Manly clear decks for Mitchell Pearce by granting Blake Green immediate release

MANLY is poised to make a big play for disgruntled Roosters halfback Mitchell Pearce, after releasing five-eighth Blake Green from his contract.

Blake Green has been granted an immediate release by Manly

MANLY Sea Eagles have granted an immediate release to five-eighth Blake Green.

Green, who was one of Manly’s stars in 2017, forming a formidable partnership with Daly Cherry-Evans in the halves, had a year left remaining on his contracts.

It was the 31-year-old’s first year at the Sea Eagles after joining from the Storm. He has been linked with the New Zealand Warriors.

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Blake Green has been granted an immediate release by Manly

“The Club has been advised that Blake has received an opportunity to continue his NRL career elsewhere over the next few years and in the interest of Blake and his family’s long-term future, has agreed to release him now,’’ Manly CEO Lyall Gorman said.

“We are comfortable with this decision as Blake is off contract at the end of the 2018 season and we are unsure of the likelihood of his contract being extended past that period.

Green has been linked with a move to the New Zealand Warriors

“By granting his request, it enables Blake and his young family the chance to secure their future and at the same time give our Club the opportunity to go into the market to find the right replacement for him.

“We wish Blake and his family all the best and thank him for his valuable contribution to the Club on and off the field during his time with us.”