LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick
The free agency window ahead of the 2027 NRL season is shaping up as a crucial time for the Manly Sea Eagles.
The team could potentially lose both Jake and Tom Trbojevic by the end of the season, along with several other players whose contracts are expiring.
Anthony Seibold's squad faced a challenging 2025 season, exhibiting moments where they appeared to be contenders for the premiership, yet at other times, they seemed closer to claiming the wooden spoon.
Manly struggled with consistency, and unfortunately for Seibold, fluctuating between the peaks and valleys of the season has characterized his tenure with the club.
Looking ahead, the club will welcome Jamal Fogarty in 2026 and urgently needs to establish some stability; otherwise, they risk entering 2027 under a new coach.
For the moment, Seibold remains at the helm, and with November 1 approaching, there are several crucial areas where the Northern Beaches team will be seeking to enhance their roster.
Current Manly Sea Eagles 2027 squad
Luke Brooks, Ethan Bullemor, Clayton Faulalo, Jamal Fogarty, Hugo Hart, Lehi Hopoate, Davvy Moale, Caleb Navale, Haumole Olakau'atu, Taniela Paseka, Jason Saab, Ben Trbojevic, Corey Waddell, Joey Walsh