Overview
- Manly confirmed Mestrov’s exit after three years in the role, with the outgoing chief to assist the handover until December 19.
- The Age reports former Sea Eagles prop and current NRL executive Jason King has emerged as the frontrunner to become CEO.
- Club chair Scott Penn praised growth in commercial revenue, memberships and ticket sales during Mestrov’s tenure.
- Manly reiterated its commitment to coach Anthony Seibold despite the leadership change in the front office.
- The departure follows a turbulent period that included Daly Cherry-Evans leaving, protracted talks that kept Tom Trbojevic, and a 10th-place finish last season alongside coaching staff reshuffles.