Lane made a promising start to his NRL career after debuting in 2015, but has struggled for time in first grade this season.

After slipping through the Cronulla system, it appeared the 198cm, 110kg backrower had made a home at Belmore.

However, he was squeezed out of a star-studded Bulldogs pack and was ultimately traded to the Warriors as part of a player swap for Raymond Faitala-Mariner. While 'RFM' has since established himself at the 'Family Club', playing 13 NRL matches, Lane has managed just one first-grade appearance since heading across the Tasman.

Lane's Warriors contract expires at the end of this season and, after again being overlooked for the final-round clash with Parramatta, will link with the Sea Eagles.

Manly recruited strongly in the off-season but their forwards have struggled to consistently match their opponents during a disappointing campaign.

The Sea Eagles will be without several key players next year, losing Jamie Lyon to retirement, while Tim Moltzen (retired), Tom Symonds (Huddersfield), Feleti Mateo and Luke Burgess (both Salford) shifted mid season.

Siosia Vave will join Parramatta in 2017, creating an opening in the club's forward pack.

Manly may also part company with long-time fullback Brett Stewart, who has been struggling with fitness and form all season.

Another stalwart, Steve Matai, has also failed to see out the season but is aiming to be back for 2017.