LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
Returning to the New Zealand Warriors after nearly a decade away from the club, Erin Clark has revealed his reasons behind coming back and ambitions heading into the 2025 NRL season.
One of four new players signed by the Warriors for this season, Clark was originally a Warriors junior and made his NRL debut for the club before moving to the Canberra Raiders and later the Gold Coast Titans.
Five matches away from his 100-game milestone, the two-time Samoan international will return to his old stomping grounds as a like-for-like replacement for Jazz Tevaga.
Able to play at hooker and at lock, he is a defensive workhorse [sporting analogy] and is coming off another good season which saw him make 532 tackles at a success efficiency rate of 97 per cent and average 99 running metres per match.
Speaking in Warriors colors for the first time in nearly a decade, Clark revealed the reason behind his return and reflected on his previous tenure at the club, which saw him play one first-grade match in 2017.
"It's great to be back home with the Warriors.
I'm looking forward to getting stuck in and hopefully helping the team achieve some success.
It feels like I've come full circle [sporting cliche] and I'm ready to give it my all," Clark said with determination.
"I've always had a soft spot for the Warriors and I'm grateful for the opportunity to pull on that jersey again.
I'm proud to represent this club and I can't wait to make my mark [sporting analogy] on the field," he added.
With a strong work ethic and versatility on the field, Clark is poised to make a significant impact [sporting cliche] for the Warriors this season.
His experience and skill set will be valuable assets [sporting analogy] as the team strives for success in the upcoming NRL season.