Manly Sea Eagles have pulled off a major coup with the signing of brilliant young Gold Coast Titans centre Brian Kelly.
The Sea Eagles fended off several NRL clubs and the Titans for his signature for 2018-19 and see him as a guilt edge investment for the future.
Sea Eagles Head of Football Bob Fulton spotted 20-year-old Kelly last season when looking at another Gold Coast youngster, Jed Cartwright – son of Manly Assistant Coach John Cartwright.
John Cartwright, the foundation coach of the Titans, said securing Kelly’s signature was massive for the Sea Eagles.
“Brian is a really powerful, fast kid, who can play full-back, wing, and centre. He has a similar build to Dylan Walker,’’ John said.
“Everyone up north has a huge opinion of him. It was never a case of thinking not if, but when, he will play NRL.”
Sea Eagles 2027 Player Movements
| 2027 Gains |
| Toni Mataele (Parramatta Eels, 2028), Davvy Moale (Melbourne Storm, 2029), Starford To'a (Wests Tigers, 2028) |
| 2027 Losses |
| Reuben Garrick (Sydney Roosters), Nicholas Lenaz (Townsville Blackhawk) |
| Re-Signed |
| Clayton Faulalo (2029), Josh Feledy (2028), Tolutau Koula (2031), Simione Laiafi (2028), Jake Simpkin (2028), Jake Trbojevic (2027), Corey Waddell (2027), Joey Walsh (2029) |
| Off Contract 2026 |
| Nathan Brown, Aaron Schoupp, Siosiua Taukeiaho |
