In the news this week: - Grand Final Win For The Ages
- You've Been Framed
- Change At The Top
- Fry's Cry
- Kings Of The Hill
- No Half Measures For Ru
- Wallaroos Call Up
- Plenty To Celebrate
- Juniors Do Us Proud
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In the news this week: - Grand Final Win For The Ages
- You've Been Framed
- Change At The Top
- Fry's Cry
- Kings Of The Hill
- No Half Measures For Ru
- Wallaroos Call Up
- Plenty To Celebrate
- Juniors Do Us Proud
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Grand Final Win For The Ages |
Grand Final Win For The Ages |
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First team to win a premiership from sixth spot. First father and son combination to win grand finals in Manly's 141-year history. First Marlins side to win a senior title in any grade in nine years. There was a never-ending number of firsts to celebrate as our mighty second grade team saw off minor premiers Eastern Suburbs 24-19 to clinch the Colin Caird Shield last Saturday. In an absorbing contest, we led 19-5 at the break but had to hold tight for the final nine minutes after the Beasties stormed back into the contest with two late tries. Our defence and work at the breakdown and set piece as the clock wound down was nothing short of exceptional. When the fulltime whistle blew, the Marlin Army on the Leichhardt Oval danced like lunatics before joining the team on the fence for a rendition of Manly Boom Boom that could surely be heard all the way down to Manly Oval. Remember, this was a team that was no certainty to make the finals after losing to Sydney Uni in round 16. Any loss from that time on could have been fatal. Instead, the boys won five straight sudden death matches to become the first team in grade history to win the comp from sixth. Co-coaches Sam Lane and Harry Bergelin were the off-field architects, while first grade coaching trio Chris Delooze, Damien Cummins and Mike Perks also lent their expertise. In the background, manager Simon Osborn and club stalwart Tim "Kettle" Herbert played huge roles in keeping the momentum rolling. Lane (2024) and Tim (1997) become the first father-son combos to win premierships as Manly coaches. With his proud dad looking on from the stands, Sam said: "As we all know here at Manly, grand finals are bloody hard to win. "We let them back in the game at the end but the boys were bloody magnificent. "We knew we had all those sudden death games ahead of us but we also knew we had a super group of players to work with and a great coaching and support staff. "I am super proud of them all." Skipper and fly-half James Ohmsen added: "To win all those games and get the job done here just says so much about the belief amongst the group. "It got a bit ugly there at the end but we just kept finding a way." |
First team to win a premiership from sixth spot. First father and son combination to win grand finals in Manly's 141-year history. First Marlins side to win a senior title in any grade in nine years. There was a never-ending number of firsts to celebrate as our mighty second grade team saw off minor premiers Eastern Suburbs 24-19 to clinch the Colin Caird Shield last Saturday. In an absorbing contest, we led 19-5 at the break but had to hold tight for the final nine minutes after the Beasties stormed back into the contest with two late tries. Our defence and work at the breakdown and set piece as the clock wound down was nothing short of exceptional. When the fulltime whistle blew, the Marlin Army on the Leichhardt Oval danced like lunatics before joining the team on the fence for a rendition of Manly Boom Boom that could surely be heard all the way down to Manly Oval. Remember, this was a team that was no certainty to make the finals after losing to Sydney Uni in round 16. Any loss from that time on could have been fatal. Instead, the boys won five straight sudden death matches to become the first team in grade history to win the comp from sixth. Co-coaches Sam Lane and Harry Bergelin were the off-field architects, while first grade coaching trio Chris Delooze, Damien Cummins and Mike Perks also lent their expertise. In the background, manager Simon Osborn and club stalwart Tim "Kettle" Herbert played huge roles in keeping the momentum rolling. Lane (2024) and Tim (1997) become the first father-son combos to win premierships as Manly coaches. With his proud dad looking on from the stands, Sam said: "As we all know here at Manly, grand finals are bloody hard to win. "We let them back in the game at the end but the boys were bloody magnificent. "We knew we had all those sudden death games ahead of us but we also knew we had a super group of players to work with and a great coaching and support staff. "I am super proud of them all." Skipper and fly-half James Ohmsen added: "To win all those games and get the job done here just says so much about the belief amongst the group. "It got a bit ugly there at the end but we just kept finding a way." |
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Our mates at Legends Under Glass (13 Gibbes St, Chatswood) have offered to frame the playing jumper of any of our victorious premiership winners. It will set you back $220 and further details are available by phoning LUG on (02) 9417 0474 |
Our mates at Legends Under Glass (13 Gibbes St, Chatswood) have offered to frame the playing jumper of any of our victorious premiership winners. It will set you back $220 and further details are available by phoning LUG on (02) 9417 0474 |
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The Marlins are on the hunt for a new head coach following news Chris Delooze is to take on a permanent position as the Wallaroos' attack coach. Delooze, who has been juggling commitments with Manly and the Australian women's team this year, signed up with the Wallaroos last week and will leave for an overseas tour later this week. With a World Cup in England next year, it was impossible to continue in both roles but he won’t be completely lost to Manly rugby, with a club consultancy role a possibilty. "Chris is a talented coach and this is reflected in him being approached by the Wallaroos earlier this year to assist on a part-time basis," Manly president Matt Curll said. "He has struck up a good working relationship with (head coach) Jo Yapp and his efforts led to his very recent appointment to full time assistant coach, effective immediately. "While it is frustrating to lose a coach of Chris’ calibre, it is our mantra to support the progression for our players and it would be wrong for that to not also extend to our coaches. "I really enjoyed working with Chris, who was right behind driving our 'one team, one village' philosophy. "Chris leaves the full-time role with the club having very solid foundations for the future. "He considered it important, in order to build depth, that as many players as possible had the opportunity to experience playing first grade. "This was one factor that held us in good stead with our second grade run to the premiership. "Once we have appointed our new head coach and looked at our coaching structure next year – along with Chris’ commitments with the Wallaroos - we may be able to explore a part-time consulting role with Chris next season." Delooze said: "I want to express my deepest gratitude to everyone at the club—players, staff, board, supporters, and the wider Manly community. "It's been an absolute privilege to lead such a dedicated and passionate group. This change is not the end, but it does mean that my role within the Manly Rugby Club will shift as we approach 2025. "Although my involvement will change, my commitment and dedication to the club, in particular the coaching and playing group remains. "The growth and success we've achieved as a club has been a massive collective effort. "I am proud of what we have accomplished together, and just as excited about the future, confident that the club will continue to thrive and achieve great things in achieving its goals of becoming the premier rugby club in SRU." The Marlins hierarchy is already well advanced in their search for a new head coach and hope to make an announcement in the very near future. |
The Marlins are on the hunt for a new head coach following news Chris Delooze is to take on a permanent position as the Wallaroos' attack coach. Delooze, who has been juggling commitments with Manly and the Australian women's team this year, signed up with the Wallaroos last week and will leave for an overseas tour later this week. With a World Cup in England next year, it was impossible to continue in both roles but he won’t be completely lost to Manly rugby, with a club consultancy role a possibilty. "Chris is a talented coach and this is reflected in him being approached by the Wallaroos earlier this year to assist on a part-time basis," Manly president Matt Curll said. "He has struck up a good working relationship with (head coach) Jo Yapp and his efforts led to his very recent appointment to full time assistant coach, effective immediately. "While it is frustrating to lose a coach of Chris’ calibre, it is our mantra to support the progression for our players and it would be wrong for that to not also extend to our coaches. "I really enjoyed working with Chris, who was right behind driving our 'one team, one village' philosophy. "Chris leaves the full-time role with the club having very solid foundations for the future. "He considered it important, in order to build depth, that as many players as possible had the opportunity to experience playing first grade. "This was one factor that held us in good stead with our second grade run to the premiership. "Once we have appointed our new head coach and looked at our coaching structure next year – along with Chris’ commitments with the Wallaroos - we may be able to explore a part-time consulting role with Chris next season." Delooze said: "I want to express my deepest gratitude to everyone at the club—players, staff, board, supporters, and the wider Manly community. "It's been an absolute privilege to lead such a dedicated and passionate group. This change is not the end, but it does mean that my role within the Manly Rugby Club will shift as we approach 2025. "Although my involvement will change, my commitment and dedication to the club, in particular the coaching and playing group remains. "The growth and success we've achieved as a club has been a massive collective effort. "I am proud of what we have accomplished together, and just as excited about the future, confident that the club will continue to thrive and achieve great things in achieving its goals of becoming the premier rugby club in SRU." The Marlins hierarchy is already well advanced in their search for a new head coach and hope to make an announcement in the very near future. |
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Our favourite grand final story? It has to be hooker Harry Fry (senior), whose torrent of tears at fulltime spoke to much more than just a premiership win. The nuggety No.2 (moving in for a tackle above) admits he'd hit a bit of a crossroad in life when he moved from England to Sydney with his Australian-born wife nearly three years ago. It took a chat with an ex-teammate from back home – Manly first grade assistant coach Mike Perks – to get him back on track. "Rugby was very much an afterthought for me, coming from the UK, and Manly gave me a second life," Harry said as he wiped away the tears on Leichhardt Oval. "I was a bit lost and didn’t know where I belonged before Manly came along. "Mike knew I was quite down and lost when I moved here and knew I needed to be around like-minded people. "I can’t thank the boys and the coaches and the entire club enough for what they’ve done for me and including me in all this. "For an older boy – I'm 33 next month – it's been life changing." We're not crying, you are! |
Our favourite grand final story? It has to be hooker Harry Fry (senior), whose torrent of tears at fulltime spoke to much more than just a premiership win. The nuggety No.2 (moving in for a tackle above) admits he'd hit a bit of a crossroad in life when he moved from England to Sydney with his Australian-born wife nearly three years ago. It took a chat with an ex-teammate from back home – Manly first grade assistant coach Mike Perks – to get him back on track. "Rugby was very much an afterthought for me, coming from the UK, and Manly gave me a second life," Harry said as he wiped away the tears on Leichhardt Oval. "I was a bit lost and didn’t know where I belonged before Manly came along. "Mike knew I was quite down and lost when I moved here and knew I needed to be around like-minded people. "I can’t thank the boys and the coaches and the entire club enough for what they’ve done for me and including me in all this. "For an older boy – I'm 33 next month – it's been life changing." We're not crying, you are! |
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Club captain and second grade prop Doughal O'Reilly credited the side's "16th man" – the mob on the Leichhardt Oval hill – for helping drag his side across the line as tension grew in the GF. A big mob of red and blue fans gathered under the famous scoreboard and completely drowned out Easts' fan base. "Everyone was very vocal and we definitely fed off it," Doughal told Fillets. "They were loud from the first minute to the 80th. It drove us on when we needed it the most." Asked how long celebrations would last, the big man said: "Well, I've got Monday and Tuesday off work and Wednesday's pending." Fullback Yool Yool's plans were a touch more secretive. Lowering his voice, he said: "I can't say too much because my mum's going to read this. "But it's going to be a big one." And, from all reports, it was as the boys jumped around a number of northern beaches venues over the next couple of days. Marlins superfan Jamie "Davo" Davidson snapped the above pic of the lads still going hard on Sunday at "The Office". |
Club captain and second grade prop Doughal O'Reilly credited the side's "16th man" – the mob on the Leichhardt Oval hill – for helping drag his side across the line as tension grew in the GF. A big mob of red and blue fans gathered under the famous scoreboard and completely drowned out Easts' fan base. "Everyone was very vocal and we definitely fed off it," Doughal told Fillets. "They were loud from the first minute to the 80th. It drove us on when we needed it the most." Asked how long celebrations would last, the big man said: "Well, I've got Monday and Tuesday off work and Wednesday's pending." Fullback Yool Yool's plans were a touch more secretive. Lowering his voice, he said: "I can't say too much because my mum's going to read this. "But it's going to be a big one." And, from all reports, it was as the boys jumped around a number of northern beaches venues over the next couple of days. Marlins superfan Jamie "Davo" Davidson snapped the above pic of the lads still going hard on Sunday at "The Office". |
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Halfback Ruan Du Plooy would be playing first grade at just about any other club in the Shute Shield. But with Jack Stafford and Jamie Hill blocking his path at Manly, the quality No.9 humbly accepted his relegation to second grade midway through the season. There were now blow ups, dropping of bottom lips or kicking of stones. Du Plooy just got on with the business of winning games…and premierships. "We've got such depth at the club so I got the call from (first grade coach) Chris (Delooze) to say I'll be playing second grade," he explained. "That was fine by me. I just went about putting my best foot forward and doing my best for the club. "Ultimately it’s not about what grade you’re playing, it’s about doing your best for the club." And didn’t he do just that. Du Plooy and his No.10 – captain James Ohmsen - have been outstanding in the back-end of the season and again controlled the decider beautifully. Ohmsen's crossfield "switcheroo" kick for winger Addison Hawke to score what turned out to be the match-deciding try was a thing of sheer beauty. Ruan continued: "I've won a few grand finals in Hong Kong but this is the first in Australia. "It's right up there with anything I've done in rugby." |
Halfback Ruan Du Plooy would be playing first grade at just about any other club in the Shute Shield. But with Jack Stafford and Jamie Hill blocking his path at Manly, the quality No.9 humbly accepted his relegation to second grade midway through the season. There were now blow ups, dropping of bottom lips or kicking of stones. Du Plooy just got on with the business of winning games…and premierships. "We've got such depth at the club so I got the call from (first grade coach) Chris (Delooze) to say I'll be playing second grade," he explained. "That was fine by me. I just went about putting my best foot forward and doing my best for the club. "Ultimately it’s not about what grade you’re playing, it’s about doing your best for the club." And didn’t he do just that. Du Plooy and his No.10 – captain James Ohmsen - have been outstanding in the back-end of the season and again controlled the decider beautifully. Ohmsen's crossfield "switcheroo" kick for winger Addison Hawke to score what turned out to be the match-deciding try was a thing of sheer beauty. Ruan continued: "I've won a few grand finals in Hong Kong but this is the first in Australia. "It's right up there with anything I've done in rugby." |
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The good news keeps coming for our women's program. Three Mermaids have been called up to Australian sides since our run to this year's grand final. Lock Tiarah Minns (bottom right) is headed off with the Wallaroos for a tour of Europe and the WXV 2 tournament in South Africa, alongside our head coach Chris Delooze being appointed the attack coach for the Wallaroos. Waiari "Bubba" Ellis (bottom left) and Faliki Pohiva (top left) have been selected in the Australia A squad to meet Samoa in Apia on September 16 + Incredibly, fly-half Ellis is only 16 and has already played for the Waratahs, becoming the joint youngest player to represent the state. "She's been training with us and she's such a young and exciting prospect," national coach Jo Yapp said. "To see her in that program is going to be really cool." Tight head prop Pohiva is a powerful runner of the ball and an excellent scrummager. Minns has been on the Wallaroos' radar for some time and will now get her chance against some of the world's best over the next month. It's believed she is the first Manly player to represent the national women's team. Proud Mermaids head coach Ben Tuipulotu said: "There will be more and more Mermaids figuring in rep honours in the future. "It’s testimony to our development and pathway program that we have established and implemented here. The future of women's rugby on the northern beaches looks very strong." |
The good news keeps coming for our women's program. Three Mermaids have been called up to Australian sides since our run to this year's grand final. Lock Tiarah Minns (bottom right) is headed off with the Wallaroos for a tour of Europe and the WXV 2 tournament in South Africa, alongside our head coach Chris Delooze being appointed the attack coach for the Wallaroos. Waiari "Bubba" Ellis (bottom left) and Faliki Pohiva (top left) have been selected in the Australia A squad to meet Samoa in Apia on September 16 + Incredibly, fly-half Ellis is only 16 and has already played for the Waratahs, becoming the joint youngest player to represent the state. "She's been training with us and she's such a young and exciting prospect," national coach Jo Yapp said. "To see her in that program is going to be really cool." Tight head prop Pohiva is a powerful runner of the ball and an excellent scrummager. Minns has been on the Wallaroos' radar for some time and will now get her chance against some of the world's best over the next month. It's believed she is the first Manly player to represent the national women's team. Proud Mermaids head coach Ben Tuipulotu said: "There will be more and more Mermaids figuring in rep honours in the future. "It’s testimony to our development and pathway program that we have established and implemented here. The future of women's rugby on the northern beaches looks very strong." |
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It’s not too late to pull out the party clothes and get down to Hotel Steyne for the end-of-season presentation night. On the back of a grand final win in 2s – not to mention the Mermaids' GF run and 6/7 men's teams making the playoffs – there is plenty to celebrate. It promises to be a great night. Book your tickets here |
It’s not too late to pull out the party clothes and get down to Hotel Steyne for the end-of-season presentation night. On the back of a grand final win in 2s – not to mention the Mermaids' GF run and 6/7 men's teams making the playoffs – there is plenty to celebrate. It promises to be a great night. Book your tickets here |
It's not just our second-grade side celebrating grand final success. Our best junior teams also got among the silverware last weekend as the local Sydney competitions came to a close. The results list reads: U10 U11 Allambie C beat Hunters Hill 38-19 Forest D drew 12 all with Mosman Forest G beat Mosman 22-28
U12 U13 Manly Savers E beat Randwick 29-14 Forest F/G beat St Pats 54-38, with Elijah Chemillier scoring six tries
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Well done to all.
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It's not just our second-grade side celebrating grand final success. Our best junior teams also got among the silverware last weekend as the local Sydney competitions came to a close. The results list reads: U10 U11 Allambie C beat Hunters Hill 38-19 Forest D drew 12 all with Mosman Forest G beat Mosman 22-28
U12 U13 Manly Savers E beat Randwick 29-14 Forest F/G beat St Pats 54-38, with Elijah Chemillier scoring six tries
U15
Well done to all.
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