2026 recruitment & retention

[Heckenberg]

I thought Aloiai's retirement would free up at least another $500k for 26, and as others have mentioned it wouldn't surprise me if Croker walks away for health reasons and he'd probably be on $300k.

300 seems modest for croker.

 

[KaZa]

I think Kobe and reed mahoney would be fantastic. Jake to prop for first 30 with paseka, bully and a young prop. Simpkin and reed to share hooker role.

Mahoney is what we lack. Mentality wise. Does whatever to win. Grub. Love it. Too many nice lads in the team

 

[Nordburg]

Josh Papali’i is available,perfect age for Manly’s recruitment team,although he’s had minimal injuries of recent times

 

[Disco]

Josh Papali’i is available,perfect age for Manly’s recruitment team,although he’s had minimal injuries of recent times

I know you jest but Big Papa is on record as saying he wont play against the Raiders.

 

[Nordburg]

I know you jest but Big Papa is on record as saying he wont play against the Raiders.

Not sure if you can open this link,I couldnt,but it appears he may of changed his mind

http://bit.ly/3ImYcQn

 

[Scorpio]

Mahoney is what we lack. Mentality wise. Does whatever to win. Grub. Love it. Too many nice lads in the team

Mahoney has just signed for the Cowboys:

Canterbury hooker Reed Mahoney to join Cowboys on long-term deal

The Bulldogs have agreed to release Mahoney from the final year of his contract after giving him permission to test the market a couple of months ago.

www.smh.com.au

 

[eaglebuzz]

Mahoney has just signed for the Cowboys:

Canterbury hooker Reed Mahoney to join Cowboys on long-term deal

The Bulldogs have agreed to release Mahoney from the final year of his contract after giving him permission to test the market a couple of months ago.

www.smh.com.au

I guess they need to replace Robson so that makes sense

 

[Damien2812]

Mahoney has just signed for the Cowboys:

Canterbury hooker Reed Mahoney to join Cowboys on long-term deal

The Bulldogs have agreed to release Mahoney from the final year of his contract after giving him permission to test the market a couple of months ago.

www.smh.com.au

Looks like the recruitment guys at the Cowboys have some brains and snapped up Mahoney since the number 9 spot is crucial. While at Manly we just buy cast off's from the Tigers.

 

[Kalvin]

I know you jest but Big Papa is on record as saying he wont play against the Raiders.

Not sure if you can open this link,I couldnt,but it appears he may of changed his mind

http://bit.ly/3ImYcQn

Yes indeed

‘Got to look elsewhere’: Papali’i’s big admission as recalled Origin star plans for the future

‘Got to look elsewhere’: Papali’i’s big admission as recalled Origin star plans for the future

www.foxsports.com.au

 

[XV-1]

We should sign prop Josh Kerr from the Dolphins.
They are trying to move him out

He is 29, so probably not on Seibolds over 30 and schiit radar.

 

[The Wheel]

We should sign prop Josh Kerr from the Dolphins.
They are trying to move him out

He is 29, so probably not on Seibolds over 30 and schiit radar.

Agree he would be a good get, so strong off the bench. Him and Bully coming on after 20 mins would be huge momentum change. Anyway can only dream….

Fogarty
Kobe Heatherington
Josh Kerr
Plus an up and coming 2nd rower who runs hard.

Nice shopping list

 

[Disco]

Oh in that case, and I know people will come at me on age but I'd definitely take Papali'i. Still playing well, a leader, a presence.

Much better option than Kerr IMO

 

[Buddy Love]

Mahoney gone to Cowboys. So we get no one haha we suck

 

[Eagledare2dream]

Saw Beaver Menzies walking around Brookie last week, sibehole should sign him up fast, fit in our dad's army perfectly, still looking fitter than some of our crap. Give him D$E cash for 2026 can't get any worse than anyone else coming next year. He'll prob win our try scoring list again.

 

[KaZa]

Mahoney has just signed for the Cowboys:

Canterbury hooker Reed Mahoney to join Cowboys on long-term deal

The Bulldogs have agreed to release Mahoney from the final year of his contract after giving him permission to test the market a couple of months ago.

www.smh.com.au

Spewing..... Croker it is......... eh.

 

[Hertera]

According to Buzz Feledy coming home I imagine that will be top 30?

 

[Andyvb88]

Another tigers reject lol

 

[ManlyTragic]

Another tigers reject lol

…..or a born again sea eagle?

 

[Ohgeez]

According to Buzz Feledy coming home I imagine that will be top 30?

He will struggle to even make the reserve grade team. Next to no chance it’s top 30