While the annual NRL market frenzy is set to kick off in the coming weeks, we have taken a look internally to see who your club should lock down before they look externally.

6. Manly Sea Eagles

Apisai Koroisau

After showing glimpses of his talent during one-year stints at the Rabbitohs and Panthers, Apisai Koroisau has cemented himself as one of the most dangerous hookers in the game since moving to the Peninsula in 2016.

In the previous two seasons since making the move to the Northern beaches, Koroisau has staved off competition from the likes of Matt Parcell and Lewis Brown to cement himself as the Sea Eagles premier hooker. His outstanding form in the early rounds of 2018 also had him well in contention for a State of Origin debut, however a fractured foot, unfortunately, took away that potential opportunity.

Since moving to the Sea Eagles, his dangerous running game around the ruck and consistent workmanlike performances in defence have cemented him as a fan favourite amongst the Sea Eagles faithful and coaching staff.

Still only 26 and with most top teams set for a top-class number 9, I would be extremely surprised to see Koroisau not sign on with Manly for the long-term.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 31: Apisai Koroisau of the Sea Eagles passes during the round five NRL match between the Sydney Roosters and the Manly Sea Eagles at Allianz Stadium on March 31, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

6 COMMENTS

  2. Te Marie Martin? Would most likely make a useful centre. He has pace & backs up. Still a useless 5/8th & sets up very little.
    Sione Katoa? If the juniors there come up with a useful hooker? That player would have an easy run into first grade. Nothing so far from either hooker that they’ve been using.

  3. The Roosters I hope re-sign Tetevano. Such a hard worker and all round top player. The rumour is getting louder and louder George Burgess wants a Roosters contract, but Pangai Junior is being linked with the Roosters also. We already have our own Pangai Junior in Taukeiaho, Tetevano is the bloke we need to retain regardless of who is linked or rumoured to be after a position at the Chooks. Sydney Roosters also need to make sure they retain development program rookie big prop Poasa Faamausili long term as they have with Lindsay Collins until 2022💪🐔👍