League legend Paul Gallen has questioned Manly's decision to hand a long-term lucrative contract to struggling youngster Josh Schuster.The 22-year-old is reportedly set to be dropped from the Sea Eagles team ahead of Sunday's clash with Canterbury.That revelation follows a dismal performance in round 25 where Schuster played only 27 minutes in a loss to the Warriors, didn't run the ball once and made just eight tackles, as well as an error.He has loads of raw talent but the knock has constantly been on his fitness and his desire to work hard to get the best out of his career.He was axed by new Manly coach Anthony Seibold earlier this year and given a public clip by club captain Daly Cherry-Evans, who said "if you're not willing to work hard enough, if you're not willing to sacrifice, you just don't last long (in the NRL)".Despite this, the club handed Schuster a three-year contract extension barely two months later, promising him $800,000 a season until the end of 2027.Now poised to be dropped to reserve grade for a second time this season, Gallen took aim at Manly management."I don't know what they do with him - $800,000 a year until 2027, how has someone signed him to that sort of contract?" Gallen said on 100% Footy.
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