LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick
The Manly Sea Eagles are looking to enhance their versatility and depth for the 2026 season, moving quickly to secure one of the NRL's most dependable utility players.
On Tuesday, the club announced the signing of Zach Dockar-Clay on a one-year contract, bringing him over from the Sydney Roosters.
The 30-year-old hooker is returning to the Northern Beaches after spending the last two years at Bondi. Previously, he captained the Blacktown Workers Sea Eagles in the NSW Cup in 2019.
Dockar-Clay made his NRL debut with the Canterbury Bulldogs in 2022 and has since played 36 first-grade games, along with 142 reserve-grade appearances over the past decade, showcasing a wealth of experience.
Sea Eagles coach Anthony Seibold commended the signing, emphasizing Dockar-Clay's leadership skills and versatility.
"Zach returns to the club a vastly more experienced player, having been an integral part of the Roosters NRL team over the last two seasons," Seibold said.
"He comes to us with the experience of being in the winning New Zealand test squad, and his ability to play multiple positions gives us great utility value off the bench."