PENN SAID ......
"Manly have a seven-member recruitment and retention committee but Hasler will virtually oversee every decision.
“Des is one of the masters of cap management,” Penn said. “In previous times (at Manly), he had 150 different scenarios. That is what modern cap management makes.
“That is something he has always been strong at. Des is terrific at cap management.
“Des will be significantly involved in it. All clubs have a committee that comprises CEO, CFO, cap manager.
“There are guidelines from the NRL on who you should have on that committee and we follow those guidelines.
“There are more people at the table now, playing devil’s advocate and looking at different scenarios. I don’t want to comment on history and certainly can’t comment on his involvement at previous clubs.”
SO, Penn outlines the complexities of managing the cap and playing roster, even stating that there can be up to 150 different scenarios in play .... AND YET! .... Penn has ignored Barrett's demand for a Recruitment Officer and Salary Cap manager for over a year ......
I repeat .... if Barrett didn't have the courage to stand up to this pelican ..... nothing would have changed ....