Manly Warringah Sea Eagles wish to thank those players who are departing the club.
The top 30 players who are moving on in 2026 include Daly Cherry-Evans, Toafofoa Sipley, Josh Aloiai, Tommy Talau, Jazz Tevaga, Gordon Chan Kum Tong, Raymond Tuaimalo Vaega, Michael Chee Kam, and Dean Matterson.
“On behalf of the Club, I want to thank you all for giving your best every time you pulled on the maroon and white of Manly,” said Sea Eagles CEO, Tony Mestrov.
We wish you and your families the best of health and happiness in the years ahead.
Tony Mestrov
“As Manly Warringah Sea Eagles players, you will always be a part of this club.”
Daly Cherry-Evans (Sea Eagle #540) played 352 games for Manly across 15 seasons, making his NRL debut for the club in Round 1, 2011 vs Melbourne Storm.
DCE finished his time with Manly having scored 831 points, including 98 tries, 205 goals and 29 field goals.
Toafofoa Sipley (Sea Eagle #607) leaves the club stuck on 99 NRL appearances, 97 of which he played with Manly after joining the club from the Warriors in 2019.
Sipley recently signed a two-year deal with the Warrington Wolves in the UK Super League.
Josh Aloiai (Sea Eagle #625) played 74 games for Manly over five seasons after joining the club from the Wests Tigers in 2021. His time at the Sea Eagles was cut short due to injury.
Tommy Talau (Sea Eagle #653) scored 21 tries in 36 appearances in his two seasons at Manly after joining the club from the Wests Tigers in 2024.
Jazz Tevaga (Sea Eagle #662) joined Manly on a one-year deal and was one of only three players to play in all 24 games in the 2025 season. He is joining UK Super League club Wakefield Trinity on a two-year contract.
Gordon Chan Kum Tong (Sea Eagle #649) leaves the club after playing 14 first grade games over three seasons, which included his NRL debut in Round 26, 2023 against the Bulldogs.
Raymond Tuaimalo Vaega (Sea Eagle #639) played 12 games across four seasons at Manly after making his NRL debut for the Sea Eagles against the Raiders in Round 24, 2022.
Michael Chee Kam (Sea Eagle #567) rejoined Manly in 2025 ten years after departing the club. ‘Chee’ played six games in his two stints at Manly, including one first grade appearance in 2025.
Dean Matterson (Sea Eagle #647) made seven first grade appearances for Manly including his NRL debut in Round 20, 2023 against the Cowboys. He also played 47 games in the NSW Cup over past three seasons.
Thank you to all departing players and to Sea Eagles Members and fans for your support in 2025.
