Interim no more. One of Manly’s favourite sons, who won a premiership as a player in 2011, will coach the side for three more years.

The Sea Eagles’ stunning resurgence under interim coach Kieran Foran has upped the ante when it comes to the contracts of a raft of key players.

Sea Eagles have secured the club legend as head coach on a three-year deal after an impressive run of results since taking over from Anthony Seibold.