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NRL news: Contract negotiations between Anthony Seibold and the Sea Eagles break down
Contract talks between Manly and Anthony Seibold are ‘on hold’ with the struggling Sea Eagles refusing to be rushed into any extension for the under-fire coach.
by Phil "Hold My Beer" Rothfield
The future of Manly Sea Eagles coach Anthony Seibold is in doubt at Brookvale after a breakdown in negotiations over a new contract.
Seibold is under contract until the end of next season and was in talks for an extension.
However the situation has changed after Manly has lost its last three games and there is talk Seibold walked out of a meeting with the club management on Thursday morning.
“It’s a results driven business and we won’t be rushed,” said one Manly source.
Seibold and his manager Isaac Moses had been in talks with the Sea Eagles for several weeks.
This masthead understands those discussions have now been put on hold.
It is a difficult one for Manly CEO Tony Mestrov because he is so close to Seibold.
“I don’t think it’s an issue because Anthony is under contract for another 12 months,” Mestrov said.
“We will continue to have discussions with his agent at the appropriate time.”
After looking like a top-four contender earlier in the season, Manly has stumbled in recent weeks.
They have lost to the Broncos, Dolphins and Raiders in the last three weeks.
It has been a hugely turbulent period for head coaches in recent weeks following the sackings of Jason Demetriou and Brad Arthur.
This masthead has reached out to Seibold and agent Moses for comment.
We revealed a month ago that Seibold and Manly officials had an agreement to negotiate a new deal after Round 10.
Manly missed out on the finals last year and are now running 10th on the ladder, hence the decision to hold fire on contract extension talks.