Club announcement - Matai & Stewart to Retire

[simon_eagle]

Here we go boys..

 

[brad]

Your informant is wrong old mate.

Well im hoping he is right ole mate..

 

[Budgie]

On the Sea Eagles website it says " they are working with the management of both players to give them the farewell they deserve in front of their adoring fans". I'm so glad that they are planning on doing this as they have been a very important part of our two premierships and our decade of being in the finals. We are going to miss them and they both deserve to walk out onto Brookvale Oval one last time even if it is just for a farewell.

I wish the world was still one where they could just work with the players for that and not management as middleman.

 

[Hgbcds]

Well im hoping he is right ole mate..

Well he ain't

 

[Crusher_Cleal]

Lyon, Stewart, Matai all gone within 6 months of eachother. Unbelievable.

 

[EagleFlys]

Farewell boys and thanks for the memories.
Guess I will need a new fav player.

Both legends and deserving of everything they get now and in the future

 

[Shoe1]

Both of them re-signed in 2015 right? And got injured playing in 2016? So what is the problem?

 

[damiennp90]

We'll see what the NRLs excuse is

All I know is Choc got a Salary cap exemption and it helped the eels get through their salary cap mess.

And we all know he was busted when he signed that contract !!!!!

 

[Nice Beaver]

It probably means the club has reached a brick wall with Greenslime and is hoping the publicity forces the issue a bit.

That's how I see it anyway.

Exactly what my first thought was.

Everyone has known this as a foregone conclusion for a while, so I can only assume (shock, horror) the NRL are towing the line and this is a move to force their hand.

Not surprising given the incompetent f*ckwits have not even announced a salary cap for next year.

What a rabble.

 

[Chip and Chase]

Sometimes life sux. This is one of those times. I'd accepted the fact that Snake was a shot duck and unlikely to return. The rise of Tommy Turbo has softened that blow somewhat, as we will be talking about him in 10 years time in the same manner we talk about Eadie and Stewart now.

But Skivvi ..... I was hoping against all hope that the warrior would defy the odds and give us one more season just for old times sake. I'll have to find a new man crush now. Think I'll go and have a beer and drown my sorrows. F#@K IT !!

 

[brad]

Well he ain't

BUT what if he is ? Come on mate be positive, you sound like my x wife.

 

[Kevinward777]

Sometimes life sux. This is one of those times. I'd accepted the fact that Snake was a shot duck and unlikely to return. The rise of Tommy Turbo has softened that blow somewhat, as we will be talking about him in 10 years time in the same manner we talk about Eadie and Stewart now.

But Skivvi ..... I was hoping against all hope that the warrior would defy the odds and give us one more season just for old times sake. I'll have to find a new man crush now. Think I'll go and have a beer and drown my sorrows. F#@K IT !!

Yeah, in two minds about Skiv. Would have been incredible to have him inspiring the young guys on this year. But surely he would only be one mistimed tackle away from being an invalid. Both champions in their own right and I'll definitely be going to Brookie to say farewell.

 

[EaglesDontTweet]

Dan Walsh, Foxsports - Daily Telegraph article discusses retirement and cap issues........

NRL 2017: Manly Sea Eagles apply for medical retirement clearances for Brett Stewart and Steve Matai

MANLY have all but brought the curtain down on the champion careers of Brett Stewart and Steve Matai, but they face an uphill battle in getting their salaries excluded from the 2017 salary cap.

Link:
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sp...i/news-story/c083651efe6210221657c6ca6fd076ab

 

[Deleted member 26876]

Sad to see em go, manly legends.

 

[Hgbcds]

BUT what if he is ? Come on mate be positive, you sound like my x wife.

The guy lives up the road mate . He don't go training. Sorry . Your mate is full of it.or your ex probably

 

[Eagleheart]

If the worms got some salary cap exemption for bochoc, then so should Manly for Snake and Matai. If we don't, then Manly should take legal action.

The NRL has already set a precedent for this. So there really should not be any problem.

Isn't that right Mr Greenturd.................!!??

 

[brad]

The guy lives up the road mate . He don't go training. Sorry . Your mate is full of it.or your ex probably

Nice champ .

 

[pjayz]

Both of them re-signed in 2015 right? And got injured playing in 2016? So what is the problem?

I think Snake re-signed in 2016 from memory.

 

[HappilyManly]

I think Snake re-signed in 2016 from memory.

Joker's parting gift to appease the natives after 2v's shafting 😎

https://www.google.com.au/url?sa=t&...ggZMAA&usg=AFQjCNHRChEDVR0upjCsoda4MfxWEvmTAA

 

[pjayz]

I think Snake re-signed in 2016 from memory.

Actually I think it was towards the end of 2015, but he was already contracted for 2016, so it was a one year extension, not two years as reported today.