The Warriors have today confirmed centre Konrad Hurrell has been released from his contract.
The 24-year-old, who was contracted to the end of the 2018 season, leaves the club after making 71 NRL appearances since his debut in 2012.
"After discussions between Konrad, his management [Inventus Sports] and us we've reached a mutual agreement for him to be released now," said Warriors managing director Jim Doyle.
"We would like to thank Konrad for his contribution since coming into our development system. He has been a popular member of the club and we wish him all the best for the future."
Hurrell said he had mixed emotions at first about leaving the Warriors but was now excited as he looked forward to the rest of his career.
"I will always be thankful to the Warriors for all they have done for me and the way they have helped me develop as a rugby league player," he said.
"I'm grateful to all the boys I have played alongside, all the people at the club and also the members and fans."
Hurrell made three NRL appearances this year, the last of them against Manly on April 3.
Hurrell speaks out
"It has been an amazing journey here at this amazing club the @nzwarriors pretty sad that I won't be here anymore but looking forward on my new journey," Hurrell told his followers on Facebook.
"Can't explain how much grateful I am to be apart of this club and just wanna thank the club for the opportunity and for everything.
"Going to miss the brothers that I go to war with every week. Heads high brothers stay together and move forward.
He also took the opportunity to apologise for his behaviour.
"Just want to apologise both to the club and to my brothers on some unprofessional behaviour that I've let everyone down and that I am not proud of but learnt lesson from it.
"To all the members and the fans much love to you all and apologise for letting you guys down keep the faith on the brothers cause they will get there.
"Much love to all the coaches, staffs for all your help through out my time here and to the man himself the the Mad Butcher for your all your help for me and my family."
Hurrell is understood to have been unhappy at being punished for his involvement in accompanying five team-mates on an unsanctioned late night out in Auckland.
Hurrell was the only player who did not admit to taking prescription pills and energy drinks but, along with the rest of the group, was stood down from test selection heading into last week's internationals. He was then embroiled in further controversy after sending an ill-timed retweet that added fuel to speculation coach Andrew McFadden had lost the support of his players.
