Ben Fordham has slammed the sacking of Manly Sea Eagles coach Des Hasler.

According to The Sydney Morning Herald Hasler found out he lost his job via the media.

“That is an appalling way to treat anyone, let alone a club legend like Des Hasler,” Ben said.

“The Manly board should be ashamed of themselves.”

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