LeagueNews.co | Nick Loken
Manly Warringah Sea Eagles secured a commanding 38-18 win against the North Sydney Bears in the penultimate round of the NSW Cup at North Sydney Oval, as reported by seaeagles.com.au.
After a bye week, the Sea Eagles showcased their attacking prowess, outscoring their rivals with seven tries to three.
The match began with Hugo Hart and Joey Walsh teaming up to score the first try, with Walsh going under the post. Walsh delivered a perfect short pass, allowing Hart to break through the defense and then smartly offload back to Walsh, who evaded the Bears' full-back to earn a quick 6-point lead.
Israel Ogden equalized for the Bears seven minutes later, bringing the score to 6-all.
However, Manly quickly reclaimed the lead when Michael Chee Kam powered through for a try eight minutes later, resulting in a 12-6 scoreline.
The Sea Eagles maintained their momentum, notching a third try in the 28th minute as Clayton Faulalo dived over in a spectacular fashion. A swift movement to the right and an offload by Navren Willett created the necessary space for Faulalo to score in the corner, despite the defenders' efforts, extending the lead to 16-6.