LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
Manly Sea Eagles utility Aaron Schoupp faced a significant ACL injury that abruptly ended his 2025 season, raising concerns as he was negotiating a contract extension.
With no deal secured for the 2026 season, Schoupp confronted a challenging recovery period while lacking a team to play for.
However, the Sea Eagles fulfilled their commitment by extending Schoupp's contract for the upcoming season.
"Rehab is going good," the 24-year-old stated.
"Just did my first run in the last week of pre-season [before the Christmas break]."
He shared that his progress is ahead of schedule, allowing fans to anticipate his return to the field in the early part of the season. Schoupp indicated, "We're aiming for a return somewhere around Round 7, but not rushing it and letting [the ACL] fully heal before I come back."