LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
The Manly Warringah Sea Eagles have suffered a crushing defeat at the hands of the Wests Tigers in the Harvey Norman NSW Women's Premiership.
Despite a valiant effort, they were unable to secure a victory, losing 44-20 at Leichhardt Oval.
This unexpected loss has left the Sea Eagles in seventh place, just out of reach of the coveted top five positions.
The Wests Tigers, on the other hand, have managed to climb off the bottom of the ladder with this impressive win.
With only three rounds left before the finals, Manly finds themselves in a precarious position, sitting on seven points and trailing behind the Bulldogs and the Dragons.
Their upcoming match against the Illawarra Steelers at 4 Pines Park is crucial for their hopes of securing a finals berth.
Despite the setback, the Sea Eagles are determined to bounce back and finish the regular season strongly.
They will face tough opponents in the Bulldogs and the Cronulla Sharks in their remaining matches.
The Tigers came out strong in the opening 20 minutes, dominating the game and securing a 16-0 lead with tries from full-back Tess Staines and winger Darcy Eade.
Manly fought back, with winger Georgia Sim scoring their first try in the 21st minute, thanks to a well-executed pass from centre Mollie Tagaloa.
As the season heats up, the Sea Eagles will need to dig deep and channel their inner champions to secure their spot in the finals.
With passion and determination, they aim to turn their season around and finish on a high note.