Anthony Seibold has announced Tom Trbojevic will replace Daly Cherry-Evans as the Manly Sea Eagles captain in 2026. <\/p>\n
The 29-year-old has scored 111 tries in 170 games for Manly since his debut in 2015 and won the Dally M Medal in 2021, while he recently re-signed until the end of 2027. <\/p>\n
Trbojevic beat brother Jake Trbojevic to the honour to replace long-time skipper Cherry-Evans, who has joined the Roosters on a two-year deal. <\/p>\n
Watch The Ashes 2025\/26 LIVE and ad-break free during play with FOX CRICKET on Kayo Sports | New to Kayo? Join now and get your first month for just $1.<\/a><\/p>\n WHAT’S GAMBLING REALLY COSTING YOU? Set a deposit limit. For Free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au.<\/p>\n \u201cThe Manly Warringah Sea Eagles are proud to announce that Tom Trbojevic has been appointed Captain for the 2026 NRL season,\u201d the club said in a statement. <\/p>\n Manly coach Seibold believes Trbojevic was the logical choice for the position. <\/p>\n \u201cOn the field he is an elite player who has a big influence on team performance,\u201d Seibold said.<\/p>\n \u201cOff the field, not only is he highly respected by his teammates but he is a highly regarded member of the Northern Beaches community. I know he\u2019ll do a great job as captain.\u201d<\/p>\n Trbojevic was humbled by the honour and excited to lead the club he loves in 2026. <\/p>\n \u201cThis means a lot to me, and I\u2019m thrilled to take on the captaincy,\u201d Trbojevic said.<\/p>\n \u201cThe next few months of pre-season will be tough but it\u2019s an exciting time for all of us as we prepare for the new season.\u201d<\/p>\n Trbojevic returned for pre-season training along with a handful of other players including new recruit, Jamal Fogarty who replaces Cherry-Evans in the No.7 jersey.<\/p>\n SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – JUNE 27: Tom Trbojevic of the Sea Eagles runs the ball during the round 17 NRL match between Manly Sea Eagles and Wests Tigers at 4 Pines Park, on June 27, 2025, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brendon Thorne\/Getty Images)Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n DALEY SET FOR BLUES PREP SHAKE-UP<\/p>\n Blues coach Laurie Daley is reportedly set to move NSW\u2019s Origin preparation away from the Blue Mountains after a disrupted camp ahead of the 2025 series.<\/p>\n Ahead of the 2024 Origin series, former coach Michael Maguire took his squad to the Fairmont Resort in Leura and Daley followed suit after taking over as head coach.<\/p>\n However, heavy rain hampered their training at Blue Mountains Grammar School, with Daley now assessing his options in a bid to avoid a similar situation occurring in 2026.<\/p>\n Daley is reportedly considering taking the team\u2019s camp to the south coast, central coast, Wollongong, Kingscliff and Melbourne, according to Code Sports.<\/a><\/p>\n The first game of the 2026 series will take place at Sydney\u2019s Accor Stadium, and it remains to be seen if the Blues will remain in the city before the series opener.<\/p>\n The south coast, central coast, Wollongong could play host to the NSW side before Game I.<\/p>\n Then for the Game II at the MCG, Daley is reportedly seriously considering basing his side in Melbourne for at least a week instead of travelling days before the contest.<\/p>\n Kingscliff, on the NSW far north coast, could be their final destination ahead of Game III at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane.<\/p>\n Daley has previously taken his teams to Kingscliff during his first tenure as Blues coach, while Brad Fittler also helps camps there.<\/p>\n NSWRL will reportedly made a decision regarding the locations of the Blues camps in the coming weeks.<\/p>\n NSW Blues coach Laurie Daley is considering moving his side\u2019s camps ahead of the 2026 Origin series.Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n LEGEND\u2019S BIG KATOA CALL<\/p>\n League legend Paul Gallen has called for those involved in Eliesa Katoa\u2019s ugly head knock saga to earn life bans for their negligent handling of the situation.<\/p>\n While representing Tonga, the Storm back rower suffered three separate concussions, with the first coming in a head clash with Lehi Hopoate while warming up.<\/p>\n He was taken to hospital for emergency surgery following the incidents while Melbourne officials also announced he has been ruled out for the entire 2026 NRL season.<\/p>\n The NRL is reportedly finalising an investigation into the circumstances which landed Katoa in hospital and Gallen has called for Tongan medical staff to be sanctioned heavily.<\/p>\n \u201cAnyone who has not done their job properly in this matter that has clearly let the player down should be sidelined for a minimum of a year at least, if not a life ban. It was ridiculous,\u201d Gallen said to Nine Newspapers.<\/p>\n \u201cI mean Eli is out for a year at least and in judicial cases that\u2019s a factor, but this is much more serious.<\/p>\n \u201cWhat happened to Katoa was a disgrace. And I\u2019m one who thinks some of the penalties or action we see for accidental high contact is over the top. Often ridiculous. But not in this case.<\/p>\n ‘Made the right decision’ DCE | 00:48<\/p>\n MORE NRL NEWS<\/p>\n NOV 1 LIVE: Origin star set for Cowboys exit; Raiders poach another Broncos gun <\/a><\/p>\n WORLD CUP DRAW: Kangaroos\u2019 blockbuster opener as groups and full draw revealed<\/a><\/p>\n