Trent Hodkinson has returned to the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles after making a mid-season move from the Cronulla Sharks.

Hodkinson, 29, has signed an 18-month contract that will keep him at the Sea Eagles through to the end of 2019.

The former NSW halfback has 160 NRL matches to his name and will be available for Saturday's game against the Melbourne Storm.

Hodkinson: 'It's good to be back'