Manly v Balmain 17 February
Harold Matthews Balmain def Manly 44 - 6
SG Ball Manly def Balmain 34 - 22
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After a gruelling off season of training and trials the Delmege Manly Warringah Sea Eagles Harold Matthews and SG Ball sides are ready to commence their competition against the Cronulla Sharks at Brookvale Oval full of confidence.
Last Saturday the boys played their final trial against the Balmain Tigers at Leichhardt Oval.
The Harold Matthews team met a very talented Tigers outfit. Although there were several players missing from the Sea Eagles, Balmain were too good on the day winning the match 44 points to 6. The Tigers are clearly the team to beat in the Harold Matthews competition this year.
Despite defeat our boys showed glimpses of what they can do and will benefit greatly from that game despite the loss.
Players who impressed were William Hopoate and Corey Hewittson. Despite being only 15 years of age this year these two boys are definitely worth keeping an eye on for the future.
The Sea Eagles SG Ball team will approach their match with the Sharks on a high. This side is coming along nicely but acknowledge that the Sharks will also be confident for this game.
The Sea Eagles were too strong for Balmain last Saturday winning the game 34 points to 22. Coach Tony Clarke has emphasized to his players that trials mean nothing once the competition begins and now the hard work begins.
Strong performances from the halves combo Jai Jones Wiegold and Brad Bennett , prop and captain Ilija Radan , hooker Cam Warwick and second row forward Darcy Lussick. Lock Forward Beau McMillan was great in attack scoring three tries in a top all round display.