Blockbuster trade : Manly Sea Eagles boost forward stock with a three year signing….
The Manly Sea Eagles have strengthened their forward pack by signing South Sydney prop **Davvy Moale** on a three-year deal starting in **2027**. The club is reportedly exploring options to bring the 22-year-old to Brookvale as early as **2026**, in response to a shortage of middle forwards caused by injuries and departures. Manly lost several key forwards in 2025, including Taniela Paseka (season-ending injury), and the exits of Josh Aloiai, Jazz Tevaga, and Toafofoa Sipley.
Moale, who debuted in 2021, has already played **70 NRL games** and is seen as one of the most promising young middles in the game. His 2025 season was cut short due to a wrist injury, but his potential remains undiminished.
Sea Eagles coach **Anthony Seibold** praised the signing, describing Moale as a “power forward with a high work rate” who could become a leading middle forward in the coming years. The acquisition signals Manly’s intent to build a more dominant forward pack and return to finals contention after finishing **10th in 2025**. For South Sydney, the early release talks could provide salary cap flexibility heading into 2026. Moale’s arrival is seen as a major coup for the Sea Eagles.
