Stewart wants a four-year deal
Coach Geoff Toovey says the Manly Sea Eagles are doing everything they can to re-sign star fullback Brett Stewart.
Manly’s godfather Ken Arthurson says they only need to do what he asks.
Stewart wants a four-year deal and yesterday he reminded Manly fans of just how important he is, scoring a try and setting up two more in his 150th NRL game.
But the Sea Eagles are thought to prefer a three-year deal, which could force Stewart to head overseas on a rich rugby union deal.
Arthurson said Stewart is Manly’s finest fullback since the great Graham Eadie.
Toovey was reluctant to comment after yesterday’s 52-14 win against the Roosters.
“I don’t want to talk about that,” Toovey said. “We are doing our best to retain Brett. That’s all I can say.”
Pressed on whether Stewart wanted to remain, Toovey said: “I am sure he does.”
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I am not a Manly supporter but I would not like to see them lose Brett Stewart. He is an icon of the club, and clubs need someone to attract supporters. I don’t like to see too many changes every year, that would only make me lose interest in my club, and in rugby league in general. Give him four years, he’s smart enough to know that if he is too injured in three years time he will give the game away. He has gived very good service to Manly, how about something in return?
mate he has an amazing strike rate, jus look at manly with/ without him. they need him if they want another title. also they have lost bulk outside backs
If this bloke hadnt been injured , suspended his record would be better than Slaters. The best fullback in the world IMO
hes got the best strike rate in the nrl bar none
Brett Stewart already has a better strike rate than Slater
there is always space for him at tigers lol
One of the best fullbacks in the game. Manly would be stupid to let him go. Even though I am a knights fan, he is great to watch – great ability to score tries as well as setting them up, ability in terms of freakishly brilliant offloads and good defensively. Great to see him back in State of origin.