LeagueNews.co | Nick Loken
In Round 8 of the Jersey Flegg Cup, the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles faced a defeat against the St George Illawarra Dragons, with a final score of 20-14.
This loss marks the Sea Eagles' fifth consecutive defeat following a promising start where they won their first two matches against the Rabbitohs and Warriors.
The match began favorably for the Sea Eagles, as they capitalized on an early penalty against the Dragons for accidental offside.
In the fourth minute, Aymn Hamilton scored the opening try by diving over in the corner, thanks to a well-placed cut-out pass from five-eighth Callum Dowell.
This effort brought the score to 6-0 in favor of the Sea Eagles.
However, the Dragons squandered a scoring opportunity in the tenth minute when winger Toby Rumble dropped the ball close to the try line, allowing Manly to evade scoring pressure.
The first half was marked by errors from both teams as they sought to gain the upper hand.
In the 29th minute, the Sea Eagles missed a chance to extend their lead when Brendan Couzens deflected a dropped pass, which could have resulted in a near 40-meter effort.
The match report encapsulates the struggles and missed opportunities faced by the Sea Eagles in what has become a challenging period for the team.