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Secret Stewart brothers meeting raises fears of Manly exodus
April 13, 2014 Adrian Proszenko
Speculation that Brett Stewart could be following brother Glenn out of Manly is only going to intensify after the siblings were spotted in a secret meeting with their respective managers on Thursday.
An eagle-eyed observer spotted Brett and his manager, George Mimis, deep in conversation with Glenn and his agent, Mike Newton, at the Four Olives Deli in Manly.
Brett Stewart is under contract long term but the Sea Eagles are struggling to table a meaningful offer for Glenn because of salary-cap pressures.
Some of their highest-profile players are on heavily back-ended deals for 2015 – Anthony Watmough is on the books for almost $900,000 next year – making it hard to retain the core group responsible for the success the club has enjoyed over the past decade.
Manly desperately want to keep Glenn but fear any offer they table would be an insulting one due to the lack of funds available. Even if the back-rower accepted, it's unlikely the NRL would register the contract, as they would argue it is below his market value.
The NSW forward could earn considerably more money at clubs such as Canberra or St George Illawarra but he, too, wants to stay put. It's somewhat unusual for rival agents to break bread together but the Darley Rd gathering suggests all options are being explored. Attempts to contact Newtown and Mimis were unsuccessful.
Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/league-news/secret-stewart-brothers-meeting-raises-fears-of-manly-exodus-20140412-zqtx7.html#ixzz2yhePVPJ9
Choc's clayton's paycut
Lets hope that the Stewarts decide soon, as it serves nobody for these ultimatums to continue in the Media :dodgy:
April 13, 2014 Adrian Proszenko
Speculation that Brett Stewart could be following brother Glenn out of Manly is only going to intensify after the siblings were spotted in a secret meeting with their respective managers on Thursday.
An eagle-eyed observer spotted Brett and his manager, George Mimis, deep in conversation with Glenn and his agent, Mike Newton, at the Four Olives Deli in Manly.
Brett Stewart is under contract long term but the Sea Eagles are struggling to table a meaningful offer for Glenn because of salary-cap pressures.
Some of their highest-profile players are on heavily back-ended deals for 2015 – Anthony Watmough is on the books for almost $900,000 next year – making it hard to retain the core group responsible for the success the club has enjoyed over the past decade.
Manly desperately want to keep Glenn but fear any offer they table would be an insulting one due to the lack of funds available. Even if the back-rower accepted, it's unlikely the NRL would register the contract, as they would argue it is below his market value.
The NSW forward could earn considerably more money at clubs such as Canberra or St George Illawarra but he, too, wants to stay put. It's somewhat unusual for rival agents to break bread together but the Darley Rd gathering suggests all options are being explored. Attempts to contact Newtown and Mimis were unsuccessful.
Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/league-news/secret-stewart-brothers-meeting-raises-fears-of-manly-exodus-20140412-zqtx7.html#ixzz2yhePVPJ9
Choc's clayton's paycut
Lets hope that the Stewarts decide soon, as it serves nobody for these ultimatums to continue in the Media :dodgy: