Brett Stewart did have a get-out clause in the event of former coach Des Hasler leaving, but it needed to be activated 12 months in advance of his departure. Hasler was dismissed from Manly earlier this month - just days after Stewart's 31 October get-out deadline passed.
It had also been speculated that a complex contractual clause could enable Glenn Stewart to negotiate elsewhere at the end of next season and it's understood Manly officials were especially keen for Schubert's advice on this matter.
They faxed the clause to him last week and received advice that a rival contract would not be registered until Stewart's deal was done at Manly.
Both St George Illawarra and Hasler's new club Canterbury will have the brothers in their sights as high-profile recruitment targets when they become available.
They would prefer to remain together, but Glenn's longer contract at Manly makes that difficult unless Brett were to re-sign at Brookvale.
The Sea Eagles, however, would be long odds to match the big dollars that St George Illawarra and Canterbury are set to offer the try-scoring whiz.
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| Berkeley_Eagle said the following on Sat Nov 26 9:24 2011 |
Now Massoud is re-hashing old !@&#, these Telecrap journos are [%*@#]ed in the head |
| Clint said the following on Sat Nov 26 9:24 2011 |
"They faxed the clause to him last week and received advice that a rival contract would not be registered until Stewart's deal was done at Manly"
Where would this sort of info come from?
I'm assuming not from the club and not from Schubert |
| Moondog said the following on Sat Nov 26 9:25 2011 |
Quote From: 'Chip and Chase'
MANLY have made further moves to ensure the Stewart brothers aren't snatched from their Brookvale nest before time, approaching NRL salary cap auditor Ian Schubert for advice about possible "get-out clauses" in their contracts.
Let's hope the Stewart's show that same loyalty to the club that was exhibited by Jamie.
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| Gorgeous George said the following on Sat Nov 26 9:51 2011 |
If they want to chase the $$ when their contracts expire then good luck to them. Don't get me wrong, I would be devastated if they left but they should be able to look after themselves.
What would piss me off, however, is if they left because of Hasler. This club and its supporters have stood by these boys, particularly snake. If they left to be with Des then that would be a slap in the face to all of the club's fans.
Havings said all that it must be remembered that this is merely another DT bashing of Manly. |
| Ryan said the following on Sat Nov 26 9:56 2011 |
Doesn't every club have the same salary cap? Haven't we just lost Rodney, Hopoate and a few others?
If the cap goes up, so to, does Manly's?
The Dragons and Dogs can threaten purchasing our players all they like, but if you look at both rosters, and the acquisitions they have made, fitting another two players likely to take up 20% of a teams cap means they'd have zero chance.
Either the people that write these stories aren't the brightest, and struggle with math, or they are just morons who try and cause trouble. |
| AshfieldBazza said the following on Sat Nov 26 10:00 2011 |
It's just a new spin on an old story, hopefully Glenn being contracted longer than Brett keep's them together at Manly. The media keeps on saying they will both get big offers from rival clubs, Glenn definitely would but I'm not so sure about Brett's ability to attract big offers with his injury concerns. Glenn's career is definitely still on the up but can we say that about Brett's??
Before people attack me for saying that, Brett is one of my all time favourite players but just I'm just stating an opinion about Brett's future. In saying that I still want Manly to keep both players most definitely |
| Ryan said the following on Sat Nov 26 10:04 2011 |
Quote From: 'AshfieldBazza'
It's just a new spin on an old story, hopefully Glenn being contracted longer than Brett keep's them together at Manly. The media keeps on saying they will both get big offers from rival clubs, Glenn definitely would but I'm not so sure about Brett's ability to attract big offers with his injury concerns. Glenn's career is definitely still on the up but can we say that about Brett's??
Before people attack me for saying that, Brett is one of my all time favourite players but just I'm just stating an opinion about Brett's future. In saying that I still want Manly to keep both players most definitely
When Brett Stewart is on the team, we are a completely different outfit. Completely.
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| AshfieldBazza said the following on Sat Nov 26 10:19 2011 |
I agree with you their Ryan 100% but will other clubs in a years time when Brett is almost 28 willing to shell out a big 3 or 4 year deal? I hope not and that we can keep him together with Glenn |
| mickqld said the following on Sat Nov 26 10:29 2011 |
Massoud another blunt tool in the DT shed full of dull tools. |
| Jatz Crackers said the following on Sat Nov 26 11:09 2011 |
I dont know what you lot complaining are on about. There is nothing sinister, unfair or factually incorrect in that piece. |
| Darren said the following on Sat Nov 26 11:13 2011 |
Can Brett last a full season this year?? That is a big question as he hasn't had a full season for awhile. Farrar will get a few runs to see Brett over the course of the season. We need him in finals time. |
| Canteen Worker said the following on Sat Nov 26 11:27 2011 |
Darren - Brett played for most of 2011, pretty amazing given the surgery of the year before.
To put Farrar and Brett in the same sentence is ridiculous. Farrar is steady at best and no game-breaker. |
| manlyborn said the following on Sat Nov 26 12:19 2011 |
No Robbo, No Hoppa. Brett is more important to us this year than ever before. As much as I appreciate Farrar's talents, I see fullback as our possible achilles heel.
I just wonder if they're looking to transform Whare at some stage. |
| mickqld said the following on Sat Nov 26 12:29 2011 |
Quote From: 'Jatz Crackers'
I dont know what you lot complaining are on about. There is nothing sinister, unfair or factually incorrect in that piece.
There's nothing new or unknown in it either. It's just simply another muckraking piece to try and stir up unrest between the club and the players. |
| 1947 said the following on Sat Nov 26 16:03 2011 |
Quote From: 'Canteen Worker'
Darren - Brett played for most of 2011, pretty amazing given the surgery of the year before.
To put Farrar and Brett in the same sentence is ridiculous. Farrar is steady at best and no game-breaker.
Point taken - however Farrar might surprise you all this year. A year in ESL to develop, I personally have read nothing bad about the bloke (besides from several doubters on this forum).
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| bob dylan said the following on Sat Nov 26 18:20 2011 |
Quote From: 'Darren'
Can Brett last a full season this year?? That is a big question as he hasn't had a full season for awhile. Farrar will get a few runs to see Brett over the course of the season. We need him in finals time.
God help us, this is the huge weakness we have this year.
The difference between Brett and Hoppa was minor.
The difference between Brett and Robbo was fairly big.
The difference between Brett and Farrar is light years. |
| Chip and Chase said the following on Sat Nov 26 19:50 2011 |
That's why Des preferred Farrar over Robbo I suppose when Brett was out ?? Bob we get that you don't like Farrar, but to say he was a order of magnitude worse than Robbo at the back is stretching it. Hoppa's coverage at 1 is a big hole to fill though. |
| Hamster Huey said the following on Sun Nov 27 9:00 2011 |
Quote From: 'bob dylan'
Quote From: 'Darren'
Can Brett last a full season this year?? That is a big question as he hasn't had a full season for awhile. Farrar will get a few runs to see Brett over the course of the season. We need him in finals time.
God help us, this is the huge weakness we have this year.
The difference between Brett and Hoppa was minor.
The difference between Brett and Robbo was fairly big.
The difference between Brett and Farrar is light years.
I found Farrar to have better instincts at fullback than Robbo and a better passing game to capitilise on the play 'out the back'. Defensively they appeared equal with Robertson having the edge with bombs.
The team was far better served with Robbo on the wing and Farrar playing out the back, than the other way around. |
| Phantar said the following on Sun Nov 27 10:16 2011 |
What's the fixation with Farrar versus M. Robertson/B. Stewart at fullback anyway? Obviously the latter is in a class of his own, so comparisons are probably pointless.
Surely the point is that he can fill in very competently in a number of positions - fullback, centre, wing and possibly in the halves. I think he could make it as a very solid 5/8 for example.
He is experienced (at a relatively early stage of his career) and he probably comes quite cheaply.
Matai's ongoing shoulder/judiciary issues, Wolfman's propensity to suffer from injury and the 'softly softly' approach to Snake's recovery from knee surgery make having a player like Farrar around a smart move indeed. He is an excellent defender and a good attacking player. |
| mozgrame said the following on Sun Nov 27 10:26 2011 |
Agree Phantar. Versatility is golden in a players make up. Like Chris Bailey.
On another note, i hope Robbo took his jock strap with him. I'd hate to have to try and fill that thing. |
| Phantar said the following on Sun Nov 27 10:52 2011 |
I think I'm being damned with faint praise...
....alternatively you didn't mind Chris Bailey. lol |
| BOZO said the following on Sun Nov 27 13:06 2011 |
Quote From: 'Chip and Chase'
That's why Des preferred Farrar over Robbo I suppose when Brett was out ?? Bob we get that you don't like Farrar, but to say he was a order of magnitude worse than Robbo at the back is stretching it. Hoppa's coverage at 1 is a big hole to fill though.
Des is a good judge of players , Farrar is versatile and under rated ,we havent seen the best from him yet.
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| TokyoEagle said the following on Sun Nov 27 21:39 2011 |
At least the SMH could see the positives to their interview with Perry. Nothing but negativity from The Telegraph yet again.
We would have gone a lot worse if we hadn't have had Farrar back then. He wasn't a world beater, but showed a lot of heart for us back then. |
| PONTIAN SEA EAGLE said the following on Sun Nov 27 22:01 2011 |
Massoud hmmm sounds like someone from out belmore. |
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