Your preferred 2024 side

[Eagles4Life]

He’s pretty bog average. Couldn’t crack a start at the Dogs and then was about 5th string at the Roosters. No thanks

I see him as depth only. It's unlikely he gets a regular starting spot with us either. However, the fact that he covers three spots is definitely a positive. I would have him in front of Talau, Veaga and Tupilotu, but behind our potential starting five of Turbo, Saab, Koula, Garrick and Paulo.

 

[Stewbojevic]

I see him as depth only. It's unlikely he gets a regular starting spot with us either. However, the fact that he covers three spots is definitely a positive. I would have him in front of Talau, Veaga and Tupilotu, but behind our potential starting five of Turbo, Saab, Koula, Garrick and Paulo.

Fair

 

[DCE007]

Updated Sea Eagles 2024 Squad

Manly Warringah

1 Tom Trbojevic
2 Jason Saab
3 Reuben Garrick (gk)
4 Tolutau Koula
5 Jaxson Paulo
6 Luke Brooks
7 Daly Cherry-Evans (c)
8 Josh Aloiai
9 Lachlan Croker
10 Taniela Paseka
11 Haumole Olakau'atu
12 Josh Schuster
13 Jake Trbojevic (vc)

14 Gordon Chan Kum Tong
15 Ethan Bullemor
16 Sean Keppie
17 Ben Trbojevic

Blacktown Workers

1
2 Ray Vaega
3 Brad Parker
4 Tommy Talau
5 Christian Tuipulotu
6 Jake Arthur
7 Jamie Humphreys
8 Toafofoa Sipley
9 Karl Lawton
10 Aitasi James
11
12 Zac Fulton
13 Ben Condon

26/30 top 30 spots filled
0 development list spots filled

 

[Tragic Eagle]

I would pick Koula at Fullback and Tommy at centre for two reasons. One. I'd like to change Turbo's approach to the game and keep him focussed on hitting gaps and space on the edges rather than seeing him coming in at first receiver frequently. Secondly, Turbo has lost some pace over long distances. The down side is that Turbo is better in the air but Koula did show some improvement as his confidence grew.
1. Koula
2. Saab
3. Turbo
4. Garrick
5. Paulo
6. Brooks
7. DCE
8. Lodge
9. Croker
10. Jake
11. Big O
12. Burbo
13. Scuster
14. CGKT
15. Paseka
16. Aloiai
17. Bullemor
18. Jake Arthur
19. Sipley
20. Keppie
21. James
22. Humphries
23. Talau
24. Tuipulotu

 

[manly al]

Think that Tippy Toes was contributing quite well and much safer under the high ball for a good part of the season when he was available .
Bit of a problem partly with defensive reads still but was also still an issue with Saab , Vagea and even Reuben [ Garrick ] Reuben in specific not the most totally reliable one on one defenders but seems to be a bit more comfortable defensively playing in the centres .
Not sure how to rate Paulo yet in the defensive department and doubt whether looking at someone like Cory Allen would be of much benefit especially with outside backs in Paulo and Talau recruited and cap factors .
Seemed to be playing much better type footy at Souths [ Allen ] a few seasons ago though no doubt still has some ability . Then there is Faualo already in the system hopefully to go on with it next season in the Manly - Blacktown ranks

 

[Eagles4Life]

1. Turbo
2. Saab
3. Koula
4. Garrick/Paulo/Talau
5. Paulo/Garrick
6. Brooks
7. DCE
8. Jake
9. Croker
10. Paseka
11. Olakau'atu
12. Burbo/Schuster
13. Twal/Aloiai/Bullemore

14. GCKT/Arthur/Humphries
15. Schuster/Burbo
16. Bullemore/Twal/Aloiai
17. Sipley/Lodge/James

Just looking at potential options on how the bench could work best (for the side above) in 2024.

The bench rotation below assumes that we end up swapping Keppie for Twal. It also means that we need to see bigger minutes from Bullemore in the middle, and his role as a middle is set in stone.

The rotation could also still work if Aloiai remains fit, and gets some consistency back in his performances for us. Personally, I would prefer Twal for his workrate and tackle effectiveness in defence

1. Sipley/Lodge for Paseka (20 min)
2. Schuster for Burbo (20 min)
3. Bullemore for Aloiai/Twal (30 min)
4. Paseka for Sipley/Lodge (40 min)
5. GCKT for Croker (60 min)
6. Aloiai/Twal for Schuster (60 min - Bullemore to prop, Burbo to backrow, and Aloiai/Twal to lock)
7. Burbo for Paseka (60 min)
8. Spare interchange

Total Minutes
Jake 80 min
Croker 60 min (One stint)
Paseka 40 min (Two stints)
Schuster 40 min (One stint)
Olakau’atu 80 min
Bullemore 50 minutes (One stint - 30 min at lock and 20 min at prop)
Aloiai/Twal 50 min (Two stints)
GCKT 20 min (One stint)
Sipley/Lodge 20 min (One stint)
Burbo 40 min (Two stints)

 

[bob dylan]

Panthers.

 

[DCE007]

Updated Sea Eagles 2024 Squad

Manly Warringah

1 Tom Trbojevic
2 Jason Saab
3 Reuben Garrick (gk)
4 Tolutau Koula
5 Jaxson Paulo
6 Luke Brooks
7 Daly Cherry-Evans (c)
8 Josh Aloiai
9 Lachlan Croker
10 Taniela Paseka
11 Haumole Olakau'atu
12 Josh Schuster
13 Jake Trbojevic (vc)

14 Gordon Chan Kum Tong
15 Ethan Bullemor
16 Sean Keppie
17 Ben Trbojevic

Blacktown Workers

1
2 Ray Vaega
3 Brad Parker
4 Tommy Talau
5 Christian Tuipulotu
6 Jake Arthur
7 Jamie Humphreys
8 Toafofoa Sipley
9 Karl Lawton
10 Aitasi James
11 Dean Matterson
12 Zac Fulton
13 Ben Condon

29/30 top 30 spots filled
0 development list spots filled

 

[DieHardManlyFan]

Updated Sea Eagles 2024 Squad

Manly Warringah

1 Tom Trbojevic
2 Jason Saab
3 Reuben Garrick (gk)
4 Tolutau Koula
5 Jaxson Paulo
6 Luke Brooks
7 Daly Cherry-Evans (c)
8 Josh Aloiai
9 Lachlan Croker
10 Taniela Paseka
11 Haumole Olakau'atu
12 Josh Schuster
13 Jake Trbojevic (vc)

14 Gordon Chan Kum Tong
15 Ethan Bullemor
16 Sean Keppie
17 Ben Trbojevic

Blacktown Workers

1
2 Ray Vaega
3 Brad Parker
4 Tommy Talau
5 Christian Tuipulotu
6 Jake Arthur
7 Jamie Humphreys
8 Toafofoa Sipley
9 Karl Lawton
10 Aitasi James
11 Dean Matterson
12 Zac Fulton
13 Ben Condon

29/30 top 30 spots filled
0 development list spots filled

Twal for Aloiai, Aloai for Keppie. Also put Lodge on the bench for Burbo. Great team though I agree with so much of it.

 

[SeaEagleSI1]

Sea Eagles 2024 Player Movements

2024 Gains Luke Brooks (Tigers, 2027),Jaxson Paulo (Roosters, 2026),Tommy Talau(Tigers, 2025) Aitasi James (Tigers, 2025)

2024 Losses Latu Fainu(Tigers),Samuela Fainu (Tigers)

Off Contract 2023 Morgan Boyle, Morgan Harper, Jacob Sykes, Kaeo Weekes, Aaron Woods, Jamie Humphreys, Ray Vaega

Players are in no particular order

1.Tom Trbojevic
2.Jason Saab
3.Reuben Garrick
4.Tolutau Koula
5.Christian Tuipulotu
6.Luke Brooks
7.Daly Cherry-Evans
8.Taniela Paseka
9.Lachlan Croker
10.Jake Trbojevic
11.Haumole Olakau'atu
12.Josh Schuster
13.Josh Aloiai

14.Ben Trbojevic
15.Ethan Bullemor
16.Toafofoa Sipley
17.Sean Keppie

18.Gordon Chan Kum Tong
19.Jake Arthur
20.Aitasi James
21.Tommy Talau
22.Jaxson Paulo
23.Dean Matterson
24.Brad Parker
25.Karl Lawton free to leave (might be going to the UK)
26.Zac fulton free to leave
27.Ben Condon free to leave
28.Kelma Tuilagi Eels (no club statement yet)
29. No player signed
30. No player signed

Jamie Humphreys, Ray Vaega i did see something that they have resign but cannot find the years and or statement

 

[Rosko]

Not a top 4 squad. Top 8 at best.

 

[Tragic Eagle]

The 24 squad will certainly be an improvement.

 

[ManlyTragic]

Not a top 4 squad. Top 8 at best.

It’s top4 if TT plays a full season!

Just sayin’

 

[jamesie]

Lodge will be in there

 

[SeaEagleSI1]

Lodge will be in there

Lodge will giving development contact until he’s fit, then move into the top 30.

 

[chuckee]

Top 4 quality if Koula plays fullback and Tom is at centre, as well as Garrick. That backline would be among the best in the comp. Very balanced.

 

[IQofalimabean]

1 Turbo
2 Saab
3 Garrick
4 Koula
5 Faulalo
6 brooks
7 DCE
8 Paseka
9 Croker
10 Sipley
11 Haumole
12 Ben t
13 Jake t
14 Gordon
15 Schuster
16 Bullemor
17 Josh aloiai

that would be my round 1 side. id bring lodge in when he comes good. a slick backline with a good pack.

 

[Eagle thru 'n' thru]

1. Turbo/Koula
2. J. Paulo
3. R. Garrick
4. Koula/Turbo
5. Saab
6. Brooks/DCE
7. DCE/Brooks
8. Paseka
9. Croker
10. Jurbo
11. Olakau'atu
12. Burbo
13. Schuster

14. GCKT
15. Bullemor
16. Aloiai (until Lodge is good to go)
17. Sipley

 

[qldeagle]

I'd have Turbo in the centres and Koula at FB

 

[ManlyTragic]

I personally don’t care where Turbo plays ….. as long as he plays!

Just sayin’