Physio report out yesterday and it sounded very much like Fifita only missed out on round 1 selection because of injury.. also good news that Law man and Boyle coming back round 1 through NSW cup, so the BWSE will have regular NRL players who are not playing first grade play in the reggies.. great move by the club.. we need to be aimIng to win anything we play in whilst wearing a sea eagles logo..One club one team mentality.. from the players, coaches, staff and fans
Club News 2023
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I was/am still a fan - any chance of an autograph?
Maybe Shoe1 can ask his wife for an autograph for you!
Just keep it away from the players.
See ... that is just what I was trying to avoid ...
Yeah I know but I couldn't not go there.
MightyEagles
Reserve Grader
I don't know why they don't have a pop up shop inside the ground. Have to be better than the current rubbish they serve up
Sea Eagles NRL Match Preview vs Bulldogs
It’s the mouthwatering season opener Manly Warringah Sea Eagles fans have been waiting for with much excitement and anticipation.
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What a boost if we get a sell-out to our first home game. Someone should take a bow if this occurs, after the end we had to last year.
And a big win over the Dogs will really get the confidence going, big season for Manly coming up. No risk.
Nordburg
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Can someone work their magic with this please?
Tell 'em they're dreamin ...
Ron E. Gibbs
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Sport Confidential: Manly face fight to keep Tolutau Koula, 2023 NRL ad revealed, Curtis Scott to sue NSW Police
Manly have tabled a two-year extension for Tolutau Koula aimed at warding off approaches from the Australian Rugby Union.Koula, named in the centres for Manly’s season opener against Canterbury at 4 Pines Park on Saturday, is already under lock and key until the end of 2024.
The Sea Eagles have now moved to lock him up until the end of 2026 as part of a plan to keep the young star out of the clutches of the Australian Rugby Union and Wallabies coach Eddie Jones .
Jones has made no secret of his plans to raid the rugby league ranks for players with rugby union pedigree in the lead-up to the 2027 World Cup – Koula attended Newington College and was selected in the Australian schoolboys squad alongside Sydney Roosters sensation Joseph Suaalii.
Suaalii is another on the ARU’s hit-list – he has an option in his contract for next season at the Roosters and is expected to extend his stay for at least another year.
The ARU is attempting to sign some of rugby league’s brightest stars with a bulging war chest and the lure of the British and Irish Lions tour in 2025, and the World Cup two years later.
Koula has been on a rapid rise since making his first grade debut at the Sea Eagles under Des Hasler. The 20-year-old made his international debut for Tonga last year – he was a key member go the Tongan side at the World Cup – and will start in the centres against the Bulldogs on Saturday.
He is one of the players coach Anthony Seibold plans to build the club around in coming years.
NRL LAUNCHES AD SANS PLAYERS
The NRL has launched its player-less advertising campaign, putting fans on a pedestal rather than the game’s elite athletes.
The ad was officially launched on Thursday, just hours prior to the season kick-off between Parramatta and Melbourne at Commbank Stadium.
The lack of player involvement had been widely anticipated given the game was in the middle of a dispute over the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) when the ad was filmed.
This year’s campaign builds on last year’s ‘Unreal’ theme and is designed to capture the anticipation and excitement of fans as they race to watch footy’s return.
Different versions of the ad will run in each state.
DISGRACED NRL STAR SUES NSW COPS
Fallen ex-Canberra star Curtis Scott has launched legal action against NSW Police following his wrongful arrest on Australia Day in 2020 and he is chasing a six figure sum.
The civil action has commenced between Scott and the State of NSW in the District Court. The matter will be before the court again on Monday
His lawyer Sam Macedone has previously publicly said they would be searching for about $400,000 in damages.
Scott was cleared of seven charges in relation to an incident in which he was found by police intoxicated and asleep under a tree in Sydney’s Centennial Park after Australia Day celebrations.
The charges also related to assaulting two police officers.
However shocking police body camera footage shown in court displayed how the ex-Melbourne Storm premiership winner was handcuffed, tasered and capsicum sprayed by officers, while he slept.
Magistrate Jennifer Giles deemed the arrest “unlawful” and five of the seven charges were withdrawn by police and two others dismissed.
Scott has continued to be in the headlines since the incident. He was sacked by the Raiders and threatened legal action against the club after he was found not guilty of an assault charge which led to his axing.
Scott was spared jail last November after being found guilty of assaulting and threatening his ex-girlfriend. Scott was given a 12-month community corrections order.
He was due to join the Eels before he was charged with the historical offences.
Scott, 25, played 72 top grade games. He has been playing for the Thirlmere-Tahmoor Roosters alongside former international Blake Ferguson.
ABC IN FOR LONG HAUL
ABC Sport has inked a long-term deal to cover every-game of the NRL season. ABC will continue to call all eight matches every week until at least the end of 2027 after signing off on a new deal on the eve of the season resuming.
ABC’s head of sport Nick Morris said rugby league was a vital part of the ABC’s content.
“The ABC is delighted to continue our relationship with the NRL calling every match of the rugby league season for the next five years,” Morris said. “The ABC has a proud and long tradition of delivering rugby league broadcasts to Australia with the best callers and experts in the game”.
The ABC’s team is led by Andrew Moore alongside experts including Luke Lewis, John Gibbs, Dene Halatau and Ruan Sims. Ex-Storm international Ryan Hoffman also joins the stable this year while injured Roosters ace Connor Watson will also turn his hand to co-commentary during his time on the sidelines.
DRAGONS ON FIFITA CHASE
St George Illawarra have kicked off talks to secure rising Manly prop Viliami Fifita. Fifita – who still has 12 months to run on his deal at the Sea Eagles – is eyeing a potential immediate switch and the Dragons are circling.
Fifita is yet to play in the NRL but the 22-year-old is considered a long-term prospect in the top grade.
The Dragons remain on the lookout to build up their depth after signing Titans utility Paul Turner last week to a two-year deal.
KING GETS CROWNED
Josh King has been one of the success stories at the Storm and he is now set to be rewarded with a new two-year deal.
King arrived at Melbourne from Newcastle last year with his career at the crossroads. But 28-year-old cemented himself as a vital cog of the Storm forward pack playing in 25 games.
He is set to extend his stay at the club by at least another two seasons.
RABBITS SETTLED AND READY TO FIRE
A settled squad and fresh off a largely injury free off-season has Jason Demetriou excited by what the Rabbits could produce this year.
“We are a really settled squad,” Demetriou said. “We have no new players. We have had no major surgeries to any of our key players so we’ve had a really good pre-season
“We know our game. That’s probably the transition we went through last year
“It wasn’t about reinventing anything. Our game hasn’t changed too much.”
One player to keep an eye on is back-rower Ben Lovett. He went close to making his debut in round one but expect him to play first grade sooner rather than later.
“He is a fit and physical kid who is learning all the time.”
Demetriou is close to signing a contract extension with the club.
“I love it here,” Demetriou said. “I would love to be here long-term. It’ll get sorted.”
SEA EAGLES EXTEND FAINU
Manly continue to tie down some of their best prospects are agreeing to a one-year contract extension with Samuela Fainu.
Fainu was off-contract at the end of season but will remain with the Sea Eagles until at least the end of next year.
He is a 19-year-old prop. Brother Latu, 17, signed the richest deal for a teen in 2021. The four year contract could be worth a million dollars. Their other brother Sione has a two-year contract at the Tigers.
Their eldest brother Manase is serving a four year jail term.
Well that is a fair statement , let’s hope it transposes to success
Penn Centre of Excellence opened at 4 Pines Park
The new $32.5 million Centre of Excellence at 4 Pines Park has today been officially opened as the Penn Centre of Excellence.
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