Manly haven't wasted any time pruning their squad, with a list of 17 not required players released in the aftermath of the 36-6 defeat to the Panthers.
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Club legend Jamie Lyon has retired, while front rowers Josh Starling, Siosaia Vave and Liam Knight and fringe players Nathan Green, Blake Leary, Isaac John and Jayden Hodges will not be at the club in 2017.
Vave has already signed a two-year deal with Parramatta, while Knight is believed to have to put pen to paper on a three-year contract with the Roosters.
Sea Eagles' list of departing players
Jamie Lyon (retired)
Josh Starling (off contract)
Siosaia Vave (Parramatta)
Liam Knight (Roosters)
Nathan Green (off contract)
Blake Leary (off contract)
Isaac John (off contract)
Jayden Hodges (off contract)
Tim Moltzen (retired)
Rhys Armstrong (off contract)
Fabian Goodall (rugby union)
Halaufa Lavaka (off contract)
Tony Satini (off contract)
Dylan Kelly (off contract)
Hugh Pratt (off contract)
Nicho Hynes (off contract)
Darcy Cox (off contact)