In the news this week: One That Got Away Beer Shouts Lane Master V Pupil Mermaids Ready To Launch Shute's Sweet Tv Deal Given The Bum's Rush Volunteers Stand Tall Dressed For Success Raiders Number Up Marlins On The Move
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In the news this week: One That Got Away Beer Shouts Lane Master V Pupil Mermaids Ready To Launch Shute's Sweet Tv Deal Given The Bum's Rush Volunteers Stand Tall Dressed For Success Raiders Number Up Marlins On The Move
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It was all set-up for one of the great 24 hours in recent Manly rugby history. Heading into the Shute Shield clash with Northern Suburbs last Saturday, we'd beaten the Shoremen in all three lower grades and dusted them off in three Colts games on Friday night. It left the first graders with the chance to make it a clean sweep against one of the competition's genuine powerhouses. Unfortunately, it didn’t go to script. After leading Norths 31-22 on 54 minutes, we went down 41-38 in an absolute cliffhanger, the game still hanging in the balance well after the fulltime hooter. We had a try disallowed with six minutes to go before a lineout deep in Norths' half, with time up, gave us a chance at a late escape. But a wonky throw was called by referee Louis Trisley and the opportunity evaporated, shattering the hopes of the big first round crowd, which included Rugby Australia boss Phil Waugh and British and Irish Lions CEO Ben Calveley. "I know it's first round and there's always stuff to be working on, but we can't score 26-28 points in the first half and then let them come back to win," disappointed skipper Angus Bell said. "We've got a lot of new combinations but our discipline wasn't good enough and our set piece was pretty off. "There were a couple instances where we defended for 15 to 20 phases and held them out really well, but if you don't cherish the ball and respect the discipline, there's no way you're going to go anywhere." For coach Sam Lane - in his first match in charge – it was the one that got away. He said: "It's not great to leak that many points but the positive is we did a lot of good things and picked up two (bonus) points. "There are areas we need to improve on and the important thing now is to see how we react." The Marlins get the chance to put things right when they travel to Parramatta to take on the Western Sydney Two Blues at Eric Tweedale Oval on Saturday. "I think every game in this competition is going to be tough and this is up there with the toughest road trips," Lane said |
It was all set-up for one of the great 24 hours in recent Manly rugby history. Heading into the Shute Shield clash with Northern Suburbs last Saturday, we'd beaten the Shoremen in all three lower grades and dusted them off in three Colts games on Friday night. It left the first graders with the chance to make it a clean sweep against one of the competition's genuine powerhouses. Unfortunately, it didn’t go to script. After leading Norths 31-22 on 54 minutes, we went down 41-38 in an absolute cliffhanger, the game still hanging in the balance well after the fulltime hooter. We had a try disallowed with six minutes to go before a lineout deep in Norths' half, with time up, gave us a chance at a late escape. But a wonky throw was called by referee Louis Trisley and the opportunity evaporated, shattering the hopes of the big first round crowd, which included Rugby Australia boss Phil Waugh and British and Irish Lions CEO Ben Calveley. "I know it's first round and there's always stuff to be working on, but we can't score 26-28 points in the first half and then let them come back to win," disappointed skipper Angus Bell said. "We've got a lot of new combinations but our discipline wasn't good enough and our set piece was pretty off. "There were a couple instances where we defended for 15 to 20 phases and held them out really well, but if you don't cherish the ball and respect the discipline, there's no way you're going to go anywhere." For coach Sam Lane - in his first match in charge – it was the one that got away. He said: "It's not great to leak that many points but the positive is we did a lot of good things and picked up two (bonus) points. "There are areas we need to improve on and the important thing now is to see how we react." The Marlins get the chance to put things right when they travel to Parramatta to take on the Western Sydney Two Blues at Eric Tweedale Oval on Saturday. "I think every game in this competition is going to be tough and this is up there with the toughest road trips," Lane said |
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Norths coach – and former Manly boy – Zak Beer showed his class after the Shoremen's win, singling out rival and good mate Sam Lane for special praise. "I want to give Laney a big wrap," Beer told Rugby News. "I think the layers that he has added to Manly’s game in their first hit out are evident. "It is a credit to him – it is not an easy thing to do and they were brilliant through the grades. "Whilst Manly did not get the result today, I think it is the start of a brilliant Shute Shield coaching career for Laney." The pair later caught up for a beverage or two back at the bowlo. |
Norths coach – and former Manly boy – Zak Beer showed his class after the Shoremen's win, singling out rival and good mate Sam Lane for special praise. "I want to give Laney a big wrap," Beer told Rugby News. "I think the layers that he has added to Manly’s game in their first hit out are evident. "It is a credit to him – it is not an easy thing to do and they were brilliant through the grades. "Whilst Manly did not get the result today, I think it is the start of a brilliant Shute Shield coaching career for Laney." The pair later caught up for a beverage or two back at the bowlo. |
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It's not often a student get the chance to put one over his teacher, but that was the case when Northern Suburbs breakaway Marshall Le Maitre lined up against Manly last Saturday. Marlins halfback Ruan Du Plooy was Le Maitre's PE teacher at the Shore school up until last year, the pair reuniting on Manly Oval in what was the young forward's first grade debut. The student passed with flying colours as the Shoremen grabbed the win, but Ru has promised the master will have the final say should they meet again this season. |
It's not often a student get the chance to put one over his teacher, but that was the case when Northern Suburbs breakaway Marshall Le Maitre lined up against Manly last Saturday. Marlins halfback Ruan Du Plooy was Le Maitre's PE teacher at the Shore school up until last year, the pair reuniting on Manly Oval in what was the young forward's first grade debut. The student passed with flying colours as the Shoremen grabbed the win, but Ru has promised the master will have the final say should they meet again this season. |
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Our two women's 15-a-side teams kick-start their campaigns on Saturday, fresh off a successful team bonding camp in the Blue Mountains a fortnight ago. Mermaids club captain Pia Jackson explains how it all went. "We arrived Friday afternoon to set up camp in the pouring rain and can't say that it got any bit drier from there!" she reported. "We woke up nice and early Saturday morning to be met by our S&C coach Aliyah Helu, who had a brutal conditioning block prepared for us. "We trained for the hour, linking arms as we ran, carrying ropes together, wrestling, carrying one another, and completed what felt like a million burpees in the rain! "We then completed multiple team bonding activities throughout the day, including sharing affirmations with one another and completing some silly team activities. "We were also met by the wonderful Alisha Reber who took us through an incredible wellbeing session, topped off by one of our beautiful managers, Jessie Allen, telling us her own personal incredible sporting journey. "We finished off the day with time around a campfire and a team Kava ceremony, led by our coach Ben Tuipulotu. "This camp gave us the ability to get to know one another better and to bond with the newcomers and our younger teammates. "We can't wait for round one." The division one team takes on the Two Blues at Eric Tweedale Oval on Saturday (4.50pm), with our division two side debuting against Gordon at Beauchamp Oval (1.15pm). Rip in, girls! |
Our two women's 15-a-side teams kick-start their campaigns on Saturday, fresh off a successful team bonding camp in the Blue Mountains a fortnight ago. Mermaids club captain Pia Jackson explains how it all went. "We arrived Friday afternoon to set up camp in the pouring rain and can't say that it got any bit drier from there!" she reported. "We woke up nice and early Saturday morning to be met by our S&C coach Aliyah Helu, who had a brutal conditioning block prepared for us. "We trained for the hour, linking arms as we ran, carrying ropes together, wrestling, carrying one another, and completed what felt like a million burpees in the rain! "We then completed multiple team bonding activities throughout the day, including sharing affirmations with one another and completing some silly team activities. "We were also met by the wonderful Alisha Reber who took us through an incredible wellbeing session, topped off by one of our beautiful managers, Jessie Allen, telling us her own personal incredible sporting journey. "We finished off the day with time around a campfire and a team Kava ceremony, led by our coach Ben Tuipulotu. "This camp gave us the ability to get to know one another better and to bond with the newcomers and our younger teammates. "We can't wait for round one." The division one team takes on the Two Blues at Eric Tweedale Oval on Saturday (4.50pm), with our division two side debuting against Gordon at Beauchamp Oval (1.15pm). Rip in, girls! |
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There was a bit of sweet and sour in Rugby Australia's new $215m broadcast deal with Nine/Stan, announced during the week. It appears bad news for those Super Rugby fans without a Stan subscription. Under the new arrangement, the one FTA game you currently receive will most likely disappear, with Nine having no contractual obligation to broadcast Super Rugby from next year. But club rugby was a big winner, with one Shute Shield game per round to be broadcast on free-to-air (FTA) TV - and livestreamed on 9 Now - from 2026. Manly president Matt Curll was heavily involved with negotiations and helped seal the deal. Sydney Rugby Union president Grahame O'Donnell told Fillets: "I think this just shows how strong the competition is and how highly regarded it is by broadcasters. "I've lost track of the number of people, particularly from the country, who stop me and tell me they miss the old days when the ABC showed the match-of-the-day. "This deal is a throwback to those days and we have the added advantage of coverage on 9Now. "9Now will also package up all the highlights from each game and make those available soon after fulltime." All sounds good to us. |
There was a bit of sweet and sour in Rugby Australia's new $215m broadcast deal with Nine/Stan, announced during the week. It appears bad news for those Super Rugby fans without a Stan subscription. Under the new arrangement, the one FTA game you currently receive will most likely disappear, with Nine having no contractual obligation to broadcast Super Rugby from next year. But club rugby was a big winner, with one Shute Shield game per round to be broadcast on free-to-air (FTA) TV - and livestreamed on 9 Now - from 2026. Manly president Matt Curll was heavily involved with negotiations and helped seal the deal. Sydney Rugby Union president Grahame O'Donnell told Fillets: "I think this just shows how strong the competition is and how highly regarded it is by broadcasters. "I've lost track of the number of people, particularly from the country, who stop me and tell me they miss the old days when the ABC showed the match-of-the-day. "This deal is a throwback to those days and we have the added advantage of coverage on 9Now. "9Now will also package up all the highlights from each game and make those available soon after fulltime." All sounds good to us. |
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The standard of Manly Oval toilet paper wasn't on our bingo card heading into the first home match of the year, but the Shute Shield sure throws up some weird and wonderful conversations. Northern Suburbs club captain Alex Ironside was so impressed with the improved quality of bog roll in the away dressing room, he felt the need to tell the world (or those on the Shute Shield forum, at least). "Other than Easts' away sheds, Manly’s away sheds have to be some of the worst in the comp," he wrote. "But to my surprise, as I was doing my third nervous poo of the morning, I saw they had left Quinton 3-ply. "Little improvements like this are starting to push Manly out of second worst and Souths into second. A great decision by the club." We're not sure his review of our away sheds is accurate, but Ironside is well-positioned to comment on toilet paper. When he's not at the back of North's fourth-grade scrum, he makes a crust as a plumber! "Alex knows his sh*t," one quick-witted fan told Fillets. Also, Alex had so much on his mind celebrating his 100th game (check fact) that he left his bag on the Manly oval till found Monday. |
The standard of Manly Oval toilet paper wasn't on our bingo card heading into the first home match of the year, but the Shute Shield sure throws up some weird and wonderful conversations. Northern Suburbs club captain Alex Ironside was so impressed with the improved quality of bog roll in the away dressing room, he felt the need to tell the world (or those on the Shute Shield forum, at least). "Other than Easts' away sheds, Manly’s away sheds have to be some of the worst in the comp," he wrote. "But to my surprise, as I was doing my third nervous poo of the morning, I saw they had left Quinton 3-ply. "Little improvements like this are starting to push Manly out of second worst and Souths into second. A great decision by the club." We're not sure his review of our away sheds is accurate, but Ironside is well-positioned to comment on toilet paper. When he's not at the back of North's fourth-grade scrum, he makes a crust as a plumber! "Alex knows his sh*t," one quick-witted fan told Fillets. Also, Alex had so much on his mind celebrating his 100th game (check fact) that he left his bag on the Manly oval till found Monday. |
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As you would know, Manly Oval is home to the Manly Cricket Club and the Manly Marlins. What you may not be aware of are the cut-off dates when one club officially hands over the venue at the change of season. We took hold of Manly Oval on April 1, meaning there was just four days between the cricketers vacating the premises and the Marlins hosting a night of Colts rugby followed by a full day of grade footy. It’s a mammoth task to turn it all around and get all the gear in place, stock fridges, clean dressing-rooms, prepare the Felons Lounge corporate area and ensure the field is right for seven games in 24 hours. So, a huge thank-you to all our wonderful volunteers – and new GMs Graham Beale and Tim Herbert – for pitching in last week and across the weekend to make sure everything ran smoothly. Six wins from seven games made all the hard work worthwhile. |
As you would know, Manly Oval is home to the Manly Cricket Club and the Manly Marlins. What you may not be aware of are the cut-off dates when one club officially hands over the venue at the change of season. We took hold of Manly Oval on April 1, meaning there was just four days between the cricketers vacating the premises and the Marlins hosting a night of Colts rugby followed by a full day of grade footy. It’s a mammoth task to turn it all around and get all the gear in place, stock fridges, clean dressing-rooms, prepare the Felons Lounge corporate area and ensure the field is right for seven games in 24 hours. So, a huge thank-you to all our wonderful volunteers – and new GMs Graham Beale and Tim Herbert – for pitching in last week and across the weekend to make sure everything ran smoothly. Six wins from seven games made all the hard work worthwhile. |
Fours Party Like It's 2015 |
Fours Party Like It's 2015 |
The staying power of yesteryear may have diminished, but Manly's premiership-winning fourth grade side of 2015 still partied hard in celebrating their 10-year reunion on the Manly Oval sideline last Saturday. With skipper Anthony Bergelin and two-try GF hero Scott Clemmett leading the way, around a dozen players hit the Village Green to relive the epic decider at Concord Oval a decade ago. Coach that day, Zak Beer, joined them at the bowlo after guiding current club Northern Suburbs to victory in the first grade game. "It was a good collection of players from back in the day with a few notable absentees, particularly the international players who have since moved back home," Bergo reported. "We had a good mix of experience and skill for a 4th grade team. "It was a good catch up but despite our best endeavours to keep the party going, it flamed out pretty early with most of us now parents to young kids. "We're already looking forward to the 15-year anniversary!" |
The staying power of yesteryear may have diminished, but Manly's premiership-winning fourth grade side of 2015 still partied hard in celebrating their 10-year reunion on the Manly Oval sideline last Saturday. With skipper Anthony Bergelin and two-try GF hero Scott Clemmett leading the way, around a dozen players hit the Village Green to relive the epic decider at Concord Oval a decade ago. Coach that day, Zak Beer, joined them at the bowlo after guiding current club Northern Suburbs to victory in the first grade game. "It was a good collection of players from back in the day with a few notable absentees, particularly the international players who have since moved back home," Bergo reported. "We had a good mix of experience and skill for a 4th grade team. "It was a good catch up but despite our best endeavours to keep the party going, it flamed out pretty early with most of us now parents to young kids. "We're already looking forward to the 15-year anniversary!" |
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The mighty Seaforth Raiders are doing their bit to produce the Marlins and Mermaids of tomorrow through a Minis program that is the envy of junior clubs across the city. The Raiders have the most registered players (191) in the under-4 to 9s age group in Sydney and 318 registered players overall (up 24% on last year) – a remarkable feat given the strong competition from other regions. It's hoped many of these young Minis players will graduate to the club's junior (10-12 years) teams before taking their rugby journey further. The programs are made possible through the generous support of sponsors Audi Centre Mosman, Re.Group, MG Living, Four Brothers Espresso, Harris Farm Markets, Wavescape Orthodontics, Betts Butchery and Churchill Group. "As a proud part of the 'Manly Village' rugby pathway, the Raiders play a foundational role in developing young players who may go on to represent the Manly Savers and ultimately the Manly Marlins and Mermaids," Minis vice-president Kylie Chesson explained. "This connection forms a robust and continuous development pathway within the local rugby community, and the Raiders are at the heart of it. "The club’s growth is driven by a strong culture anchored in community, inclusivity, and opportunity — where every boy and girl is encouraged to discover their love for the game in a fun, supportive environment." This month the Raiders have launched U8-U9s Tri Tag Rugby (non-contact) on Friday nights, running from 5.45 – 6.30pm. It's a great opportunity for families to get involved with the club. For more details, please contact Kylie on 0418 644 741. Keep up the great work Raiders and congratulations from all of us at Manly rugby. |
The mighty Seaforth Raiders are doing their bit to produce the Marlins and Mermaids of tomorrow through a Minis program that is the envy of junior clubs across the city. The Raiders have the most registered players (191) in the under-4 to 9s age group in Sydney and 318 registered players overall (up 24% on last year) – a remarkable feat given the strong competition from other regions. It's hoped many of these young Minis players will graduate to the club's junior (10-12 years) teams before taking their rugby journey further. The programs are made possible through the generous support of sponsors Audi Centre Mosman, Re.Group, MG Living, Four Brothers Espresso, Harris Farm Markets, Wavescape Orthodontics, Betts Butchery and Churchill Group. "As a proud part of the 'Manly Village' rugby pathway, the Raiders play a foundational role in developing young players who may go on to represent the Manly Savers and ultimately the Manly Marlins and Mermaids," Minis vice-president Kylie Chesson explained. "This connection forms a robust and continuous development pathway within the local rugby community, and the Raiders are at the heart of it. "The club’s growth is driven by a strong culture anchored in community, inclusivity, and opportunity — where every boy and girl is encouraged to discover their love for the game in a fun, supportive environment." This month the Raiders have launched U8-U9s Tri Tag Rugby (non-contact) on Friday nights, running from 5.45 – 6.30pm. It's a great opportunity for families to get involved with the club. For more details, please contact Kylie on 0418 644 741. Keep up the great work Raiders and congratulations from all of us at Manly rugby. |
Longtime volunteer Al Tier doesn't stand still for long and found himself in Bhutan, on the Himalayas' eastern edge, as our season kicked off last weekend. He took time out to snap this pic after journeying to an altitude of 3400m in this mountainous Buddhist kingdom. The great man assures us he has come down from his high and will be back at the Village Green for the big Anzac Day local derby. Keep your pics of Marlins in faraway places coming. We're lovin' them. |
Longtime volunteer Al Tier doesn't stand still for long and found himself in Bhutan, on the Himalayas' eastern edge, as our season kicked off last weekend. He took time out to snap this pic after journeying to an altitude of 3400m in this mountainous Buddhist kingdom. The great man assures us he has come down from his high and will be back at the Village Green for the big Anzac Day local derby. Keep your pics of Marlins in faraway places coming. We're lovin' them. |
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