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When Des Hasler returned to Brookvale for the 2019 season, there was a sense of renewed optimism in the Manly Sea Eagles club.
After a difficult few years under Trent Barrett that saw the club narrowly avoid their first wooden spoon in 2018, it was time for a change. Due to a salary cap penalty, Manly were unable to play a big part in recruitment for the 2019 season so expectations were quite reserved.
Most fans were simply hoping for an improvement and looked at the season as a chance to rebuild for future years. Des Hasler had other ideas.
Read More: Sea Eagles hovering under the radar once more
After a difficult few years under Trent Barrett that saw the club narrowly avoid their first wooden spoon in 2018, it was time for a change. Due to a salary cap penalty, Manly were unable to play a big part in recruitment for the 2019 season so expectations were quite reserved.
Most fans were simply hoping for an improvement and looked at the season as a chance to rebuild for future years. Des Hasler had other ideas.
Read More: Sea Eagles hovering under the radar once more