In a significant development, Anthony Seibold has been dismissed from his role as coach of the Manly Sea Eagles due to the team's disappointing performance at the start of the 2026 season.
This decision was officially announced by the club on Friday night, shortly after a disappointing 33-16 defeat against the Roosters.
Manly expressed their "disappointment" regarding the season's commencement in a statement, confirming that an interim head coach will be appointed for the remainder of the year "shortly".
Chairman Scott Penn and CEO Jason King are set to speak to the media on Saturday at 11am AEDT to discuss Seibold's dismissal.
Seibold's termination comes just three games into a contract extension that was intended to secure his position until at least the end of the following year.
Instead, the Sea Eagles have made the decision to part ways with him effective immediately. Following Thursday night's game, Seibold faced intense scrutiny regarding his future, with fans vocally pleading for his removal.