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Anthony Seibold resurfaces as PNG Chiefs assistant after Manly sacking

Anthony Seibold, sacked by Manly earlier this season, has signed as an assistant coach with NRL expansion side PNG Chiefs. The move, announced July 31, reunites him with head coach Willie Peters and gives the 2028 newcomers a seasoned mentor.

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Anthony Seibold resurfaces as PNG Chiefs assistant after Manly sacking

Anthony Seibold resurfaces as PNG Chiefs assistant after Manly sacking

The short answer

Anthony Seibold is an NRL coach who was sacked as head coach of the Manly Sea Eagles in March 2026 after just three games, following a series of losses. On July 31, 2026, the PNG Chiefs – an expansion team entering the NRL in 2028 – announced he had signed as an assistant coach under head coach Willie Peters. Seibold had been spotted touring the club's Port Moresby facilities the previous week. The Chiefs are assembling a star-studded roster, including Jarome Luai, Alex Johnston and Zac Lomax, and see Seibold's head-coaching experience as an asset. Seibold previously worked with Peters at South Sydney (and, per Fox Sports, also at Newcastle), and with fellow assistant Luke Burt at South Sydney. He said in a club statement he was excited to support the club's vision and make a positive impact in Papua New Guinea. The club's general manager of football, Michael Chammas, said Seibold would be a trusted advisor to Peters. Seibold is expected to join the Chiefs in November 2027, ahead of their inaugural season. Before this role, he had been working part-time with AFL club Collingwood after his Manly exit.

Why it's trending

The trigger for sudden interest is the official confirmation on July 31, 2026, that Anthony Seibold had been hired as an assistant coach by the PNG Chiefs. The news came days after the club announced the signing of Zac Lomax and following reports that Seibold had been seen in Port Moresby touring facilities. Seibold's high-profile sacking from Manly and his quick return to an NRL coaching role made it a notable story for rugby league fans.

Anthony Seibold, the former Manly Sea Eagles head coach who was sacked in March after just three games, has landed a coaching lifeline with the PNG Chiefs. The expansion club confirmed on July 31, 2026, that Seibold will join as an assistant coach under head coach Willie Peters, according to Nine.com.au, Fox Sports and The Canberra Times. Seibold was spotted travelling to Port Moresby last week to tour the club's facilities, Nine reported, and is expected to formally join the club in November 2027.

Multiple sources corroborate the core details but offer slightly different accounts of Seibold's history with Peters. Nine.com.au says Seibold, Peters and Luke Burt 'all done a stint together at South Sydney,' while Fox Sports reports that Seibold and Peters worked together at both Newcastle and South Sydney. Fox also notes that Seibold had been working part-time with AFL club Collingwood since his Manly exit – a detail absent from Nine's report. The Canberra Times adds that Seibold is a former Dally M Coach of the Year, underscoring the pedigree he brings to the expansion side.

The timeline begins with Seibold's dismissal from Manly in March 2026, after the team lost its first three games under him. He was replaced, though the sources do not detail the replacement. In the months that followed, Seibold took a part-time role at Collingwood. Then, in the last week of July 2026, he was seen in Port Moresby, fuelling speculation. On July 31, the Chiefs made it official, announcing him as an assistant coach. The Chiefs have been busy, having announced Zac Lomax's signing days earlier, joining Jarome Luai and Alex Johnston on the roster for their 2028 NRL entry.

For the PNG Chiefs, Seibold's appointment adds significant experience to a coaching staff that includes head coach Willie Peters and fellow assistant Luke Burt, who has coached Queensland Cup side Burleigh since 2023, per Fox Sports. Chiefs football general manager Michael Chammas said Seibold's head-coaching background will make him 'a trusted advisor to Willie.' Seibold's familiarity with the club's coaching staff is expected to ease the transition as the team builds toward 2028. Watch for further roster and staff announcements from the Chiefs as they continue assembling their foundation, and whether Seibold's role expands as the club grows.

Timeline

  1. Seibold sacked by Manly

    Anthony Seibold is dismissed as head coach of the Manly Sea Eagles after just three games of the 2026 NRL season, following a series of losses. Reported by Nine.com.au and The Canberra Times.

  2. Part-time stint at Collingwood

    Seibold works in a part-time capacity for AFL club Collingwood, according to Fox Sports.

  3. Seibold spotted in Port Moresby

    Nine.com.au reports Seibold was seen travelling to Port Moresby to tour PNG Chiefs facilities that would become his workplace.

  4. Chiefs announce Zac Lomax signing

    The PNG Chiefs confirm the signing of Zac Lomax, adding to a roster that already includes Jarome Luai and Alex Johnston, per Fox Sports.

  5. Seibold confirmed as Chiefs assistant coach

    The PNG Chiefs announce Anthony Seibold will join the club as an assistant coach under Willie Peters. Seibold says in a club statement he is excited to support the team's vision, as reported by Nine.com.au, Fox Sports and The Canberra Times.

  6. Seibold to join Chiefs family

    Chiefs general manager of football Michael Chammas says the club looks forward to welcoming Seibold and his family to the Chiefs family in November 2027, per Nine.com.au.

  7. Chiefs' inaugural NRL season

    The PNG Chiefs are set to enter the NRL competition in 2028, with Seibold on the coaching staff as assistant, according to Nine.com.au and Fox Sports.

Questions people ask

Why was Anthony Seibold sacked by Manly?

According to Nine.com.au, Seibold was sacked as Manly head coach in March 2026. Fox Sports and The Canberra Times specify he was dismissed after just three games into the 2026 season, following a series of losses.

What is the PNG Chiefs?

The PNG Chiefs are a new NRL expansion team scheduled to enter the competition in 2028. They have signed big-name players including Jarome Luai, Alex Johnston and Zac Lomax, and will be coached by Willie Peters, per Nine.com.au and Fox Sports.

What experience does Seibold bring to the Chiefs?

Seibold is a former Dally M Coach of the Year, per The Canberra Times, and has prior head-coaching experience in the NRL. He has previously worked with head coach Willie Peters at South Sydney (and, according to Fox Sports, also at Newcastle) and with fellow assistant Luke Burt at South Sydney, per Nine.com.au.

When will Seibold officially start with the Chiefs?

Seibold is expected to join the Chiefs in November 2027. Chiefs general manager of football Michael Chammas said in a Nine.com.au article, 'We're looking forward to welcoming him and his family to our Chiefs family in November 2027.'

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