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Manly's dented Canterbury's top four aspirations with a 34-22 away win in the penultimate round of league's NRL

Manly's dented Canterbury's top four aspirations with a 34-22 away win in the penultimate round of league's NRL

31 August 2024 - article from www.rugbyleague.co.nz

It may have come at a cost however with star fullback Tom Trbojevic forced from the field with a shoulder injury.

Manly remain seventh - safely nestled in the top eight with a game to play.

The Bulldogs are fifth - two points behind the Roosters and Sharks.

The three-time defending premiers Penrith have momentarily returned to second on the ladder after a 34-12 win over South Sydney.

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