LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
Lachlan Burt was the star of the show in Manly's triumph over Brothers RLFC in the Sydney Shield clash, scoring a hat-trick of tries in the 24-16 victory.
The goal-kicking winger has been a standout performer for Manly Leagues in their debut season in the open age competition, finishing the game with 20 points on the board.
In a game that saw Manly Leagues take control early on, Burt wasted no time in making his mark by crossing for his first try just two minutes into the match.
It was a brilliant display of teamwork as five-eighth Callum Dowell plucked a high bomb from half-back Leroy Murray before offloading to Burt for an easy score.
Burt continued his scoring spree, converting his second try in the 17th minute after a clever step back inside from a pass by centre Jerome Van Der Heide.
The Sea Eagles further solidified their dominance with a converted try from captain Jake Watmough in the 29th minute, extending their lead to 16-0.
This victory signifies a strong statement from Manly Leagues in their pursuit of success in the Sydney Shield competition.
With Burt's stellar performance and the team's collective effort, they have shown that they are a force to be reckoned with in the rugby league world.