The Daily Telegraph’s Michael Carayannis has confirmed that Des Hasler will remain coach of the Manly Sea Eagles for next season despite ongoing speculation that the club wants him out.
Manly ended a tumultuous season with seven straight losses as reports have surfaced of a rift between the players, coaches and senior officials. A meeting at a secret location has been scheduled for Thursday morning.
Carayannis said that Hasler will remain as coach but will be forced to accept a number of changes at the club including a coaching succession plan.
“All things are going to come to a head,” Carayannis said on SEN 1170 Breakfast.
“This has been bubbling away this week and it’s been back page news.
“It’s going to be Des Hasler’s opportunity to push his case as to what his vision for the Sea Eagles’ future is and a possible succession plan.
“If the chief executive Tony Mestrov and owner Scott Penn are happy with what they hear, who knows what the outcome may be.
“If they’re not happy, it could have dire consequences for Des Hasler.
“By the end of the day, Des Hasler will still be Manly coach.”
In addition to Hasler’s coaching future, the club will discuss the questionable decisions made by the football department throughout the year.
SEN’s Michelle Bishop said that every aspect of the football club will be discussed at Thursday’s meeting.
“Pride round jersey, communication between management and the football office, the way Des has blooded young players this year and even criticism of the physio (will all be discussed),” Bishop said on SEN 1170 Breakfast.
“The club is in crisis as they’ve had six CEOs in eight years and Des has had far too much say with no one to answer to.
“Des won't have full control moving forward, he won’t be sacked today but he will have to eat some humble pie and accept some changes.”