## 💔 **SHOCKING HEARTBREAKING NEWS: So sadly, Manly Sea Eagles Head Coach Anthony Seibold has been forced to step away from his duties due to a deeply personal family emergency… read more**
The NRL community has been shaken today after the **Manly Sea Eagles** released an urgent statement confirming that Head Coach **Anthony Seibold** has been **forced to temporarily step away from the team** due to a **serious private family matter**.
The announcement came unexpectedly early this morning, sending shockwaves through players, staff, and supporters.
According to club officials, Seibold informed the team late last night, visibly emotional, explaining that he needed to place **family before football** during this difficult period.
A senior Manly representative stated:
> **“Anthony has the full support of our club. His family comes first. We ask fans and the media to respect his privacy during this heartbreaking time.”**
Players were reportedly stunned by the news, with several described as **“visibly shaken”**, and training was paused while the leadership group addressed the squad.
Assistant coaches are expected to take over match preparations in the interim, though the club confirmed there is **no timeline** for Seibold’s return.
Social media has erupted with messages of love and support:
> 💬 *“Family above everything. Stay strong, Seibold.”*
> 💬 *“The Sea Eagles family is behind you 100%.”*
This is a **developing story**, and more updates are expected as the situation unfolds.
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