In the news this week: Trial And Error - First Home Game & 2025 Memberships
Many Happy Returns Chickening Out Lights, Camera, Action Getting Tanked On A Wing And A Prayer Marlins Snow Show
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In the news this week: Trial And Error - First Home Game & 2025 Memberships
Many Happy Returns Chickening Out Lights, Camera, Action Getting Tanked On A Wing And A Prayer Marlins Snow Show
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First grade coach Sam Lane will roll out a close-as-possible version of his top XV as the Marlins' pre-season preparations wind up with a trial against Randwick at the Sydney Academy of Sport on Saturday. After using a smorgasbord of players over the opening two weeks of practice matches, Lane was hoping to use this final hit-out as a full-dress rehearsal for the season opener against Norths on April 5. Unfortunately, injuries will prevent some players from turning out while others will be eased back in the lower grades to get playing minutes up. It comes after a disrupted trial against Norths last weekend in which players were coming and going like passengers at Central Station's rush hour. "It's not ideal combination and cohesion wise but it's the nature of the beast at this time of the year," Lane said. "We won't be at full strength but we will continue to work on a few things to ensure we're at our strongest for round one." Admitting the Randwick match didn’t exactly go like clockwork, Lane added: "I'm glad it was only a trial! "Our 10 (Jordan Chait) went down with an ankle injury a minute in so the poor second grade 10 had to play another 80 minutes in that heat. "It was scrappy and we would've given away 20-plus penalties to their 6-7, so discipline, lineout and breakdown accuracy are the areas we’ll need to improve on." Chait looks a classy addition and it's hoped his ankle will recover in time for our first match of the year. Our lower graders and Mermaids will also be in action at Narrabeen as they continue to fine-tune ahead of opening week. The club will officially launch the 2025 season on Sunday in front of 200 guests at the home of our new sponsor, Felons Brewing Co at Manly Wharf. |
First grade coach Sam Lane will roll out a close-as-possible version of his top XV as the Marlins' pre-season preparations wind up with a trial against Randwick at the Sydney Academy of Sport on Saturday. After using a smorgasbord of players over the opening two weeks of practice matches, Lane was hoping to use this final hit-out as a full-dress rehearsal for the season opener against Norths on April 5. Unfortunately, injuries will prevent some players from turning out while others will be eased back in the lower grades to get playing minutes up. It comes after a disrupted trial against Norths last weekend in which players were coming and going like passengers at Central Station's rush hour. "It's not ideal combination and cohesion wise but it's the nature of the beast at this time of the year," Lane said. "We won't be at full strength but we will continue to work on a few things to ensure we're at our strongest for round one." Admitting the Randwick match didn’t exactly go like clockwork, Lane added: "I'm glad it was only a trial! "Our 10 (Jordan Chait) went down with an ankle injury a minute in so the poor second grade 10 had to play another 80 minutes in that heat. "It was scrappy and we would've given away 20-plus penalties to their 6-7, so discipline, lineout and breakdown accuracy are the areas we’ll need to improve on." Chait looks a classy addition and it's hoped his ankle will recover in time for our first match of the year. Our lower graders and Mermaids will also be in action at Narrabeen as they continue to fine-tune ahead of opening week. The club will officially launch the 2025 season on Sunday in front of 200 guests at the home of our new sponsor, Felons Brewing Co at Manly Wharf. |
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First Home Game & 2025 Memberships |
First Home Game & 2025 Memberships |
If you have yet to sign up for a 2025 Membership or an 1883 Club Member, and you should, tickets are now on sale for our First home game of 2025 against North on April 5, book your tickets here. |
If you have yet to sign up for a 2025 Membership or an 1883 Club Member, and you should, tickets are now on sale for our First home game of 2025 against North on April 5, book your tickets here. |
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When you're talking rugby royalty, it’s hard to go past the Melrose clan. Brothers Gregg, Tony, Brian and Mick all played Shute Shield level and above – Tony going on to represent the Wallabies in six Tests before switching to league – while the next generation saw Benn (Sydney Uni) and Ryan (Manly) carry on the tradition as very good first grade players. Brian – universally known as "Billy" – had a couple of stints as Manly coach and Mick was part of our 1997 premiership-winning squad as well as coaching us in 2002 and 2003. None of this would have been possible had family patriarch/matriarch Les and Pat Melrose not formed a partnership almost 70 years ago. This wonderful husband and wife team celebrated their respective 90th birthdays last weekend, having been born just five weeks apart way back in 1935. The family, who are all based on the northern beaches, gathered at Manly's Bluewater Café last weekend to celebrate the twin milestones – and no doubt talk a bit of rugby. Les and Pat still love their Shute Shield, watching on Stan if they can’t get to the ground in person. Happy birthday to you both from all of us at Manly rugby. |
When you're talking rugby royalty, it’s hard to go past the Melrose clan. Brothers Gregg, Tony, Brian and Mick all played Shute Shield level and above – Tony going on to represent the Wallabies in six Tests before switching to league – while the next generation saw Benn (Sydney Uni) and Ryan (Manly) carry on the tradition as very good first grade players. Brian – universally known as "Billy" – had a couple of stints as Manly coach and Mick was part of our 1997 premiership-winning squad as well as coaching us in 2002 and 2003. None of this would have been possible had family patriarch/matriarch Les and Pat Melrose not formed a partnership almost 70 years ago. This wonderful husband and wife team celebrated their respective 90th birthdays last weekend, having been born just five weeks apart way back in 1935. The family, who are all based on the northern beaches, gathered at Manly's Bluewater Café last weekend to celebrate the twin milestones – and no doubt talk a bit of rugby. Les and Pat still love their Shute Shield, watching on Stan if they can’t get to the ground in person. Happy birthday to you both from all of us at Manly rugby. |
If you're out on Saturday night and see a group of people in red and blue chasing a man in a chicken suit, don’t rub your eyes and blame it on the grog. It's a game called Chase the Chicken and is all part of Manly rugby's first social outing of the year. Fillets has been involved in all sorts of drinking games over the years, but this is a new one for us. So it’s best left to club captain Doughal O'Reilly to explain how it all works. "Everyone chips in some money for a kitty then someone dressed in a chicken suit gets the kitty and goes hides in a pub," Doughal said.. "Everyone else has to try find that person but every pub you go into that the chicken isn’t, you have to finish a drink. "The chicken and the people that find the chicken get to use the kitty to buy drinks until the last person finds the chicken." |
If you're out on Saturday night and see a group of people in red and blue chasing a man in a chicken suit, don’t rub your eyes and blame it on the grog. It's a game called Chase the Chicken and is all part of Manly rugby's first social outing of the year. Fillets has been involved in all sorts of drinking games over the years, but this is a new one for us. So it’s best left to club captain Doughal O'Reilly to explain how it all works. "Everyone chips in some money for a kitty then someone dressed in a chicken suit gets the kitty and goes hides in a pub," Doughal said.. "Everyone else has to try find that person but every pub you go into that the chicken isn’t, you have to finish a drink. "The chicken and the people that find the chicken get to use the kitty to buy drinks until the last person finds the chicken." |
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Some matured-aged models – bribed by the promise of free beer - were called into action last week as the crew at Online Projects began filming a clip to be used on our social media platforms. In the opening scene, four Marlins fans are seen sipping a beer at Felons Brewery pre-game before the cameras follow them on the journey to Manly Oval, taking in some local attractions along the way. While the acting certainly won't win an Academy Award, it's hoped the video will entice fans to make a Marlins' game day an all-round experience. |
Some matured-aged models – bribed by the promise of free beer - were called into action last week as the crew at Online Projects began filming a clip to be used on our social media platforms. In the opening scene, four Marlins fans are seen sipping a beer at Felons Brewery pre-game before the cameras follow them on the journey to Manly Oval, taking in some local attractions along the way. While the acting certainly won't win an Academy Award, it's hoped the video will entice fans to make a Marlins' game day an all-round experience. |
A number of Manly old boys will be gathering at the Ivanhoe Hotel on March 31 to do lunch with club stalwart Bruce "Tank" Morton. It’s part of a regular catch up featuring ex-Marlins and Bruce's swimming club friends, helping the great man (pictured second from right) stay in touch with old mates while hearing the latest news from around the traps. RSVP to Mick Batty on 0439 080 213 if you can make it on Monday week. |
A number of Manly old boys will be gathering at the Ivanhoe Hotel on March 31 to do lunch with club stalwart Bruce "Tank" Morton. It’s part of a regular catch up featuring ex-Marlins and Bruce's swimming club friends, helping the great man (pictured second from right) stay in touch with old mates while hearing the latest news from around the traps. RSVP to Mick Batty on 0439 080 213 if you can make it on Monday week. |
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They say rugby is the game they play in heaven. So, it's only appropriate St Andrew's Presbyterian Church - in Raglan Street opposite the hallowed turf of Manly Oval - is celebrating the start of the 2025 Shute Shield season with blessings and prayers for an injury free run, clean games and positive results for the Manly Marlins, Mermaids, Colts and all junior teams. The service, which will take place at 9.30am Sunday March 30, is open to all. Further information is available from Sarah Durham (0414 976 300) or Rev. Duncan Anderson (0413 009 943). - The above views are presented for information and do not necessarily represent the club's religious position or beliefs.
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They say rugby is the game they play in heaven. So, it's only appropriate St Andrew's Presbyterian Church - in Raglan Street opposite the hallowed turf of Manly Oval - is celebrating the start of the 2025 Shute Shield season with blessings and prayers for an injury free run, clean games and positive results for the Manly Marlins, Mermaids, Colts and all junior teams. The service, which will take place at 9.30am Sunday March 30, is open to all. Further information is available from Sarah Durham (0414 976 300) or Rev. Duncan Anderson (0413 009 943). - The above views are presented for information and do not necessarily represent the club's religious position or beliefs.
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It's back to the snowfields this week to find Marlins on the move. Despite the frigid temperatures, rising lower grade backrower Bill Delany rocked the Manly budgy smugglers during a recent ski trip to Vail, Colorado, with his brothers. With that sort of commitment to the colours, Bill is expected to push hard for some time in the top grade during 2025. Keeping your Marlins-related pics coming in, whether they be local, interstate or overseas - Email us newsworthy@manlyrugby.com.au |
It's back to the snowfields this week to find Marlins on the move. Despite the frigid temperatures, rising lower grade backrower Bill Delany rocked the Manly budgy smugglers during a recent ski trip to Vail, Colorado, with his brothers. With that sort of commitment to the colours, Bill is expected to push hard for some time in the top grade during 2025. Keeping your Marlins-related pics coming in, whether they be local, interstate or overseas - Email us newsworthy@manlyrugby.com.au |
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