Fisher-Harris brings credentials as Kiwi captain in 2023-2024, including leading his country to a record 30-0 win over the Kangaroos Photo: Photosport
Mitchell Barnett and James Fisher-Harris have been named as co-captains for the Warriors' 2025 NRL season.
The announcement was made at the club's season launch on Tuesday and is only the second-time in the club's history the Warriors will have co-captains.
Barnett, 30, and Fisher-Harris, 29, replace incumbent captain Tohu Harris who announced his immediate retirement in January after leading the Warriors 52 times.
The last time the Warriors had co-captains was in 2001, when Stacey Jones and Kevin Campion shared the responsibility, leading the club to the finals for the first time.
Both Barnett and Fisher-Harris bring significant leadership experience to the table, with Warriors chief executive Cameron George saying they were "terrific examples of what leadership is about".
"Rather than having one captain, we felt Mitch and James have so much to offer as co-captains. It was a no brainer given their qualities."
Mitch Barnett is tackled by James Fisher-Harris - then playing for the Panthers. Photo: David Neilson
Barnett captained the side for the last nine games of the 2024 campaign following Harris' early exit, starting with the exceptional against-the-odds victory over the Dolphins.
He also assumed the captaincy in Magic Round match against the Panthers after original skipper for the game Wayde Egan was forced off the field just 12 minutes into the contest.
Barnett describes the co-captaincy as a "great opportunity" - "for me, for my family and also for Fish".
"I don't want to be anything different than I've already been. I just want to be the player everyone wants to play with."
Fisher-Harris brings credentials as Kiwi captain in 2023-2024, including leading his country to a record 30-0 win over the Kangaroos to secure the Pacific Championships title in 2023.
For the last five seasons he has led the way for the Panthers' pack in five consecutive grand finals including four straight premiership victories.
"It's been a hectic last month or so for me getting used to the new surroundings here," he said.
Fisher-Harris said he wants to "give back" to the game.
"That's why I came back and being co-captain is really special."
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