2026 recruitment & retention

[DeadCats]

Six forwards out and still we beat STG and the Phins. Yes, we need good, mobile forwards but for me our backs are among the best in the comp. It's easy to bleat about what we have but OK, realistically, who should Manly target to get the forward pack up to scratch?

Really looking forward to seeing Joey Walsh run out, even if he only gets 10 mins or so. Jamal Fogarty is 31 and Brooks is 30. Also keeping Hugo Hart on contract is great. Talau off contract this year - I think his utility value makes him a keeper. I have concerns with Lachlan Croker - I see him as a key forward (a dummy-half who can kick 40/20s - geez!) but concussion issues a worry. Life's bigger than footy. No, really, it is. 😀

 

[Hertera]

Jake Turpin staying at the dogs

 

[Disco]

Jake Turpin staying at the dogs

This is great news

 

[Phobia]

Jake Turpin staying at the dogs

This is up there with that one Japanese city avoiding the nuke, because the weather was bad. Excellent news!!!

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Jake Turpin staying at the dogs

Great to hear

 

[Ron E. Gibbs]

This is up there with that one Japanese city avoiding the nuke, because the weather was bad. Excellent news!!!

From here on in, Jake Turpin will be known as "Kokura".

 

[Nordburg]

Jake Turpin staying at the dogs

First bit of good news in a while.Although it’s a slap in the face that even he knocked back Manly😁😁

 

[Buddy Love]

First bit of good news in a while.Although it’s a slap in the face that even he knocked back Manly😁😁

Everyone does it seems.. or we don't even chase the good ones

 

[double hoops]

Jake Turpin staying at the dogs

Far out. Manly really can't find a Penn that works. Recruitment is getting very ugly. Way things are looking one of young blokes out there, might need to lace on a pair of boots.

 

[Ben]

Far out. Manly really can't find a Penn that works. Recruitment is getting very ugly. Way things are looking one of young blokes out there, might need to lace on a pair of boots.

Not a bad signing to miss out on really

 

[KNUCKLES]

Hopefully we get hetherington. We should of gone harder for Crosby as well. I reckon he has a big future ahead of him

 

[double hoops]

Our roster actually looks pretty balanced for next year, if your just look at who is locked in. Up to 8 spots to fill. Expect a couple more might stay. But equally a few more could go. Generally we don't have that type of numbers to work with at this time of the year.

The development of the kids. U can see the progress through to top 30, under Seibs I reckon it's a bit more structured. I see Hart enters the top 30 in 27. Nice.

So many spots available does creates opportunity,

Is there the ability for a coach to reshape our squad in a significant way. Via spots absolutely. Do we have the $$$$. Clear as mud.

Cherry pick quality players across our weak areas, it' can look pretty. Or if u want to change playing style. Different players to fit. This year. We sure can.

But go and add 8 useless gumbys.......and.

Squad could be rebuilding for a long long time. Especially when U consider Norths and then PNG will only further impact talent for further years to come.

This year's Recruitment and getting pieces we need, but adding great talent for the future in below as well, This year it's more important than ever.