𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐈𝐒 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐁𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 𝐖𝐄 𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐋𝐃 𝐇𝐎𝐏𝐄 𝐅𝐎𝐑: 𝐈𝐧 𝐚 𝐦𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐰𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐣𝐨𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐑𝐋 𝐛𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐒𝐞𝐚 𝐄𝐚𝐠𝐥𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐀𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐲 𝐒𝐞𝐢𝐛𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐲 (𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝-𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫) 𝐀𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐲 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐦𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐢𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 — 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞, 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐜…..𝐬𝐞𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞

𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐈𝐒 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐁𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 𝐖𝐄 𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐋𝐃 𝐇𝐎𝐏𝐄 𝐅𝐎𝐑: Legendary Anthony Watmough Returns to Manly Sea Eagles in Senior Coaching Role

In a moment that has sent shockwaves of joy through the Northern Beaches and the broader NRL community, Manly Sea Eagles head coach Anthony Seibold officially confirmed that former legendary second-rower Anthony Watmough is returning to the organization. This time, Watmough will not return as a player but will assume a key senior coaching position, signaling a major boost for the Sea Eagles’ staff and players alike.

A Homecoming for a Club Legend

Watmough, celebrated for his tireless work ethic and leadership during his playing career with Manly from 2003 to 2015, enjoyed a decorated career highlighted by NRL premierships and representative honors. His return in a coaching capacity is expected to inject experience, leadership, and a deep understanding of club culture into the current squad.

Coach Anthony Seibold expressed his excitement:

“Having Anthony back at Manly is incredible. His experience, leadership, and passion for this club will be invaluable to our players, both on and off the field. This is exactly the kind of influence we need as we build toward a strong season ahead.”

Role and Responsibilities

Watmough will take on a senior coaching role, focusing on forward pack development, defensive structures, and mentoring younger players. His firsthand experience at the top level of the NRL ensures he can provide unique insights, while his leadership will help foster resilience and professionalism throughout the squad.

Fan and Community Reaction

Fans were quick to react on social media, with many celebrating Watmough’s return as a homecoming of a true club hero. The announcement has reignited excitement and optimism among supporters, who see his presence as a significant boost to the team’s chances in the upcoming season.

Looking Ahead

The Manly Sea Eagles now prepare for the season with renewed energy, knowing they have a club legend guiding and mentoring the next generation. Watmough’s return reinforces the Sea Eagles’ commitment to blending experience with youth, tradition with innovation, and leadership with performance.

“Anthony knows what it means to wear the Sea Eagles jersey and to fight for every point,” Seibold added. “His return is more than coaching; it’s inspiration for the entire club.”

With Watmough back in a senior coaching role, the NRL community watches eagerly, anticipating how his influence will translate on the field and help shape the next chapter of Manly Sea Eagles history.