Sea Eagles backrower Brent Kite flies for the Sea Eagles on Brookvale Oval one last time Manly prop Brent Kite at the Narrabeen Sports Centre. HE is big and hardened but emotion got the better of Brent Kite on Wednesday. The Daily Telegraph was speaking with Kite about his last game for Manly at Brookvale Oval this Sunday when tears welled in the big bloke's eyes. "I can be a basket-case emotionally," said Kite. Kite's tears perfectly illustrated exactly how much passion he holds for Manly. After winning two premierships and playing three grand finals for Manly over a nine-year career, Kite will play out his career with Penrith, the team he confronts this Sunday afternoon. Manly has made the finals every year Kite has played at Brookvale. It's no coincidence. Brent Kite runs with the ball at Brookvale Oval. "I feel like I have been part of the ride just as much as anyone," Kite said. Don Singe (head strength and conditioning trainer) always says a lot of people want to take credit but the real thing is that a lot of guys have chipped in. I hope I played my part, I think I did. It's been a great ride. I am getting emotional right now just thinking about it. It has been a real happy period and fond memories over the decade. Make: CanonModel: Canon EOS-1D XDate/Time: 2013:01:08 12:20:03 Told his tears showed passion for the club, Kite said: "I have tried not to think about this (last game at Brookvale) too much because I know what I am like. I am likely to be a mess and the boys will give me heaps because I am basket-case emotionally. Manly will always hold a special place for me and my family. Mum says she will support Penrith for two years but, after that, back to Manly. Obviously there will some friendships to be made out at Penrith but this place will always be 'up there'. This came around really quick. It's starting to hit home. It will be a bit sad, that's for sure. But it's good to leave the joint in a place where they are contenders. It is a happy club and a club players want to come to. Kite has been a true powerhouse at the club. He has played 216 games for Manly, winning 134 for a 62 per cent win ratio. He has played 10,545 minutes for Manly, running for 23,419 metres. Kite has also made 5024 tackles and 2852 runs. For all his memories at Manly, not much could beat the historic 40-0 win over Melbourne in the 2008 grand final. Kite was also named Clive Churchill Medal winner. "History shows it doesn't happen," Kite said. To be able to celebrate and have it sinking in for the last 20 minutes ... we were able to celebrate every extra try we scored. It was really special. Winning it (Churchill Medal) was the icing on the cake. I look at that game and think how many guys played close to their best. Manly coach Geoff Toovey added: "It's Brent's last home game and everyone hopes it a memorable one. He has been a great asset to the club over many years. Manly will also celebrate this Sunday the career of Joe Galuvao, who spent the past four years at Brookvale. Manly's Jamie Buhrer (ribs) may play this Sunday although Brett Stewart (hamstring) and Anthony Watmough (knee) are likely to be back for week one of the finals.