Brent Kite returns to Manly coaching staff for 2027 season
Zero Tackle NRL • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 13, 2026, 10:20 PM
Last updated Oct 13, 2026

The Manly Warringah Sea Eagles have appointed Brent Kite as an Assistant Coach for the 2027 season. Kite, a dual premiership-winning prop, was a key player during Manly's successful era from 2005 to 2013. His return to the club, alongside former teammate Kieran Foran, aims to restore the team's competitive culture. Kite will primarily work with the middle forwards. He starts his role in the coming weeks as the team prepares for pre-season training beginning on November 3.
- •Brent Kite won the Clive Churchill Medal in 2008.
- •Kite made 221 appearances for Manly from 2005 to 2013.
- •Kieran Foran believes Kite will enhance the team's toughness and resilience.
- •Kite will focus on developing Manly's middle forwards.
- •Pre-season training for players begins on November 3.
- 10:20 PMZero Tackle NRL — A Manly legend returns: Kieran Foran adds to coaching staff for 2027
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