2026 recruitment & retention

[eaglebuzz]

Turpin has always struck me as a knob. I hope we don't sign him, even for depth.

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

Has played first grade at hooker half and 5/8 so as utility backup probably better than Wakeham?
Played under Seibold at Brisbane a few years ago.
We're losing Jazz and possibly also Gordie and Croker so definitely need more dummy half options

 

[Sheikheagle]

On a positive note, at least we are recruiting from the top of the ladder and not the bottom. 🫣

 

[The Who]

Wow. We really are a recruitment force, aren't we!

 

[Nordburg]

Has played first grade at hooker half and 5/8 so as utility backup probably better than Wakeham?
Played under Seibold at Brisbane a few years ago.
We're losing Jazz and possibly also Gordie and Croker so definitely need more dummy half options

Yes he does play hooker,half and 5/8,but not very well.Not sure the significance of playing under Seibold has given it was during the spoon year and the fact Seibold won’t be there.Also when a player comes to Manly as a back up,they inevitably become regular first graders

 

[Terry Zarsoff]

Also when a player comes to Manly as a back up,they inevitably become regular first graders

Which is what has happened with Talau…in reverse.

By the way, word on street is that will (or already has) re-signed with Manly, for one more season.

 

[LeonardCohen]

Corey Paix would be better than Turpin. On the Bulldogs website, the write up for Turpin’s player profile says he is ‘reliable’. That’s a term used when you can’t think of anything nice to say but you need to keep things positive.

 

[Darren]

Until we lose Tom, Jake, DCE, Josh O, and Saab, we will continue to recruit more average players. It's hard to believe we cannot sign anyone good for 2026!!! Those five are nearly 4.5 million on our cap and be honest, are they superstars anymore? Do they get us win after win anymore?

 

[Smokin Joe]

Not saying that it is a good signing or one I agree with.....
He has been coming off the bench in his couple of NRL games as a mobile lock forward in the Hayward/Mann role that Ciraldo uses.
He might be more of a Tevaga replacement than anything..
Probably be 2027 before we have some serious money to spend(as the club has mentioned before).
Wilson is actually a decent player,but not one I would have thought necessary unless we are shedding one or two.

 

[MW66]

General consensus is that we need a Prop (or two) and a Lock. We are reported to be signing a winger and a utility. I don't mind Wilson as a player but not sure if that is where we need more depth particularly with Faulolo resigning although there were reports Ray V is not being resigned.

 

[MW66]

Never 😂

You were right re both news and not being happy!!

 

[madmax]

I have a gut feeling that management is not going hard for forwards like Mooney etc. for a reason…..David Fifita!