Manly Sea Eagles forced set for fresh courtroom drama over Jordan Latham contract dispute
Adrian Proszenko
Manly are facing a fresh legal stoush after a former forward began legal proceedings against the club over a contract dispute.
The Sea Eagles are already on a collision course with major sponsor Coco Joy, who are refusing to honour their obligations as per a signed $3.6 million contract. Former assistant coach Steve Georgallis is also taking action over his dismissal from the club, with his case back in the district court this week.
And we can reveal that Jordan Latham, who played in Manly's lower grades until last year, has also taken his dispute to the courts.
It is understood Latham, who is now plying his trade with the Asquith Magpies, was offered a deal worth about $55,000 for this season. However, it is unclear whether he took up the offer in time and whether it was indeed a binding one. The Sea Eagles believe Latham's claim is invalid and are defending the matter to the hilt.
Given there is also the prospect of Parramatta captain Kieran Foran escalating his claim for almost $150,000 of alleged arrears payments from his time on the northern beaches, club solicitor Tim Unsworth has been a busy man indeed.
The dramas add to a trying time for Manly off the field after they were named as the common denominator in two 2015 matches that are being investigated by the NSW Organised Crime Squad for alleged fixing.
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Adrian Proszenko
Manly are facing a fresh legal stoush after a former forward began legal proceedings against the club over a contract dispute.
The Sea Eagles are already on a collision course with major sponsor Coco Joy, who are refusing to honour their obligations as per a signed $3.6 million contract. Former assistant coach Steve Georgallis is also taking action over his dismissal from the club, with his case back in the district court this week.
And we can reveal that Jordan Latham, who played in Manly's lower grades until last year, has also taken his dispute to the courts.
It is understood Latham, who is now plying his trade with the Asquith Magpies, was offered a deal worth about $55,000 for this season. However, it is unclear whether he took up the offer in time and whether it was indeed a binding one. The Sea Eagles believe Latham's claim is invalid and are defending the matter to the hilt.
Given there is also the prospect of Parramatta captain Kieran Foran escalating his claim for almost $150,000 of alleged arrears payments from his time on the northern beaches, club solicitor Tim Unsworth has been a busy man indeed.
The dramas add to a trying time for Manly off the field after they were named as the common denominator in two 2015 matches that are being investigated by the NSW Organised Crime Squad for alleged fixing.
Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/...room-drama-20160610-gpgwuf.html#ixzz4BG0FLSHW
Follow us: @smh on Twitter | sydneymorningherald on Facebook
