MANLY’S big men are on the move once again with dumped Queensland stalwart Nate Myles offloaded to Melbourne and fellow veteran Brenton Lawrence also likely to follow him out of the club.

Just a day after Kevin Walters brought the curtain down on Myles’ 32-game Origin career; the 31-year-old will now link with the Storm before the June 30 deadline.

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Signed on a three-year Sea Eagles deal reportedly worth $500,000 a season in 2015, Myles recently told Manly teammates he is moving south after coach Trent Barrett gave his blessing.

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The move was confirmed by the Sea Eagles on Tuesday afternoon.

“The club recognises Nate’s significant contribution both on and off the field in providing much needed stability, being a key contributor in building a winning culture and confidence in our developing forward pack,” the Sea Eagles said in a statement.

“Nate leaves us with our best wishes for both his and his family’s future.”

Myles’ departure has been offset by the arrival of junior Kiwi representative Toafofoa Sipley, with the Manly announcing the signing of the 22-year-old former Warriors forward in the same statement.

Sipley has played two NRL games, both in 2016.

Myles’ signing comes at a crucial point in the season for the Storm, with Craig Bellamy’s side hit hard by Origin and injuries.

Jordan McLean’s fractured cheekbone is the latest in a long list of front-row casualties this season, with Bellamy first identifying Myles as a possible mid-season solution over a month ago when an ACL rupture against the Dragons ended Christian Welch’s campaign.

Nate Myles has likely played his last game for Queensland. Source: AAP

Bellamy’s reputation for getting the best out of players who have struggled elsewhere was a key selling point in luring the Queenslander to what will be his fifth club in a 230-game, 13-year career, while his wife Tessa’s family is also based in Melbourne.

The Storm’s search for quality props has now netted them both Myles and Bulldogs behemoth Sam Kasiano for next season.

Kasiano’s three-year-deal is worth close to $2 million but it’s understood the club still has cash left over with the departures of McLean, Tohu Harris and Kevin Proctor all freeing up their salary cap.

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Manly’s own prop rotation is unlikely to feature fellow veteran Lawrence in 2018 as the 32-year-old is exploring his options elsewhere.

It’s understood the Wests Tigers are considering making an offer.

Th Knights were also offered his services, however Lawrence is chasing a two-year-deal which has put them off.

A Super League swan song looms as the most likely option for the popular club man, who has enjoyed a strong return to form in Manly’s 2017 revival after a couple of injury plagued seasons.

Manly's Brenton Lawrence leaves Lottoland after their win over Newcastle in torrid conditions. Picture: Brett Costello Source: News Corp Australia

A 2018 stay may yet be negotiated, but the Sea Eagles won’t stand in Lawrence’s way should he choose to leave given the service he’s provided since joining the club five year years ago, when he emerged as one of the buys of the season en route to their 2013 grand final appearance.

Manly’s latest round of prop shuffling continues the theme of the past 12 months, and will see them enter the market for reinforcements before the season is out.

Already in 2017 Myles, Marty Taupau, Darcy Lussick and Lloyd Perrett have all been sidelined at various points through injury and suspension, leaving Barrett light on up front.

In the last year Manly have turned over forwards Liam Knight (Roosters), Siosaia Vave (Eels), Josh Starling (Knights), Luke Burgess and Willie Mason (Catalans) Feleti Mateo, while adding Shaun Lane, Lloyd Perrett and Curtis Sironen.