NRL 2023: Manly coach Anthony Seibold falls asleep in McDonald’s

Manly coach Anthony Seibold is taking complete ownership after being caught on camera falling asleep at a McDonald’s restaurant.

Anthony Seibold was caught on camera falling asleep in a McDonalds restaurant.

Manly coach Anthony Seibold has been caught on camera falling asleep in a McDonald’s restaurant after a boozy St Patrick’s Day session.

The picture was taken around 11pm last Friday week, the day after Manly’s 34-30 win over the Parramatta Eels at Brookvale Oval.

It shows Seibold slumped in a chair with his arms folded, appearing to be asleep waiting for his Big Macs and fries.

Seibold spoke to News Corp to explain the circumstances.

Anthony Seibold was caught on camera falling asleep in a McDonalds restaurant.

“I had some old boarding school mates in town staying at my place,” he said.

“I had the afternoon off after the Parramatta game and went out for a beer.

“We’d eventually had enough so on the way home we stopped to get something to eat.

“I think everyone has stopped at Maccas for a couple of Big Macs after a night out with mates.

“That’s what happened. We were home by 11.30pm.”

In fairness, this would not be a story unless it was a high-profile NRL coach.

However Seibold, who was unbeaten going into Saturday’s game against South Sydney, is taking complete ownership.

“I’m not embarrassed but I own it,” he said.

Sea Eagles coach Anthony Seibold. Picture: Getty Images

“You don’t want your photo taken, but it happens these days wherever you might be.

“I was with a couple of great old mates and we had the weekend off.”

Manly CEO Tony Mestrov admits it was not an ideal situation for the coach to be photographed.

“I’ve spoken to Seibs about it,” Mestrov said.

“We had the weekend off and some old mates in town.

“It’s hardly a scandal. No harm was caused whatsoever.

“Coaches and players have got to have a life too.”