251004

Staff

NRL staff

NYC staff

Transfers

Gains

Player Previous Club Length Notes
Nathan Friend Gold Coast Titans2013 with option[24]
Brian McClennan Leeds Rhinos2012-2013 with optionCoach[25]

Losses

Player Club Notes
Lance HohaiaSt Helens RLFC[26]
Aaron HeremaiaHull FC[27]
Brett SeymourHull FC[28]
Jeremy LatimoreSt. George Illawarra Dragons[29]
Joel MoonSalford City Reds[30]
Shaun BerriganCanberra Raiders[31][32]
Isaac JohnWakefield Trinity Wildcats[33]
Ivan ClearyPenrith PanthersCoach
Adam HenrySydney Roosters[34]
James GavetCanterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs[34]
Anthony GellingWigan Warriors[34]
Sosaia FekiCronulla-Sutherland Sharks[34]

Mid-season Losses

Player Club Notes
Krisnan InuCanterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs24 May[35]

Other teams

In 2012 the Junior Warriors are again competing in the Toyota Cup while senior players who are not required for the first team play with the Auckland Vulcans in the NSW Cup. The Vulcans are coached by former Warriors development coach Ricky Henry.[36]

Toyota Cup Squad

Junior Warriors player Carlos Tuimavave
New Zealand Warriors Under 20's
Toyota Cup squad Coaching staff

Head coach



Legend:
  • (c) Captain
  • (vc) Vice captain

Updated: 24/11/2011
Source(s): Player Profiles

Vulcans squad

The Auckland Vulcans contracted ten players. The team was strengthened with Warriors players not picked for each round and local club players. The ten contracted players were: DJ Collier, Agnatius Paasi, Daniel Palavi, Tulson Caird, Willie Peace, James Blackwell, Ruben Williams, Steve Waetford, Darin Kingi and Murray Iti.[37]

Sam Lousi was named the Auckland Vulcans’ Player of the Year.[38]

Awards

Ben Matulino won the club's Player of the Year award. Ben Henry was named Young Player of the Year and Elijah Taylor was the clubman of the year.[39] Konrad Hurrell was the Vodafone People's choice award winner.[40]

References

  1. Mannering joining Warrior greats New Zealand Herald, 24 March 2012
  2. Mannering brings up double milestone New Zealand Herald, 22 March 2012
  3. Matulino first NYC graduate to 100 NRL games rleague.com, 19 June 2012
  4. Warriors humiliated by Cowboys in Townsville stuff.co.nz, 11 August 2012
  5. Warriors exposed in record losing streak The Press, 3 September 2012
  6. 1 2 Stanley, Ben (19 August 2011). "Eden Park to welcome the Warriors in 2012". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 15 September 2011.
  7. Warriors suit up for 2012 NRL season The Press, 21 November 2011
  8. Billionaire Owen Glenn takes Warriors stake stuff.co.nz, 2 March 2012
  9. Glenn buys share of the Warriors New Zealand Herald, 2 March 2012
  10. Preseason just days away warriors.co.nz, 16 November 2011
  11. Easy does it for new Warriors coach New Zealand Herald, 21 November 2011
  12. Warriors to trial on the North Shore New Zealand Herald, 11 November 2011
  13. Warriors confirm return to Whangarei New Zealand Herald, 14 November 2011
  14. Life under Brian starts well New Zealand Herald, 5 February 2012
  15. Vatuavei double powers Warriors to another trial win rleague.com, 11 February 2012
  16. Warriors unscathed after latest trial victory New Zealand Herald, 19 February 2012
  17. Iro, Ackland and Walker to remain with Warriors under McClennan rleague.com, 27 August 2011
  18. McClennan dismayed at Warriors axing stuff.co.nz, 21 August 2012
  19. Alderson, Andrew (21 August 2011). "NRL: Warriors to have a familiar feel in 2012". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 15 September 2011.
  20. McClennan left singing the blues New Zealand Herald, 26 August 2012
  21. Warriors boss denies rift with Ivan Cleary stuff.co.nz, 9 October 2011
  22. Deane, Steve (27 August 2011). "NRL: 'Bluey' keeps the faith with his staff". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 15 September 2011.
  23. Warriors add teen Palavi on three-year deal stuff.co.nz, 16 February 2012
  24. Friend says first priority is Titans goldcoast.com.au, 12 April 2011
  25. Lawton, Aaron (31 July 2011). "Warriors set to sign 'Bluey' this week". The Sunday Star-Times. Retrieved 15 September 2011.
  26. Hohaia confirms four year contract with St Helens rleague.com, 12 April 2011
  27. "NRL: Heremaia signs with Hull". The New Zealand Herald. 3 June 2011. Retrieved 15 September 2011.
  28. "Seymour to leave Warriors". Television New Zealand. 22 June 2011. Retrieved 15 September 2011.
  29. Dragons sign Matthews, Latimore nrl.com, 5 July 2011
  30. Salford sign Joel Moon and Jordan James rleague.com, 10 September 2011
  31. Brown, Michael (1 September 2011). "NRL: Cleary calm as farewell game approaches". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 15 September 2011.
  32. Raiders sign Shaun Berrigan rleague.com, 19 October 2011
  33. Wakefield sign Isaac John code13rugbyleague.com, 29 October 2011
  34. 1 2 3 4 NRL 2012: Team roster analysis – who’s in and who’s out theroar.com.au
  35. Inu leaves the Warriors to join Bulldogs New Zealand Herald, 24 May 2012
  36. Vodafone Warriors coach to guide Vulcans in 2012 warriors.co.nz, 2 February 2012
  37. New era as Vulcans kick off 2012 season warriors.co.nz, 3 March 2012
  38. Major Vulcans accolade for Lousi warriors.co.nz, 16 August 2012
  39. Matulino wins Player of the Year New Zealand Herald, 4 October 2012
  40. Matulino's Night NZ League, Issue 4 Sept/October

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