Manly chairman Scott Penn has demanded police clear his NRL club of match-fixing allegations that were levelled against them last year.
The investigations have been ongoing since June 2016 and according to a News Corp Australia report there's insufficient evidence to proceed with any criminal charges relating to two matches in 2015.
Those games were round 16 and 24 losses against South Sydney and Parramatta respectively.
Penn is unhappy with the manner of the investigation and the damage it has done to the club's image and wants a statement from authorities to declare Manly's innocence sooner rather than later.
"Something official would be prudent," Penn told News Corp.
"Coming out and saying the club has been investigated and there are no charges, no further action to be taken. That's important for closure.
"The brand of this club has been unfairly tarnished without an opportunity to defend ourselves. We certainly had a very difficult year last year under these circumstances."
Last year saw Manly finish 13th, their worst campaign since 2004, and with the Sea Eagles' 2017 season kicking off on Sunday against the Eels, Penn wants to prevent another year of uncertainty.
"We just want the matter resolved. That is what we have wanted all along," he said.
"If there is something new, then let's bring it out.
"If there isn't anything there, let's acknowledge there is nothing there and move on for our sponsors, members and key stakeholders, so they have comfort that we have nothing to worry about."
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