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 Manly Warringah Sea Eagles 

Club information
Full name	Manly Warringah Sea Eagles Rugby League Football Club
Nickname(s)	Silvertails
Website	seaeagles.com.au
Colours	Maroon      White
Founded	4 November 1946
Exited	1999 (merged with North Sydney Bears as Northern Eagles)
Readmitted	2003
details
Ground(s)	Brookvale Oval (18,000)
CEO	Tony Mestrov
Chairman	Scott Penn
Coach	Anthony Seibold
Manager	John Bonasera
Captain	Daly Cherry-Evans
Competition	National Rugby League
2024 season	7th
Uniforms
Home colours Away colours
Records
Premierships	8 1972 1973 1976 1978 1987 1996 2008 2011
Runners-up	11 (1951, 1957, 1959, 1968, 1970, 1982, 1983, 1995, 1997, 2007, 2013)
Minor premiership	9 (1971, 1972, 1973, 1976, 1983, 1987, 1995, 1996, 1997)
World Club Challenge	1 (2009)
Wooden spoons	0
Most capped	329 - Daly Cherry-Evans
Highest points scorer	1,917 - Graham Eadie

The Manly Warringah Sea Eagles are a professional rugby league club from Sydney, Australia. They play in the top competition, the National Rugby League (NRL). The club started in 1947 and plays most home games at Brookvale Oval in Brookvale. Their training base is in Narrabeen and Brookvale. The team colors are maroon and white, and they are often called Manly.

Manly played in the top rugby league competitions from 1947 to 1999. In 1999, they joined with the North Sydney Bears to form the Northern Eagles. This new team played in the NRL in 2000 and 2001. The partnership ended, but Manly Warringah continued as the Northern Eagles for 2002. Then, they returned to being the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles.

Since winning their first championship in 1972, Manly has won seven more titles. Their most recent win was in 2011. They have won eight titles over five different decades. Manly has played in 19 Grand Finals since 1951, across seven decades.

Club History

Early Years and First Games

In the mid-1940s, rugby league wanted to grow in Sydney. Manly Warringah won the Presidents Cup Grand Final in 1946. This helped them join the NSWRL competition. On November 4, 1946, Manly's application was accepted. They joined the 1947 competition along with Parramatta.

North Sydney supported Manly joining the league. They believed it would help rugby league become more popular. Many young players from North Sydney then joined Manly. This caused Norths to struggle in the following seasons.

Manly chose maroon and white as their colors. They got these colors from the Freshwater Surf Life Saving Club. Their emblem is the sea eagle, a bird of prey found on the Sydney coast. Even though some people called them "sea gulls," the club has always been the Sea Eagles.

Manly's first game was on April 12, 1947, against Western Suburbs. It was played at Brookvale Oval. Max Whitehead, a former Norths player, was Manly's first captain. Manly won their first game against the Parramatta Eels. They finished their first season near the bottom of the ladder.

Grand Final Appearances and First Wins

Manly first played in a Grand Final in 1951 but lost to South Sydney. They played in five Grand Finals before winning their first championship in 1972. They won again in 1973, 1976, and 1978. The 1973 final against Cronulla was known as one of the toughest games.

Manly was strong in the early 1980s. However, they lost two Grand Finals in a row to Parramatta in 1982 and 1983. Their next championship was in 1987 against the Canberra Raiders. This was the last Grand Final played at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

In 1988, Manly played against the touring Great Britain Lions. Manly won 30-0, even though many of their star players were missing. Teenage halfback Geoff Toovey was the best player in that game.

The 1990s and Super League Era

In 1995, Manly had a very strong season. But they lost the Grand Final to Canterbury in a big upset. Manly was the best attacking team that year but couldn't score a try in the final.

In 1996, Manly reached the Grand Final again and beat St. George to win the title. In 1997, Australian rugby league was split into two leagues. Manly was a top team in the ARL competition. They reached the Grand Final for the third year in a row. However, they lost to the Newcastle Knights right at the end of the game.

The Manly teams from 1995 to 1997 played exciting rugby. They also had a very strong defense. Many great players were part of these teams. After 1997, the club's performance dropped. They finished 10th in 1998 and missed the finals in 1999.

Northern Eagles Era

To start the new millennium, Manly Warringah merged with the North Sydney Bears. They became the Northern Eagles from 2000 to 2002. This merger happened as the NRL was trying to make clubs more stable. The team played home games at both Brookvale Oval and Central Coast Stadium.

The Northern Eagles did not have much success. They finished 12th, 10th, and 9th in their three seasons. Playing games in Gosford instead of North Sydney Oval upset some North Sydney fans. Despite this, the club provided many players for the 2001 State of Origin team. The partnership ended in 2002. Manly then returned as a stand-alone club.

Manly's Return and Success

Manly officially returned to the NRL in 2003. The 2003 and 2004 seasons were tough for the team. But in 2005, they improved and reached the semi-finals. Manly continued to make the finals every year until 2015.

During this time, new star players joined the team. These included local juniors Jason King and Anthony Watmough. Also, the Stewart brothers, Glenn and Brett, became key players.

2007 Season

Manly finished the 2007 season in 2nd place. They lost only six matches. They were the only team close to Melbourne for the minor premiership. Manly reached their 15th Grand Final but lost to Melbourne 34–8. However, Melbourne later lost their 2007 title due to rule breaches.

2008 Season: A Big Win

Many wondered if Manly could be as good in 2008. They lost their first two games. But Manly finished the regular season tied for first place. They were second on points difference.

In the finals, Manly played St. George at Brookvale. This was Steve Menzies' last game at Brookvale. Manly then beat the New Zealand Warriors 32–6. This win put Manly into their 17th Grand Final. They played the Melbourne Storm again.

This time, Manly won big. They beat Melbourne 40–0 in front of over 80,000 fans. This was their seventh championship. It was the largest winning margin in a Grand Final in rugby league history. Brent Kite won the Clive Churchill Medal as the best player.

2009 Season

Before the 2009 season, Manly traveled to England. They played the Leeds Rhinos in the 2009 World Club Challenge. Manly won 28–20, becoming World Club Champions.

The 2009 season started poorly for Manly. They lost their first four games. This was partly due to Brett Stewart's absence. He returned and scored three tries in his first game back. But a knee injury limited him to only five games that season. Manly finished 5th and lost in the first round of the finals.

2010 Season

Manly started 2010 with many new players. They lost their first two games but then won their third. Injuries to key players like David Williams and Brett Stewart hurt the team. They also had players suspended. Manly finished 8th and lost their first finals game.

2011 Season: Another Championship

Manly lost some players before the 2011 season. They didn't sign many big-name players. They started with a loss to Melbourne. But they then had a great win against the Sydney Roosters, even with many players out.

Manly finished second on the NRL Ladder. They won all their home games at Brookvale Oval, which was called "Brookie Fortress." A big fight between Glenn Stewart and Adam Blair in a game against Melbourne became known as 'The Battle of Brookvale'.

In the playoffs, Manly beat North Queensland and Brisbane. They reached the 2011 NRL Grand Final against the New Zealand Warriors. Manly won their eighth championship, beating the Warriors 24–10. Glenn Stewart won the Clive Churchill Medal. He and his brother Brett were the first brothers to score tries in the same Grand Final.

After the win, coach Des Hasler was dismissed. Geoff Toovey took over as head coach for the 2012 season.

2012 Season

Manly's 2012 pre-season started with losses. They lost to Cronulla and Leeds Rhinos in the World Club Challenge. Their premiership defense began with a win against the New Zealand Warriors. They also beat the Wests Tigers.

Manly finished 4th in 2012. They lost to the Bulldogs in the first week of finals. They then beat the North Queensland Cowboys. But their season ended when they lost to the Melbourne Storm.

2013 Season

In 2013, Manly stayed in the top four. They faced many challenges, including injuries. They also had to deal with an investigation that could have been a distraction. Despite this, they grew stronger as the season went on. They beat Melbourne in Round 25. Manly reached the Grand Final but lost to the Sydney Roosters 26-18.

2014 Season

In 2014, news about player Glenn Stewart leaving caused headlines. Manly finished in the top two. However, they lost key players at the wrong time. They were knocked out of the finals early. This was seen as a disappointment for a team that had been first on the ladder for many rounds.

2015 Season

Manly struggled in 2015. They had made the finals for ten years in a row. But this year, they faced many problems. These included player contract issues, the coach Geoff Toovey being sacked, and many injuries. They finished 9th, just missing the finals.

New players joined the club for 2016. These included Nate Myles, Dylan Walker, Lewis Brown, and Martin Taupau. Daly Cherry-Evans also decided to stay with the club. Young local players like Jake Trbojevic and Tom Trbojevic also showed great promise.

2016 Season

After Geoff Toovey left, Trent Barrett became the new coach. Key players like Kieran Foran and Matt Ballin left the club. Manly also had many injuries to important players early in the season. Despite this, they showed signs of becoming a top team again. They finished 13th.

Captain Jamie Lyon announced he would retire at the end of 2016. He was one of only four players to score over 1,000 points for Manly.

2017 Season

After a tough 2016, the Sea Eagles finished 6th in 2017. They made it to the finals but lost in the first week to Penrith. Daly Cherry-Evans won the best and fairest player award.

2018 Season

In 2018, Manly faced issues with the salary cap. They were fined and had their salary cap reduced for 2018 and 2019. The club stated that all payments to players were reported correctly.

Manly finished 15th in 2018. There were rumors of problems with coach Trent Barrett. In October 2018, it was announced that former coach Des Hasler would return to Manly.

2019 Season

Many people thought Manly would not make the top 8 in 2019. But they surprised everyone. They spent most of the season in the top 8. They beat Melbourne and Canberra twice. Manly finished 6th and made the finals. They reached the second week but lost to South Sydney 34–26.

2020 Season

Manly was a favorite to win the premiership in 2020. They started well, winning four of their first six games. But a serious injury to star player Tom Trbojevic hurt their season. Manly won only three of their last fourteen games. They finished 13th and missed the finals.

2021 Season

Manly started the 2021 season poorly, losing their first four games. They had their biggest ever home defeat, losing 46–6 to Penrith. However, their season turned around. In round 16, Manly had their biggest win ever, beating Canterbury 66–0. They finished 4th in the regular season.

Tom Trbojevic scored 25 tries, Jason Saab 23, and Reuben Garrick 21. Reuben Garrick became the first player to score over 300 points in a regular season. He was also the first to score 20 tries and 100 goals in a season.

Manly lost to Melbourne in the first week of finals. They then beat the Sydney Roosters 42-6. But they lost to South Sydney 36–16 in the preliminary final.

2022 Season

Manly was a favorite to win in 2022. They started with two losses but then won four games. Another serious injury to Tom Trbojevic hurt their season. They won only four of their last thirteen games. Manly finished 11th and missed the finals. Their season was also affected by some players refusing to wear a special "pride" jersey. On October 13, coach Des Hasler was dismissed.

2023 Season

Under new coach Anthony Seibold, Manly started strong. They had four wins and one draw from their first seven games. But from round 8 to round 20, they won only three games. They finished in 12th place.

2024 Season

In the 2024 NRL season, Manly finished 7th and made the finals. They beat Canterbury in week one. However, their season ended the next week when they lost to the Sydney Roosters.

Emblem and Colours

• Manly Warringah Sea Eagles – Logos
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  1947–1955

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  2003–2023

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  2024–present

The team has always been officially known as the "Manly Warringah Sea Eagles" since 1947.

When they joined the NSWRL, Manly chose maroon and white colors. Their emblem was the sea eagle, a bird of prey from the Sydney coastline. The first jersey was maroon with a large white 'V'. The 'Sea Eagle' emblem has been on all jerseys since the mid-1950s.

In 1998, Manly changed their logo for the new National Rugby League. It had maroon, white, yellow, and blue colors. This was to show their connection with their sponsor, Pepsi. This logo did not last long. When they merged with North Sydney Bears in 2000, they became the Northern Eagles.

When Manly returned in 2003, they went back to an updated version of their old logo. It focused on the sea eagle and included "Warringah" in the name. They also returned to a darker maroon and white, like their original colors.

In October 2023, Manly revealed a new logo. It has a fresh, modern look but still honors the club's history. The new logo keeps the maroon and white colors. It also has a circular shape, used by the Sea Eagles since 1978. The main part of the logo is a simplified sea eagle head.

Jerseys

• Manly Warringah Sea Eagles – Jerseys
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  1947–1950

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  1951–1956

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  1957–1964

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  1965–1967

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  1968–1975

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  1976–1984

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  1985–1992

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  1993–1997

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  1998–1999

Manly Leagues Club

Manly Warringah Rugby Leagues Club, or Manly Leagues, is a top club on Sydney's northern beaches. It also includes the Dee Why Bowling Club since 2022.

Manly Leagues has always supported the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles. The club's main goal is to support rugby league in the local area. The Sea Eagles' success shows how well this support works.

Stadium

When Manly Warringah joined the competition, the local council did not let them use Manly Oval. The council preferred rugby union. So, the club decided to use Brookvale Showground, now called Brookvale Oval. The Warringah Council supported this.

Brookvale Oval, officially 4 Pines Park, holds 20,000 people. It has been the Sea Eagles' home since 1947. The stadium was last updated in 2022 with the new Bob Fulton Stand.

The stadium has four main stands. The Jane Try Stand is the largest. The Ken Arthurson Stand is named after a long-time administrator. The Lyons-Menzies Stand is named after players Steve Menzies and Cliff Lyons. The new Bob Fulton Stand has 3,000 seats and the club's training center. There is also a grass hill and lights for night games.

Brookvale Oval is often called 'Fortress Brookvale'. Many opposing teams find it hard to win there. The largest crowd at the stadium was 27,655 in 1986. Over six million fans have visited the ground since 1947.

Brookvale Oval has hosted the second most NRL games, with 720 matches. Manly also plays a home game against the Brisbane Broncos in Brisbane during Magic Round.

Naming Rights

In 2017, a deal with Lottoland changed the stadium name to "Lottoland". This deal was extended until the end of the 2020 season. The last game under the "Lottoland" name was in 2021.

In June 2021, a new deal with 4 Pines Brewing Company renamed the stadium "4 Pines Park".

Administration and Facilities

In March 2022, the Centre of Excellence opened at Brookvale Oval. This new four-story building is where the club's training and office operations are located. It also has about 3,000 seats for game days. The center includes change rooms, pools, a gym, and medical areas.

Manly played their first game back at the updated Brookvale Oval in Round 3 of the 2022 NRL season. They beat Canterbury-Bankstown 13–12.

Local Catchment Area

The Sea Eagles' fan base covers a large area from Sydney's Northern Beaches. They also have fans from Sydney’s North Shore. This is because the North Sydney Bears have not played in the top league since 1999. This makes Manly the only top-grade team north of the Harbour Bridge.

Local rugby league clubs play in the joint Manly-Warringah/North Sydney District Rugby League competition. Teams in Manly, Warringah, and Pittwater areas use the Manly logo. Teams in the North Sydney area use the North Sydney logo.

Manly has a strong history of local junior players reaching the first-grade team. These include former captains Max Krilich and Geoff Toovey. Other famous local juniors include Ian Martin, Terry Randall, Steven Menzies, and Anthony Watmough.

Notable Former Local Juniors

• Ken Arthurson – Freshwater SLSC
• Trevor Bailey – Belrose Eagles
• Neil Bertoli – Manly Christian Brothers RLFC
• Keith Blackett – Manly RUFC
• Phil Blake – Manly Christian Brothers RLFC
• Michael Blake – Forestville Ferrets JRLFC
• Johnny Bliss – North Narrabeen SLSC
• Glenn Bourne – Narrabeen Sharks
• Bill Bradstreet – Manly Christian Brothers RLFC
• Darren Bradstreet – Manly Christian Brothers RLFC
• Tony Buchan – North Curl Curl Knights
• John Bucknall – Manly Christian Brothers RLFC
• Jamie Buhrer – Hills District
• Roy Bull – Freshwater SLSC
• Martin Bull – North Curl Curl Knights
• Peter Burke – Manly Christian Brothers RLFC
• Simon Chappell - Beacon Hill Bears
• Rick Chisholm – Harbord United Devils
• Wayne Chisholm – Harbord United Devils
• Bill Clare – North Curl Curl Knights
• Ivan Cleary – Narraweena Hawks
• Anthony Colella – Manly Christian Brothers RLFC
• Mitchel Cox – Balgowlah Boys High, RU
• Greg Cross – Harbord United Devils
• Adam Cuthbertson – Avalon Bulldogs
• Peter Cullum - Beacon Hill Bears
• Phil Daley – Harbord United Devils
• Stuart Davis
• Matt Dunford – Cromer Kingfishers
• Dragan Durdevic – Narrabeen Sharks
• Michael Eden - Beacon Hill Bears
• Jack Elsegood – Narrabeen Sharks
• Liam Foran – Asquith Magpies
• Scott Fulton – Manly Christian Brothers RLFC
• Brett Fulton – Manly Christian Brothers RLFC
• Daniel Gartner – Narrabeen Sharks
• Russel Gartner – Narrabeen Sharks
• John Gibbs – Narrabeen Sharks
• Greg Gibson
• Tony Jensen
• Fred Jones – Brookvale
• John Jones – Manly Christian Brothers RLFC
• Charlie Haggett – Cromer Kingfishers
• Craig Hancock – Narraweena Hawks
• Robert Hardie – Narraweena Hawks
• Sam Harris – Avalon Bulldogs
• John Harvey
• Terry Hill – North Curl Curl Knights
• Russell Hunter – Harbord United Devils
• John Hopoate – Manly Cove Rebels
• William Hopoate – Manly Cove Rebels
• Wayne Honeywood – Narraweena Hawks
• David Hosking – Harbord United Devils
• Andrew Hunter – Harbord United Devils
• Nik Kosef – Manly Christian Brothers RLFC
• Jason King – Belrose Eagles
• Stephen Knight – Manly RUFC
• Max Krilich – Harbord United Devils
• Darcy Lussick – Beacon Hill Bears
• Adam MacDougall – Harbord United Devils
• Ian Martin – Narraweena Hawks
• Vic Mauro – North Curl Curl Knights
• George McTaggart – Collaroy SLSC
• Tony Mestrov – Narrabeen Sharks
• Steven Menzies – Harbord United Devils
• Martin Meredith
• Abbas Miski – Asquith Magpies
• Chris Montgomery – Narrabeen Sharks
• John Morgan – Collaroy SLSC
• Derek Moritz – North Curl Curl Knights
• Matt Nable – Manly Christian Brothers RLFC
• Adam Nable – Manly Christian Brothers RLFC
• Chris Nero – Manly Christian Brothers RLFC
• Shannon Nevin – Manly Christian Brothers RLFC
• David O'Donnell – Cromer Kingfishers
• Michael Oldfield – Harbord United Devils
• Mitchell Pearce – Asquith Magpies
• Chad Randall – North Curl Curl Knights
• Terry Randall – North Curl Curl Knights
• Ray Ritchie
• Anthony Rogers – Beacon Hill Bears
• David Ronson – Belrose Eagles
• Chris Ryan – Belrose Eagles
• Glenn Ryan – Forestville Ferrets JRLFC
• Bernie Seymour – Harbord United Devils
• Warren Simmons – Manly Christian Brothers RLFC
• Wayne Springall
• Frank Stanton – Belrose Eagles
• Frank Stokes – Manly Cove Rebels
• Fred Teasdell – Forestville Ferrets JRLFC
• Alan Thomson – Narrabeen Sharks
• Gary Thoroughgood – Harbord United Devils
• Sean Townsend – Narrabeen Sharks
• Geoff Toovey – Belrose Eagles
• Aaron Trinder
• Rex Mossop – Manly RUFC
• Anthony Watmough – Narrabeen Sharks
• Eddie Whiley – Manly Christian Brothers RLFC
• Max Whitehead – Narrabeen Sharks
• Mark Willoughby
• Ross Windshuttle
• Gary Winter
• Fred Yakich – Narrabeen Sharks
• Nick Yakich – Narrabeen Sharks

Current NRL players:

• Gordon Chan Kum Tong
• Kieran Foran – Asquith Magpies
• Clint Gutherson – Cromer Kingfishers
• Jacob Preston – Belrose Eagles
• Cooper Johns – Narraweena Hawks
• Albert Hopoate – Beacon Hill Bears
• Jamil Hopoate – Beacon Hill Bears
• Joey Lussick – Beacon Hill Bears
• Brad Parker – Manly Christian Brothers RLFC
• Ben Trbojevic – Mona Vale Raiders
• Jake Trbojevic – Mona Vale Raiders
• Tom Trbojevic – Mona Vale Raiders
• Sam Verrills – Avalon Bulldogs

Players

2024 Squad

Past Players

The first Manly-Warringah team played on April 12, 1947:

No. Position Player 1 FB Albert Collins 2 WG Jim Walsh 3 CE Kelly McMahon 4 CE Mackie Campbell 5 WG Johnny Bliss 6 FE Merv Gillmer 7 HB Gary Maddrell 8 LK Harry Grew 9 SR Ern Cannon

No. Position Player 10 SR Pat Hines 11 PR Max Whitehead (c) 12 HK Keith Kirkwood 13 PR Jim Hall CO Harold Johnson

In 1990, the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles chose their best team up to that time:

No. Position Player 1 FB Graham Eadie 2 WG Tom Mooney 3 CE Michael O'Connor 4 CE Bob Fulton 5 WG Les Hanigan 6 FE Wally O'Connell 7 HB Des Hasler 8 PR John O'Neill 9 HK Max Krilich

No. Position Player 10 PR Roy Bull 11 SR Phil Lowe 12 SR Terry Randall 13 LK Malcolm "Mal" Reilly 14 RE Ian Martin 15 RE Alan Thompson 16 RE Steve Norton 17 RE John McDonald

In 2006, a Dream Team of former Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles players was chosen:

No. Position Player 1 FB Graham Eadie 2 WG Ken Irvine 3 CE Ray Branighan 4 CE Bob Fulton 5 WG Michael O'Connor 6 FE Wally O'Connell 7 HB Geoff Toovey 8 PR Roy Bull 9 HK Max Krilich

No. Position Player 10 PR John O'Neill 11 SR Steve Menzies 12 SR Terry Randall 13 LK Malcolm "Mal" Reilly 14 RE Des Hasler 15 RE Ben Kennedy 16 RE Cliff Lyons 17 RE Paul Vautin CO Frank Stanton (coach)

Rivalries

North Sydney Bears

The rivalry between Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles and the North Sydney Bears was very strong. It existed before their merger into the Northern Eagles (2000-2002). Manly joined the league in 1947, and North Sydney supported their entry. Many former Norths players, including captain Max Whitehead, joined Manly in their first season.

The rivalry continued for decades as players moved between the clubs. A big moment was in 1971 when Ken Irvine, a Norths legend, joined Manly. Former player Phil Blake said these games were always exciting and the stadium was packed.

In 2016, North Sydney and Manly played their last senior game against each other. North Sydney won. Manly then merged their lower-grade teams with Blacktown Workers. Now, the only games between the two clubs are in junior competitions.

Melbourne Storm

This was one of the biggest rivalries in modern rugby league. The two clubs played in the 2007 and 2008 Grand Finals.

In the 2008 Grand Final, Manly Warringah Sea Eagles beat the Melbourne Storm 40-0. This was at ANZ Stadium in front of over 80,000 fans. Manly scored eight tries. It was the largest winning margin in a rugby league Grand Final in Australia. This was Manly's seventh championship.

After Manly won the 2011 premiership, they played Melbourne in the 2012 preliminary final. Melbourne won 40–12, ending Manly’s chance to win two titles in a row. Melbourne then won their own championship.

Manly and Melbourne met again in the finals in 2021. Melbourne won 40–12.

Parramatta Eels

The Manly Warringah Sea Eagles and the Parramatta Eels developed a strong rivalry in the 1970s. They played in the 1976 Grand Final, where Manly won. However, Parramatta beat Manly in both the 1982 and 1983 Grand Finals. Since 1983, they have only played one other finals game, in 2005, which Parramatta won.

On May 18, 2003, Parramatta and Manly played the first-ever golden point match in NRL history. Manly won 36–34 with a penalty goal. In 2018, Parramatta had their biggest loss to Manly, 54-0.

In 2019, Parramatta beat Manly in the last round to take fifth place. They then had a huge 58–0 win against Brisbane in the elimination final. In 2022, Parramatta beat Manly 22–20 with a late goal. Later that season, Parramatta won 36–20, ending Manly's hopes of making the finals.

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks

This rivalry is called the "Battle of the beaches." They played in a very tough Grand Final in 1973. It was described as one of the dirtiest Grand Finals ever. Manly also beat Cronulla 16–0 in the 1978 Grand Final replay after the first game was a draw. In 1996, Manly beat Cronulla 24–0 in the preliminary final. In the 2013 finals, Manly won 24-18.

In the first week of the 2019 finals, Manly beat Cronulla 28–16 at Brookvale Oval. This knocked Cronulla out of the finals.

Western Suburbs

Manly-Warringah had a strong rivalry with Western Suburbs from the 1970s to the early 1980s. This rivalry was known as "Fibros vs Silvertails." The term was created by former Wests coach Roy Masters. The rivalry was intense because both clubs were competing for the championship. Western Suburbs won the minor premiership in 1978, but Manly won the 1978 premiership after beating Wests in the semi-finals.

Head-to-Head Records

Opponent	Played	Won	Drawn	Lost	Win %
Sharks	98	68	2	28	69.39
Warriors	41	27	1	13	65.85
Roosters	141	88	2	51	62.41
Tigers	36	22	0	14	61.11
Raiders	64	39	1	24	60.94
Knights	59	35	1	23	59.32
Eels	151	89	4	58	58.94
Cowboys	35	20	0	15	57.14
Titans	27	15	0	12	55.56
Panthers	96	53	1	42	55.21
Bulldogs	137	73	5	59	53.28
Rabbitohs	150	78	0	72	52.00
Dolphins	2	1	0	1	50.00
Broncos	51	24	1	26	47.06
Storm	45	18	1	26	40.00
Dragons	35	12	0	23	34.29

Coaches

Records and Statistics

• Biggest win: 66–0 vs Canterbury (2021 NRL season)
• Biggest loss: 6–68 vs Cronulla (2005 NRL season)
• Most consecutive wins: 15 (1995 ARL season)
• Most consecutive losses: 8 (1950 & 1998–99)
• Wooden Spoons: 0 (Manly has never finished last)
• Biggest Grand Final win: 40-0 vs Melbourne Storm (2008)

Cliff Lyons has played the most first-grade games for the club (309). Steve Menzies played 349 first-grade games, but 69 were with the Northern Eagles. Graham Eadie holds the record for most career points (1,917). Reuben Garrick scored the most points in a single season with 304 in 2021. Brett Stewart is the top try scorer with 163 tries.

Honours

• New South Wales Rugby League, Australian Rugby League and National Rugby League (Championships): 8

1972, 1973, 1976, 1978, 1987, 1996, 2008, 2011

• New South Wales Rugby League, Australian Rugby League and National Rugby League (Runner-up): 11

1951, 1957, 1959, 1968, 1970, 1982, 1983, 1995, 1997, 2007, 2013

• New South Wales Rugby League, Australian Rugby League and National Rugby League (Minor Premierships - finishing first in regular season): 9

1971, 1972, 1973, 1976, 1983, 1987, 1995, 1996, 1997

• New South Wales Rugby League Club Championships: 4

1972, 1983, 1987, 1988

• World Club Challenge: 1

2009

• KB Cup: 2

1982, 1983

Pre-Season and Youth Honours

• World Sevens: 3

1990, 1994, 1995

• Pre-Season Cup/Challenge titles: 2

1980, 2023

• First Division, Premier League: 5

1954, 1960, 1969, 1973, 1988

• Jersey Flegg Cup: 4

1961, 1974, 1987, 1988

• Presidents Cup: 2

1946, 1970

• Third Grade: 1

1952

• Holden Cup (Under 20s): 1

2017

Supporters

The Sea Eagles, also called the Silvertails, are a team that many rugby league fans love to dislike.

Some famous supporters of the club include:

Manly Seabirds

The Manly Seabirds are the oldest cheerleading squad in the NRL.

See also

In Spanish: Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles para niños