Manly omit Mateo for family reason

Manly backrower Feleti Mateo was left out of the side to take on Auckland due to personal reasons and form, according to coach Trent Barrett.

Feleti Mateo has been omitted from the Sea Eagles' trip to Auckland due to personal reasons. (AAP)

Feleti Mateo was omitted from Manly's trip to Auckland to play the Warriors to help his ill wife, says coach Trent Barrett.

Speaking at Sydney airport on Thursday, Barrett said Mateo needed to be with his family but he acknowledged he also was not happy with the backrower's form.

Mateo will instead play for Manly's NSW Cup side on Saturday.