League

Machine-like Manly taste blood as Knights self-destruct

Glenn Jackson Back where they belong, at Brookvale Oval and under siege, Manly are back where they will believe they belong; near the top of the table as one of the premiership pacesetters.

Lewis happy just to be back in mix for Test place

Glenn Jackson LUKE LEWIS says he will not be disappointed if he misses out on selection for Australia's Test against New Zealand this month.

It's on for young and old, but niggle won't cause everyone to giggle

Glenn Jackson FOR all the brilliance of the first weekend of the finals, was there any more fascinating moment than a young Canberra upstart getting under the skin of one of the best forwards in the game?

Farah's week in the spotlight continues with NSW Origin gong

Glenn Jackson He has polarised opinion this week, but Wests Tigers hooker Robbie Farah will at least know that his NSW teammates think rather highly of him.

Lyon king of the jungle as Manly pull all the right moves

Glenn Jackson WHETHER Jamie Lyon should or shouldn't play State of Origin is irrelevant, given the fact that he clearly won't. Yet there is no doubt that he could - and that NSW's loss is Manly's gain.

Storm surge to points as Manly beaten to the punch

Glenn Jackson No biffs, no butts and no brawls. The only real similarity to Donnybrookvale was that Manly second-rower Glenn Stewart exited earlier than expected.

Stuart scratches seven-year itch

Glenn Jackson NSW coaches and officials have spoken about a ''pick and stick'' mentality annually during Queensland's era of dominance. Finally, that advice has been heeded.

Manly make up for lost elation

Glenn Jackson SO Des Hasler and the rest of the premiers launched their seasons last night. Only they did so 30 kilometres apart; Hasler, now with the Bulldogs, at a waterfront function centre in Pyrmont and his...

Manly duo set to 'own' comp

Glenn Jackson They were so good they ''owned the competition'' last season, but Manly's young halves will get even better this year, back-rower Anthony Watmough says.

Choc full of praise: Watmough says dynamic halves duo will get better

Glenn Jackson THEY were so good they ''owned the comp'' last season, but Manly's young halves will get even better this year, according to back-rower Anthony Watmough.

Buhrer happy to take a back seat to two of the best

Glenn Jackson IT'S difficult to confirm whether, for Jamie Buhrer, having both Anthony Watmough and Glenn Stewart alongside him is a blessing or a curse. It is probably a bit of both.

Sea Eagles about to lock in Matai

Glenn Jackson THEY were supposed to be ripped apart after dual premiership-winning coach Des Hasler's defection to the Bulldogs, but Manly are about to secure another of their stars.

Hoff and running: coaches back Ryan's bid to get back in blue

Glenn Jackson FORMER Test and NRL coach Daniel Anderson has joined a late push for Melbourne second-rower Ryan Hoffman to be selected for NSW.