Will Joey Walsh take the field, potentially replacing Luke Brooks?
On Sunday night, young talent Joey Walsh made his debut start for the Manly Sea Eagles, showcasing his skills and leaving a mark.
Throughout the match, he faced intense challenges from Penrith Panthers' Isaiah Papali'i, yet he remained resilient and demonstrated some remarkable moves as Manly narrowly lost 18-16 at CommBank Stadium.
Walsh lived up to the high expectations surrounding him since his NRL debut at the end of the previous year.
With his recent performance, many are now debating how Walsh can secure a spot in the top 19 consistently, given his readiness for the rigorous NRL competition.
Despite suffering their first defeat under 'Fozball,' head coach Kieran Foran expressed pride in his team's gutsy display against a formidable opponent.
"I've just said to the guys in there, 'That's as good as effort that I've ever seen'," Foran remarked during his post-match conference.
"We're obviously disappointed because we felt we were right in it and had a chance to walk away with the win."
Foran also commended Walsh, reflecting on his own youth when he began his journey in the halves for the Sea Eagles back in 2010.
"Yeah, he was good, I thought he was great," Foran affirmed.