The Manly Sea Eagles are set to receive a massive boost in their bid to win a premiership, with the club closing in on new deals for the Trbojevic brothers ahead of the November 1 deadline.
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Dropped by the Maroons, criticised for derailing Manly’s season — Daly Cherry-Evans has been a human punching bag for much of this season, but a magic moment against the Storm reminded both his current and next club of his worth.
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Manly forward Matt Lodge will be free to play for the Sea Eagles after being cleared over the tackle that sidelined South Sydney hooker Brandon Smith with a knee injury.
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Tom Trbojevic says it is nice to have that familiar feeling again after playing a central role in Manly’s win over the West Tigers, easing the pressure on coach Anthony Seibold.
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Manly coach Anthony Seibold has revealed that skipper Daly Cherry-Evans fronted the playing group to address his departure from the club, while also hitting back at rumours of trouble within the Sea Eagles ranks.