While depth is certainly an issue for the playing squad at present, the salary cap balance is probably still a major consideration and a delicate balance as well . Parker , Bainbridge , Jorge and Frank Winterstein are still apparently yet to be resigned and Tom and Jake"s upgrade earlier this year was quite substantial . Also i was just thinking how this present Manly playing group and all things well on the injury front compares with the 2013 squad that made the G F and it would seem to compare quite favorably. Tom - Snake , Wright - Jorge , Lyon - Walker , Matai - Kelly , Uate - Wolfie , Green - Foz, D C E , Jake - Gifty , Choc - Siro , Winterstein - Horo , Marty- Kite , A P I - Ballin , B J . Bench - Hastings - Jamie , Darcy - T Red , A F B - Rose, Perrett - Gower . So every season is different of course and an element of luck is required but if this present playing squad can make the finals and have their beat team available , they will be more then competitive in the final "s play offs.