2026 recruitment & retention

[Nordburg]

Sipley released from final year of contract

Manly Warringah Sea Eagles have released Toafofoa Sipley from the final year of his contract.

www.seaeagles.com.au

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Official confirmation , Sipley released at years end.

 

[The Wheel]

Official confirmation , Sipley released at years end.

Hopefully making room???

 

[nightster]

All the best Toff you have been a good team player

 

[Cliffy's Jockstrap]

Best of luck to Tof. He has been unlucky with injuries. I am on record as saying that every year he prick teases the entire NRL with two or three good games, showing a sight of what could be, before he reverts to frustratingly average and unengaged. But credit to him, I truly felt that this year when we are so hit by injuries he has really stepped forward and made a contribution, and I would have been happy to keep him. We wish him every success.

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Hopefully making room???

Look , all we can hope for is renewal , it’s very very much needed. But I have my doubts that any will want to join us , bloody sad really but it is what it is.

 

[madmax]

Possible 2026 lineup
1.Turbo
2. Saab
3. Koula
4. Garrick
5. Hopoate
6. Brooks
7. Fogarty
8. Jake T
9. Brailey
10. Paseka
11. Olakau'atu
12. Fermor
13. Kobe Hetherington

14. Bullemore
15. TKO
16. T Talau
17. Wiremu Greg

Trbo
Saab
Koula
Garrick
Lehi
Brooks
Fogarty
Paseka
Simpkin
Jrbo
Olakau’atu
Fermor
Navale
Res: Talau, TKO, Bully, Brbo

 

[Phobia]

Was anyone else under the mistaken impression that he was only signed for '25? Didn't realise it was for 2026 as well.

Interesting timing given the Trey Mooney news. Hopefully we are now in the hunt.

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

Hopefully making room???

I like Sips but he's about 5th or 6th in our prop pecking order and I reckon paid accordingly so won't exactly be freeing up cash. Maybe Sykes will be promoted?

 

[madmax]

Good luck Toff….great character, reliable player, role model. Wish you all the best & thank you for your time as a Sea Eagle!