The Manly Warringah Sea Eagles have officially secured a significant recruitment victory, announcing the **signing of Wests Tigers veteran halfback Luke Brooks** on a lengthy four‑year deal. Brooks will join the Northern Beaches club at the beginning of the 2024 season and stay until at least the end of 2027 ([zerotackle.com][1]).
Brooks arrives after an impressive 11‑season stint at the Wests Tigers, where he made his debut in 2013 and gradually established himself as a prolific playmaker ([zerotackle.com][1]). At Manly, he’ll bolster a spine that already includes seasoned leader Daly Cherry‑Evans. Sea Eagles coach Anthony Seibold emphasized Brooks’ immediate impact: “he brings immeasurable experience and creativity to our halves pairing” ([seaeagles.com.au][2]).
In addition to Brooks, Manly also revealed signings of winger Jaxson Paulo and centre Tommy Talau (both straight from the Wests Tigers), and the long‑term re‑signing of young speedster Tolu Koula ([seaeagles.com.au][2]). Paulo joins on a three‑year deal until 2026, while Talau and Brooks are locked in until 2025 and 2027 respectively. Koula extended his stay through 2027 ([en.wikipedia.org][3]).
Sea Eagles CEO and coaching staff have praised the recruitment haul as a major boost. Brooks’ arrival is seen as a turning point—a ‘master stroke’—that pairs his craft with Cherry‑Evans to form one of the strongest halves combos in the NRL ([nine.com.au][4]). With his left‑foot kicking prowess and game‑management skills, Brooks injects fresh confidence and depth into Manly’s spine.
Overall, Manly fans can look forward to Brooks leading the backline next season, while the new additions across the spine and back‑three promise improved structure, talent, and consistency.
