Manly have jagged another multinational sponsor after signing air-conditioning company Daikin on a three-year deal worth more than $1 million.
Sea Eagles boss Dave Perry and coach Geoff Toovey will trumpet the announcement at a press conference in Narrabeen on Wednesday. The Daikin brand will appear above the players' jersey numbers until the end of 2016 as part of the deal.
The sponsorship is a coup for the Sea Eagles, who became one of the few teams to turn a profit after making last year's grand final.
"We are really proud to be associated with such a prestigious brand," Perry said. "We have very aligned values in relation to community. We're really looking forward to a three-year partnership and respect their history in producing the world's best air-conditioning technology. It give us another multinational partner along with Kaspersky."
The news comes as prop Richard Fa'aoso confirmed a neck injury he suffered in last year's finals series is a career-ending one. Fairfax Media revealed last week the Tongan international wouldn't be able to resume his career after receiving the latest news from specialists.
"It's very disappointing and unfortunate, but I feel blessed to have played with the people I have over so many years," Fa'aoso said. "I'm extremely grateful for the opportunities the game of rugby league has given me."
with AAP
Adrian Proszenko
http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/league-news/manly-sea-eagles-sign-threeyear-sponsorship-deal-with-daikin-20140205-3209c.html
Sea Eagles boss Dave Perry and coach Geoff Toovey will trumpet the announcement at a press conference in Narrabeen on Wednesday. The Daikin brand will appear above the players' jersey numbers until the end of 2016 as part of the deal.
The sponsorship is a coup for the Sea Eagles, who became one of the few teams to turn a profit after making last year's grand final.
"We are really proud to be associated with such a prestigious brand," Perry said. "We have very aligned values in relation to community. We're really looking forward to a three-year partnership and respect their history in producing the world's best air-conditioning technology. It give us another multinational partner along with Kaspersky."
The news comes as prop Richard Fa'aoso confirmed a neck injury he suffered in last year's finals series is a career-ending one. Fairfax Media revealed last week the Tongan international wouldn't be able to resume his career after receiving the latest news from specialists.
"It's very disappointing and unfortunate, but I feel blessed to have played with the people I have over so many years," Fa'aoso said. "I'm extremely grateful for the opportunities the game of rugby league has given me."
with AAP
Adrian Proszenko
http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/league-news/manly-sea-eagles-sign-threeyear-sponsorship-deal-with-daikin-20140205-3209c.html
