Manly Warringah Sea Eagles have today signed one of the hottest young schoolboy rugby players in Tom Wright.
The 18-year-old has signed a three-year deal with the Sea Eagles and will join the NRL pre-season squad in November.
“Tom is arguably the most exciting schoolboy rugby prospect in Australia,’’ said Sea Eagles CEO Joe Kelly.
“He can play several positions but predominately is a five-eighth.
“We are extremely pleased to have secured Tom’s services. He will no doubt excite Sea Eagles fans with his skills, speed and footwork.”
Tom Wright Playing Career
2013-2015 – St Joseph’s College Hunters Hill
2014 – selected in the NSW GPS team N2
2015 – selected in the NSW GPS team N1
2015 – selected in the NSW Boys (Youth) Sevens team and named player of the tournament
2015 – selected in the Australian Schoolboys Union team
2015 – selected in the Barbarians U18s team
2015 – named in youth rugby squad for the Commonwealth Youth Games (to be played in September)
Supporters can check out Tom Wright (wearing jersey number 5) in this highlights package here. http://bit.ly/1Np1ayn
2016 New Club Signings
Lewis Brown (Penrith, 3 years)
Apisai Koroisau (Penrith, 3 years)
Darcy Lussick (Parramatta, 3 years)
Matt Parcell (Brisbane Broncos, 3 years)
Tim Moltzen (Wests Tigers, 1 year)
Nathan Green (St George-Illawarra, 1 year)
John Walker (rugby, 2 years)
Re-signed
Tony Satini (1 year)
Billy Bainbridge (2 years)
Brad Parker (2 years)