Unfortunately we've been 2nd best a few more times. Lets see if we can flip this over the next decade.
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Let "s hope that we can flip it over this decade , hopefully the stars will or are starting to align up for that . Good perspective on the 2 nd best outcomes but would just like to add with some basic direct and indirect knowledge in terms of Manly "s runner up status , must have been a great effort with that 51 side considering that they only joined the comp in 47 . 1957 and 59 , up against probably the most stacked side in R L history withUnfortunately we've been 2nd best a few more times. Lets see if we can flip this over the next decade.
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Let "s hope that we can flip it over this decade , hopefully the stars will or are starting to align up for that . Good perspective on the 2 nd best outcomes but would just like to add with some basic direct and indirect knowledge in terms of Manly "s runner up status , must have been a great effort with that 51 side considering that they only joined the comp in 47 . 1957 and 59 , up against probably the most stacked side in R L history with
St George during that era . Must have been real unlucky in 68 , lost one of the best forwards in the comp for that G F and i st team to qualify . Just not good enough in 70 . Would have expected one winning result out of 82 and 83 , best team in the comp in the 95 season but poor on the G F day . 97 and 2007 need no explanation for the dodgy opposition circumstances . 2013 , more controversy . Anyway , still 2 nd best of course with the outcomes but some pretty unlucky sides in that list as well
This one is for you @BOZO - here are some 1973 legends on GF day including the incomparable immortal.
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1973 NSWRFL Grand Final 🏆 | September 15, 1973. NSWRFL Grand Final. 🏆 Manly 10 – Cronulla 7. Tries: Bob Fulton (2). Goals: Graham Eadie (2/6). Man of the Match: Bob Fulton.... | By Manly-Warringah Rugby League Football Club | Facebook
September 15, 1973. NSWRFL Grand Final. 🏆 Manly 10 – Cronulla 7. Tries: Bob Fulton (2). Goals: Graham Eadie (2/6). Man of the Match: Bob Fulton....fb.watch
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1 | Bulldogs | 13 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 98 | 26 |
2 | Raiders | 14 | 11 | 0 | 3 | 96 | 24 |
3 | Warriors | 13 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 35 | 24 |
4 | Storm | 12 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 171 | 22 |
5 | Sharks | 14 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 26 | 18 |
6 | Dolphins | 14 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 146 | 16 |
7 | Broncos | 13 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 44 | 16 |
8 | Roosters | 13 | 6 | 0 | 7 | -18 | 16 |
9 | Panthers | 13 | 5 | 1 | 7 | -9 | 15 |
10 | Cowboys | 13 | 5 | 1 | 7 | -106 | 15 |
11 | Sea Eagles | 14 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 22 | 14 |
12 | Dragons | 13 | 5 | 0 | 8 | -59 | 14 |
13 | Tigers | 13 | 5 | 0 | 8 | -62 | 14 |
14 | Rabbitohs | 14 | 6 | 0 | 8 | -88 | 14 |
15 | Knights | 14 | 5 | 0 | 9 | -69 | 12 |
16 | Eels | 13 | 4 | 0 | 9 | -105 | 12 |
17 | Titans | 13 | 4 | 0 | 9 | -122 | 12 |