LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy
Match Report: Round 18 vs Rabbitohs
The Manly Warringah Sea Eagles secured a 30-12 victory over the South Sydney Rabbitohs on Golden Eagles Day at 4 Pines Park.
This win marks a third consecutive victory at their home ground and their second back-to-back win of the season, after establishing a commanding 24-0 lead.
Manly's offensive efforts took time to materialize as they spent the initial 20 minutes defending within their own half.
The scoring commenced following a repeat set, where the Sea Eagles executed a well-coordinated movement across the field, ultimately leading to Reuben Garrick's try in the 1947 Lounge corner.
Tom Trbojevic, positioned as right centre for the second consecutive game, played a pivotal role in the team's second try at the 28-minute mark.
He pressured the Rabbitohs into a mistake by contesting a bomb and, after regaining possession on the next set, scored from close range, extending the lead to 10-0 halfway through the first half.