Dragons Edge Sea Eagles in Wild Clash Marked by Drama, Sin Bins, and Sloan’s Brilliance
What an absolutely wild night it was at Brookvale Oval! The Dragons walked away with a nail-biting 20-18 win over the Manly Sea Eagles, handing them their third consecutive defeat in what's already becoming a frustrating stretch for the northern beaches outfit. This wasn’t just a regular rugby league match — it had it all. Controversy, sin bins, injuries, and a few jaw-dropping moments that left fans either buzzing or scratching their heads.
Let’s start with the man of the hour — Tyrell Sloan. The Dragons winger absolutely lit up the night with a sensational double. His first try was clean, clinical, and straight out of the textbook. Clint Gutherson delivered a silky overhead pass, and Sloan did the rest, diving in untouched. But it was his second that truly turned heads — scooping up a loose ball off a Ben Trbojevic error and blazing 90 metres down the field. Pure speed, pure instinct.
But the drama didn’t stop there. Early in the match, Manly’s Jake Trbojevic was ruled out with a category one concussion after a heavy knock from David Klemmer. That left a gaping hole in Manly’s middle, and the Dragons took full advantage. Despite dominating possession and territory, they led just 8-0 at halftime — a scoreline that flattered Manly, to be honest.
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The second half was absolute chaos. Manly looked like they might pull off a comeback, especially after Tolutau Koula’s try and Reuben Garrick’s penalty brought them back into it. But then came the moment that flipped everything — Toafofoa Sipley was sent to the sin bin for a hip-drop tackle, a decision that left commentators and fans fuming. Feagai, who was on the receiving end of the hit, was helped off with an ankle injury. A real turning point.
With the Sea Eagles a man down, Jacob Liddle sliced through some tired defence to reclaim the lead for the Dragons. Manly answered back with a slick chip-and-chase finished off by Sione Finau, but Garrick’s missed conversion proved crucial. In the dying minutes, Daly Cherry-Evans had one last chance to be the hero with a two-point field goal attempt, but it didn’t come off.
And it wasn’t just the scoreboard under scrutiny. Luke Brooks found himself on report for a high shot, and Haumole Olakau'atu was lucky to stay on the field after another borderline tackle in the final moments.
All up, it was a chaotic and bizarre night of footy — the kind of game that leaves coaches with headaches and fans with stories. The Dragons will be thrilled with the result and head into next week against the Roosters with a bit of confidence, while Manly will need to regroup fast before facing the red-hot Panthers.
You just never know what you’re gonna get in the NRL — and tonight was the perfect example.
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