Manly Daily news Wednesday.

[mickyj]

Michael Witt is to leave Parramatta and Manly is the likely team he will join although Paul Cummings has made a definate 'NO COMMENT" on him.

In other news Manly is on the verge of signing a young 5/8 but was not prepared to name him, he said an announcement was likely tomorrow.

As for the Ashley Alberts situation, Paul denied reports he wouldn't be joining the club in 2005, as a matter of fact he was down here last week, he recently had shoulder re-construction and is back in Queensland recuperating.

As far as Manly is concerned Ashley will be here and playing in our trials.

 

[RainMan]

Won't believe anything from that paper until it is on the official website's front page.

 

[Sir Clifford GC]

i reackon the young fella will be burns from the sharks

 

[lodown]

The aptly named "silly season" is in full cry and perhaps it is time to update what is happening at the Sea Eagles.
1 - Aaron Moule is definitely not going to be a Sea Eagle - the club informed his manager last week that it had severed any association.
2 - After being bothered with a shoulder injury and deciding to return home to Rockhampton, young centre Ashley Alberts WILL play with Manly next season.Alberts spent time in Manly last week,had his shoulder operation and will return in the off season to prepare for the 2005 season.He was happy with the operation and is now keen to join the maroon and whites.
3 - Flying winger Adam Luchetti from Wests in Wollongong will move to Brookvale in the next few weeks and commence his off season training program.
4 - Chris Hicks and Jye Mullane are recovering well from late season operations.Hicks (shoulder0 and Mullane (knee) will be available for the start of the 2005 premiership.
5 - Congratulations to Ben Kennedy and Brett Stewart for their representative selections.Kennedy will tour with the Kangaroos and Stewart will play for the Junior Kangaroos.
6 - Manly have agreed to terms with outstanding young Cronulla Flegg halfback Travis Burns.Burns comes to Manly with a big recommendation from ex Sea Eagle star Chris Close.Burns hails from Texas in Queensland and impressed in the Jersey Flegg grand final.
7 - The countdown to summer training is on in earnest and is down to just 24 days.
8 - Andrew Walker has returned from a camping holiday with his family and will have discussions concerning his future.Manly have offering counselling assistance for Walker and will do everything possible to assist him get a new path in his life.He remains in constant touch with the club.
8 - Manly hope to officially announce a new signing tomorrow (Thursday,October 7).
9 - Manly have NOT spoken to Lincoln Withers management or to the management of Ben Harris.Harris is under contract to the Bulldogs.The club has not had any contact with English Super league players other than the reported discussions with Aaron Moule.
Hope this clears up some issues. - Media

From Manly Media Administrator on mightyeagles.com forum