A group of powerful Sea Eagles ex-players are reportedly leading a push for Anthony Seibold to be ousted from his post at season\u2019s end.<\/p>\n
That is according to the WWOS<\/a>, who are reporting Manly powerbrokers are aware of the plot after publicly backing Seibold as the man to lead the club forward.<\/p>\n Following a board meeting last week, Sea Eagles owner Scott Penn made it clear to Code Sports the club are supporting Seibold, who has two years to run on his current deal.<\/p>\n FOX LEAGUE, available on Kayo Sports, is the only place to watch every game of every round in the 2025 NRL Telstra Premiership, LIVE with no ad-breaks during play. New to Kayo? Get your first month for just $1. Limited-time offer ><\/a><\/p>\n \u201cWe had a board meeting this week and we understand some of the pressure we have had on our forward pack with the injuries,\u201d Penn said.<\/p>\n \u201cThere are a few people in the background trying to create a bit of drama. People see an opportunity to throw a few grenades.\u201d<\/p>\n Anthony Watmough is the former player reportedly leading the charge to have Seibold sacked, with his former manager George Mimis also on side.<\/p>\n The group of Sea Eagles old boys reportedly want Matt Ballin to take ove, having spent time as an assistant at Manly, the Broncos and for Queensland.<\/p>\n \u201cWe know what\u2019s going on and the people behind it,\u201d a source reportedly told WWOS.<\/p>\n Seibold is currently in his third season at the helm of the Sea Eagles and his side are in a tight battle to slot into the top eight.<\/p>\n MORE NRL NEWS<\/p>\n TALKING POINTS: \u2018Huge risk\u2019 Broncos\u2019 move; \u2018ridiculous\u2019 Dogs act as hoax exposed<\/a><\/p>\n