NEWS Adam Reynolds signs with the Manly Sea Eagles, effective immediately

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Wow, what a waste.

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Adam Reynolds Stuns NRL World with Shock Move to Manly Sea Eagles

In a stunning move that has sent shockwaves through the NRL, Brisbane Broncos captain Adam Reynolds has officially signed with the Manly Sea Eagles, effective immediately. The deal, reportedly finalized late last night, sees Reynolds swap the maroon and gold of Brisbane for the iconic maroon and white of Manly, catching fans and pundits completely off guard.

Reynolds, 34, was expected to see out the remainder of his career with the Broncos, but sources close to the situation say the veteran halfback was enticed by an offer he simply couldn’t refuse. While exact contract details remain undisclosed, early reports suggest Manly tabled a lucrative multi-year deal, including an executive role within the club’s leadership team post-retirement.

“I’ve loved my time in Brisbane, but this opportunity came out of nowhere, and it just felt right,” Reynolds said in a hastily arranged press conference at Brookvale Oval. “Manly have a great squad, and I can’t wait to get stuck in and help push for a premiership.”

The move comes as a major surprise given that Manly’s long-time skipper Daly Cherry-Evans is still leading the team. However, inside sources suggest that DCE personally reached out to Reynolds, encouraging him to make the switch in a bid to form the most experienced halves pairing in modern rugby league history.

NRL insiders are already speculating about the ripple effect of this bombshell transfer. Brisbane, currently sitting near the top of the ladder, now faces a major conundrum, with young halfback Jock Madden likely to step up as the team’s chief playmaker. Meanwhile, Broncos coach Michael Maguire appeared blindsided by the news, reportedly learning about the move via social media rather than through club channels.

“I’m still processing this,” Maguire said in a brief statement. “We love Reyno, and he’s been such a crucial part of our team. But, well… I guess we’ll see him in Manly colors now.”

The NRL community has erupted with reactions, with fans scrambling to process what this means for both clubs. Social media has been ablaze with reactions ranging from utter disbelief to wild conspiracy theories.

“I woke up, saw the news, and thought it was April Fool’s,” one fan posted on Twitter. “But nope, it’s real. The NRL is absolutely wild.”

Reynolds is expected to don the Sea Eagles jersey as early as this weekend, with club officials hinting at a blockbuster debut in Manly’s upcoming clash against the Sydney Roosters. How he fits into the squad, and whether this gamble will pay off for both parties, remains to be seen—but one thing is for certain: the 2026 NRL season just got a whole lot more interesting.
 
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