Hasler's problems were with players that are no longer at the club. If you listen to Watmough's podcast he explains why he left in the first place. All the players he pissed off at Manly are long gone like.
"I will admit Greg, i did say and stand by he should have played to start the year as Moses was out and we needed someone with experience and talent in the halves (Brown has talent, doesn't mean he always shows it). But once Moses was back i said…"
"Q1 yes, we need to get a few wins, not only for the fans or so we don't get the spoon but also for the player's, no wins could hamper the players as they could lose confidence not only in thier ability but also in the structures which will be…"
"He was paid on potential, simple as that. I went down the route that he is good but not great since 2021. He is still an NRL quality 6. Not one you build your club around though like Newcastle might have to do."
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NO it will work out for them, they will just go back to rorting the cap and make big back ended deals.
Watch the exodus of players
Des Hasler is a good coach! He just wasn't suited to the Bulldogs! He's a Manly guy through and through! I reckon it work out for him.
Shame they didn't offer it to BA
Parra keen on DCE
It's up to des now he has a 3 year offer on the table he should take it. Des might clear the decks to get more cap room.