Stars Shift, Legends Fall: A New Era Dawns at Manly Sea Eagles……
Turbo Tweaks and Cherry Bombshell: Sea Eagles Enter Bold New Era
The Manly Sea Eagles are navigating a stormy 2025 season marked by surprise defeats, reshuffles, and seismic shifts in leadership. A crushing 28–8 loss to the Titans exposed cracks in their forward pack, while star back-rower Haumole Olakau’atu suffered a serious shoulder injury. Coach Anthony Seibold is responding with bold tactical changes—none bigger than shifting Tom Trbojevic from fullback to centre. The move, designed to protect Turbo’s body and ignite his form, has been welcomed by the injury-plagued star.
Off the field, the biggest shock came from captain Daly Cherry-Evans. After 15 seasons with Manly, the veteran halfback has confirmed 2025 will be his final year in maroon and white. Despite being offered a contract extension live on-air, Cherry-Evans declined, sparking speculation about retirement or a final stint elsewhere.
With one eye on the future, Manly are looking at Luke Brooks as a long-term halfback, while dismissing outside interest in Lachlan Galvin. Rising talents Lehi Hopoate and Joe Welsh continue to impress, while seven players have been farewelled in a mid-season cleanout.
With legend leaving and a new spine emerging, the Sea Eagles are undergoing a transformation—one that could define the next era of Manly football.
