Manly have pulled off a major retention win, with hard-hitting forward Ethan Bullemor putting pen to paper on a four-year contract extension that keeps him at the club until at least the end of 2029.
The 25-year-old recently brought up his 100th NRL game in the Sea Eagles’ Round 20 win over the Storm and has quickly become one of coach Anthony Seibold’s key middle forwards. Now in his fourth season at the club, Bullemor says the decision to stay was an easy one.
“I’m thrilled to extend my stay here at Manly, I love the club and the people who make it,” Bullemor said. “I am excited about what we can achieve for the rest of this season, and then into the future.”
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Seibold backs Bullemor’s best to come
Seibold, who handed Bullemor his NRL debut back in their Brisbane days, has been closely involved in the Queenslander’s development and believes his prime years are still ahead.
“It’s great for the club that ‘Bull’ has extended his stay at Manly because I know his best years are ahead of him,” the coach said.
“I’ve been really impressed with his growth as a player and how well he has developed his game as a middle forward.”
The announcement comes ahead of Manly’s Gotcha4Life Cup clash against the Roosters on Saturday at 4 Pines Park, with the ninth-placed Sea Eagles eyeing a crucial win in their push for finals footy.