2026 recruitment & retention

[nightster]

Victor Radley gets 10 weeks, with no proof of anything... 6 other players who he was away with get nothing, not even mentioned.... Ezra get 9 weeks ... f#cklme the NRL has issues.

Yes it does- but that was imposed by his club not the NRL

 

[TJ55]

One of my good manly mates just sent me this, do Silvertails rate him? Im surprised to see him go from Brookie to be fair, he hasnt been seen as a big standout from my observations and I never miss a Manly game, what do you guys think?

 

[Eagle 1]

One of my good manly mates just sent me this, do Silvertails rate him? Im surprised to see him go from Brookie to be fair, he hasnt been seen as a big standout from my observations and I never miss a Manly game, what do you guys think? View attachment 31285

Thought Gordy was of to the ESL. Good luck to him anyway, he had his moments but just didn't happen for him at Manly.

 

[manly al]

Thought Gordy was of to the ESL. Good luck to him anyway, he had his moments but just didn't happen for him at Manly.

Looks like the club is fairly hopeful some of the younger 9 prospects can kick on reasonably soon
Then there is still Froggy apparently still on the scene but must be some doubt whether he can actually contribute to his previous helpful level
Pleased that Turpin was not recruited however , really could not see some net overall benefit there

 

[Ben]

One of my good manly mates just sent me this, do Silvertails rate him? Im surprised to see him go from Brookie to be fair, he hasnt been seen as a big standout from my observations and I never miss a Manly game, what do you guys think? View attachment 31285

This was Manlys plan over a year ago. We signed Zadias last year and needs some time to develop. GCKT was extended for one year to give Zadias a year with the big boys.
Now Zadias has a little more experience it’s time to let Gordy go as always intended.

 

[double hoops]

One of my good manly mates just sent me this, do Silvertails rate him? Im surprised to see him go from Brookie to be fair, he hasnt been seen as a big standout from my observations and I never miss a Manly game, what do you guys think? View attachment 31285

Good signing for your 3rd as ability to grow. He hasn't taken the next step up at Manly. But Doesn't mean he can't or won't take it at the dogs. Didn't play to his strengths at Man which is to run. If that was him or the coaching game plan, or the lack of forwards around him. I guess we will find out. Still young. He's still been starting in reserves in front of the younger Zaidis.

 

[TJ55]

Good signing for your 3rd as ability to grow. He hasn't taken the next step up at Manly. But Doesn't mean he can't or won't take it at the dogs. Didn't play to his strengths at Man which is to run. If that was him or the coaching game plan, or the lack of forwards around him. I guess we will find out. Still young. He's still been starting in reserves in front of the younger Zaidis.

I think Blake Wilson will grow at Manly, he was someone i was sad to see go great kid with ****loads of potential

 

[Ron E. Gibbs]

One of my good manly mates just sent me this, do Silvertails rate him? Im surprised to see him go from Brookie to be fair, he hasnt been seen as a big standout from my observations and I never miss a Manly game, what do you guys think?

Mate, he has some flaws with his delivery (watch how he always has a little pause to grip the ball when it's played back to him), but he's full of energy and personality, and if he gets some minutes with the Dogs, I reckon he could quickly become a fan favourite. He plays with joy, which is hard not to like, and will always put in - a characteristic the Dogs seem to prioritise. He's also strong and tenacious in the wrestle and showed good leadership qualities coming through our juniors.

 

[nightster]

You can't keep them all - All the best Gordy

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

Gordie has some positive parts to his game such as good darts from dummy half but passing is not elite and in defence he does his best but his size makes it hard. Reserve grade is likely to be his limit, which is not to insult him at all. Dockar-Clay I though was similar, and he eventually managed to plug a gap in NRL for half a season so Gordie can do the same.

But I agree we preferred to give Zaidas a chance to go past him, so hopefully he does!

 

[rich]

Turbo extends with Manly till the end of 2029

$2.5million over 3 years (About 850k p.a)

Rejects offers from Super League

Source: Michael Chammas

 

[Bomb Voyage]

Turbo extends with Manly till the end of 2029

$2.5million over 3 years (About 850k p.a)

Rejects offers from Super League

Source: Michael Chammas

Atrocious

 

[Brookie1973]

Mate, he has some flaws with his delivery (watch how he always has a little pause to grip the ball when it's played back to him), but he's full of energy and personality, and if he gets some minutes with the Dogs, I reckon he could quickly become a fan favourite. He plays with joy, which is hard not to like, and will always put in - a characteristic the Dogs seem to prioritise. He's also strong and tenacious in the wrestle and showed good leadership qualities coming through our juniors.

The Dogs will probably coach “the pause” out of him.

 

[Phobia]

Atrocious

Might be a little overs, but if he gets close to the form he was in for most of last year, it’s good value. I’m not talking about distant fantasy land 2021 Tom… 2024 Tom was fantastic, and that version of him can easily return.

2025 has been Turbo’s worst year on the field, and I think that’s down to his mental state. Tom will be back.

 

[mickqld]

GCKT just didn't cut it but I'm sure this will probably end up another Kaeo Weekes.

 

[The Wheel]

We need at updated 2026 top 30 list with recent unconfirmed additions

 

[Disco]

Atrocious

Beauty of a forum.

Personally think it is fantastic.