In Lachlan Croker, the Sea Eagles have signed a former NYC captain who seemed to be the ‘next big thing’ in the capital for many years. He is a gun, but at the same time we are confident to handle everything that comes our way.“We were unlucky not to get the win the last time we played them at Brookie (in round 8). NRL Premiership. SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 02: Curtis Sironen of the Sea Eagles celebrates scoring a try with Jake Trbojevic of the Sea Eagles and team mates during the round 26 NRL match between the Manly Sea Eagles and the Penrith Panthers at Lottoland on September 2, 2017 … It didn’t eventuate in lime green, but Croker has all the talents to be more than just a handy pick up. Having played just the one NRL game for Canberra, Croker is an unknown commodity to most fans, but this kid is very, very talented.
** Willis Meehan was not considered because his contract has not yet been registered by the NRL.A NOTE ABOUT RELEVANT ADVERTISING: We collect information about the content (including ads) you use across this site and use it to make both advertising and content more relevant to you on our network and other sites. All pictures have been credited from the Manly Warringah-Sea Eagles website. Vawdon Cup 2019; NSWTA Vawdon Cup Fixtures ; Feedback Process; Merchandise; History. Picture: News Corp.Funa may be unassuming off the field, but he is benefiting from the mentorship of Manly’s senior players like Jorge Taufua.He also has the benefit of learning from Sea Eagles assistant coach and club legend, Michael Monaghan.“He (Mick) is our back five coach and he has been awesome with helping us with our downfalls and weaknesses,” he said.“They have all been good, especially the outside backs like Jorge and Moses Suli in mentoring me.”Funa faces a tough task on Sunday when Manly take on a potential Newcastle backline led by star fullback Kalyn Ponga.He is excited to challenge himself against Ponga but insists the Sea Eagles are ready to repel anything the Knights throw at them.“He (Ponga) is a natural freak and a good player,” he said.“He has played for Australia and higher-up rep footy.
Shaun Lane. Manly had quite a few good performers this season, but nothing was even in the same world as what young Tommy Turbo produced. Manly Sea Eagles coach Trent Barrett reveals roster challenge that needs solving for 2017. In an inconsistent and injury-riddled season at Brookvale, Funa has emerged as a bright spark.The Fairfield-born flyer has starred in his five NRL games for Manly this season, scoring four tries and making seven tackle breaks and six line breaks.Funa was one of the Sea Eagles’ best players in their disappointing loss to the Warriors with a try.And while the Manly winger has his sights set on a long and successful rugby league career, he says playing tennis like his idol Roger Federer was also an option as a child growing up in Sydney’s west.“When I was four, my dad wanted me to play tennis,” said 22-year-old Funa, who was part of Manly’s under 20s premiership-winning team in 2017.“I was a tennis player first, but I’ve always had a passion for rugby league.“I started playing league at five, and I’ve loved the sport ever since.“It would have been good to play tennis, but I’m happy that I’m playing footy and I wouldn’t change it for the world.”Talk to Funa’s Manly teammates and the rising talent regularly takes centre stage at training with his gifted exploits.Sea Eagles forward Sean Keppie enjoys the beauty of his teammate’s silky skills.“You saw the pass that he (Tevita) did on the weekend against the Warriors - he is skilful,” Keppie said.“He does a few of those things at training and we just sit back and watch.“He is a bit quiet, but he is a funny kid when you get to know him.“He is going to be a great player – well, he already is.”Manly legend Michael Monaghan is playing a vital role in the development of Sea Eagles rookie winger Tevita Funa as the club’s backs coach.
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