2026 recruitment & retention

[Eagles4Life]

Haven’t we signed Josh Feledy also

Train and trial spot.

 

[Stewbojevic]

Manly team 2026

1. Tom Trbojevic
2. Jason Saab
3. Tolu Koula
4. Reuben Garrick
5. Lehi Hopoate
6. Luke Brooks
7. Jamal Fogarty
8. Taniela Paseka
9. Jake Simpkin
10. Siua Taukeiaho
11. Haumole Olakau'atu
12. Ben Trbojevic
13. Jake Trbojevic
14. Caleb Navale
15. Ethan Bullemor
16. Kobe Hetherington
17. Nathan Brown
18. Matt Lodge
19. Corey Waddell
20. Blake Wilson
21. Joey Walsh
22. Zach Dockar-Clay
23. Clayton Faulalo
24. Navren Willett
25. Zaidas Muagututia
26. Simione Laiafi
27. Paul Bryan
28. Onitoni Large
29. Aaron Schoupp?

Development:

1. D’Jazirhae Pua'avase
2. Hugo Hart

Departing:

1. Toff Sipley
2. Jazz Tevaga
3. Josh Aloiai
4. Lachlan Croker
5. Daly Cherry Evans
6. Ray Vaega
7. Jake Arthur
8. Aitasi James
9. Dean Matterson
10. Gordan Chan Kum Tong
11. Michael Chee Kam
12. Tommy Talau

Didn’t know exactly which thread to post this in, but this is the most updated/recent list I’ve put together of our squad for next year, including the players leaving at the end of this season.

I’ve tried to make the team as realistic as possible to what I think Seibold will select for Round 1 in 2026, not just based on my personal opinions.

The only real uncertainty I’ve got is around Schoupp — not sure if he’s signed on as top 30, development, or train-and-trial. I’ve also assumed Croker will be departing, either via medical retirement or general retirement depending on the review of his concussion issues.

Let me know if I’ve gotten anything wrong or missed someone.

There are a lot of unknowns in this squad… but at least it’s looking younger

 

[TheSoaringEagle2023]

I would think with Aloiai’s departure we could afford an additional premium forward in addition to Hetherington.

You'd think so, but Penn might be thinking of buying 6 Matt Lodges.

 

[Tragic Eagle]

Nothing wound surprise me anymore with this mob.

 

[Wombat64]

He’s just the sort of player we should target , not ridiculously expensive , may become a decent player , not an over 30 and plodder.

You know you'll miss the plodders when they're gone .....

 

[manlyfan76]

You know you'll miss the plodders when they're gone .....

Fluffy is an over 30 plodder with poor form and z ero impact.
I won't miss him.

 

[madmax]

You'd think so, but Penn might be thinking of buying 6 Matt Lodges.

FMD how many brothers does Lodge have???

 

[manlyfan76]

FMD how many brothers does Lodge have???

6

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

Agree but Josh was on the most after DCE at $500k. We should be able to afford a decent front rower to replace him.

We may have spent that on Hetherington

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

You know you'll miss the plodders when they're gone .....

Every side has a few average players , that’s part of the salary cap ( except for the Rorters who have the Salary Cap plus unlimited extras to afford 2 first grade teams).

And I guess I’m a champion for underdogs.

Would I prefer a bunch of young up and comers , absolutely but I get the concept of a few older experienced players to fill in as backups if needed.