Rugby league great Laurie Daley has been left disappointed after the NRL opted to block his application to join Manly as an assistant, citing a potential conflict of interest. The former State of Origin coach was set to be part of the major coaching overhaul at Brookvale this season, which has seen Anthony Seibold replace the outgoing Des Hasler following a controversial end to the season.The conflict of interest relates to Laurie's position as a host for Sky Sports Radio's Big Sports Breakfast. The broadcaster is owned by the TAB, whose status as a betting company is where the conflict arises, given Daley's potential access to inside information about Manly.Daley said he was 'disappointed' by the ruling from the NRL Integrity Unit but added that he did understand and respect the decision. He has coached the Indigenous All-Stars team on several occasions in years prior, however that was permitted thanks to it being deemed a non-official match.Manly had reportedly eyed Daley as a recruit to work as a specialist consultant with five-eighth Josh Schuster. Instead, Daley looks set to continue his broadcast career with Sky Sports Radio.He told Newscorp he had been excited by the proposition of joining Manly, but understood the reasons why it simply couldn't be done. Daley said he had received a thorough explanation from the NRL Integrity Unit.
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