Tom Starling is linked to a move to Manly Sea Eagles, aiming for a long-term hooker solution.
Canberra Raiders utility hooker Tom Starling has been linked to a move to the Manly Sea Eagles as the club looks to secure a long-term option at nine.
SEN's Bryan Fletcher has revealed he is hearing noise about a switch for Starling to move to the Northern Beaches after the emergence of Owen Pattie in the nation's capital.
Manly has lacked a world-class nine since the departure of Apisai Koroisau in 2019, with Lachlan Croker, Jake Simpkin and recently Brandon Wakeham holding down the dummy half duties since.
The club has a rising star in Ashton Large in the ranks who is still a few years off NRL level, and Starling acts as a perfect mentor to get the side rolling in the right direction.