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Manly say they're better placed to strike than in 2021

The Sea Eagles finished in the top four in 2021 and reached the preliminary finals, but Manly players are adamant they're now a more complete team in 2024.

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Bulldogs insist pack won't be walked over by Manly

Canterbury prop Max King has admitted his pack were well beaten by Manly in August, but insists the Bulldogs can turn around their end-of-season problems.

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DCE not rushed on contract call as free-agency looms

Daly Cherry-Evans is set to become one of the highest paid players on the open market, but the Manly halfback says he has not considered his future beyond 2025.

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Cleary closes in on return after being named by Penrith

Nathan Cleary has headlined a list of high-profile returnees for the opening week of the NRL finals, with Tom Trbojevic and Ryan Papenhuyzen also named.

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Fit-again Lodge concedes Manly stint may end soon

Manly prop Matt Lodge is set to enter the NRL's finals unsure on his future, with the front-rower likely to move elsewhere if he can secure a long-term deal.

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'Very upset' Addo-Carr's uncertain fate after NRL final

Josh Addo-Carr's finals series could be over, after he stood himself down from Canterbury's clash with Manly after an alleged positive roadside cocaine test.

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Deja vu as Bulldogs target 1995 heroics from sixth

Canterbury won the 1995 title from sixth position and Jason Hetherington, hooker in that Bulldogs side, says the current side shares striking similarities.

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Rivals warn Penrith, Storm that finals are no cakewalk

Penrith and Melbourne are the firm favourites to play in this year's NRL grand final, but history shows the top two teams rarely face off in the decider.

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Manly gift Bulldogs home final after loss to Sharks

Manly will be forced to face Canterbury at Accor Stadium in the opening week of the NRL finals, after being beaten 40-20 by Cronulla.

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NRL make last-minute finals change to avoid AFL clash

The NRL have changed their finals schedule at the 11th hour to avoid a clash with the AFL, swapping around their plans for Saturday night and Sunday afternoon.

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Cowboys punish Bulldogs to rope in a home NRL final

North Queensland have put in their best performance of the 2024 NRL season to book in a home final, rolling through Canterbury's middle and flogging them 44-6.

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Brooks leans on Leichhardt abuse for finals preparation

Luke Brooks is set to end a long wait to play finals in his first season at Manly, and he is ready to lean on the abuse of Wests Tigers fans to prepare him.

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Bulldogs blood debutants after Addo-Carr, Skelton hurt

Injured wingers Josh Addo-Carr and Jeral Skelton will miss Canterbury's crucial clash against North Queensland.

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Trbojevic feels Blues captaincy could be one and done

Jake Trbojevic led NSW to State of Origin glory this year but won't be surprised if coach Michael Maguire turns elsewhere for his captain in 2025.

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Tigers embrace pressure ahead of sold-out spoonbowl

The stakes are high for Wests Tigers in their final game of the NRL season, as Api Koroisau and Lachlan Galvin prepare to tackle the 'spoonbowl'.

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Former NSW prop retires after five-club NRL career

Journeyman forward Aaron Woods has announced his retirement from the NRL after 14 seasons playing first grade, ending his career with boyhood club Manly.

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Stars back for Storm as Bellamy sweats on Papenhuyzen

Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy has reinstated the majority of his stars for their final-round clash with Brisbane after a depleted Storm lost to the Cowboys.

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'Fearless' Hopoate contending for a famous family first

Lehi Hopoate is the fifth of his siblings to following their father John into the NRL or NRLW, but he could be the first to pick up an award at the Dally Ms.

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Bulldogs centre Xerri facing ban for hip-drop tackle

Canterbury centre Bronson Xerri has been hit with a minimum of a one-game ban for a hip-drop tackle that left Manly flyer Jason Saab with an ankle injury.

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Trbojevic avoids immediate surgery, Brooks not banned

Manly star Tom Trbojevic has been told he does not need immediate surgery on a grade-three AC joint tear in his shoulder, and he will be able to play finals.

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Manly star hurt in win but tipped to play finals

Manly star Tom Trbojevic is expected to play again in the NRL finals, after suffering a shoulder injury in the Sea Eagles' dominant 32-22 win over Canterbury.

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Pay-cut offer was Trbojevic's idea, says Manly coach

Coach Anthony Seibold has hit back at claims Manly tried to pressure star player Tom Trbojevic into taking a pay cut given his injury struggles.

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Trbojevic felt sacrifice was right after injury pain

Tom Trbojevic has revealed his most recent hamstring injury hit him harder than previous ones, prompting his offer of a salary sacrifice at Manly.

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Ciraldo tells Bulldogs to embrace the NRL hype train

Canterbury coach Cameron Ciraldo wants his team to thrive off the focus on them ahead of the finals, with a record crowd expected for a 6pm game against Manly.

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Olakau'atu fined, Manly forward faces ban after loss

Manly will have their most damaging forward available for the final fortnight of the regular season, with Haumole Olakau'atu avoiding a ban for a high shot.

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