Manly forward Addin Fonua-Blake has announced he has signed with the Warriors after asking for a release from the Sea Eagles so he could leave Sydney.
Fonua-Blake was last week given permission by the Sea Eagles to talk to rival NRL clubs, after asking to be released from the final two years of his contract so he could move away from Sydney.
The Warriors emerged as favourites to secure the 24-year-old, with Fonua-Blake announcing through social media on Tuesday the deal had been done.
“Hardest decision I’ve had to make of my career but after six years with this family my time has come to an end,” he posted on Instagram.
“I’d like to thank everyone from the coaching staff and all the players to all the loyal fans that stuck with us/me through every hard time we had over the past six years.
“Excited/Nervous about what waits for me next at the Warriors.
“Nothing but love for the Bird Gang Brothers.”
Fonua-Blake has played five seasons for Manly, making his debut in 2016.
Born and raised in Sydney, he has played one Test for New Zealand and has also represented Tonga on six occasions.
EagleWal
Roar Rookie
What about Steve Price, Greg Alexander and Blake Green. None thrived but they did more than survive.
Tony
Roar Guru
That should pretty much be the end of his career then. Only the great RTS has ever survived that move.
Nick
Roar Guru
He'll slot in nicely in South Auckland with the rest of the country's anti-vax population
Dexter The Hamster
Roar Rookie
Paseka looks the goods.
Hard Yards
Roar Rookie
Don't trip over doormat on your way out the door.
Dexter The Hamster
Roar Rookie
Can we crowd fund that move....??
fiwiboy7042
Roar Rookie
He'll enjoy being anonymous over there (much like Phil Gould will if he ever turns up there)!
Succhi
Roar Rookie
Time will tell on this one and the motivation to move.
Nat
Roar Rookie
Well, respect for being honest I guess. He wanted to get out of Sydney for his family and going to NZ is as big a call as there is. Good for both parties, Manly will just have to call on another bopper from the monster factory they're currently sourcing from.