After returning to NRL finals for the first time since 2021, Manly Sea Eagles would be content with their result but hoping for more next season.
A seventh-placed finish in the regular season was followed by a stirring two-point win over the Bulldogs in their elimination final.
However, Anthony Seibold's side were then humbled by the Roosters to the tune of 24 points in the semis.
The Sea Eagles will be aiming for a top-four spot in 2025, with plenty of improvement expected amongst the group.
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Which players have left the Manly Sea Eagles in 2024?
Josh Schuster was the first to leave the club with the backrower spectacularly parting ways with the Sea Eagles midway through the campaign.
Schuster still had three years remaining on his deal but walked out after the two parties agreed to a settlement.
Karl Lawton will be a big loss after the utility player established himself as a starting backrower during the business end of the season.
He has left the Northern Beaches after inking a deal with North Queensland, while a chunk of experience has been lost in the squad due to the retirements of Aaron Woods and Brad Parker.
At the opposite end of the spectrum, Jamie Humphreys has left to join Wayne Bennett at South Sydney.
Meanwhile, Matt Lodge is also expected to depart with the club unlikely to be able to keep the prop due to salary cap pressure.
Full list of Manly Sea Eagles departures
List accurate as of 11th October
| Player | New club |
|---|---|
| Bailey Hodgson | Leigh Leopards |
| Jamie Humphreys | Rabbitohs |
| Karl Lawton | Cowboys |
| Brad Parker | Retired |
| Josh Schuster | Rabbitohs |
| Aaron Woods | Retired |
Who have the Manly Sea Eagles signed for 2025?
The Sea Eagles pack has been strengthened by the acquisition of New Zealand Warriors forward Jazz Tevaga.
Tevaga, 29, has signed a one-year deal and brings 138 NRL games of experience.
Local playmaker Joey Walsh has penned a three-year contract - hailing from the Narraweena Hawks.
Walsh was sought after by rugby union and other NRL clubs before agreeing to his deal.
