What's Acceptable?

[SeaEagleRock8]

If we leave aside the years when Manly was all but finished off by the Super League war, it is apparent that we make the finals 8 or 9 times each decade. It will be acceptable to continue that proud record.


In fact, since we came 3rd in 1966 we've made the finals every time we fielded a team except the following years:

2004 – 13th of 15
2003 – 14th of 15 (8 points clear of Souths!)
1999 – 13th of 17, missed top 8
1992 – 8th of 16, missed top 5
89 - 12th of 16, missed top 6
80 – 7th of 12, missed top 5
79 – 7th of 12, missed top 5
67 – 5th of 12, missed top 4

I didn't look earlier than '66 but you get the picture.

 

[mickqld]

It is incredible pride to say we have never come last. EVER.

 

[wombatgc]

It is incredible pride to say we have never come last. EVER.

That is all I ask.
Happy to run second-last for two years of a rebuilding phase with a view to winning the next five premierships in a row.

 

[winnyason]

Given and 7 and 6 we will not be out of 8 for a long time

 

[jbb/james]

AS I dont contribute to the on field success, Ill just go with the flow and enjoy the ride. Its all I can do really

 

[Jatz Crackers]

Manly has historically been well above any other team in the comp. Good god my friends just accept it. We are more successful then the aspirants.

I just spoke to my souths supporting close family relative on the phone. Confidence oozes from his premature expectations.

Vomit !

 

[Shoe1]

If we leave aside the years when Manly was all but finished off by the Super League war, it is apparent that we make the finals 8 or 9 times each decade. It will be acceptable to continue that proud record.


In fact, since we came 3rd in 1966 we've made the finals every time we fielded a team except the following years:

2004 – 13th of 15
2003 – 14th of 15 (8 points clear of Souths!)
1999 – 13th of 17, missed top 8
1992 – 8th of 16, missed top 5
89 - 12th of 16, missed top 6
80 – 7th of 12, missed top 5
79 – 7th of 12, missed top 5
67 – 5th of 12, missed top 4

I didn't look earlier than '66 but you get the picture.

Yeah I agree, I am not comfortable with settling for less than finals, ever.

 

[mickqld]

Manly has historically been well above any other team in the comp. Good god my friends just accept it. We are more successful then the aspirants.

I just spoke to my souths supporting close family relative on the phone. Confidence oozes from his premature expectations.

Vomit !

You know they're about to tumble when they get confident and cocky. I wouldn't stop laughing to see it all crumble in the finals.