Manly have identified Anthony Seibold as the leading contender to assist coach Des Hasler, and potentially succeed him, in what is looming as one of the biggest shake-ups in the club’s history.
Hasler, who is contracted until the end of 2023, has been seeking to extend his contract by a year, although the parties have yet to land on an outcome despite protracted and, at times, public negotiations.
Josh Hannay has been touted as a contender and is believed to be Hasler’s preferred choice to eventually replace him, while some at the club believe current assistant Steve Hales has what it takes to be the next head coach. However, sources with knowledge of the situation have told theSeibold is familiar with the Manly system after a stint as an assistant on the northern beaches under Trent Barrett.
Seibold earned Dally M coach of the year honours in 2018, although he lasted less than two of his five contracted years at Red Hill. The former Storm assistant has publicly stated he is a better coach for his tough experiences and has continued to work in football, under England national rugby union coach Eddie Jones.HeraldManly powerbrokers want a clear succession plan for Hasler after a disappointing 11th-placed season.
A meeting in late September between Hasler, his agent George Mimis, Sea Eagles chief executive Tony Mestrov and chairman Scott Penn in North Sydney failed to resolve the question of who would coach the club beyond next year.News, results and expert analysis from the weekend of sport sent every Monday.
proshenks Sadly, as soon as court is part of discussions it’s all over, no one wins and the club’s fractured on and off the field. I can’t see any positive forward if Des stays now… painful what has occurred! If appt I will give Seibold full support as Coach of my team! manlyforever
proshenks What are his religious views?
proshenks It’s a snake pit. He won’t last a day.
proshenks The Manly Football Club has lost any semblance of rationality. It’s the old adage of “jumping from the frying pan into the fire”. They want to move on from Hasler whose being a loyal servant both as a player & coach to a worse situation by considering Seibold. Really Stupid!
proshenks It must be April 1.
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