Manly utility Jackson Hastings has reportedly been dropped from Manly's round six squad after a reported altercation with skipper Daly Cherry-Evans on the eve of their clash with the Wests Tigers.

The club revealed the former Rooster had been omitted from their 21-man side due to an achilles injury from last week's meeting with the Titans, however there is more that meets the eye.

Sporting News' NRL pundit Peter 'Zorba' Peters woke to the news on Sunday morning, later revealing the pair had locked horns in a minor incident.

Following this up... Zorba text us after his segment saying DCE and JH had an issue during an opposed session in Gladstone before #nrltitansmanly but it was "over before it really began — BigSportsWend (@BigSportsWend) April 14, 2018





New South Wales coach Brad Fittler had some wise advice for the young playmaker.

MORE: 'Rock bottom' - Braith Anasta and Greg Alexander rip in to woeful Parramatta Eels

''You don't take on the captain and he's a halfback, if you're taking on a front-rower at least you get a bit of credibility about it but a little blonde halfback, nope,'' Fittler chuckled on Channel Nine's Sunday Footy Show.

''It's not the first time two players (have been) scuffling.

''When things get heated at training and everyone is putting in and it's competitive, it actually happens quite often that blokes go a bit too far.''

There are reports this morning of an altercation between teammates Jackson Hastings and Daly Cherry-Evans. #9NRLSFS pic.twitter.com/e4qI0m0ymp — Sunday Footy Show (@SundayFootyShow) April 15, 2018





Promising forward Taniela Paseka will make his NRL debut for the Sea Eagles in Hastings' place after an impressive stint in the NSW Cup.

The 120kg wrecking ball will face his former club, having played in the NYC for the Tigers before signing with Manly.

Tom Trbojevic has also been confirmed to start after missing out on a week with an ankle sprain.