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As a Manly Sea Eagles fan, I would love to see Manly win the grand final. To be honest, after the year they have had, most Manly supporters won’t be happy unless the Sea Eagles claim the big prize.
With Manly losing Glenn Stewart to the Souths after being with the club since 2003, there has most certainty been unrest at Manly.
It has been reported that Glenn’s brother, Brett, who has also been at the club since 2003, has received an offer from Ricky Stuart at the Canberra Raiders.
Dally M Medal contender, Daly Cherry-Evans, was also looked at by Parramatta officials and there are continuing stories of him being a target of the Brisbane Broncos. To his credit, he has rebuffed these claims and declared his intention to stay at Brookvale.
Steve Matai wanted a release from Manly, after the Warriors offered him a contract. Manly declined to offer Matai a release. Matt Ballin has joined Glenn Stewart on the injured list, and both are unlikely to play again this season.
Their recent performances haven’t been too crash hot. They lost to the 2013 wooden spooners the Eels, to Souths at the SCG and only just beat the Panthers in the final minute last round.
Manly are two points clear of the table, with the final game against the Cowboys on Saturday in North Queensland. Manly are definitely looking strong to beat the Cowboys, although beating North Queensland in Townsville is no mean feat.
In recent years, under the coaching of both Des Hasler and now Geoff Toovey, the club has adopted a siege mentality. Those on the north shore have an ‘us against them’ attitude, and some have suggested the club is more of a family than being merely just a team.
The next years will be a challenge for the side, with Toovey trying together a star-studded roster who have been taking pay cuts to stay together for years.
With unrest both on and off the field, perhaps a premiership will be the glue these guys need to stay together. As a player, you dream of premiership glory much more than you dream of making money.
This has to be the players’ priority.
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