It’s not too often that a young bloke makes his first grade debut in the NRL and he just looks like he belongs. That was the case with the Wests Tigers Lachlan Galvin in 2024. He stood out in a very poor Wests Tigers team, and he looked like he could turn into the type…
News organisations are reporting this afternoon that former Magpies, Sea Eagles and Tigers legend Terry Hill has passed away at the age of just 52. Terry Hill was a very handy player as a youngster for the Western Surburbs Magpies, but found most of his success at the Manly Sea Eagles where he was part…
The 1996 season was a tumultuous one for the game of Rugby League, with the Super League War finally having an effect on the field as Super League aligned clubs chose to forfeit games in the first round of the season. Despite this many of the best team of the mid 90’s put their best…
I’ve seen a few people on social media talking up the chances of the Manly Sea Eagles in 2024, and honestly I don’t understand why. The Manly Sea Eagles finished in 12th place in 2023 and made some really curious recruitment decisions over the course of the year. When is comes down it, there are…
The Manly Sea Eagles have looked to ward off suitors to 25 year old superstar Haumole Olakau’atu by signing him to one of the richest contracts in the games history. Haumole Olakau’atu has signed an 8 year contract extension with the Sea Eagles for around $8 million, making him one of the highest paid forwards…
When the 2021 NRL season kicked off the Manly Sea Eagles looked abysmal. Des Hasler’s coaching career had run its course, their recruitment and player development was being questioned, they just looked rotten. They needed a clear out. Then something miraculous happened. Fullback Tom Trbojevic started to put together one of the single greatest seasons…
2GB radio and Fox Sports have both announced that Rugby League immortal Bob Fulton has passed away at the age of 74. Fulton was one of the greatest players in the games history. A legend at all levels of the game, he went on to also become of the the greatest coaches the game has…
So you want to know what the biggest losing margin in Manly Sea Eagles history is? Well, you’ve come to the right place! On the 21st of August in 2005 the Cronulla Sharks defeated the Manly Sea Eagles 68-6 art Sharks Park in front of 13,325 spectators. Brett Kimmorely and Nigel Vagana both scored 3…
Manly Sea Eagles forward Addin Fonua-Blake has been fined by the NRL $20,000 for breaching the competitions anti-vilification code. Fonua-Blake gave the referee a spray on the field and was sent off at the end of last weeks match between the Sea Eagles and the Newcastle Knights. He is then alleged to have more to…
Are you looking for the biggest win in the Manly Sea Eagles history in the NRL? Well, you’ve come to the right place! On July 29th in 1973 the Manly Sea Eagles defeated the Penrith Panthers 70-7 at Penrith Football Stadium in front of 6,750 supporters. Johnny Mayes scored 4 tries in the Sea Eagles…
The National Rugby League website is reporting that the Manly Sea Eagles have offered lock Jake Trbojevic fullback Tom Trbojevic a combined deal with $12.5 million over 6 years. The deal would see both bother stay at the club they make their first grade debuts with and it is a deal expected to be signed…
In round 25 during the 2011 National Rugby League season the Manly Sea Eagles hosted their bitter rivals, the Melbourne Storm at Brookvale Oval on Sydneys Northern Beaches. The match was a continuation of many fiery encounters between these two teams and this one may have been the more fire of all! After a bit…
He Penrith junior player who would join the Sea Eagles early on in his playing career and he would go on to play over 250 games for the club. Des Hasler might not have started out at the Manly Sea Eagles, but in some way, it just seems to be where he belongs. It wasn’t…
If you support a club in Sydney the chances are even you feel like there are too many NRL clubs based in Sydney. Sydney is the most saturated sporting market in Australia, and for good reason. It is the economic powerhouse of the nation, with the biggest corporate base to draw upon along with having…
Jamie Lyon has accomplished a hell of a lot during his NRL career. He even spent time overseas playing in England absolutely killing it for St Helens. The thing is, when ever I talk to people about Jamie Lyon one subject always gets brought up. The way he left the Parramatta Eels. A lot has…
It’s official, Daly Cherry-Evans has signed a four year deal to join the Gold Coast Titans from 2016. The deal runs for two years, with an extra two year option in Cherry-Evans favour on the back end of the deal. That is most likely in place with an eye on the new broadcasting deal. Should…
The Daily Telegraph is reporting that a photograph by Gregg Porteous shows Manly Sea Eagles forward Josh Starling allegedly eye gouging South Sydney forward Dave Tyrrell. Take a look at the photo and see what you think: The picture looks pretty damning but I think you have to be very careful when it comes to…
The front office is a war zone, players are looking to leave the club, injuries have not been kind, and yet here we are heading looking towards the finals and the Manly Sea Eagles sit atop of the NRL ladder. By all rights the Sea Eagles should be having a terrible season. A club going…
The Manly Sea Eagles have made an official press release via the clubs web site in an effort to smother news that a number of players want an early release from their contracts. The official press release reads: The Manly Warringah Sea Eagles board has thrown its support behind the Head Coach and the Club’s…
Channel 9 Rugby League reporter Danny Weidler is reporting that Brett Stewart, Anthony Watmough and Steve Matai have all asked for a release from their contracts with the Manly Sea Eagles. There are so many rumours surrounding the Manly Sea Eagles right now and despite their good form off the field, every man and his…
News Limited is reporting that Manly Sea Eagles winger David Williams could be banned from the rest of the 2014 season after the NRL Integrity Unit uncovered a long history of Williams betting on Rugby League matches. Disturbingly, it is being alleged that Williams bet on games the Manly Sea Eagles played it, but never…
Fairfax is reporting that players from the Manly Sea Eagles and Gold Coast Titans are under investigation by the NRL Integrity Unit for placing bets on Rugby League matches. The NRL released a statement yesterday refuting claims that they were investigating a wide spread betting problem within the game. While the bets in question are…
News Limited journalist Josh Massoud is reporting on Twitter that Manly Sea Eagles fullback Brett Stewart has been arrested after failing a RBT test. If this is true it is the last thing the Stewart brothers need. With Glen Stewart on his way out at the club and Brett rumoured to be following his brother,…
By his own admission Glenn Stewart see’s the writing on the wall. After trying to negotiate a new contract with the Manly Sea Eagles for months, Stewart finds himself no closer to re-signing for the club he has helped lead to premiership glory over the course of his career. Simply put, the Sea Eagles don’t…
Peter Badel of the Courier Mail in Brisbane has told Triple M radio this afternoon that Manly Sea Eagles halfback Daly Cherry-Evans will commit his future to the club in a deal that will see him earn about $1 million per season. The deal would be put in place to hold off interest from the…
The Manly Sea Eagles have beaten the South Sydney Rabbitohs 14-12 in a scrappy game played in Gosford. Manly, who were plying without Brett and Glenn Stewart, didn’t play all that will in this match. Penalties and dropped ball plagued their 80 minutes with only a few big plays late in the game giving the…
The Manly Sea Eagles have named their 2014 Auckland 9’s squad. Forget everything else, this is all about the triumphant return of Steve Menzies to the National Rugby League! He will play in what is a fairly decent looking squad. Take a look: Cheyse Blair Jamie Buhrer Michael Chee-Kam Daly Cherry-Evans Clinton Gutherson James Hasson…
Rugby League trial games don’t mean a great deal in the grand scheme of things. No one should look too much into the results. Their main function is to help bring players up to match fitness and maybe work on a few combinations heading into the new season. Still, that hasn’t stopped Geoff Toovey from…
Manly Sea Eagles forward Richard Fa’aoso has been forced to retire at the age of 29 due to a neck injury he sustained at the conclusion of the 2013 NRL season. Fa’aoso made his first grade debut for the Penrith Panthers in 2004 and played 155 first grade games for six different NRL clubs. Fa’aoso…
Manly Sea Eagles back rower Glenn Stewart is free to play in the 2013 Grand Final despite being charged for a high tackle on Sam Burgess in the Sea Eagles semi final win over the South Sydney Rabbitohs. Stewart was charged with a grade one careless high tackle which carries a 75 point penalty. With…