Manly Sea Eagles look set to defy pressure from the NRL and select star fullback Brett Stewart for their opening clash with the Bulldogs on Saturday, despite the sexual assault allegations that have rocked the game.ÂÂ
News Limited publications report that high-level talks between the NRL and Manly officials have failed to sway the Sea Eagles, who are adament that Stewart is innocent until proven otherwise.ÂÂ
Club Chairman and part-owner Scott Penn said: "The board will make decisions as more information comes to hand. But at the moment it is just an allegation, so it should be business as usual."ÂÂ
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News Limited publications report that high-level talks between the NRL and Manly officials have failed to sway the Sea Eagles, who are adament that Stewart is innocent until proven otherwise.ÂÂ
Club Chairman and part-owner Scott Penn said: "The board will make decisions as more information comes to hand. But at the moment it is just an allegation, so it should be business as usual."ÂÂ
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