Manly Sea Eagles forward Matt Lodge has been offered to Super League clubs for 2026: with Leeds Rhinos among the clubs considering a move to sign the prop, Love Rugby League has learned.<\/p>\n
Lodge is off-contract at the Sea Eagles at the end of this season, and the 30-year-old has been linked with a move to Super League on multiple occasions before.<\/p>\n
His name was repeatedly circulated to clubs last winter as he struggled to land a deal in the NRL, before Manly eventually handed him a new one-year deal in February with the new season approaching.<\/p>\n
He began the year in their New South Wales Cup side but in recent weeks, has become a regular at NRL level, starting six of their last seven games.<\/p>\n
But Lodge\u2019s future at Manly beyond this year appears to be uncertain, and the Rhinos are pondering a move for the 30-year-old as they look to find a replacement for prop Sam Lisone, who is heading to Hull FC in 2026.<\/p>\n
Sources at Leeds have indicated to Love Rugby League that no deal has been struck to sign Lodge, but he is a player that the club have held internal discussions about after his name was circulated in recent weeks.<\/p>\n
The Rhinos are considering a number of options both overseas and at home to fill the Lisone void, and Lodge\u2019s name has been mentioned.<\/p>\n
Leeds\u2019 off-season recruitment is expected to be minimal, with most of their first-team squad under contract and settled for 2026.<\/p>\n
But with Lisone departing, the Rhinos are in the market for a forward to replace the impact prop.<\/p>\n
Lodge is one name that has been put under consideration at AMT Headingley about a possible switch to England.<\/p>\n
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