The trials will be:
Friday, February 8 v Cronulla Sharks at Brookvale Oval 7pm.
This trial will be played in 20 minute quarters.
Manly will only use regular stars for 20 to 30 minutes in this trial.
All fit and available newcomers will be on show.
Saturday, February 16 v Sydney Roosters, Bluetongue Stadium, Gosford 7.30pm.
This will be played in 40 minute halves under premiership conditions.
The game will be a final selection trial for the Broncos match.
Toovey will have two weeks to work with his chosen 17 for the kick-off to the season.
"I'm happy with how it has worked out - we have had a very settled, well planned summer program and will be ready for a good first up showing against a side we have performed well against in recent seasons," Toovey said.
Manly's trials are against teams expected to challenge for the 2013 NRL premiership.
The Sharks have recruited well in the off-season while the Roosters have a new coach and a new- look side, which ultimately will be boosted by the injection of superstar Sonny Bill Williams back from rugby union.
http://manly-daily.whereilive.com.au/sport/story/zorbas-view-teams-face-testing-times/
Friday, February 8 v Cronulla Sharks at Brookvale Oval 7pm.
This trial will be played in 20 minute quarters.
Manly will only use regular stars for 20 to 30 minutes in this trial.
All fit and available newcomers will be on show.
Saturday, February 16 v Sydney Roosters, Bluetongue Stadium, Gosford 7.30pm.
This will be played in 40 minute halves under premiership conditions.
The game will be a final selection trial for the Broncos match.
Toovey will have two weeks to work with his chosen 17 for the kick-off to the season.
"I'm happy with how it has worked out - we have had a very settled, well planned summer program and will be ready for a good first up showing against a side we have performed well against in recent seasons," Toovey said.
Manly's trials are against teams expected to challenge for the 2013 NRL premiership.
The Sharks have recruited well in the off-season while the Roosters have a new coach and a new- look side, which ultimately will be boosted by the injection of superstar Sonny Bill Williams back from rugby union.
http://manly-daily.whereilive.com.au/sport/story/zorbas-view-teams-face-testing-times/