Manly are set to break new ground in 2026 by adding a leading former AFL coach to their staff, a move designed to improve both their leadership and kicking game.
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The Sea Eagles have secured former Carlton and Port Adelaide performance guru Aaron Greaves in a newly created Head of Coaching and Leadership role.
Greaves, who also played for Geelong during his AFL career, brings with him a wealth of experience in skill development, performance culture, and high-ball techniques, traits that could prove invaluable in the modern NRL.
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Manly believe Greaves’ cross-code expertise can give them a unique edge.
He is expected to work closely with new halfback Jamal Fogarty and winger Jason Saab, with the duo tipped to form a dangerous kick-catch combination under Greaves’ guidance.
“We think he could be great for us,” a Sea Eagles source told Wide World of Sports.