Des Hasler’s return to Manly is complete after the NRL club confirmed him as their new head coach on a three-year deal on Monday.

Seven years after his acrimonious departure for Canterbury following Manly’s 2011 premiership success, Hasler has again been tasked with rebuilding the Sea Eagles – who finished second last in a horror 2018 season.

Hasler, who led the club to seven consecutive finals series and two NRL titles during his previous eight-season tenure, replaces Trent Barrett, who gave notice in July citing a lack of resources at the club.

DES HASLER’S NRL COACHING RECORD

MANLY (2004-2011)

Matches: 206

Win rate: 59.2 per cent

Finals series: 7

Grand finals 3 (2007, 2008, 2011)

Premierships: 2 (2008, 2011)

CANTERBURY (2012-2017)

Matches: 155

Win rate: 56.8 per cent

Finals series: 5

Grand finals: 2 (2012, 2014)

Premierships: 0

OVERALL:

Matches: 361

Win rate: 58.2 per cent