Possible season-ending injuries to hooker Matt Ballin and back-rower Jamie Buhrer could not have come at a worse time of year as Manly find themselves on the doorstep of another premiership push.
In some circles Ballin is regarded as the glue that has kept together one of the best teams of this era, and after fracturing his fibula against the Panthers last week will end his run of 182-straight NRL appearances.
If there could possibly be a consolation for the Sea Eagles after both first and second-choice hookers went down last week, it is that 20 year-old prospect and former Cowboy Jayden Hodges gets the shot of a lifetime to prove his worth at the top grade.
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Richie Fa'aoso's career-ending injury may not end his career after all.
In what is one of the most remarkable comebacks in rugby league history, Fa'aoso has been cleared to return to the NRL less than a year after breaking his neck.
The premiership-winning prop, who was in career-best form before he suffered what was initially diagnosed as a C7 vertebra fracture against South Sydney in last year's finals series, could be available for Manly selection in coming weeks.
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Cast an eye over the Manly 200 club and it's easy to understand why the Sea Eagles' history is so proud, fierce and factionalised.
Despite a constantly evolving backdrop of off-field subplots, Manly remain one of the most iconic brands in the NRL, building a winning culture that is the envy of most other clubs.
Which brings us to Steve Matai, the cornrowed, hard-as-nails centre who epitomises everything great and everything people hate about Manly.
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RUGBY League Immortal Bob Fulton believes referees should be given the same backing and financial support as a 17th NRL club, adding that the code's on-field officials are just as important as any club, coach or player in the game.
Fulton, alongside former Australian cricket coach John Buchanan, have been appointed by the NRL to oversee a full review of the refereeing ranks, following a season of controversy and backlash from commentators and supporters.
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NRL referees boss Tony Archer believes empowering video referees with the ability to overrule decisions made by on-field officials would create another unnecessary interruption to the game.
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Manly coach Geoff Toovey has accused his players of losing focus in recent weeks and ordered them to get back on track or risk finishing outside of the top four.
The Sea Eagles have been below their best in their last three games losing to South Sydney and Parramatta either side of a less-than-impressive win over the struggling Gold Coast.
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So here we are, sitting in a Narrabeen cafe across the table from the rarest of species: the NRL player in a one-on-one interview, away from a sponsors backdrop and a vipers nest of television mikes and tape recorders hissing below his nose.
And, as Steve Irwin might have said, he's a little bewdy: Daly Cherry-Evans. The man who is apparently tearing Manly apart.
Let's prod him to see how he reacts outside of his natural habitat. (No, not Twitter.)
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Manly insist they have the forwards to emerge from a late-season slump in time to shake up the NRL finals.
Beaten twice in the past three weeks by South Sydney and Penrith, premiership leaders Manly ($4.25) have dropped to the third line of betting behind Souths and Sydney Roosters (both $4) in TattsBet title markets.
Manly's bruising run-up to the finals continues when they play Penrith at Brookvale on Sunday before their visit to Townsville next Saturday in the last round.
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CLUBS face stiff penalties including loss of competition points or deregistration of individuals if they are found to have breached the NRL’s new concussion policy.
The efforts of coaches in past years in trying to influence doctors to clear players to return to the field after head knocks is something the NRL is looking to end as part of new guidelines for the protection of players during matches.
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This Sunday afternoon may as well be dubbed "Milestone Sunday" at Brookvale Oval.
The Fortress will host another 80 minute epic, where success has almost become a given.
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Sea Eagles centre Steve Matai has revealed how becoming a father has helped mellow him as a footballer and now sees him in career best form.
The tough-as-teak centre opened up as he prepares to play his 200th NRL game the Sea Eagles in tomorrow's final home game of the season against Penrith at Brookvale Oval.
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Steve Matai is playing his 200th game for the Sea Eagles against Penrith on Sunday but his longer term playing future remains uncertain.
When asked about his future amid continuing speculation yesterday the blockbusting back was reluctant to comment.
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Manly forward Tom Symonds is close to finalising a two-year extension in a timely boost for the club before their blockbuster clash with Penrith.
Several clubs have expressed interest in Symonds, who is off contract at the end of the year. However, the former City Origin back-rower never wanted to leave the Sea Eagles and the parties have all but agreed to a new contract.
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Jason King says Manly's culture of success can survive the exit of those who have helped build it, including himself and South Sydney bound back-rower Glenn Stewart.
The former Manly skipper on Wednesday announced his retirement at the end of the season, calling time on a 14-year career that has spanned the long-defunct Northern Eagles and 235 NRL games.
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Two senior Sea Eagles board members says they hope star forward Anthony Watmough ends up playing out his whole career at Manly.
It was revealed that Narrabeen Sharks product has been given permission by Manly to test the market for the 2016 and 2017 seasons.
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2025 Ladder
| Team | P | W | D | L | PD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Raiders | 24 | 19 | 0 | 5 | 148 | 44 |
| 2 | Storm | 24 | 17 | 0 | 7 | 212 | 40 |
| 3 | Bulldogs | 24 | 16 | 0 | 8 | 120 | 38 |
| 4 | Broncos | 24 | 15 | 0 | 9 | 172 | 36 |
| 5 | Sharks | 24 | 15 | 0 | 9 | 109 | 36 |
| 6 | Warriors | 24 | 14 | 0 | 10 | 21 | 34 |
| 7 | Panthers | 24 | 13 | 1 | 10 | 107 | 33 |
| 8 | Roosters | 24 | 13 | 0 | 11 | 132 | 32 |
| 9 | Dolphins | 24 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 125 | 30 |
| 10 | Sea Eagles | 24 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 21 | 30 |
| 11 | Eels | 24 | 10 | 0 | 14 | -76 | 26 |
| 12 | Cowboys | 24 | 9 | 1 | 14 | -146 | 25 |
| 13 | Tigers | 24 | 9 | 0 | 15 | -135 | 24 |
| 14 | Rabbitohs | 24 | 9 | 0 | 15 | -181 | 24 |
| 15 | Dragons | 24 | 8 | 0 | 16 | -130 | 22 |
| 16 | Titans | 24 | 6 | 0 | 18 | -199 | 18 |
| 17 | Knights | 24 | 6 | 0 | 18 | -300 | 18 |