I understand where you're coming from MK, but I don't think it's like the Gallop business at all. They are merely looking at their options, and how accurate is the reporting anyway? This is not between the NRL and Manly. It's between the Club and a former employee and his alleged improper dealings, with at least one official from another club, whilst under contract with us.
I would think that all the other clubs will be watching with interest, especially Canterbury (lol), because everyone is heartily sick of players and coaches etc giving an undertaking to one organisation whilst making arrangements elsewhere. Just look at what happened with Bennett and the Dragons last year. Or Will Hopoate's public musings about wanting to stay at Brookvale, whilst signing a deal with Parramatta.
Without telling anyone to suck eggs, I'm sure Mr Unsworth would advise the Club of the potential costs and therefore they will make their decision, whether to pursue Hasler or not, based on that advice. They will not bankrupt the joint just to get at Hasler and Canterbury. But if the price is right they just might!