<p>Manly co-owner Max Delmege has conceded the Brett Stewart controversy engulfing the club took its toll against the Bulldogs on Saturday night. </p><p>In a disappointing start to their premiership defence, the Sea Eagles were defeated 34-12 by a new-look Bulldogs outfit at ANZ Stadium on Saturday night.
Given Manly won the World Club Challenge in March, it was suggested the sexual assault allegation against Brett Stewart stemming from the club's boozy season launch affected the team's performance. </p>
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Given Manly won the World Club Challenge in March, it was suggested the sexual assault allegation against Brett Stewart stemming from the club's boozy season launch affected the team's performance. </p>
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