Manly Sea Eagles winger David Wolfman Williams AWOL since grand final stinker

WOLFMAN, where are you?

Manly winger David Williams hasn’t been spotted around rugby league since his side's heartbreaking 26-18 grand final loss to the Sydney Roosters at ANZ Stadium.

It appears the Sea Eagles’ cult hero has gone AWOL.

Williams had a poor game, there is no way to mask it.

Earlier this week, Williams missed an individual season review with Manly coaching’s staff at the club’s Narrabeen headquarters.

He hasn’t contacted close friends or posted on social media for the past 14 days.

The former NSW winger has been left shattered by the grand final defeat.

Manly think Williams missed the season review because he lost his mobile phone and couldn’t be contacted. He is now on an end-of-season holiday.

"No one has sighted 'Wolfman'," said one source close to Williams.

A Manly contact added: "He was pretty shattered in the dressing room. He is out there somewhere letting his hair down.

"It has been a long season. No one is quite sure where he is."

Williams remains off contract for next season.

It is expected he will remain at Brookvale, but no official deal has been struck.

"I didn’t speak to David about specifics, but everyone was disappointed the way we led the grand final and let it slip away," Manly coach Geoff Toovey said.

"David had a sensational lead-up to the grand final, something everyone was proud of.

"A few players in the grand final could have played better on the night.

"That’s footy, that’s what grand finals are about. I know David is very pleased with the season he has had."

Outside of the grand final, the 'Wolfman' had a splendid season, scoring 20 tries in 27 games.

Williams hasn’t spoken publicly since the grand final, with teammates aware of his anguish. Manly fans have taken to social media to support their winger.

It appeared Manly fullback Brett Stewart exchanged words with Williams after Roosters winger Daniel Tupou scored a try from a bomb.

Melbourne-bound Manly forward George Rose on Tuesday supported Williams.

"I don’t think he needs to blame himself at all," Rose said.

"We all have our down times but he’s a good dude."

Critics and commentators were lining up to bag Williams during the grand final.

Williams said recently he wanted to sign a new deal at Manly.

"I’d love to stay. I’d love to finish my career at Manly," he said.

"I’ve found a home with the boys. So we’ll see how it plays out.

"I’ve always been a loyal sort of bloke and I always wanted to play for one club."

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