The key is Brett Stewart

[Mark from Brisbane]

Snake will always be remembered as one of my favorite Manly players . His 2016 effort will also be remembered as one of the worst in our number 1 jumper . Personally I think the Snake over the years has given it all for the mighty Sea eagles and he has no venom left to be nothing more than just a passenger in our 2017 team

Sad but probably spot on!

 

[Budgie]

Looks to me like he's playing chicken with the club.

 

[1969]

This is very encouraging news. We haven't had any news for what seems like forever, but it seems he is well into rehabilitation, and people close to him say that he wants to play. If he has the desire to return, and shows some improvements by January, he would be a massive bonus for us for many reasons:

* He is a brilliant defender at the back, and his experience is invaluable.
* He know how to time his attack, and at 80% of his best, he will score many tries.
* Turbo moving to the centre's, where he could be devastating.
* We have to pay for Stewart anyway, and he can start mentoring TT for next year.
* If Brett breaks down again, we have the best replacement in Tommy.
* We have Brad Parker as the back up Centre, so won't need to spend any coin.
* An uninjured Prince of Brookvale is what we all love about Manly.

 

[tookey]

Brett Stewart continues to battle knee injury amid doubt over Sea Eagles star’s playing future

DEAN RITCHIE, The Daily Telegraph
November 14, 2016 8:18pm

SEA Eagles fullback Brett Stewart has been granted additional time away from training to focus on his injury rehabilitation.

The Daily Telegraph understands Stewart won’t be required back to Manly’s pre-season training until January 3.

The fullback continues to battle a knee injury and it remains unclear whether he will ever play again.

Stewart is on what has been described as an “extended hiatus”.

There have been suggestions he may announce his retirement but close friends say Stewart wants to play again.
There appears no decision will be made until the new year when the club can determine whether he is physically ready for another gruelling NRL season.

Stewart has a year to run on his contract. Should Stewart return in January fit, he would look to fulfil his contractual obligations and play on.

If he cannot overcome the injury, Manly and Stewart’s management would look at some sort of financial settlement.

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sp...e/news-story/3288c4be1607a7a82ebfb248e02a481e

 

[HoldenV8]

Best wishes to Snake on his recovery, and certainly hope he bounces back. But January is leaving it very late to determine if he is going to be playing in 2017 or not. You're basically writing off any replacement of any note being found, prior to the season.

Hence Kevin Locke.

 

[Shoe1]

Brett Stewart continues to battle knee injury amid doubt over Sea Eagles star’s playing future

DEAN RITCHIE, The Daily Telegraph
November 14, 2016 8:18pm

SEA Eagles fullback Brett Stewart has been granted additional time away from training to focus on his injury rehabilitation.

The Daily Telegraph understands Stewart won’t be required back to Manly’s pre-season training until January 3.

The fullback continues to battle a knee injury and it remains unclear whether he will ever play again.

Stewart is on what has been described as an “extended hiatus”.

There have been suggestions he may announce his retirement but close friends say Stewart wants to play again.
There appears no decision will be made until the new year when the club can determine whether he is physically ready for another gruelling NRL season.

Stewart has a year to run on his contract. Should Stewart return in January fit, he would look to fulfil his contractual obligations and play on.

If he cannot overcome the injury, Manly and Stewart’s management would look at some sort of financial settlement.

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sp...e/news-story/3288c4be1607a7a82ebfb248e02a481e

Thanks Peter

 

[Frogz]

Working towards an insurance claim.