Here’s the latest I can share based on recent reporting up to May 2026.
Core update
- Jake Trbojevic has agreed to a new contract with Manly for 2027, but as of the latest reports he is weighing whether to activate it and play on for another season. This means a final decision was not yet locked in at the time of those reports. [ESPN/AP reports cited below]
Recent developments you might care about
- Jake Trbojevic’s status in early 2026 centered on whether he would continue at Manly beyond this season, with several outlets noting he had agreed to a 2027 deal but planned to wait and see how the current season unfolds before committing to playing on. This was reported as part of discussions around his concussion test returns and form. [ESPN, ESPN Australia, 2026 coverage]
- In late March 2026, outlets highlighted that if he stays healthy and performs, he could become one of Manly’s most-capped players, which added context to the “play on” decision. [ESPN/ESPN Australia, 2026 coverage]
- There has been ongoing coverage around the Trbojevic brothers’ contract talks with Manly, with Tom Trbojevic extending through 2027 earlier in 2025, and Jake’s 2027 deal becoming a focal point of discussions in 2026 as the club balanced finances and on-field needs. [2025–2026 coverage across outlets]
Representative sources you can check for the exact language and latest timestamps
- ESPN: Jake Trbojevic agrees to new deal as he weighs up playing on (March 2026) [ESPN - nrl/Story link]
- ESPN Australia: NRL Jake Trbojevic agrees new Sea Eagles deal weighs playing on (March 12–13, 2026) [ESPN Australia - nrl/story]
- AAP News: Deal done? Jake Trbojevic weighing options on 2027 extension (March–April 2026) [AAP News]
If you’d like, I can pull the latest updates again and summarize any new postings, including quotes and contract details, and I can present a quick timeline of the key contract milestones for the Trbojevic brothers at Manly. Also, I can provide a short comparison table of each brother’s contract status as of now, with notable implications for the Sea Eagles' cap and on-field plans.
Would you like me to fetch the very latest articles and compile a concise timeline and table? I can include direct quotes and confirm current contract statuses.