Sacked NRL coach joins Victorian powerhouse
It continues a long trend of cross-code switches.
www.zerohanger.comHere’s what’s currently reported about Anthony Seibold and his connection to the Collingwood Magpies.
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Multiple outlets in May 2026 indicated Seibold has taken a part-time consultant role with Collingwood in the AFL for the remainder of the 2026 season, working alongside head coach Craig McRae to assist with off-field development. This marks a code-switch from rugby league to Australian rules football for the interim period. [Sources referenced in coverage: May 2026 reporting from Zero Tackle, Sporting News, SEN, and 7 News.]
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The coverage notes Seibold’s past coaching experience with Manly and Brisbane, and frames the Collingwood role as a consultancy rather than a front-line coaching position. It also highlights his acquaintance with McRae and his willingness to contribute in a limited capacity while exploring future opportunities in AFL. [Sources cited above.]
Illustration: Seibold transitioning to an AFL consultancy role with Collingwood while remaining open to future coaching challenges in different codes.
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Citations: The latest reports on Seibold’s Collingwood role are from May 2026 coverage across Zero Tackle, Sporting News, SEN, and 7 News.[1][2][3][5]