REPORT: the New Zealand Warriors are making some significant moves to bolster their squad with a promising halves prospect due to…..
In anticipation of Shaun Johnson’s departure at the conclusion of the season, the New Zealand Warriors have secured an intriguing halves potential.
Luke Hanson, who was acquired by the New Zealand Warriors from the Penrith Panthers at the conclusion of the previous campaign, has signed a contract extension with them that will see him transition to a development contract for 2025 with a season-long option.
This is being done as the club gets ready for Shaun Johnson’s departure, who will play his final game against the Cronulla Sharks on Saturday night.
The talented player, a 2020 graduate of St. Dominics College, joined the Panthers in the Harold Matthews Cup after rising through the junior ranks.
In addition, he played for the storied Panthers SG Ball Cup team that took home the championship in 2022. The team included NRL players including Jesse McLean, Keagan Russell-Smith, Isaiya Katoa, and Mason Teague at fullback.
For the upcoming season, Luke Metcalf and Te Maire Martin are probably going to be the first-choice halves, with Hanson vying with Chanel Harris-Tavita for the backup position.
He has amassed 1063 running meters in the NSW Cup this year, forced six dropouts, assisted eight tries, ten line breaks, and scored five tries.
