THERE has been a changing of the guard with the time- honoured, energy-sucking annual summer beep test at the Manly Sea Eagles.
It has always been the domain of super-fit hooker Matt Ballin. However, he has finally been pipped in the contest by prop Brenton Lawrence.
Both players topped the 13 mark for the 20m stop/start torture test against the clock.
Manly's fitness guru Donny Singe was full of admiration for the pair.
"For men of their size and bulk to achieve such a standard is a testimony to their fitness," he said.
"Matt Ballin has made the contest boring over the years, so it was great to see him matched by Brenton."
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