Aetna said:
Des took a group of men of which the majority were unwanted players at other clubs like the Eels & Dragons & made them into internationals/Rep, Premiership winners. He gave me & every Manly fan so much joy. He is a legend to me. Stop believing everything you read in The Telegraph etc. How many players have followed Des to the Bulldogs? Not a single player.
I think you are giving him too much credit.
Scouts got him the players.
Why do you think he took so many staffers along with him?
If he was so confident of his own ability, he won't need anybody else.
You've also got the wrong newspaper.
If it wasn't for the Sun Herald, publishing the emails, De$ would have pursued the legal action against us. If those emails weren't aired, a lot of folks would still be on his side. Those emails revealed to us what an egomaniac, liar and backstabber he is.
Yes, I admit I looked up to him once. I even had his autographed photo on my wall. That is now replaced with a photo of Choc (who stood up and defended the club when most people were being diplomatic).
My high regard for true legends like Thrower, Igor, Arko, etc. has grown exponentially (for their loyalty and stance against the traitor).
It should always be Maroon and White (Manly Sea Eagles) FIRST and FOREMOST.
As a Manly fan, you should learn this as an order of loyal transcendency. Leaving is one thing but nobody should leave by dismantling our club. There's a difference!
People will come and go. The club is forever.
Traitors are denunciated and ostracized.
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