Mestrov outlines future

[The Wheel]

Any one get behind the paywall for this?

https://twitter.com/x/status/1836648104545988735

 

[DUFFMAN]

If no one uploads it before I get home from work tonight I’ll will.
Can’t get past the paywall on my phone, only can bypass it on my MacBook.

 

[Dion Johnson]

NRL 2024: Manly Sea Eagles end partnership with Blacktown Workers following club review​

Manly boss Tony Mestrov has revealed a significant decision set to impact the Sea Eagles following an extensive club review, which will see ties cut with their western Sydney partners and a shake-up for pathways teams.

Manly boss Tony Mestrov has outlined his club’s blueprint for ongoing success which includes locking down coach Anthony Seibold and ensuring all their pathway teams – including their NSW side – play under the Sea Eagles umbrella.
Manly celebrated their first finals win since 2021 which a victory against Canterbury last Sunday.

While they remain in premiership calculations ahead of a do or die clash against the Roosters on Saturday, Mestrov is focused on ensuring the club is set-up for continued success.

Following an extensive review, Mestrov has revealed a three part plan which includes extending Seibold’s contract, ending the club’s partnership with Blacktown Workers and keeping all the pathway teams remain on the northern beaches.

It means Manly won’t continue their feeder club relationship with Blacktown which has doubled as the club’s NSW Cup side in recent years.

Instead their reserve grade side will return as Manly Sea Eagles and be based alongside the NRL top squad at the club’s centre of excellence at 4 Pines Park.

Manly CEO Tony Mestrov has already locked down Anthony Seibold, now turning his attention to ensuring all pathways teams are under the Sea Eagles umbrella.


The club’s junior pathway teams – Harold Matthew, SG Ball and Jersey Flegg, will also remain under the Manly badge despite exploring the prospect of fully relocating their junior base to western Sydney from next season.

“We had a top down and bottom up review and considered all options – and the result was to make sure we have pathways intended for nurturing junior talent inside the Manly family walls,” Mestrov said.

“As a part of a review, sure we explored different options as a benchmarking exercise, but as everyone knows, I’ve made no apologies for trying to get the best results in all we do at the club – from head office to supporting our senior and junior players.

We are doubling down on the foundations put in place over the past year. Our whole-of-club intention is to become a consistent finals force and premiership aspirant.”

Mestrov confirmed Seibold will be offered a new contract once the season concludes.

The Manly coach has 12 months left on his current contract but talks with the Sea Eagles will result in Seibold being handed another one or two year deal which could see him at the helm until 2027.

Tony Mestrov believes the club has shown great progress in 2024.

“Hopefully that conversation is still a few weeks if we can keep winning finals with great football like we did against the Bulldogs,” Mestrov said.

“Ï think we’ve shown progress and an upward trajectory on the field this year – and that’s a lot of people who are pulling together with the right culture and the aligned desire to see Manly as a proud club create every opportunity to be successful.

“This year has been a big step in the right direction. I hope we can continue to climb the mountain. Strong football clubs in any code have a strong culture and hunger for success – and that’s the work of many, not a few. So we will continue to march on with the right people on board and the best structures in place.”

 

[Dion Johnson]

Now re-sign Lodge and a couple of promising backrowers would be perfect for 2025 and onwards to complement the existing squad.

 

[Frogz]

And right on cue as Manly glow with success and positive plans for the future, the media drag this numb nut out

Former Manly Sea Eagles prop Lloyd Perrett has begun legal action against the NRL club after he suffered a life-altering seizure in 2017. The 29-year-old collapsed during a training session and alleges he was denied water and reportedly forced to continue running while at the point of exhaustion.

 

[The Who]

Mestrov seems to be the right man to take our club forward. However, it doesn't appear that the "top down, bottom up" review found a much needed sombrero. Looks like we'll still be wearing maroon-and-white caps next season rather than anything larger.

 

[Phobia]

And right on cue as Manly glow with success and positive plans for the future, the media drag this numb nut out

Former Manly Sea Eagles prop Lloyd Perrett has begun legal action against the NRL club after he suffered a life-altering seizure in 2017. The 29-year-old collapsed during a training session and alleges he was denied water and reportedly forced to continue running while at the point of exhaustion.

Even six years on we can't escape Trent Barrett's failures...

 

[master blaster]

Mestrov seems to be the right man to take our club forward. However, it doesn't appear that the "top down, bottom up" review found a much needed sombrero. Looks like we'll still be wearing maroon-and-white caps next season rather than anything larger.

My mate was at a Gold Members Night early last year and he was Talking To Mestrov and he told my mate that he wasnt a fan of Blacktown and Manly venture and now he has done something about it, Well done Tony

 

[The '47ers]

My mate was at a Gold Members Night early last year and he was Talking To Mestrov and he told my mate that he wasnt a fan of Blacktown and Manly venture and now he has done something about it, Well done Tony

But is going to relocate all juniors to Western Sydney 🤷🏻‍♂️ (yes granted, under the Manly Sea Eagles name)

 

[eaglebuzz]

I have to say I can't really think of any time Mestrov has put a foot wrong so far, at least not in a big way

 

[Terry Zarsoff]

But is going to relocate all juniors to Western Sydney 🤷🏻‍♂️ (yes granted, under the Manly Sea Eagles name)

Either you didn’t read or understand the article, or you’re being facetious?😉

My only quibble is the big fella in his musings, didn’t mention that M-W is traditionally a successful club, not a traditionally mediocre club, like some others out there.

 

[Cameron]

Smart move.
One point Choc made which was 100% with those leeches norths worming their way back in the NRL we have to look up the beach's.
Biggest mistake manly has done since 2004 is not finding away to bypass the bears and take over the whole north shore.

Mestrov comes thru again will be great to have a proper reserve grade side again. Would be great if it was a JV with the leagues club and the footy club like chocs Ron Massey cup team was.

 

[mave]

Pretty impressed with Mestrov tbh.

He is ticking a lot of my boxes.

I might even have a small (very small) token of appreciation for our illustrious owner for Mestrovs appointment.

 

[Will on the hill]

But is going to relocate all juniors to Western Sydney 🤷🏻‍♂️ (yes granted, under the Manly Sea Eagles name)

I read it as the Western Sydney option was explored but decided against.

"ending the club’s partnership with Blacktown Workers and keeping all the pathway teams remain on the northern beaches."

 

[LeonardCohen]

Thank god we are not pushing a Western Sydney pathways focus.

 

[mave]

I read it as the Western Sydney option was explored but decided against.

"ending the club’s partnership with Blacktown Workers and keeping all the pathway teams remain on the northern beaches."

The club’s junior pathway teams – Harold Matthew, SG Ball and Jersey Flegg, will also remain under the Manly badge despite exploring the prospect of fully relocating their junior base to western Sydney from next season.

Seems to be a bit of double up reporting here.....

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

Seems to be a bit of double up reporting here.....

The reporters are only semi-literate, and are incapable of writing a sentence that isn't ambiguous.

 

[DUFFMAN]

How long has Mestrov bring in charge now, must be two years now.
He must be close to being the longest serving boss we have had in decades.

He seems to be doing a good job.

 

[mosto]

Somewhat understand why Mestrov appeared to snap a little at Choc’s criticism around the club supposedly moving their juniors to the west. The comment was something along the lines of (and I’m paraphrasing) ‘not everyone one knows what I know’. Looks like the idea was explored but vetoed and that was likely known last week when Choc’s criticism was reported. Perhaps Choc had heard they were looking into it without knowing the final outcome 🤷.

 

[The '47ers]

Either you didn’t read or understand the article, or you’re being facetious?😉

My only quibble is the big fella in his musings, didn’t mention that M-W is traditionally a successful club, not a traditionally mediocre club, like some others out there.

I read it as the Western Sydney option was explored but decided against.

"ending the club’s partnership with Blacktown Workers and keeping all the pathway teams remain on the northern beaches."

Yeah you're right, I didn't understand the article. No surprise from me there. I read down further about keeping juniors under our name despite "exploring" a western Sydney based for them.
I guess they looked at it but went against it!