LeagueNews.co | Robbie Hamilton
The Manly Warringah Sea Eagles suffered a 46-12 defeat against the Canberra Raiders in Round 7 of the NSW Cup.
The Raiders quickly took the lead in the second minute with a try from Noah Martin.
Manly managed to level the scores at 6-all with a try from Jordan Swann in the 12th minute after a well-executed play.
However, the Raiders regained their lead with a try from Jalen Afamasaga three minutes later.
Manly's defense was tested as penalties helped the Raiders push deep into their territory, but they were able to regain possession and launch their own attacks.
Despite their efforts, the Sea Eagles were unable to keep up with the Raiders' strong offense as they suffered their second consecutive defeat in the competition.
Manly currently sits on six points for the season with a record of three wins and four losses from seven matches played.
The loss against the Raiders highlights the team's need to regroup and work on their defensive strategies in order to bounce back in the next round of the competition.