LeagueNews.co | Nick Loken
In Round 8 of the NSW Cup, the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles faced a challenging match against the Dragons, resulting in a 36-6 defeat in Wollongong.
The Sea Eagles fielded a heavily rotated squad, featuring three players originally on the bench in the starting lineup.
Early in the match, second-rower Jacob Sykes made an impressive one-on-one strip in his own in-goal, preventing a try and forcing a drop-out.
Manly's defense held strong for the first 20 minutes, but the Dragons broke through in the 23rd minute when Ben Rumble scored, putting them ahead 4-0 after a quick shift to the edge.
St George Illawarra's Nathan Lawson scored two tries, in the 34th and 38th minutes, extending their lead to 14 points by halftime.