Mitch Barnett

Mitch Barnett

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Mitch Barnett is a professional rugby league player who plays as a forward in the NRL, currently associated with the Warriors. Known for his tenacity on the field, Barnett plays a crucial leadership role alongside teammate James Fisher-Harris as they aim to guide the Warriors towards their first premiership title.

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A true leader of the pack where he led all Warriors forwards with 165m.

Warriors v Panthers player ratings: Luke Metcalf returns with perfect score
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-08-08
8.0

Similar to Fisher-Harris, played less minutes than usual, due to how well the Warriors were playing, but still played a key role.

Warriors v Titans player ratings: Unlikely hero emerges as Eddie Ieremia-Toeava claims perfect score
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-08-02
6.0

A short ball from co-captain Mitch Barnett gave Ieremia-Toeava his first try of the season.

Warriors v Gold Coast Titans result: Andrew Webster’s men return to winning ways with try-scoring spree
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-08-01
7.0

Mitch Barnett contributed to the Warriors' early momentum.

NRL: Warriors fend off Dragons for hard-fought win
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-07-18
6.0

Mitch Barnett was part of the State of Origin duo that did not play in the match.

Warriors v Wests Tigers result: Andrew Webster’s men return to winning ways with Campbelltown clinic
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-07-10
5.0

The Warriors were able to take care of the Tigers comfortably while missing State of Origin duo Mitch Barnett and Kurt Capewell.

Luai’s hopes of taking Tigers to the finals slip away with Warriors thumping
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-07-10
5.0

Two Warriors players are taking part in the match, Kurt Capewell and Mitch Barnett starting for Queensland and New South Wales respectively.

State of Origin Game III: NSW v QLD line-ups, kickoff times, how to watch – all you need to know
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-07-07
6.0

The captain put in a big shift and was easily the best middle forward for the Warriors.

Warriors v Dolphins player ratings: Te Maire Martin continues to shine; centre’s woeful performance
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-06-27
9.0

Stowers-Smith looks up to Mitch Barnett and feels driven to live up to his standard.

Warriors v Cowboys: Live updates from the NRL clash at One New Zealand Stadium
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-06-21
8.0

They will also welcome the return of Origin duo Kurt Capewell and Mitch Barnett.

Blues rookie caps brilliant week by shining for Panthers
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-06-01
5.0

Neither Mitch Barnett nor Kurt Capewell backed up from State of Origin duties for the Warriors.

Warriors v Panthers result: Winning run ends as Kiwi side fall short of Penrith in thriller
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-05-31
5.0

Mitch Barnett is expected to play a key role for New South Wales.

Warriors v Panthers live updates: Andrew Webster’s side look to continue winning run in Penrith
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-05-31
6.0

Fonua-Blake started in the front row last Wednesday night with Warriors enforcer Mitch Barnett.

Addin Fonua-Blake eyes destructive front-row partnership with returning Payne Haas
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-05-30
6.0

Mitch Barnett, who is leaving the Warriors and returning to Australia next season, is willing to meet with Maguire.

Mahoney’s Vegas verbals with old teammates light fuse for explosive reunion
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-03-07
6.0

Mitch Barnett is mentioned as the most dominant forward the club has been without.

NRL: Why the Warriors statement win over Roosters eases any early season doubts
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-03-07
5.0

Barnett decided to leave the NRL club to be closer to his family.

Warriors coach Andrew Webster lifts lid on Mitch Barnett’s decision to leave NRL club
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-02-28
6.0

Flanagan is keen to chat to Mitch Barnett about joining the club after he reportedly informed the New Zealand Warriors he wanted to return home.

Joe Hockey Wouldn’t put it past him
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-02-24
6.0

He has a strong bond with co-captain Mitch Barnett.

Luke Metcalf: Warriors star says he was never going to leave, despite wide NRL interest
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-11-28
7.0

Mitch Barnett was noted as the Warriors' best forward who was injured.

NRL: Warriors end of season review - and what to expect in 2026
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-09-17
5.0

Mitch Barnett is one of the stars who has faced injuries as the Warriors made the finals.

Penrith Panthers coach Ivan Cleary reveals the moment they hit rock bottom ahead of New Zealand Warriors match
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-09-10
5.0

Mitch Barnett predicts Leka Halasima and Nathan Cleary will light up the finals.

The players to watch in 2025 NRL finals
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-09-08
6.0

Mitch Barnett remains a glaring absence for the Warriors due to injury.

NRL: Why Titans defeat is the most damaging of Warriors’ NRL season so far
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-07-27
5.0

Mitch Barnett is out for the season due to an ACL injury.

State of Origin: Former Warrior and Queenslander Kevin Campion’s game 2 prediction
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-07-07
4.0

The club has already lost co-captain Mitch Barnett to an ACL injury this year.

Warriors v Broncos: Andrew Webster fumes at referee decisions, as Luke Metcalf sustains knee injury
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-06-28
5.0