NRL news: Manly Sea Eagles unveil first logo change in 20 years

Manly Sea Eagles have ushered in a new era by revealing the first change to their famed logo in two decades – the culmination of a two-year club project.

A timeline of Manly Sea Eagles' emblem evolution. Picture: Manly Sea Eagles

Manly chief executive Tony Mestrov has ushered in a new era for the club by revealing the first change to the Sea Eagles’ famed logo for 20 years.

Mestrov revealed the new logo was the culmination of a two-year project and had won the support of fan representatives and players as the club prepared to launch their 78th season in the premiership.

“As a club, we are excited to rise together as one under our new identity while paying homage to our local community and what it means to represent the wonderful northern beaches,” Mestrov said.

“We head into our 78th season in 2024 and while it’s important for our club and members to pay tribute to our past history, we need to forge a pathway to a new era.

“This has been a two-year project and the early collaboration and feedback we have had from our members council and some of the players has been very positive.

“The Sea Eagles are a club that is built on resilience, respect, legacy and family. The legacy is our past, the present and our future.

Jake Trbojevic shows off the new Manly logo.

The new Manly Sea Eagles logo.

“We honour the past but we forge towards a great future, and this new logo encompasses all of this and more.”

The Sea Eagles said the new identity and emblem brought a fresh, modern look while also paying homage to the club’s rich history.

To honour the rich legacy of the Sea Eagles, the traditional maroon and white scheme will remain at the centre of the team’s new identity.

Manly’s home jersey will also retain the traditional hoops design, a specific reference to uniforms of the past.

The club said the new logo carried forward elements of the past Manly emblems including a familiar circular motif that the Sea Eagles have incorporated since 1978 and a sign of strength seen in the aggressive eagle features from the emblem over the past 20 years.

Originally published as NRL news: Manly Sea Eagles unveil first logo change in 20 years