2025 recruitment & retention

[seaeagles4life]

Opinions on Brad Schneider?
Might be looking for another club if Penrith announce the Blaize Talagi signing...

Prefer Wishart from Melbourne, brother in law to be of Reuben Garrick too so a bit of a connection there too.

 

[Sheikheagle]

He never rose to great heights when playing for us. He's been playing better for NZ.
It's a NO for me.

Going well however is injury prone. So a big no from me.

 

[KNUCKLES]

“Jake Trbojevic has copped a bit of grief lately because he probably doesn’t smash the running metres metric that the media love to use. The reality is that this guy works so hard off the ball, leads the line speed in defence and does all the little things.

In attack, he leads the NRL in push supports.

So when a teammate is taking a carry, Jake is the league’s best at running in support as an option to pass. This takes a lot of effort with no real recognition on the stat sheet, but it helps his teammates so much.

When Jake pushes up, the defensive line must hold out and respect him as an option. That means big units like Taniela Paseka and Josh Aloiai often draw 1-2 man tackles instead of the 3-4 man tackles they’d cop without push support. As a result they are easier carries, able to carry further (especially post-contact metres) and help Manly win the field position battle”

Well that is very good. Christian Welch has high praises for jakey, which is warranted in off the ball play. It doesn't change the fact that because of it he should be on big dollars

 

[Eagle 1]

Another of Parramatta’s most exciting young NRL stars – teenage battering ram Charlie Guymer – has asked for permission to talk to rival clubs. (Eels denied it for now but I’d say he won’t be there next season.)

Good young player hopefully we are taking a look at him

Wow...the exodus of good up and coming junior players from Parra has begun in earnest.
it's akin to a closing down sale at a cloths store...lol.

 

[globaleagle]

Wow...the exodus of good up and coming junior players from Parra has begun in earnest.
it's akin to a closing down sale at a cloths store...lol.

 

[Eagle 1]

None of them are known.

They are confidential. Player agents often leak amounts for their journo buddies to publish, for one reason or another.

Clubs might even leak a dollar figure for an offer they've made that was rejected.

Clubs don't publicly deny rumoured amounts, because if they did they'd have to deny all of them. Otherwise the implication would be that the one not denied was true.

As for the accuracy of any of the published-and-repeated-ad-infintum-as-fact rumours, maybe ask @Ryan (who by chance once came across an actual player's contract!)

Thanks for the clarification SER8, still, it would be good to know what all of our players are signed on for. After all, we the fans buy club memberships, club merchandise, buy Foxtel/Kayo, match tickets, at the ground eats and drinks all at inflated prices. Without us there wouldn't be an NRL.

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

Thanks for the clarification SER8, still, it would be good to know what all of our players are signed on for. After all, we the fans buy club memberships, club merchandise, buy Foxtel/Kayo, match tickets, at the ground eats and drinks all at inflated prices. Without us there wouldn't be an NRL.

NBA and NFL publish player salaries, NRL currently does not. The cultural differences between the 2 countries might explain this.

The dominant US culture heavily promotes the concept of ‘opportunity’. Sure, most of you are poor but Hey, the American Dream, anyone can make it big here in America. They openly celebrate success and wealth, even though that is typically achieved at the expense of other Americans.

Australia’s culture has evolved with a more egalitarian mythology. We like to talk about ‘a fair go’, meaning for everybody, not only those who somehow seize their opportunity. We’ve created slightly better social welfare systems, but the tall poppy syndrome is the other side of that story. Hence, rich or successful Aussies may be a little more shy when it comes to flaunting their good fortune. You might even hear them saying stuff like, ‘hey it’s none of your business. I have a right to privacy!’ lol

 

[ManlyGM]

Corey Horsburgh reportedly requesting a release from the raiders. I know we need a 2nd rower and/or a middle forward with mobility ideally, but Horsburgh is a really good player, and in origin discussions at his best.

Definitely a hot head, which can be a good or bad thing in terms of bringing intensity but also silly penalties.

In my opinion Horsburgh would almost be a no brainer move and immediately improve our forward pack, sign me up.

 

[stoodamire]

Corey Horsburgh reportedly requesting a release from the raiders. I know we need a 2nd rower and/or a middle forward with mobility ideally, but Horsburgh is a really good player, and in origin discussions at his best.

Definitely a hot head, which can be a good or bad thing in terms of bringing intensity but also silly penalties.

In my opinion Horsburgh would almost be a no brainer move and immediately improve our forward pack, sign me up.

We currently do an a position vacant for a red head now that Parker's on on the outer.

Unless Seibold just doesn't like red heads....

 

[MW66]

Any news?

 

[Disco]

Corey Horsburgh reportedly requesting a release from the raiders. I know we need a 2nd rower and/or a middle forward with mobility ideally, but Horsburgh is a really good player, and in origin discussions at his best.

Definitely a hot head, which can be a good or bad thing in terms of bringing intensity but also silly penalties.

In my opinion Horsburgh would almost be a no brainer move and immediately improve our forward pack, sign me up.

I'd take Horsburgh for our front row rotation for sure

 

[Frogz]

Guymer and Horsburgh - Yes thanks. some real mongrel to go with Brown.

 

[Normie]

Corey Horsburgh reportedly requesting a release from the raiders. I know we need a 2nd rower and/or a middle forward with mobility ideally, but Horsburgh is a really good player, and in origin discussions at his best.

Definitely a hot head, which can be a good or bad thing in terms of bringing intensity but also silly penalties.

In my opinion Horsburgh would almost be a no brainer move and immediately improve our forward pack, sign me up.

The word in Canberra is that he is on the nose with the coaching staff due to attitude and is wanting to return home to QLD

 

[Frogz]

We currently do an a position vacant for a red head now that Parker's on on the outer.

Unless Seibold just doesn't like red heads....

We know he likes Ronald McDonald's for a sleepover

 

[Stewbojevic]

Big Red would be a great addition

 

[master blaster]

Guymer and Horsburgh - Yes thanks. some real mongrel to go with Brown.

Well better do something soon otherwise Flanno will pinch them

 

[The Wheel]

With Big Stef going to Storm will be probably mean Big NAS is surplus to requirements?

 

[SeaEagleSI1]

Manly Sea Eagles

Sea Eagles 2025 Player Movements

2025 Gains

Joey Walsh (2027)

2025 Losses

Bailey Hodgson (Leigh Leopards), Jamie Humphreys (South Sydney Rabbitohs), Karl Lawton(North Queensland Cowboys), Josh Schuster (released)

Re-Signed

Josh Aloiai (2027), Nathan Brown (2026), Gordon Chan Kum Tong (2025), Haumole Olakau'atu(2031), Jason Saab (2029), Ben Trbojevic (2027)

Off Contract 2024

Matthew Lodge, Raymond Tuaimalo Vaega, Corey Waddell

1. Tom Trbojevic
2. Tommy Talau
3. Tolutau Koula
4. Reuben Garrick
5. Jason Saab
6. Luke Brooks
7. Daly Cherry-Evans
8. Taniela Paseka
9. Lachlan Croker
10. Toafofoa Sipley
11. Haumole Olakau'atu
12. Ben Trbojevic
13. Jake Trbojevic

Interchange
14. Jake Simpkin
15. Josh Aloiai
16. Nathan Brown
17. Ethan Bullemor

Rest of squad
18. Ben Condon
19. Clayton Faulalo
20. Aitasi James
21. Dean Matterson
22. Brad Parker
23. Jaxson Paulo
24. Gordon Chan Kum Tong
25. Aaron Schoupp
26. Jake Arthur
27. Joey Walsh (not sure if his in next year top 30)
28. No player signed.
29. No player signed.
30. No player signed.

Roster spots open: 3

2025 development list
1. Lehi Hopoate
2.Simione Laifai

PLAYERS OFF CONTRACT 2024

CENTRE
Euan Aitken, Paul Alamoti, Daejarn Asi, Zac Cini, Max Feagai, Morgan Harper, Delouise Hoeter, Michael Jennings, Josiah Karapani, Krystian Mapapalangi, Taane Milne, Tesi Niu, Marion Seve, Jeral Skelton, Blaize Talagi, Isaiah Tass, Valynce Te Whare, Izaac Thompson, Enari Tuala
19 players off contract

FULLBACK
Leon Te Hau
1 players off contract

FIVE-EIGHTH
Anthony Milford, Hayze Perham
2 players off contract

HALFBACK
Jake Clifford, Dean Hawkins, Shaun Johnson, Jesse Marschke, Kodi Nikorima, Niwhai Puru, Toby Sexton, Thomas Weaver
8 players off contract

HOOKER
Jayden Berrell, Zach Dockar-Clay, Jake Granville, Zac Woolford
4 players off contract

LOCK
Matthew Eisenhuth, Isaac Liu, Tyrone Peachey, Jazz Tevaga
4 players off contract

PROP
Mat Croker, Sione Fainu, Peter Hola, Valingi Kepu, Liam Knight, Matthew Lodge, Makahesi Makatoa, Jordan McLean, Shaquai Mitchell, Tepai Moeroa, Ofahiki Ogden, Tevita Pangai Junior, Chris Patolo, Jamayne Taunoa-Brown, Martin Taupau, Zane Tetevano, Alec Tuitavake
17 players off contract

SECOND-ROW
Jacob Alick-Wiencke, Billy Burns, Michael Chee-Kam, Tom Eisenhuth, Klese Haas, Brodie Jones, Ativalu Lisati, Ben Lovett, Ben Murdoch-Masila, Joe Stimson, Wil Sullivan, Jackson Topine, Toni Tupouniua, Corey Waddell, Jack Williams
15 players off contract

WINGER
Solomon Alaimalo, Kyle Feldt, Dean Ieremia, Edrick Lee, Corey Oates, Jordan Rapana, James Schiller, Bailey Simonsson, Siteni Taukamo, Young Tonumaipea, Setu Tu, Raymond Tuaimalo Vaega, Semi Valemei
13 players off contract

 

[double hoops]

Yeah a rejuvenated Corey Horseborugh could add to our list. My greatest doubt is that he's in our price range be surprised if he's not wearing a fins jersey. When on the field, does he offer more than Lodge? Im not sure, at his best Lodge is up there, he's just getting on. I also wish Lodge didn't get that mop. The bald head just really had the hard head intimidator leader of the pack look up front down pat. Young ones today just so vein.

 

[KNUCKLES]

Wow...the exodus of good up and coming junior players from Parra has begun in earnest.
it's akin to a closing down sale at a cloths store...lol.

Parra supporter told me yesterday that they have also lost all their Australian schoolboys that represented this year. All four of them