4 Pines Park:
Manly supporters had high hopes for Friday night, but it didn't quite pan out as expected.
The Sea Eagles dominated a struggling St George Illawarra, winning 44-10, keeping their faint finals aspirations alive.
To qualify, Manly must secure a victory against the New Zealand Warriors next weekend and hope that South Sydney or the Cowboys drop both of their remaining matches.
If they reach September, the Sea Eagles possess the talent and confidence to create real challenges for their opponents.