𝑩𝑹𝑬𝑨𝑲𝑰𝑵𝑮 𝑵𝑬𝑾𝑺: 𝑴𝒂𝒏𝒍𝒚 𝑺𝒆𝒂 𝑬𝒂𝒈𝒍𝒆𝒔 𝑹𝒆𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝑺𝒉𝒐𝒄𝒌 𝒂𝒔 𝑯𝒆𝒂𝒅 𝑪𝒐𝒂𝒄𝒉 𝑨𝒏𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒏𝒚 𝑺𝒆𝒊𝒃𝒐𝒍𝒅 𝒎𝒂𝒌𝒆𝒔 𝑺𝒖𝒓𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑫𝒆𝒄𝒊𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑨𝒏𝒏𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒄𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝑭𝒖𝒍𝒍𝒃𝒂𝒄𝒌 𝑻𝒐𝒎 𝑻𝒓𝒃𝒐𝒋𝒆𝒗𝒊𝒄 𝒉𝒂𝒔 𝒃𝒆𝒆𝒏 𝒎𝒂𝒅𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒏𝒆𝒘….𝒔𝒆𝒆 𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒆

BREAKING NEWS: Manly Sea Eagles React in Shock as Head Coach Anthony Seibold Makes Stunning Call

The Manly Warringah Sea Eagles have been thrown into sudden upheaval after head coach Anthony Seibold delivered a bombshell announcement that has sent shockwaves through Brookvale and the wider NRL community.

In a move few saw coming, Seibold has confirmed that star fullback Tom Trbojevic has been appointed the club’s new captain, marking a significant shift in leadership just as the Sea Eagles prepare for a critical phase of the season.

A Surprise That Stunned the Playing Group

Sources close to the club say the announcement was met with visible surprise inside the dressing room. While Trbojevic’s status as one of the game’s elite talents is unquestioned, the timing and nature of the decision caught many off guard.

“This wasn’t something the group was expecting today,” one insider revealed. “There was a real moment of silence when Seibs made the call.”

Seibold Explains the Decision

Speaking to media shortly after the announcement, Seibold stood firm on his choice, describing Trbojevic as the “heartbeat of the club.”

“Tom leads by example every single day,” Seibold said. “His standards, professionalism, and commitment to this jersey make him the right person to take this team forward.”

Seibold added that the decision was made with the long-term future of the club in mind, signalling a new era of accountability and performance.

Trbojevic Responds

A visibly humbled Tom Trbojevic addressed teammates soon after being named captain, thanking the squad for their support and acknowledging the weight of the responsibility.

“This club means everything to me,” Trbojevic said. “I don’t take this lightly. I’ll give everything I have to lead this team the right way.”

Fans Divided, But Buzz Builds

Reaction among fans has been swift and passionate. While many have praised the move as a bold and inspiring call, others have questioned whether the star fullback’s injury history could complicate the leadership role.

Social media erupted within minutes of the news breaking, with “Turbo Captain” trending nationwide.

What This Means for Manly

With finals aspirations firmly in sight, Seibold’s surprise decision could prove to be a masterstroke—or a gamble that defines his tenure at the club. One thing is certain: all eyes will be on Tom Trbojevic as he steps into one of the biggest roles of his career.