Our decade of dominance

[simon_eagle]

Since 2006, either Manly or Melbourne (and on two occassions, both at the same time) have been involved in every Grand Final - except in 2010 - when we had a flat year and the latter were playing for no points.

Also interesting, since 2006, only three coaches have led their team to the Premiership. That being Bellamy, Ha$ler and Bennett.

Manly is also the only team to have played finals footy every season since 2005.

It really has been a decade of Manly and Melbourne at the top. I think with our off-season recruits, Killer, the Stewarts and our young halves, our time at the top might not be subsiding anytime soon. Melbourne on the other hand?

 

[Pittwater Legend]

If we win next week then Snake, Lyon, Matai, Gift, Kite, Watmough and Ballin will have secured a 3rd of Manly's total premierships over a period of 6 seasons. That's pretty special.

 

[Killer03]

Having been born mid 70s I can't recall our 70s dominance, so this period is very special. The 95-97 was obviously very special also, although the whole super league war did ruin the whole game for me at the time.

4 Grand Finals in 7 years is just an amazing achievement. And a minimum of 2 Premierships as well.

I remember the 2007 season. Throughout the season I was thinking we are looking good to do well....but never even hoped for a GF appearance. Then when we made it it was surreal. The whole week leading up to the GF was very special.

And to think we've had 2 more since.....and now another!!!!