Bulldogs chief executive Todd Greenberg has pleaded with media and fans not to ruin Hazem El Masri's looming point scoring milestone by focusing on Manly's off field turmoil.

El Masri is just six points shy of equalling Andrew Johns as the game's greatest point scorer and is likely to reach the milestone against the under-siege Sea Eagles at ANZ Stadium on Saturday.

While Dogs fans have promised to provide plenty of verbal abuse towards Manly after star player Brett Stewart was charged with sexual assault, the club boss has urged for calm out of respect for Bulldogs champion El Masri.

Greenberg said El Masri's impeccable record as a player should not be overshadowed by the controversies of recent days and wants this weekend's focus to be on his achievements - not Manly's misdemeanours.

"In light of what's happened in recent days and the events in rugby league I'm pleading with all of you to cover and write the story of Hazem El Masri," said Greenberg to media at a press conference on Wednesday.

"He is just short of 300 games. He is a life member of the club and just seven points shy of breaking the point scoring record.

"This is a story worth telling and sharing.

"I'm urging all of you to take that story and showcase it.

"I'm proud of him, the club is proud of him and the supporters are proud of him." Greenberg confirmed he had spoken to stadium officials about security measures in case of pitch invasions should El Masri break the record and in regards to the Sea Eagles' plight.

"We are asking all the fans to behave ... make sure Hazem is afforded the opportunity he so richly deserves," said Greenberg.

"Behave and act in a sociable and enjoyable manner. Enjoy the game." Dogs fans, still bitter at how their players were treated during the Coffs Harbour rape scandal in 2002, have promised to taunt the NRL premiers on Saturday.

But El Masri has urged them not to focus on the Sea Eagles, instead support their team as the 2008 wooden spooners tackle the reigning premiers.

"Obviously our message is to just come out and enjoy the game," said El Masri.

"You cannot stop everybody (from verbal abuse) but hopefully they won't.

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