Manly Sea Eagles 2024 roster rater: Every player ranked from 1 to 27
He has never played a game of NRL finals football, but a new Manly recruit could be the key to elevating the Sea Eagles back into the top eight. BRENT READ analyses every Manly player in our roster rater.
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Manly will be banking on the fitness of Tom Trbojevic and a recruit who has never played finals football to elevate the side back into the top eight.
The Sea Eagles signed several key pieces for 2024, none more so than Luke Brooks, who will play a key role in maligned star Josh Schuster’s transition into the back row.
But realistically, Manly’s season will hinge on whether Tommy Turbo – who suffered a torn pectoral during the 2023 State of Origin series – can stay on the park either at fullback or in the centres.
Brent Read analyses Manly’s 27-man roster.
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