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Eels v Sea Eagles, snippets
Adam Lucius at Parramatta Stadium
Sportal
The real deal: There has been the odd question over Manly's premiership credentials but the doubters must now be in the minority. This was a real gutsy performance from the Sea Eagles and they pose a genuine threat to the Melbourne Storm.
Sweet Sunday: Big Sunday matches in Sydney are as rare as a Wayne Bennett smile. But after watching traditional foes Manly and Parramatta dish up a real beauty before a packed house, it makes you wonder why the NRL has an obsession with night-time fixtures. We know TV rules the itinerary but surely it's about the fans. Give us more 3pm Sunday kick-offs.
Back to the Lyon's den: Jamie Lyon - the player who walked out on the Eels three years ago - always knew he'd be in for a rough time in his first return to Parramatta Stadium. The "Lyon's a w .r" chant started early but the Manly five-eighth's day only got better from there. Two tries and a victory put a huge smile on his face.
Adam Lucius at Parramatta Stadium
Sportal
The real deal: There has been the odd question over Manly's premiership credentials but the doubters must now be in the minority. This was a real gutsy performance from the Sea Eagles and they pose a genuine threat to the Melbourne Storm.
Sweet Sunday: Big Sunday matches in Sydney are as rare as a Wayne Bennett smile. But after watching traditional foes Manly and Parramatta dish up a real beauty before a packed house, it makes you wonder why the NRL has an obsession with night-time fixtures. We know TV rules the itinerary but surely it's about the fans. Give us more 3pm Sunday kick-offs.
Back to the Lyon's den: Jamie Lyon - the player who walked out on the Eels three years ago - always knew he'd be in for a rough time in his first return to Parramatta Stadium. The "Lyon's a w .r" chant started early but the Manly five-eighth's day only got better from there. Two tries and a victory put a huge smile on his face.
