Cameron Smith has personally contacted Mitchell Pearce in a bid to bring him the in-demand halfback to Melbourne.

Mitchell Pearce is expected to make a call on his future just as the NRL makes a determination on whether leading suitor Manly has rorted the salary cap.

Apisai Koroisau believes Blake Green's switch to the Warriors has left a gigantic hole at the Manly Sea Eagles.

It remains unclear who will partner Daly Cherry-Evans in the halves next year.

Manly have a significant issue brewing in their ranks with five-eighth Blake Green, who is due back at training tomorrow. And it all stems from the way his agent Isaac Moses has been dealing with the club.

Manly will turn its attention to disgruntled Roosters Mitchell Pearce after missing out on the signature of Matt Moylan.

Pressure on the Manly Sea Eagles over alleged breaches of the salary cap continues to mount after the National Rugby League's integrity unit this week commenced formal interviews of club officials.

The Newcastle Knights are poised to make a serious play for Mitchell Pearce if the NSW Origin halfback wants out of Sydney Roosters.

Manly legend Bob Fulton says he is stepping down as a consultant at the Sea Eagles with the belief the club is in good hands with coach Trent Barrett.

Manly is exploring the prospect of building a centre of excellence at its home ground at Brookvale as part of a new push to redevelop the suburban venue.

Queanbeyan Blues junior Jesse Martin lead Manly to a thrilling NRL under-20 premiership on Sunday.

Jesse Martin left the Raiders last year to chase a grand final dream with Manly on Sunday.

The NRL has stood firm on its record fines against Cronulla and Manly for their referee sprays, turning down the clubs' appeals.

Manly centre Dylan Walker suffered a broken leg and a dislocated ankle in Saturday's Prime Minister's XIII clash.

Manly are confident of heading off any interest from Canterbury in Trent Barrett by shortly finalising an upgraded and extended contract for their head coach.

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Assistant coach Willie Peters complained of being bullied before exchanging blows with another member of Trent Barrett's staff.

Manly have parted ways with assistant coach Willie Peters after he came to blows with fellow Sea Eagles staffer Dan Ferris outside a pub at The Rocks.

Police had to be called to break up a fight between Manly Sea Eagles staffers in The Rocks.

Hawk-Eye technology secretly trialled during the Manly-Penrith match last Saturday night has revealed Sea Eagles centre Dylan Walker was offside