Manly Sea Eagles set to sign Trent Hodkinson from Cronulla Sharks

Manly is poised to receive a much-needed mid-season boost by signing former NSW State of Origin hero Trent Hodkinson from Cronulla.

Hodkinson was due to play for the Sharks’ feeder club Newtown in the NSW Cup today but has been withdrawn.

Sources have told WWOS that he is set to be released by Cronulla in coming days to sign with the Sea Eagles.

Manly has been desperate for a halves partner for skipper Daly Cherry-Evans all season.

Their problems intensified when young five-eighth Lachlan Croker tore his ACL recently, putting him out for the season.

Hodkinson is an experienced player with a good kicking game who will help take the pressure off Cherry-Evans.