𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗜𝗦 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗕𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 𝗪𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗟𝗗 𝗛𝗢𝗣𝗘 𝗙𝗢𝗥: 𝗜𝗻 𝗮 𝗺𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗰𝗸𝘄𝗮𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗷𝗼𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗡𝗥𝗟 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝗦𝗲𝗮 𝗘𝗮𝗴𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗻𝘆 𝗦𝗲𝗶𝗯𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲-𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗥𝗼𝘆 𝗠𝗰𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 — 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲, 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴…. 𝘀𝗲𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲

In a moment that has sent shockwaves of joy through the Valley and the broader NRL community, Manly Sea Eagles head coach Anthony Seibold has officially confirmed that legendary centre-back Roy McFarland is returning to the organization — this time, not as a player, but as part of the senior coaching team.

The announcement was made earlier today at a packed press conference, where Seibold spoke passionately about the significance of bringing a club icon back into the fold. According to the head coach, McFarland’s return marks a powerful step forward in strengthening Manly’s football culture, leadership structure, and long-term ambitions.

“This club has always been built on strong foundations and proud history,” Seibold said. “Roy represents everything Manly stands for — resilience, discipline, and excellence. Having him back in a senior coaching capacity will be invaluable for our squad.”

McFarland, widely regarded as one of the finest to ever wear the Sea Eagles colours, enjoyed a storied playing career defined by consistency, toughness, and leadership on the field. His understanding of the game, particularly in defensive organization and backline structure, is expected to provide a major boost to Manly’s performance heading into the new season.

Fans across the Northern Beaches have reacted with overwhelming excitement. Social media has been flooded with messages celebrating the return of a true club legend. Many supporters see this move not just as a coaching appointment, but as a symbolic reunion — reconnecting the present squad with the proud traditions of the past.

NRL analysts have also praised the decision, noting that experienced former players often bring an added level of credibility and inspiration to modern dressing rooms. McFarland’s presence is expected to mentor younger players, strengthen defensive systems, and reinforce the winning mentality the Sea Eagles are eager to reestablish.

For McFarland himself, the return is said to be deeply personal. Sources close to the club indicate he has long maintained strong ties with Manly and has been eager to contribute in a meaningful way off the field.

As preparations intensify for the upcoming campaign, optimism is building rapidly around Brookvale. With Anthony Seibold steering the ship and Roy McFarland now back in Sea Eagles colours — albeit on the sidelines — many believe this could mark the beginning of an exciting new chapter.

For Manly supporters, one thing is clear: this truly is the best news they could have hoped for.