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yes we need a new owner also
Sack Seibold Immediately
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Rafferty
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Just carrying over from another thread, that’s exactly why we need a draft to spread the talent or as suggested a player points system, then who cares what certain players get paid as clubs won’t be able to have too many of them like the Roosters and Dogs currently seem able to do, the 30 man squad would have a player points cap.
This could have gone into any one of the Seibold threads or even the DCE thread, given that he seemed to be the only senior player who didn't turn up to watch the reserves last night. Anyhoo, it seems Haumole and the others have Seibs' back ...
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‘The boys have his back’: Manly star backs under-siege Seibold
Manly players gave up a rare free weekend to support the club’s NSW Cup team – and next week, focus will turn to the future of their coach Anthony Seibold.
‘The boys have his back’: Manly star backs under-siege Seibold
ByChristian Nicolussi
June 21, 2025 — 7.57pmSave
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One of the players in the Manly leadership group has broken his silence over the future of coach Anthony Seibold, declaring: “The boys have his back, and he’s got ours.”
Haumole Olakau’atu was one of several Sea Eagles players to give up a rare free weekend to support the club’s NSW Cup side at Accor Stadium on Saturday evening.
Several NRL players, including Jason Saab and Lachie Croker, had been sent back to reserve grade by Seibold given first grade had the bye.
The sight of Olakau’atu and the Trbojevic brothers – Tom, Jake and Ben – as well as Luke Brooks, Lehi Hopoate, Luke Brooks and other players in the stands was a clear indication there was no division in the playing ranks.
This masthead revealed during the week pressure was mounting on Seibold to keep his job after losses to the Eels, Titans and Knights in the past month.
Seibold is contracted until the end of 2027, with Sea Eagles’ CEO Tony Mestrov admitting: “At the moment, Seibs is safe at this point; Seibs understands this as well as I do, it’s all about winning games. Seibs is safe at this point.”
Manly coach Anthony SeiboldCREDIT:GETTY IMAGESOlakau’atu, who joined Tom and Jake and Daly Cherry-Evans in the leadership group over the summer, was backing Seibold to turn the club’s fortunes around.
“I’m not worried about all that stuff,” Olakau’atu said.
Haumole Olakau’atu was one of several Sea Eagles players to give up a rare free weekend to support the club’s NSW Cup side at Accor Stadium on Saturday evening.
Several NRL players, including Jason Saab and Lachie Croker, had been sent back to reserve grade by Seibold given first grade had the bye.
The sight of Olakau’atu and the Trbojevic brothers – Tom, Jake and Ben – as well as Luke Brooks, Lehi Hopoate, Luke Brooks and other players in the stands was a clear indication there was no division in the playing ranks.
This masthead revealed during the week pressure was mounting on Seibold to keep his job after losses to the Eels, Titans and Knights in the past month.
Seibold is contracted until the end of 2027, with Sea Eagles’ CEO Tony Mestrov admitting: “At the moment, Seibs is safe at this point; Seibs understands this as well as I do, it’s all about winning games. Seibs is safe at this point.”
Manly coach Anthony SeiboldCREDIT:GETTY IMAGES
“I’m not worried about all that stuff,” Olakau’atu said.
“Seibs is a good fella, the boys have his back, and he’s got our back as well. Whatever is [being said] out there and on the socials, it’s just that. Inside the circle we’re all sweet.
“We’ve just come here tonight to support the Cup boys. We’re not going too well in grade, the Cup boys aren’t going too well either, but it’s always good when they see us come out to support them, because they’re always supporting us.”
Injured Manly star Haumole Olakau’atu.CREDIT:GETTY IMAGESOlakau’atu dislocated his right shoulder against the Knights, but avoided surgery, and said he was eyeing a round-22 return against the Sydney Roosters. The injury also cost him the chance of joining the Blues as part of their extended squad for Origin II.
Manly will host the Wests Tigers at 4 Pines Park on Friday night with Trbojevic tipped to be shifted from fullback to the centres in a bid to help him rediscover some form and confidence. The man known as ‘Turbo’ has been battling leg injuries for much of the season, despite producing one the best games of his career in round one against North Queensland. Hopoate is expected to wear the No.1.
“We’ve just come here tonight to support the Cup boys. We’re not going too well in grade, the Cup boys aren’t going too well either, but it’s always good when they see us come out to support them, because they’re always supporting us.”
Injured Manly star Haumole Olakau’atu.CREDIT:GETTY IMAGES
Manly will host the Wests Tigers at 4 Pines Park on Friday night with Trbojevic tipped to be shifted from fullback to the centres in a bid to help him rediscover some form and confidence. The man known as ‘Turbo’ has been battling leg injuries for much of the season, despite producing one the best games of his career in round one against North Queensland. Hopoate is expected to wear the No.1.
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It was also revealed during the week that when Seibold brokered a contract extension late last year, he floated the idea of moving into a management role at the end of 2027. That idea prompted Mestrov to gauge the interest of one of Seibold’s assistants, Mick Ennis, about eventually stepping into the top job. Some at the club are also pushing for former Sea Eagle Matt Ballin, now an assistant at the Broncos, to succeed Seibold.
Gee Bozo aint going to like this...This could have gone into any one of the Seibold threads or even the DCE thread, given that he seemed to be the only senior player who didn't turn up to watch the reserves last night. Anyhoo, it seems Haumole and the others have Seibs' back ...
‘The boys have his back’: Manly star backs under-siege Seibold
Manly players gave up a rare free weekend to support the club’s NSW Cup team – and next week, focus will turn to the future of their coach Anthony Seibold.
‘The boys have his back’: Manly star backs under-siege Seibold
ByChristian Nicolussi
June 21, 2025 — 7.57pm
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One of the players in the Manly leadership group has broken his silence over the future of coach Anthony Seibold, declaring: “The boys have his back, and he’s got ours.”
Haumole Olakau’atu was one of several Sea Eagles players to give up a rare free weekend to support the club’s NSW Cup side at Accor Stadium on Saturday evening.
Several NRL players, including Jason Saab and Lachie Croker, had been sent back to reserve grade by Seibold given first grade had the bye.
The sight of Olakau’atu and the Trbojevic brothers – Tom, Jake and Ben – as well as Luke Brooks, Lehi Hopoate, Luke Brooks and other players in the stands was a clear indication there was no division in the playing ranks.
This masthead revealed during the week pressure was mounting on Seibold to keep his job after losses to the Eels, Titans and Knights in the past month.
Seibold is contracted until the end of 2027, with Sea Eagles’ CEO Tony Mestrov admitting: “At the moment, Seibs is safe at this point; Seibs understands this as well as I do, it’s all about winning games. Seibs is safe at this point.”
Manly coach Anthony SeiboldCREDIT:GETTY IMAGES
Olakau’atu, who joined Tom and Jake and Daly Cherry-Evans in the leadership group over the summer, was backing Seibold to turn the club’s fortunes around.
“I’m not worried about all that stuff,” Olakau’atu said.
“Seibs is a good fella, the boys have his back, and he’s got our back as well. Whatever is [being said] out there and on the socials, it’s just that. Inside the circle we’re all sweet.
“We’ve just come here tonight to support the Cup boys. We’re not going too well in grade, the Cup boys aren’t going too well either, but it’s always good when they see us come out to support them, because they’re always supporting us.”
Injured Manly star Haumole Olakau’atu.CREDIT:GETTY IMAGES
Olakau’atu dislocated his right shoulder against the Knights, but avoided surgery, and said he was eyeing a round-22 return against the Sydney Roosters. The injury also cost him the chance of joining the Blues as part of their extended squad for Origin II.
Manly will host the Wests Tigers at 4 Pines Park on Friday night with Trbojevic tipped to be shifted from fullback to the centres in a bid to help him rediscover some form and confidence. The man known as ‘Turbo’ has been battling leg injuries for much of the season, despite producing one the best games of his career in round one against North Queensland. Hopoate is expected to wear the No.1.Loading
It was also revealed during the week that when Seibold brokered a contract extension late last year, he floated the idea of moving into a management role at the end of 2027. That idea prompted Mestrov to gauge the interest of one of Seibold’s assistants, Mick Ennis, about eventually stepping into the top job. Some at the club are also pushing for former Sea Eagle Matt Ballin, now an assistant at the Broncos, to succeed Seibold.
Checked out already as Captain, you think? Pity, it could have been a good opportunity for DCE to send a symbolic message to the squad that he's still Manly for 2025
Terry Zarsoff
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Maybe the other players are finally so sick of Niccolo Cherriavelli, that they are willing to work around him for the betterment of the club.
This could have gone into any one of the Seibold threads or even the DCE thread, given that he seemed to be the only senior player who didn't turn up to watch the reserves last night. Anyhoo, it seems Haumole and the others have Seibs' back ...
‘The boys have his back’: Manly star backs under-siege Seibold
Manly players gave up a rare free weekend to support the club’s NSW Cup team – and next week, focus will turn to the future of their coach Anthony Seibold.
‘The boys have his back’: Manly star backs under-siege Seibold
ByChristian Nicolussi
June 21, 2025 — 7.57pm
Save
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One of the players in the Manly leadership group has broken his silence over the future of coach Anthony Seibold, declaring: “The boys have his back, and he’s got ours.”
Haumole Olakau’atu was one of several Sea Eagles players to give up a rare free weekend to support the club’s NSW Cup side at Accor Stadium on Saturday evening.
Several NRL players, including Jason Saab and Lachie Croker, had been sent back to reserve grade by Seibold given first grade had the bye.
The sight of Olakau’atu and the Trbojevic brothers – Tom, Jake and Ben – as well as Luke Brooks, Lehi Hopoate, Luke Brooks and other players in the stands was a clear indication there was no division in the playing ranks.
This masthead revealed during the week pressure was mounting on Seibold to keep his job after losses to the Eels, Titans and Knights in the past month.
Seibold is contracted until the end of 2027, with Sea Eagles’ CEO Tony Mestrov admitting: “At the moment, Seibs is safe at this point; Seibs understands this as well as I do, it’s all about winning games. Seibs is safe at this point.”
Olakau’atu, who joined Tom and Jake and Daly Cherry-Evans in the leadership group over the summer, was backing Seibold to turn the club’s fortunes around.
Manly coach Anthony SeiboldCREDIT:GETTY IMAGES
“I’m not worried about all that stuff,” Olakau’atu said.“Seibs is a good fella, the boys have his back, and he’s got our back as well. Whatever is [being said] out there and on the socials, it’s just that. Inside the circle we’re all sweet.
“We’ve just come here tonight to support the Cup boys. We’re not going too well in grade, the Cup boys aren’t going too well either, but it’s always good when they see us come out to support them, because they’re always supporting us.”
Olakau’atu dislocated his right shoulder against the Knights, but avoided surgery, and said he was eyeing a round-22 return against the Sydney Roosters. The injury also cost him the chance of joining the Blues as part of their extended squad for Origin II.
Injured Manly star Haumole Olakau’atu.CREDIT:GETTY IMAGES
Manly will host the Wests Tigers at 4 Pines Park on Friday night with Trbojevic tipped to be shifted from fullback to the centres in a bid to help him rediscover some form and confidence. The man known as ‘Turbo’ has been battling leg injuries for much of the season, despite producing one the best games of his career in round one against North Queensland. Hopoate is expected to wear the No.1.
LoadingIt was also revealed during the week that when Seibold brokered a contract extension late last year, he floated the idea of moving into a management role at the end of 2027. That idea prompted Mestrov to gauge the interest of one of Seibold’s assistants, Mick Ennis, about eventually stepping into the top job. Some at the club are also pushing for former Sea Eagle Matt Ballin, now an assistant at the Broncos, to succeed Seibold.
Speaks volumes that Ola says Seibs is a good fella, not a good coach.
Yeah exactly ….whats he going to say to the press …siebold can’t coach and we all know it and the place is imploding … he has to follow the script even if he privately disagrees.
Dee Why Eagle
Bencher
Always looking for the negative in everything
LOL.. so it's ok to stick it to DCE for not being there, but when I state the obvious about Spoony, I am looking for the negative 🤣😂
Back to Macca's Spoony.
All the leading clubs identified mobility and speed around the ruck is the way the game is going.It was not Sherlock Holmes stuff.
Siebold has instead consciously opted for ageing, size and immobility to “release our weapons “.
To me that is instantly disqualifying , regardless of who is available. A total miss on what makes a modern pack with the shadow of two new inflationary clubs further complicating efforts to fix this huge error.
Has to go for that reason alone … and losing most of our remaining games with the the worst pack in the comp will ensure that.
No point him going now but he’s gone.
Siebold has instead consciously opted for ageing, size and immobility to “release our weapons “.
To me that is instantly disqualifying , regardless of who is available. A total miss on what makes a modern pack with the shadow of two new inflationary clubs further complicating efforts to fix this huge error.
Has to go for that reason alone … and losing most of our remaining games with the the worst pack in the comp will ensure that.
No point him going now but he’s gone.
manlyfan76
There is no A.I. Just better computers
No better than des in his last year's here.
Could not read the game.
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Brookie1973
Previously TerryRandall
No need for a new coach. Our current coach has the full support of the board.
Brookie Bob
"I come back to you now at the turn of the tide"
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That's was a good read fairly sums up Manly for sure
Thank you for posting feathered friend
This Seibold story is the Obvious perspective
To the Most Manly people this Obvious assessment of Seibold is as Obvious our third year underwhelming Crisis
To the few on here that keep defending him are also Obviously living is Denial
Manly aren’t just bad: they’re boring. Has Anthony Seibold been found out?
Mike Meehall Wood....
It was Bela Guttmann, one of the greatest soccer coaches of all time, who opined that the third year for a coach was fatal.
His theory was that, by then, either your dressing room had become sick of your voice or your opponents had worked you out – or both.
From Craig Bellamy to Alex Ferguson, there are countless examples of coaches who last a hell of a lot longer than three years, but crucially, they almost always engage in serious rearrangement around that time, shifting their message to keep things fresh.
It’s why you can watch 20 years of Bellamyball and not find a consistent style of play, because it always changed, a line that could also be used about Wayne Bennett, Ricky Stuart or, indeed, Fergie.
For coaches that are highly systematic, they change the personnel instead.
It’s why Ivan Cleary has an almost completely different roster to the one he did at the start of the Panthers run. Just 7 of the 17 2021 Premiers remain – even fewer than the 9 of the 17 Storm players from 2017 who remained to win again in 2020.
It’s why Trent Robinson so regularly chops and changes backroom staff. He has just one, Matt King, left from 2022’s cohort.
Those examples are also the successful guys, the ones who made it to three years. They’re the exception to the rule in that they won enough games to get a chance at changing things on their own terms.
In the NRL, the average coaching lifespan since 1998 is, you guessed it, two and a half to three years. After that, you either regenerate or leave.
This is all germane to Anthony Seibold at the Manly Sea Eagles. He’s deep in the third year blues and, if you listen to wise sources, has two games to save his job.
His side have lost to the worst two teams in the NRL, Newcastle and the Gold Coast, back to back, and are drifting listlessly with a 6-8 record through 14 games.
Given the talent available and the expectations, which are never far off sky high on the Northern Beaches, it’s a major underperformance.
With their draw and the challenges elsewhere in the league at different clubs, the top four was a minimum for 2025. Now, they’d be lucky just to make the finals at all.
Coaches survive for two reasons: they’re either winning, or they’re giving the impression that what they are doing will lead to wins at some point.
The second part usually falls into two camps: roster and style. Losing is bad, but you can lose with kids if supporters think that it’s the way to win in the future.
LOL! Which beggars the question...how will the Prince fit in in the House La Coq?
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