LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick
The Sea Eagles' triumph over the Warriors has propelled them closer to the NRL finals, as they showcased a dominant second-half performance on a rainy night at 4 Pines Park.
With their seventh packed home crowd in nine games, Manly overcame the Warriors with a 24-10 victory in front of 17,330 spectators.
This victory has elevated the Sea Eagles to fifth place in the standings, pending the Bulldogs' performance over the weekend.
Should the Bulldogs secure a win, Manly may slip back to sixth spot with only three rounds left before the final showdown.
After a staunch defensive effort in the opening minutes, Manly's skipper Daly Cherry-Evans delivered a game-changing 40/20 kick, leading to winger Jason Saab's try in the corner for an early 4-0 advantage.
The Warriors answered back when prop Addin Fonua-Blake's break allowed Shaun Johnson to equalize at 4-4, after being denied a try earlier.
An exquisite play orchestrated by five-eighth Luke Brooks set up centre Tommy Talau to break through the defense, setting up full-back Tom Trbojevic for a try and a 10-4 lead by the 26th minute.
This display of skill and teamwork solidified the Sea Eagles' path towards the finals, with their sights set on further success in the coming rounds.