Stewart out for 5 months

[851]

FOX just reported,Brett Stewart needs an operation on his knee,and is expected to be out for 5 months,Manly didn't need that.
Expected back round 20,or that is what he hopes for.

 

[abpanther]

Well that certainly f**ks my fantasy team up the ass!!!

 

[The Colonel]

http://sportal.com.au/league-news-display/heartbreak-for-stewart-87749

Stewart to miss five months

17/03/2010 11:37 AM
Adam Lucius

Sportal

Manly's premiership hopes have been dealt a devastating blow after brilliant fullback Brett Stewart was ruled out for up to five months with a serious knee injury.


Stewart's left knee buckled under the weight of Lote Tuqiri after the Sea Eagles' No.1 made a brave attempt to stop the runaway Tigers winger from scoring on Monday night.
The original diagnosis had the former Test custodian missing three to six weeks of football with meniscus medial damage, but scans on Tuesday showed the injury to be worse than first thought.



Stewart is said to be shattered at this latest setback.
He missed the majority of the 2009 season through suspension and injury, playing just five games with serious sexual assault charges hanging over him.
He is due back in court on Monday to answer those charges.
There is no disputing Stewart's worth to the Sea Eagles.
Since debuting in 2004, Manly has won 73 of 118 games in which Stewart has played.
The flying fullback had scoring a phenomenal 98 tries in those 118 appearances
Without him in the side, Manly's success rate drops to under 50 percent - 15 wins from 32 matches.
Michael Robertson is again likely to deputise for Stewart at fullback, with speculation Will Hopoate - son of former NRL bad boy John - will be given his chance at some stage of the season.
The Sea Eagles are also dealing with the loss of representative winger David Williams for up to 10 weeks.
The northern beaches club takes on fellow first-round loser Parramatta at Parramatta Stadium on Sunday.


http://sportal.com.au/league-news-display/heartbreak-for-stewart-87749

 

[feeding frenzy]

The Silverwater scorpions will miss him.

 

[Sleep]

That's a huge blow to Manly. I'm writing them off for the eight now.

 

[taxidriver]

bye bye eagles

 

[eagles4eva]

a golden opportunity to blood young Hoppa to the FB role, please dont put Robbo back there.

But yes, its going to be a challenge to make the 8

 

[caspersparks]

for christ sake

 

[thommo4pm]

Ouch....for Manly.

That sucks for Brett Stewart, don't like seeing any players season cut short like that.

 

[Bobby DIGital]

Yeah before the season began I couldn't see him getting back to his best. Now i'm 100% sure he'll never be the same again. He's past his prime now. Sad, but true.

 

[clipser]

great, just what manly fans needed... another full season without stewart

 

[St Hammer]

wouldnt worry too much about when he is back...could be playing for Long Bay by then

 

[eagles4eva]

wouldnt worry too much about when he is back...could be playing for Long Bay by then

Oh ho, you are sooooooo funny

 

[clipser]

so they are looking at a round 20 return... de ja vu all over again to be honest... if manly are not looking like being a force in the 8 i wouldn't even bother rushing him back.. he needs to be wrapped up in cotton wool and those knees of his strengthened beyond belief for next season

 

[Dragon Slayer]

Get that up ya Zorba you fat turd!!

 

[Goddo]

Yep, this followed by his transfer to Goldburn Gaol Goannas means another long season for the Eagles. My tip of them for the spoon is looking better by the day.

 

[Charlie124]

dag yo.


I cant stand manly but i really enjoy watching Stewart play.

 

[Scarves]

Call me a scoop but geez... we are going to miss this guy. The start to this is year is basically on par with last season now.

 

[Goddo]

^ I would say it is worse in terms of on field talent this year.

 

[Eelementary]

Ah, crap! Commiserations, guys!

I may not be a Manly fan, but I can say I am a fan of Brett Stewart's on-field prowess. Such a shame.