LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy
During the NRL Round 9 bye, the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles media team has organized a 'best of' team from the modern era, focusing on players from 2000 to 2025.
Players still active in the game are excluded from this lineup.
The media panel plans to create another 'best of' team from the previous century (1947-1999) during the next bye in Round 16.
Additionally, they will select an 'all-time' best team that combines players from both centuries when the Sea Eagles have their final bye in Round 19.
The selection process has been engaging, with many choices being straightforward while others prompted significant debate among the panel members.
Notably, there's strong support for including the iconic player, referred to as 'Beaver,' in potentially all three teams due to his impact on the club.
Overall, the initiative aims to celebrate the legacy and contributions of past players while keeping fans engaged during the bye week.