''I knew what you wanted to talk about so I cleared it with the boys first,'' Perry said. ''They are actually joking about the stories turning up at training. Brett's words to me were very simple: 'I'm not going anywhere'. In fact, we are about to start negotiations with Brett to tie him up beyond 2012. I am confident we will be able to do that and it would be great if he played his whole career at this club.''
What about a clause in Glenn's contract? The word is a payment has not been met but it's unclear if that payment was written in his contract. ''Glenn's contract is watertight and he has no clause and he is not going anywhere. He is with the club until the end of 2014. Both the boys have said that they are excited by the new era under Geoff Toovey.''
As for rival clubs - especially a move to the Roosters - word from the Roosters' inner circle is they have no genuine interest in the brothers. And the reason? They are not sure they want to fork out top dollar for Brett because of concerns about his ongoing leg issues and his age. He will be in huge demand next year. Brett was never going to jump from the final season of the contract - he signed for smaller money in the initial years - but will get $500,000 in 2012.
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| Lennox Local said the following on Sun Nov 27 5:59 2011 |
BRETT and Glenn Stewart are laughing at suggestions they intend to leave Manly and want their fans to know they have no plans to join a rival team.
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Don't know about you lot, but this has been a great start to my day. I know Weidler's not real popular on here, but, who cares, this is what I've been waiting to hear. Pity we couldn't get a statement from the Stewies to avoid the speculation sooner.
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| Berkeley_Eagle said the following on Sun Nov 27 6:07 2011 |
That is great news
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| Moondog said the following on Sun Nov 27 6:33 2011 |
Excellent! |
| BOZO said the following on Sun Nov 27 7:20 2011 |
The news keeps getting better , We havent heard any bad news for a while , The worst appears to be over thank God !!! |
| HappilyManly said the following on Sun Nov 27 7:41 2011 |
Manly has come through yet another sustained and multi pronged attack !
The future looks maroon and white again :D |
| PONTIAN SEA EAGLE said the following on Sun Nov 27 7:52 2011 |
Are we all clear now,so please no more stupid threads of them going. |
| mickqld said the following on Sun Nov 27 7:59 2011 |
Funny how everyone believes this Weidler story but craps on any negative ones from him. i dont believe anything in the papers just wait and see what happens. |
| Chip and Chase said the following on Sun Nov 27 8:27 2011 |
The fact it's written by that red headed worm Weirdler means it is just a made up article. I'll wait till I see them running around in 2013 before I'm sure |
| castle eagle said the following on Sun Nov 27 8:32 2011 |
Quote From: 'mickqld'
Funny how everyone believes this Weidler story but craps on any negative ones from him. i dont believe anything in the papers just wait and see what happens.
was thinking the same thing, however it'd be nice if it was true |
| Gorgeous George said the following on Sun Nov 27 8:51 2011 |
"Written by Danny Weirdler" lol |
| Clint said the following on Sun Nov 27 9:08 2011 |
Quote From: 'mickqld'
Funny how everyone believes this Weidler story but craps on any negative ones from him. i dont believe anything in the papers just wait and see what happens.
I hear what you are saying Mick. I think the difference with this story though is that Danny has quoted Perry opposed to a 'source from the club'.
So, for today, I'm going to believe it, so then I can have a good day. |
| Hamster Huey said the following on Sun Nov 27 9:12 2011 |
Quote From: 'mickqld'
Funny how everyone believes this Weidler story but craps on any negative ones from him. i dont believe anything in the papers just wait and see what happens.
It directly quotes Perry and the fact he spoke with the boys to make a statement to them. Far more palatable than 'suggestions', 'word is' and 'apparantly' that have been used on the subject recently.
If he just speculated on the boys intentions and used a 'club source' or 'person close to the family', then we'd still be none the wiser. |
| Earnie the Eagle said the following on Sun Nov 27 11:33 2011 |
Giddie up! That is great news. |
| Ceagle said the following on Sun Nov 27 11:50 2011 |
Yes we all realise that it is a Weidler article, but atleast he spoke to a "real" source and got some quotes, unlike the baseless reports from Rothfield and Ritchie |
| eggson said the following on Sun Nov 27 12:31 2011 |
One thing i've noticed is how Perry has become much more involved in regards to interviews lately. Before the GF i'd never read a thing from him |
| comic097 said the following on Sun Nov 27 12:43 2011 |
Gotta admit I like many others were stressing about both boys leaving and joining other clubs, just goes to show the amount of BS the telegraph comes up with to sell a paper. |
| Darren said the following on Sun Nov 27 14:06 2011 |
At 500 grand for next season, I bet Brett was having an almighty laugh as well about him leaving us or someone who would pay half a mill with his injuries! |
| Cambo said the following on Sun Nov 27 14:08 2011 |
Quote From: 'Darren'
At 500 grand for next season, I bet Brett was having an almighty laugh as well about him leaving us or someone who would pay half a mill with his injuries!
Screw u Darren. The kids worth every bloody cent
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| Darren said the following on Sun Nov 27 14:14 2011 |
it's alot of money Cam for someone who has been injury plagued. It will be interesting to see in 2013 what his value will be on the open market? Very glad he ain't leaving though!! |
| The Eagle said the following on Sun Nov 27 14:16 2011 |
Quote From: 'Darren'
it's alot of money Cam for someone who has been injury plagued. It will be interesting to see in 2013 what his value will be on the open market? Very glad he ain't leaving though!!
What team do you REALLY go for? Is it souths still? |
| DSM5 said the following on Sun Nov 27 14:31 2011 |
Brett Stewart is worth the money, not only for his football talent, but the advertising dollars and vibe he brings to the club. Kids love the guy and his profile for the club will only get better. Kids of today are the supporters of the future. Get them early and you have them for life. He's worth the money. |
| Oneyeagle said the following on Sun Nov 27 14:34 2011 |
Quote From: 'eggson'
One thing i've noticed is how Perry has become much more involved in regards to interviews lately. Before the GF i'd never read a thing from him
Thats because he doesn't need permission from his employees anymore. i.e Peter Peters and Des. :huh: He actually has room to breathe now. Here's hoping we hear more from him. |
| eagles2win said the following on Sun Nov 27 14:36 2011 |
The vibe, the karma but mostly it's just the vibe |
| Cambo said the following on Sun Nov 27 14:47 2011 |
Quote From: 'Darren'
it's alot of money Cam for someone who has been injury plagued. It will be interesting to see in 2013 what his value will be on the open market? Very glad he ain't leaving though!!
Sorry Darren your full of *#%$
Brett debut in late 2004 did his shoulder in that game tackling Jamie
Played all of 2005 ,06,07 and 08. Had two season ending Injuries in 09 and 10 and then played most of 2011. [hr]
Another stat for u to stick in your pipe and smoke Darren the last 3 seasons where Brett has played the whole season or most of we have either made the gf or won the comp. Worth every cent of the 500k |
| Ryan said the following on Sun Nov 27 15:22 2011 |
Quote From: 'The Eagle'
Quote From: 'Darren'
it's alot of money Cam for someone who has been injury plagued. It will be interesting to see in 2013 what his value will be on the open market? Very glad he ain't leaving though!!
What team do you REALLY go for? Is it souths still?
STFU, and quit with that immature "go for another team" dribble. Seriously, why bother with it? What value to your life to you get from it?
Jesus.
Darren's a hard core Manly fan. It takes full blown rednecks of the highest order for fans to say these types of statements in debates.
"Hey Ryan, you used to be a Bears fan - nah, nah, nah, nah, naaah."
FMD, we are supposed to be better than that. I also notice Darren never degrades himself to get involved with the dribble most push at him.
On topic: Brett Stewart is one of the most important pieces in this team of ours. People should remember what we were like when he wasn't involved (injured).
If he wants a contract, I don't care how much it is, give it to him. |
| Peter C said the following on Sun Nov 27 16:48 2011 |
Quote From: 'Darren'
At 500 grand for next season, I bet Brett was having an almighty laugh as well about him leaving us or someone who would pay half a mill with his injuries!
This is his final year of a probably back ended contract, you will probably find when negotiations commence for his next deal and unless the salary cap is substantially increased,the starting point should be around $400,000 for the first year. |
| The Eagle said the following on Sun Nov 27 17:03 2011 |
Anti Brett bias is the true bull*#%$, take your rose colored glasses off and see properly
Darren hates Snake |
| Hamster Huey said the following on Sun Nov 27 17:36 2011 |
Quote From: 'Darren'
it's alot of money Cam for someone who has been injury plagued. It will be interesting to see in 2013 what his value will be on the open market? Very glad he ain't leaving though!!
Check out the 08 and 11 highlights DVD and tell me he's not worth it. You don't recruit players out of the best 10% of the code based on 'value for money' due to injuries; you pay them well because they are the difference between losing 5-6 close games a year, and winning them.
JT's missed a few games in his time, but would any club blink over them if he landed on the open market? |
| manlywarringah said the following on Sun Nov 27 17:40 2011 |
Snake's worth every cent and more. NO QUESTION! |
| Darren said the following on Sun Nov 27 21:17 2011 |
I taught at his primary school and he's a Gong boy so no, I'm a big fan of Brett. Just can't see him leaving on 500k. If he breaks down then we can say goodbye to back to back. A fit Brett Stewart is definitely what we need.
I'll go on record again though, I have been a supporter since 13 so that makes nearly 30 years. As a teenager would spend 3.5 hours one way getting a train from the Gong, bus or ferry and another bus and turn around and come back home by 8.30pm. My heterosexual mate Jase goes for South Sydney lol!! |
| TokyoEagle said the following on Sun Nov 27 21:33 2011 |
Clubs would definitely take account of his injuries if thinking of buying him, if they didn't they would be foolish. IMO, if on the market now brett's injuries would bring down his price, if he was to get through 2012 with nothing major then it wouldn't be such a big deal.
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| lsz said the following on Sun Nov 27 21:35 2011 |
Dsm agree re player but I am not sure of his value / marketability post court case (which is wrong but how it is) |
| archie said the following on Sun Nov 27 21:53 2011 |
Just pleased that the bad news seems to have been replaced by positive news stories. |
| kingoftherodeo said the following on Sun Nov 27 23:00 2011 |
Worth every penny. Everyone's entitled to their opinion but the guys a superstar. And is still marketable. Kids still love him and opposition fans rate him highly. |
| Rex said the following on Sun Nov 27 23:23 2011 |
Manly's season in '07 finished when Brett was knocked silly by the cheaters in the GF. He won GFs in '08 & '11 and Manly's season crashed without him in '09 & '10.
He's not the only cause of success, but he's a damned important one. |
| mickyj said the following on Mon Nov 28 7:54 2011 |
We are good without him and GREAT with him.
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| Shoe1 said the following on Mon Nov 28 8:06 2011 |
Watched the 1st half of the gf on DVD, without the nerves of watching it live. Brett is worth every cent. He was a real standout. |
| Masked Eagle said the following on Mon Nov 28 8:46 2011 |
With regards to his knees. It would definitely be a concern for a club, or at least should be, however, don't under estimate the greed of opposition clubs when they think he might be the missing the missing piece of a premiership. |
| Berkeley_Eagle said the following on Mon Nov 28 9:02 2011 |
113 tries from 138 games speaks for itself |
| Hamster Huey said the following on Mon Nov 28 9:17 2011 |
Quote From: 'Darren'
I taught at his primary school and he's a Gong boy so no, I'm a big fan of Brett. Just can't see him leaving on 500k. If he breaks down then we can say goodbye to back to back. A fit Brett Stewart is definitely what we need.
If he leaves, we can do the same. Would you rather the risk he leaves, has an injury-free season and wins a comp for someone else, or take the risk he stays fit and wins another one (or two) for us.
If you think cutting him away 'cause he demands decent coin is a good idea, I'm glad you're nowhere near our club recruitment team. |
| Shoe1 said the following on Mon Nov 28 9:17 2011 |
Also a key person manly did retain is the physio right? Is this the physio that worked with Brett for 2 years to overcome injuries? If so, that ought to count for a fair bit in retaining Brett. |
| Phantar said the following on Mon Nov 28 9:32 2011 |
Andre Richenbach |
| Shoe1 said the following on Mon Nov 28 9:56 2011 |
That's the one. |
| Garts said the following on Mon Nov 28 10:24 2011 |
I don't think Darren wants Brett cut, currently I would be very nervous offering $500k per season. No issue with it now as it's part of his current deal and obviously back ended. Brett is important to us and I am sure we will pay whatever is market value is and I am happy with that. He did get though most of last season, and games he did miss was not a result of his knees. It's not all bad and anyone can get injured, not just Brett. |
| Jatz Crackers said the following on Mon Nov 28 10:32 2011 |
Quote From: 'Garts'
I don't think Darren wants Brett cut, currently I would be very nervous offering $500k per season. No issue with it now as it's part of his current deal and obviously back ended. Brett is important to us and I am sure we will pay whatever is market value is and I am happy with that. He did get though most of last season, and games he did miss was not a result of his knees. It's not all bad and anyone can get injured, not just Brett.
Stop being sensible Garts. It just doesnt fit well with the "all over the shop" flavour of this thread.
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| MadMarcus said the following on Mon Nov 28 10:32 2011 |
Quote From: 'mickyj'
We are good without him and GREAT with him.
I think this sums it up. We go to a whole new level when Brett is fit and healthy. |
| Stevo said the following on Mon Nov 28 11:31 2011 |
I'm alot happier with Weidler atm then i am with Ritchie, Rothfield, wilson and co. That's great news.
I'm not really sure why there is all this worry over Snakes knees. He just completed a whole season with relative ease. Shaun Timmins did it for years. He'll be ok if they manage it right. |
| firechild said the following on Mon Nov 28 12:03 2011 |
What Snake has offered to the club over his career he deserves every cent he gets and more. Not many players retire as dual premiership winners and fewer do so as a key factor in those premierships. I'd be happy to have Manly fork out $500k for his next contract as fullbacks of his quality don't come along every day (though Manly have been lucky with blokes like him, Wombat and Ridge at his peak). |
| Haz88 said the following on Mon Nov 28 12:23 2011 |
They have worked extrmely hard for our club and deserve the $$, both stewarts have played major roles into our success over the years.
Also with Brett IMO he was not even at 100% through out the whole year not even close , and we still saw him dominate and play a major role, even in his quiet games watch him bark orders, where to plug holes in our defensive line, reading the game etc he contributes in so many ways..,hamstring was not right and fitness was still not there. Imagine when he gets those things right again and off the back of last year we still saw there was plenty of wriggle left in the Snake!! he has plenty more to offer! not to mention that he basically had to rule him self out of playing origin this year, he could of made that side being 70% fit. |
| Mals said the following on Mon Nov 28 13:13 2011 |
Not only is Brett's try scoring ratio the best in the league his defensive efforts & leadership at fullback are outstanding. No other fullback or outside back, Slater comes the closest, tackles with his aggressiveness & effectiveness.
Glenn keeps gettting better with age & like his brother is a very aggressive defender and his ball playing in attack is the best in the league for a forward.
Both of these boys although in their mid to late 20s have only played approx 150 NRL games so I think they still have a lot of mileage left in their legs. I hope they both stay in the maroon & white for many years to come! |
| Cambo said the following on Mon Nov 28 13:40 2011 |
Quote From: 'Haz88'
They have worked extrmely hard for our club and deserve the $$, both stewarts have played major roles into our success over the years.
Also with Brett IMO he was not even at 100% through out the whole year not even close , and we still saw him dominate and play a major role, even in his quiet games watch him bark orders, where to plug holes in our defensive line, reading the game etc he contributes in so many ways..,hamstring was not right and fitness was still not there. Imagine when he gets those things right again and off the back of last year we still saw there was plenty of wriggle left in the Snake!! he has plenty more to offer! not to mention that he basically had to rule him self out of playing origin this year, he could of made that side being 70% fit.
You sir are on the money. I think we only saw 85% of the prince can do in 2011. Im expecting a fitter stronger Brett Stewart in 2012 and that is scary. |
| Haz88 said the following on Mon Nov 28 13:53 2011 |
^^
Why thank you, i agree will be a scary sight for the oppostition and their fans.
Im pumped! |
| Moops said the following on Mon Nov 28 15:03 2011 |
Quote From: 'Ryan'
Quote From: 'The Eagle'
[quote='Darren' pid='366679' dateline='1322363672']
it's alot of money Cam for someone who has been injury plagued. It will be interesting to see in 2013 what his value will be on the open market? Very glad he ain't leaving though!!
What team do you REALLY go for? Is it souths still?
STFU, and quit with that immature "go for another team" dribble. Seriously, why bother with it? What value to your life to you get from it?
Jesus.
Darren's a hard core Manly fan. It takes full blown rednecks of the highest order for fans to say these types of statements in debates.
"Hey Ryan, you used to be a Bears fan - nah, nah, nah, nah, naaah."
FMD, we are supposed to be better than that. I also notice Darren never degrades himself to get involved with the dribble most push at him.
On topic: Brett Stewart is one of the most important pieces in this team of ours. People should remember what we were like when he wasn't involved (injured).
If he wants a contract, I don't care how much it is, give it to him.
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I agree, it is very tiresome to hear the old 'go for another team' line! |
| Masked Eagle said the following on Mon Nov 28 15:53 2011 |
I think Snake was well below his best this year. He did provide the usual highlights and freakish plays but there were a lot more errors in his game this year, mainly dropped bombs. In his pre injury days he was rock solid under the high ball.
All points to good things though, as he should be better for it in 2012. |
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