Manly Sea Eagles and former coach Des Hasler have reached an out-of-court settlement, avoiding a potentially damaging legal battle.
The two parties were scheduled to face off in the NSW Supreme Court, but the hearing was cancelled due to the settlement.
The exact terms of the agreement remain undisclosed, but it is understood that both parties will bear their legal costs.
The dispute arose after the Sea Eagles terminated Hasler’s contract early last year. The coach sought a significant payout, while the club offered a smaller settlement.
The controversy surrounding the club’s LGBTQI jersey in 2022 had strained the relationship between Hasler and the Sea Eagles’ board. Hasler had publicly criticised the club’s handling of the situation, which led to a decline in the team’s performance.
Despite guiding the Sea Eagles to a premiership in 2011, Hasler’s tenure ended sourly. He is currently the head coach of the Gold Coast Titans.
Published Date 13-November-2024