Two in, Nikorima out

TheWarriors have offset the loss of Kodi Nikorima to the South Sydney Rabbitohs by adding just-signed Sydney Roosters halfback Ronald Volkman to their squad. Roosters hooker Freddy Lussick will also join theWarriors with immediate effect. The 19-year-old Volkman’s three-year contract from 2023 through to 2025was announced lastweek, but he will nowlink up with theWarriors early. Team-mate Lussick, 21, has been secured on a contract to the end of 2022 campaign. Both players joined theWarriors in Redcliffe yesterday. ‘‘Wewere keen to have Ronald onboard for the rest of this season rather than waiting for 2023. It’s beneficial for him and for us to have him settled into the club sooner rather than later.’’ Warriors general manager football Craig Hodges said. ‘‘And Freddy brings NRL experience out of the Roosters’ system to add more support in the dummy half ranks to Wayde Egan and Taniela Otukolo.’’ Meanwhile, theWarriors confirmed yesterday they had granted Nikorima, 28, an immediate release from his contract, as predicted by Stuff last week. Nikorimawas signed to the end of this season, and his release frees up theWarriors’ salary cap for next year.