{"id":55174,"date":"2025-07-18T01:25:27","date_gmt":"2025-07-18T01:25:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.letsportsrock.com\/?p=55174"},"modified":"2025-07-18T01:25:27","modified_gmt":"2025-07-18T01:25:27","slug":"manly-sea-eagles-closing-in-on-blockbuster-deal-for-star-forward-from-newton-jets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.letsportsrock.com\/?p=55174","title":{"rendered":"Manly Sea Eagles Closing in on Blockbuster Deal for Star Forward from Newton Jets&#8230;.."},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"d79db4796efc26332eabfc3f5dafbc76\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<div class=\"hb-ad-inarticle\">\r\n    <div class=\"hb-ad-inner\"> \r\n    <div class=\"hbagency_cls\"  id=\"hbagency_space_111930\"><\/div><\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Manly Sea Eagles Closing in on Blockbuster Deal for Star Forward from Newton Jets&#8230;..<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Sea Eagles Poised to Land Jet\u2011Propelled Forward in Blockbuster Swap Deal..<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Sydney, 18 July 2025 \u2013 The Manly Warringah Sea Eagles are reportedly closing in on a sensational midseason signing, targeting star forward **Liam O\u2019Connor** from the NSW Cup\u2019s **Newtown Jets** in a high\u2011stakes player exchange.<\/p>\n<p>The highly\u2011rated front\u2011rower, 24, has been dominant for the Jets this season\u2014topping their meters chart with an impressive average of 150 run metres and 30 tackles per game. His explosive carry and relentless defence have made him one of the hottest commodities outside the NRL.<\/p>\n<p>Manly has offered promising hooker **Ethan Martin** (23; six NRL appearances) and a 2026 first\u2011round draft pick in exchange. The Jets have one year left on O\u2019Connor\u2019s contract and appear open to the deal, provided they secure league\u2011eligible depth.<\/p>\n<p>A source close to Manly\u2019s recruitment department commented: *\u201cWe\u2019re excited by Liam\u2019s sheer power; he\u2019s exactly the kind of grunt we need up front.\u201d*<\/p>\n<p>Should the deal go through before the July 31 transfer deadline, O\u2019Connor would slot straight into Manly\u2019s top\u201130 squad, reinforcing the trench warfare ahead of their August run. Newtown would welcome Martin\u2019s dynamic service game and a valuable pick to fuel their pathway program.<\/p>\n<p>Both clubs are expected to issue official statements once final signatures are in place.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"font-size: 0px; height: 0px; line-height: 0px; margin: 0; padding: 0; clear: both;\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Manly Sea Eagles Closing in on Blockbuster Deal for Star Forward from Newton Jets&#8230;.. &nbsp; Sea Eagles Poised to Land Jet\u2011Propelled Forward in Blockbuster Swap Deal.. &nbsp; Sydney, 18 July 2025 \u2013 The Manly Warringah Sea Eagles are reportedly closing in on a sensational midseason signing, targeting star forward **Liam O\u2019Connor** from the NSW Cup\u2019s 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