After Quarrel with GM, Sea Eagles Coach Anthony Seibold Announces He Will Leave Club**
In a stunning turn, Manly’s head coach **Anthony Seibold** has reportedly declared his intention to leave the Sea Eagles following an explosive dispute with General Manager **Tony Mestrov**, according to inside sources close to the club.
Tensions came to a head last week when Seibold publicly criticized the club’s senior management over recruitment decisions and lack of clarity in long-term planning. The disagreement escalated behind closed doors, culminating in Seibold issuing a short, pointed statement: “I’ve made it clear I can’t take this any further,” before storming out of a boardroom meeting at Brookvale Oval.
Word around the club is that Seibold feels undercut by the GM’s alleged interference in team selections and personnel strategy. With the Sea Eagles languishing outside the top eight, frustration on both sides has reportedly reached a boiling point.
Club CEO Mestrov is said to be “disappointed but resolute,” believing the rift is irreparable. Seibold, who remains under contract through 2027, is expected to front the media tomorrow. Rumours swirl over potential successors—possibly assistant coach Michael Ennis or even a high-profile figure like Josh Hannay.
For now, the Sea Eagles enter a dramatic and uncertain chapter: a club in flux, fractured leadership—and a coach set to walk away.
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