Will Hopoate returns to Sea Eagles as Wellbeing Manager
Zero Tackle NRL • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 27, 2026, 8:44 PM
Last updated Sep 27, 2026

Will Hopoate will return to the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles in 2027 as the club's Wellbeing, Careers and Education Manager. Hopoate previously played for the Sea Eagles, winning a premiership in 2011 before leaving for a two-year Mormon mission and then playing for Parramatta and Canterbury. His appointment comes as the club seeks to enhance support for its players, with Hopoate expressing excitement to contribute to the development of future talent off the field. Current Wellbeing Manager John Bonasera will transition to Head of Football and Operations.
- •Hopoate won the NRL premiership with Manly in 2011.
- •He will work on player wellbeing and education initiatives.
- •Hopoate's experience includes a role at the Sydney Roosters.
- •Lehi Hopoate, Will's brother, currently plays for the Sea Eagles.
- •John Bonasera will assume a new role within the club.
- 8:44 PMZero Tackle NRL — Sea Eagles premiership winner returns to club in new role
"A familiar last name returns to the Sea Eagles in 2027.
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