Stewart a chance to play: Barrett

Brett Stewart remains a chance to play in Manly’s NRL season opener against Canterbury despite battling a hamstring complaint, according to Sea Eagles coach Trent Barrett.

Stewart suffered the injury in Manly’s trial against Ipswich three weeks ago.

Barrett will likely leave a decision on Stewart’s fitness until the morning of Friday’s round one encounter at Brookvale Oval.

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