News - August 1996
28 Aug 1996: Solo out
In a major blow for the Eagles, form forward Soloman Haumono has
severely injured his arm and is out for the season. A decision
will be made in a few months on his future playing career.
25 Aug 1996: A belting at Brookie
Manly have bounced back with a 42-12 thrashing of Western Suburbs
at Brookvale earlier today. It completes an undefeated season at
home for the Eagles, and virtually assures them of the minor
premiership. Their final game for the preliminary rounds will be
against South Sydney at the SFS.
24 Aug 1996: Napper stays on
Despite suggestions to the contrary, Cliff Lyons has re-signed with the
Eagles for two more years. Des Hasler, however, has announced his
retirement, and will take up an administration/development position
at the club.
18 Aug 1996: Eagles stumble... again
The Manly side appears to have hit a late-season slump,
yet another ordinary performance
seeing them go down 18-14 to Penrith earlier today.
Sloppy football and lack of discipline were the Eagles'
downfall - they outscored the Panthers three tries to
two, but gave away six points from penalty goals. An off day
with the boot from goalkickers Matt Ridge and Jack
Elsegood did not help matters.
Despite the loss, Manly hold on to top spot on the
Optus Cup Ladder, two points clear of Brisbane.
The Eagles' next game will be against Western Suburbs
on Sunday at Brookvale Oval. A win will not only virtually
guarantee Manly the minor premiership, but can round off an unbeaten
record at home for 1996.
17 Aug 1996: Des departs?
This morning's Daily Telegraph has reported that
Des Hasler will not be re-signing with Manly for 1997,
and may be joining South Sydney. The Penrith junior has
been with the Eagles since 1984.
12 Aug 1996: Tigers tamed
In what has been described as one of the most boring games
ever played, Manly comfortably defeated the Sydney Tigers
18-0 yesterday at Brookvale Oval. Both teams were simply awful in
attack, fumbling the ball and lacking direction. However,
Manly's trademark defence was still up to the task, keeping
their opponents to nil. The highlight of the game was an
altercation between Dan Stains and Soloman Haumono - Stains
incurred the penalty, got sent to the sin bin, and rather
decidely lost the fight. Among some of the better performers
for Manly were Matthew Ridge, Des Hasler, Jim Serdaris and Jack Elsegood.
Manly have now wrapped up a top four spot on the Optus Cup Ladder.
Still three points clear of second place, the Eagles can go one step
closer to securing the minor premiership when they travel to Penrith
on Sunday. The reserve grade side are now just one point outside the
eight, after a convincing 44-8 win on Sunday.
06 Aug 1996: Sharks scrape home
Manly continued their puzzling inability to win at Shark
Park last night, when they were defeated 12-10 by Cronulla.
The Eagles trailed 6-0 at half time after a poor first half with
little possession, but came home strongly after the break to
post two tries. Suffering concussion, Matthew Ridge kicked
an uncharacterstic 1 from 3 to see the fast-finishing Sea Eagles
narrowly go down.
Manly are still three points clear at the top of the ladder
with four games to play. They play the Sydney Tigers at
Brookvale on Sunday.
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25-Aug-1996
Bryan Gaensler
bgaensler@dunlap.utoronto.ca