'Breath of fresh air': Foran revolution has Trbojevic eyeing 2027
A refreshed Jake Trbojevic has revealed he is leaning towards playing on for another year in 2027 as he reaps the benefits of the Kieran Foran revolution at Manly.
www.nrl.comHere’s the latest on Jake Trbojevic:
- Jake Trbojevic has been in the news for continuing his NRL career beyond 2025, with reports in April–May 2026 suggesting he’s leaning toward playing on into 2027 and potentially signing a short-term extension with Manly.[3][4]
- In late April 2026, there were strong indications from NSW/NRL outlets that his form and the Sea Eagles’ resurgence under coach Kieran Foran were influencing his decision to extend, with discussions around a one-year contract and timing around Round 10 for finalization.[2][3]
- Concussion concerns dominated conversations around his 2025 season, with multiple head injuries prompting scrutiny of his long-term playing future; nonetheless, several articles noted his determination to keep playing and his status as a central figure for Manly.[1][3]
- Public commentary around Jake’s future has included statements from teammates and media in support of his ongoing career, highlighting his leadership and value to the club as they push for a competitive era under Foran.[7][3]
- For context, Manly’s medium-term plans around Jake’s contract have included discussions of a possible extension worth a lower figure than his peak, reflecting his veteran status and the club’s salary considerations, with a target date for finalizing the deal around early 2026 or after the season.[2][3]
If you’d like, I can pull the most current single-source update or summarize how this fits into Manly’s 2026–2027 plans, and I can also look for any injury updates or official club statements to confirm his contract status.