I read two articles yesterday regarding Manly one was about DCE hosting reading classes for small kids and was a glowing endorsement of his character, the other was this. Trying my best to read between the lines it is becoming pretty clear to me that Brett Stewart is a negative influence at Manly. Wielder would have not written that article without the knowledge of Stewart or his management. It defends his point of view and basically says despite the money thrown at DCE, Stewart is the club's glue. One of the most interesting lines;
"Those who want Stewart to get over it do not understand the landscape at Manly. He had to sit there and watch as his brother Glenn was ushered out of the club without an offer and then he saw his "brother" Anthony Watmough become so peeved with the club he loved that he had to get out. "
I'm sorry but Stewart needs to grow up tomorrow or leave asap. Now that a spoon is a real possibility, his attitude is embarrassing. DCE is the future of the club now and in my opinion, rightly so. We should never have to read an article like this ever again. Stewart is paid to play football, that means his opinion on player retention is not needed. It is clear now the senior group got way too comfortable and now its time to move them along probably as quick and respectfully as we can. As good as he is, I don't think anyone can convince themselves that he's doing a better job than Trbojevic would be. It's a bit selfish of Stewart to try and further withhold the fullback position from Trbojevic in my opinion.