LeagueNews.co | Nick Loken
In Round 19 of the Jersey Flegg Cup, the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles faced a heavy defeat against the Cronulla Sharks, losing 48-18 at Sharks Stadium.
The Sharks established dominance early, scoring five tries in the first half and taking a significant 20-point lead into halftime.
Manly struggled to recover, and three tries conceded in the first ten minutes of the second half effectively sealed their fate, marking their 13th loss of the season.
The match started poorly for Manly, with Cronulla quickly racing to an 18-point lead within the first ten minutes.
However, Manly prop Campbell Munn found a silver lining by capitalizing on a mistake in the 15th minute when Sharks full-back Adrian Sandy dropped a looping kick.
Munn seized the opportunity, picking up the loose ball and sprinting 30 meters to score, narrowing the score to 18-6.
Despite this moment of brilliance, Manly was unable to mount a sustained comeback, leading to a disappointing outcome in the contest.