For too long Manly were about bringing select talented juniors up through the grades and paying them unders when they approach reserve and first grade, whilst instilling club mentality. It all falls apart when other club become aware and swoop in and sign the talent up. Manly are still 5 years...
Mate they played the Dragons which is an older catchment area sandwiched between South Sydney and Canterbury Districts. HM and SG Ball are both up against Rabbitohs sides so that will gauge the development of the squad better this round coming. The Manly teams do quite well in the local area...
