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tearing itself apart.
It turned fans away. Only the true believers were
bothered with it any more.
And then Newcastle came along...
To say that Manly and Newcastle hated on another
would be an understatement. Basically when
these two sides met, they went to war.
So as the Knights reached their first Grand Final
against the Sea Eagles, you knew it would be
good.
League took one last stand. A moment that would go and prove to people why they fell in love with the game in the first
place.
Who will ever forget as the Knights went down the blind side only to spin the ball back in field for that try.
moments in the games history, the other side were
crushed.
Manly had been the best team all season. They had
the players, the money, the national coach.
They had done everything you could possibly want of
a top side, but they just could not beat the old enemy.
This was the last great moment of the Manly Sea
Eagles. The very next season they started a
downward spiral that would end up seeing them
merge with North Sydney.
Eventally they would be back.....but it will be a long
time before they ever reach the heights that they did
in the mid 90's.
like wearing a bade of honour.
Then the League brought in the Blood Bin rule and
players had to try and keep their injuries hidden.
Now, players are terrified they will cop a knock to the
nose because of this (Pictured).
Officially Known as the "Hannibal Wrap" it looks bad
and it feels terrible.
But then, you get a break. State Of Origin. Once again you step into the role as the number of play makers. As you go, so to does
the chances of your team winning the Origin series.
Thats why when I look at this picture one phrase comes to mind. "Weight of the world".
