2026 recruitment & retention

[Eagles4Life]

I'm with you RE Jake but it's for that reason that I'd have Turbo as captain. Co captains maybe, given that's the thing these days.

I'm not ready to give up on Ben yet though. I can see how it will be difficult to fit him in given Bulle, Navale and Moale would certainly be in the 17. And Hetherington (who I'm not sold on yet) wouldn't be coming down to play NSW Cup.

I'm assuming you have Walsh in the halves with Brooks on the bench?? Again, I'm not sure he's ready to step straight into 1st Gde. Another year to fill out and get some more big fella footy under the belt just feels right (albeit conservative).

@Seagles68 I don't think there is any doubt that Walsh will initially find it hard to play at NRL level next season. However, I think it's important that the Fogarty/Walsh halves combination is given as many games as possible, for Manly to have any chance of playing finals in 2026.

If he's good enough, he will handle it. If not, back to NSW Cup to further develop his skill set.
Isaiya Katoa made his first-grade debut for the Dolphins in round one 2023, was in and out of the NRL team, and look at him now. He did so without any NRL experience for the Panthers.

 

[Orpheus Rocca]

A new defensive coach would be a good start

Bingo! Someone like Bozo who got our D down to 12.4pts/game in '96. It's not just about the physicality, it's also about being able to read the attack and anticipate where the ball is likely to go. DCE wasn't very good at that, which is largely why our right side defence was such a shambles. I think Seebs has had enough time to fix it, but things may change with Fogarty there (even though his recent efforts don't offer much cause for hope).

 

[Brookie Bob]

Davvy Moale makes surprise contract call, plus what it means for David Fifita

Moale is set to leave the Rabbitohs, which could impact the future of David Fifita at the Titans.

www.zerotackle.com

 

[Stewbojevic]

Gee we’re short on hooking options if Zaidas is on the way out

 

[Brookie Bob]

Sea Eagles secure signing of Rabbitohs enforcer | Sporting News Australia

Manly have reportedly secured the signature of a much-needed forward, with a South Sydney Rabbitohs enforcer set to head to the Northern Beaches.

www.sportingnews.com

 

[Seagles68]

@Seagles68 I don't think there is any doubt that Walsh will initially find it hard to play at NRL level next season. However, I think it's important that the Fogarty/Walsh halves combination is given as many games as possible, for Manly to have any chance of playing finals in 2026.

If he's good enough, he will handle it. If not, back to NSW Cup to further develop his skill set.
Isaiya Katoa made his first-grade debut for the Dolphins in round one 2023, was in and out of the NRL team, and look at him now. He did so without any NRL experience for the Panthers.

Yep, fair enough. I hope he kicks on and Brooks can help him out. Coz I still think he has something to offer.

 

[Eagles4Life]

Yep, fair enough. I hope he kicks on and Brooks can help him out. Coz I still think he has something to offer.

Brooks definitely has something to offer us next season. IMO, that could well be as our bench utility. I think that could be his best role for us going forward. (No pun intended)

 

[Brookie1973]

Holey Moale needs his own thread now !

Holey Moale Guacamole.

 

[madmax]

Jake Turpin and Laurie Daily didnt even want to go near us. Now your confused cause a bloke hardly anyone has heard of is signing with us. Calm down.

Correction……Turpin took up an extension for next year & will then head West. Daley was prepared to go ahead, however his NSW job & other work related matters caused him to back down. Many people have heard of Molae & yes he’s a good get for us. He’s a beast. Seems you don’t watch much rugby league mate….

 

[Eagles4Life]

Jake Turpin and Laurie Daily didnt even want to go near us. Now your confused cause a bloke hardly anyone has heard of is signing with us. Calm down.

Confusion reigns. Anyone who hasn't heard of Davvy Moale has clearly been living under a rock.

 

[Sheikheagle]

Correction……Turpin took up an extension for next year & will then head West. Daley was prepared to go ahead, however his NSW job & other work related matters caused him to back down. Many people have heard of Molae & yes he’s a good get for us. He’s a beast. Seems you don’t watch much rugby league mate….

So your telling me the sky is not falling. Thank god i was worried about it dropping on me when i play golf tomorrow. 😂

 

[The Wheel]

So your telling me the sky is not falling. Thank god i was worried about it dropping on me when i play golf tomorrow. 😂

Hope your golf has improved over the years 😉

 

[Seagles68]

So your telling me the sky is not falling. Thank god i was worried about it dropping on me when i play golf tomorrow. 😂

As a golfer myself, that can still happen 😂

 

[Seagles68]

Holey Moale Guacamole.

Not looking forward to his dip in form..

 

[effnic]

Correction……Turpin took up an extension for next year & will then head West. Daley was prepared to go ahead, however his NSW job & other work related matters caused him to back down. Many people have heard of Molae & yes he’s a good get for us. He’s a beast. Seems you don’t watch much rugby league mate….

More concerned that we are actively recruiting these flops.

 

[double hoops]

Confusion reigns. Anyone who hasn't heard of Davvy Moale has clearly been living under a rock.

My ? mark on Davey is his mobility. The game is just getting quicker and quicker, and I suspect a few more teams will follow the dogs with a smaller more mobile pack this off season. One big bopper on the field at any time yeah ok. I suspected the Heather signing could be a step that way. But moale suggests we will stay pretty big. A Combo at best.

 

[Sheikheagle]

Hope your golf has improved over the years 😉

Harsh but fair. Do you still play?

 

[The Wheel]

Harsh but fair. Do you still play?

No haven’t hit a ball in 20 years I reckon