Manly Coach 2026 is...

[wombatgc]

Mick Ennis. It's done and dusted as soon as our season is finished (Round 27) Seibs will no longer be our coach.

Not sure how I feel about this one.

Ennis is there now, he's untried and never played for the club.

But he is a winner , spent a lot of time playing under hasler, Bennett and flano and comes from a fanatical manly supporting family so he is as close to a manly player without being one.

Interesting times ahead

I hope you are right Cam. I am a big Ennis fan. I can’t help but think Ennis’ acceptance of the role depended on wether DCE was fully out of the picture.

 

[Cochrane]

thats a bit of a stretch dont you think?

 

[Raven Mad Manly Fan]

The trouble with this is that it believe (and happy to be corrected), that there are only 3 maybe 4 current potential coaching candidates with some type of manly DNA, being:

• Chad Randall (bulldogs defensive coach)
• Matt Ballin (broncos and qld assistant)
• Michael Monoghan (Titans assistant)
• The Walker Bros (although I think it was mainly the northern Eagles for Ben)

So tbf i think Ennis stacks up against all of the above

You've left off that list the most obvious, appropriate and suitable candidate - IVAN CLEARY!!!!!

 

[Brookie1973]

You've left off that list the most obvious, appropriate and suitable candidate - IVAN CLEARY!!!!!

I think he was listing only those we have an actual chance of getting.

 

[IQofalimabean]

Given the bulldogs are a penrith clone, and their defense has been top shelf the last 2 years.
Chad Randall (bulldogs defensive coach) would be my pick as the next Manly coach.

 

[Ohgeez]

Not happening

You think Seibold will survive next year or someone else will get the job? Id be shocked if Seibs doesn’t step into another role

 

[Terry Zarsoff]

Given the bulldogs are a penrith clone, and their defense has been top shelf the last 2 years.
Chad Randall (bulldogs defensive coach) would be my pick as the next Manly coach.

Apparently the Dishlickers of Pooh have already re-signed him.

There was a bit of a non-story a few weeks back about Manly being keen on him returning, however Canterbury stepped in to prevent that from happening.

First up, not really sure (cough) that you can prevent an assistant coach leaving, to take up a head role elsewhere.

Most clubs (and I’m sure Canterbury would too) might have regrets - but wouldn’t stand in your way - from taking up a head role elsewhere.

Plus, where is the evidence that Manly were keen on him returning? It’s purely speculation.

 

[madmax]

Given the bulldogs are a penrith clone, and their defense has been top shelf the last 2 years.
Chad Randall (bulldogs defensive coach) would be my pick as the next Manly coach.

Randall should replace our current defensive coach Dymock!

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

Plus, where is the evidence that Manly were keen on him returning? It’s purely speculation

You don't like speculation? Without speculation what do we have??

 

[madmax]

You don't like speculation? Without speculation what do we have??

Blind people 🤭

 

[Terry Zarsoff]

You don't like speculation? Without speculation what do we have??

I prefer confirmation😉 (from Tora Tora Tora):

 

[TJ55]

DNA alright, Mick and the whole family is a passionate Mighty Manly Warringah Sea Eagles fan. His bedroom was covered with past legends. Why do u think he came back to the club, to b in charge of his favourite team. We might b doing sh#t now maybe because of the other coaching staff, don't forget he's not in charge yet.

Is he actually? Last photo i saw of him he was with his two sons i wouldnt have picked it lol

 

[Brookie1973]

Is he actually? Last photo i saw of him he was with his two sons i wouldnt have picked it lol View attachment 30880

Can his sons play backrow?

 

[Terry Zarsoff]

Spitting images of dad.

They all looked like they popped out of a Toy Story sequel.

Poor kids.

 

[double hoops]

Spitting images of dad.

They all looked like they popped out of a Toy Story sequel.

Poor kids.

Now if Penis was the new C... for Coach Wouldn't be be like all these other father son combo and sign his boys to the club he loves.

Where their future lies.

 

[Brookie1973]

Another discussion about the coach on NRL360 tonight. Mentioned ballin and Willie peters. No mention of Ennis.

 

[Brookie1973]

Now if Penis was the new C... for Coach Wouldn't be be like all these other father son combo and sign his boys to the club he loves.

Where their future lies.

Not until they’re 30.

 

[Ron E. Gibbs]

Another discussion about the coach on NRL360 tonight. Mentioned ballin and Willie peters. No mention of Ennis.

Given Willie Peters was essentially bullied out of the club on T-Baz's watch, why would he want to come anywhere near us?

 

[Brookie1973]

Given Willie Peters was essentially bullied out of the club on T-Baz's watch, why would he want to come anywhere near us?

That’s sort of where the discussion landed, but Crawley says it’s a name being bandied about. Might have just read it on here, though again, no mention of Ennis.

 

[Eagledare2dream]

Is he actually? Last photo i saw of him he was with his two sons i wouldnt have picked it lol View attachment 30880

As a young man growing up mate, not my problem if he can't get a run with us. I follow Manly but I can't get a run with them, not Manly's fault they can't afford me. Maybe he wasn't any good then and we had a better hooker in Ballin, Monaghan etcs.

We all can't get a job where we want, you then either join Centrelink or feed your families. Same with his kids, they play where they're given a chance, which doesn't mean they follow that team. Look at Fatty, G Stewart and many of our past greats having to leave because we can't afford to keep them.

That photo means nothing, plus you're not going to force your kids to be like you are. You let them do what's best for them.