‘Start all over’: How Fozball fell apart... and why a brutal roster ‘shake-up’ comes next
The Manly Sea Eagles NRL team is facing a major roster overhaul following a disappointing season under interim coach Kieran Foran. Despite early optimism, the club is now looking to rebuild after failing to sustain initial success.
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The report highlights the volatility of professional sports management and the high pressure on coaching staff in the NRL.
NRL NRL-PREMIERSHIP ‘Start all over’: How Fozball fell apart... and why a brutal roster ‘shake-up’ comes next Fozball 'in a world of pain' | 00:47 Andrew Jackson from Fox Sports August 21st, 2026 6:18 am When Kieran Foran took over as interim coach of the Sea Eagles in late March, all Manly fans were looking for was hope.
They found it in something that felt familiar, and in someone that reminded them of better days.
Of a time when the Sea Eagles were synonymous with success. When Steve Matai was the NRL’s most feared hit man and a different band of brothers were the face of a golden era on the Northern Beaches.
But hope is a dangerous thing, and what began as the feel-good story of the 2026 season has instead largely left the club back where it started.
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