LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy
In Round 17, the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles secured a strong victory over the Wests Tigers, winning 28-10 at 4 Pines Park.
A notable moment early in the match occurred in the 12th minute when Tom Trbojevic faced a fierce tackle from Jeral Skelton.
Although Skelton's hit was impactful, he ended up on the losing end and subsequently underwent a Head Injury Assessment (HIA), which he passed.
The Sea Eagles almost scored shortly after when Corey Waddell attempted to dive on a kick in goal by Daly Cherry-Evans.
However, the try was disallowed due to Waddell interfering with a Tigers defender, leading to a no-try call from referee Gerard Sutton, who also had a minor tumble during the play.
Following this, the Tigers gained some momentum due to a fumble by Manly's fullback, Lehi Hopoate.
Despite their period of dominance in field position, the Tigers were unable to translate this advantage into points, keeping the scoreline intact for the Sea Eagles.
Overall, the match showcased Manly's resilience and ability to bounce back after previous struggles.