I totally agree @Isz, you're being kind with only saying "a million steps back".
I've been a supporter of the Club for over 38 years both as a young child and now in a financial capacity as an adult.
I've endured some of the most inept performances by players on the field, staff and management off the field however, the statement released today was an abhorrence in both the use of words and message conveyed.
It is revolting, insulting and quite frankly, arrogant.
I'll be calling the club to convey my feelings and also asking them to retract the statement, with admission, hopefully clarifying their intent, rather than their ineptitude.
I hope they DO NOT try and remove this page OR "update" it, it will be too late as I know two media outlets are already planning to make that idiotic claim front and centre of articles, as they should.
I can't believe what I just read.
Disgraceful and hopefully certain posters who have the ear of the Club make it known that they have made a fool of themselves AND us, the supporters, too.
First of all I want to say that I admire your loyalty and support for our legendary club over the past 38 years and In those years our Great club has given loyal supporters like you more highs than lows than the majority of clubs in the NRL
The Manly Club is regarded Historically as one of the Great clubs in the NRL having won a grand final every decade since the 70's and proudly holds the record of the biggest wining grand final margin .
I feel your sentiment and passion in this tragic time but I do not see any Disgraceful or Disrespectful remarks from our clubs statement
I am all for objective point of views and Reading our clubs statement I feel the same deep sorrow and respect for the Keiths family and friends .
Club Statement
At the outset, the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles Rugby League Club expresses its deepest condolences to Keith’s family and friends. In particular, to Keith’s mum Lafo, his dad Paul, his brother Jesse, and his sister Zara, Manly acknowledges the loss of your beloved son and brother.
Keith was highly respected by his teammates and coaching staff. He was also loved for his gentle and kind nature and he was a true team player. He played rugby league from the age of 5 and with Manly since he was a young teenager. He was a huge talent, with a natural gift for the game he loved so much.
Keith’s death shocked and devastated the Club, its staff and players. He will not be forgotten, and to honour him, the Club posthumously named Keith as Sea Eagles’ first-grade player number 623.
Manly welcomes the opportunity to be involved in this inquest. We hope it will provide some answers for Keith’s family and help to manage the risks that come from playing elite rugby league. At the end of last year, expert medical reports were distributed by the team assisting the Coroner that identified for the first time, that the cause of Keith’s death was exertional heat stroke. That evidence provides the Coroner’s Court with an important opportunity to enhance player safety and welfare, particularly in this era of climate change. The Court will hear the steps taken by Manly, and also the NRL, in response to the issues recently highlighted by the evidence served.
All Manly staff, and no doubt many players across all teams, will be following the inquest. Both Manly and the NRL prioritise player safety and welfare, including during this inquest, and will continue to provide support to Keith’s teammates and friends.
www.seaeagles.com.au
