Arko the peacemaker
ADAM LUCIUS
02aug05
MANLY powerbroker Ken Arthurson was called in yesterday to prevent a potentially damaging rift between millionaire Sea Eagles owner Max Delmege and club officials.
Arthurson, who flew in from his home on the Gold Coast, chaired a meeting between Delmege, executive director Paul Cummings and coach Des Hasler in a bid to clear the air between the parties.
The Manly Daily understands there has been tension between Delmege and Cummings over the running of the club.
Hasler is also concerned Delmege is interfering in player retention and recruitment, especially in the wake of the recent Michael Monaghan signing saga.
Monaghan signed a new three-year deal in June after Delmege demanded club officials offer the Manly skipper a new contract.
Yesterday's meeting was instigated by Hasler, who is concerned Delmege has too much input at the club.
The get-together at the Manly League Club lasted an hour, with former ARL boss Arthurson describing talks as ``very amicable''.
``Everything was fine . . . it was just a matter of clarifying everyone's position and role at the club,'' Arthurson explained.
``At the end of the day it was a very amicable meeting and everyone is pulling in the same direction.
``Any rumours of dissension are a total fabrication.''
Delmege, who has tipped in $8million over the past four years to keep the Sea Eagles afloat, denied he had fallen out with Cummings and Hasler.
``There is nothing sinister in it. It was just a normal meeting,'' he insisted.
``Everything is as sweet as a nut.
``It's never been a monetary thing with me - my heart is in this club 100 per cent.''
Both Cummings and Hasler declined to comment but are said to be happy with the outcome of yesterday's meeting.
Meanwhile, Manly amazingly jumped a place despite going down 26-24 to North Queensland in a controversial clash at Brookvale Oval on Sunday.
Thanks to a a weekend of upset results which saw the three bottom teams all register wins, the Sea Eagles leapfrogged Cronulla into seven spot.
With five rounds remaining Manly need at least another two wins to make the play-offs for the first time since 1998.
The peninsula side hosts top-of-the-table Brisbane at Brookvale Oval next Sunday.
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Daily Telegraph
Manly also embroiled themselves in controversy yesterday when coach Des Hasler instigated a high-powered meeting to prevent majority owner Max Delmege from interfering in football operations.
Hasler was concerned that Delmege had nosed in on recent football issues such as John Hopoate's possible comeback and the re-signing of Michael Monaghan.
http://dailytelegraph.news.com.au/story.jsp?sectionid=1264&storyid=3540152
ADAM LUCIUS
02aug05
MANLY powerbroker Ken Arthurson was called in yesterday to prevent a potentially damaging rift between millionaire Sea Eagles owner Max Delmege and club officials.
Arthurson, who flew in from his home on the Gold Coast, chaired a meeting between Delmege, executive director Paul Cummings and coach Des Hasler in a bid to clear the air between the parties.
The Manly Daily understands there has been tension between Delmege and Cummings over the running of the club.
Hasler is also concerned Delmege is interfering in player retention and recruitment, especially in the wake of the recent Michael Monaghan signing saga.
Monaghan signed a new three-year deal in June after Delmege demanded club officials offer the Manly skipper a new contract.
Yesterday's meeting was instigated by Hasler, who is concerned Delmege has too much input at the club.
The get-together at the Manly League Club lasted an hour, with former ARL boss Arthurson describing talks as ``very amicable''.
``Everything was fine . . . it was just a matter of clarifying everyone's position and role at the club,'' Arthurson explained.
``At the end of the day it was a very amicable meeting and everyone is pulling in the same direction.
``Any rumours of dissension are a total fabrication.''
Delmege, who has tipped in $8million over the past four years to keep the Sea Eagles afloat, denied he had fallen out with Cummings and Hasler.
``There is nothing sinister in it. It was just a normal meeting,'' he insisted.
``Everything is as sweet as a nut.
``It's never been a monetary thing with me - my heart is in this club 100 per cent.''
Both Cummings and Hasler declined to comment but are said to be happy with the outcome of yesterday's meeting.
Meanwhile, Manly amazingly jumped a place despite going down 26-24 to North Queensland in a controversial clash at Brookvale Oval on Sunday.
Thanks to a a weekend of upset results which saw the three bottom teams all register wins, the Sea Eagles leapfrogged Cronulla into seven spot.
With five rounds remaining Manly need at least another two wins to make the play-offs for the first time since 1998.
The peninsula side hosts top-of-the-table Brisbane at Brookvale Oval next Sunday.
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Daily Telegraph
Manly also embroiled themselves in controversy yesterday when coach Des Hasler instigated a high-powered meeting to prevent majority owner Max Delmege from interfering in football operations.
Hasler was concerned that Delmege had nosed in on recent football issues such as John Hopoate's possible comeback and the re-signing of Michael Monaghan.
http://dailytelegraph.news.com.au/story.jsp?sectionid=1264&storyid=3540152