EARLY TO DAY: Manly sea eagle young legend Steve Menzies has been suspended indefinitely from sports as he tested positive of….see more

EARLY TODAY: A SHOCKING TURN OF EVENTS has rocked the NRL community as Manly Sea Eagles young legend Steve Menzies has been suspended indefinitely from all sporting activities after reportedly testing positive for a banned substance, according to an early statement released by the club and the league’s integrity unit.

news broke just hours before the team’s scheduled traTheining session, sending waves of disbelief throughout the rugby world. Menzies — hailed as one of Manly’s rising stars and the namesake of club icon “Beaver” Menzies — was expected to be a cornerstone of the Sea Eagles’ future plans.

League officials confirmed that routine testing conducted earlier this month returned a positive result, prompting an immediate investigation. While details of the specific substance have not yet been disclosed, sources close to the situation describe it as a “serious violation” of NRL anti-doping policy.

The Manly Sea Eagles organization issued a brief but firm statement this morning:

“We are aware of the situation involving one of our players. The club stands firmly by the NRL’s integrity process and will fully cooperate with all investigations. Our priority remains the wellbeing of the player and upholding the integrity of the sport.”

Menzies’ management has not yet released an official response, but insiders suggest his legal team is preparing to appeal the suspension pending the results of the “B sample” test.

Fans and former players have expressed both disappointment and sympathy across social media, with many urging patience until the full facts are confirmed.

If confirmed, this suspension could mark a significant setback for one of Manly’s most promising young talents — and a sobering reminder of the sport’s strict stance on doping violations.

More details are expected to emerge as the NRL Integrity Unit finalizes its report in the coming days.