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Storm run out of puff as Manly win NRL Grand Final

Posted by Hamish McBrearty on 6th October 2008

Maybe it was the war of words leading up to the game, perhaps the extra game they played, or perhaps it was Manly’s superb defence, but whatever the reason, Manly proved they were the best side in the NRL, winning the Grand Final by 40-0.

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NRL crackdown on grapple tackles misguided and inconsistent

Posted by Hamish McBrearty on 1st October 2008

The NRL Grand Final is less than a week away but still rugby league fans have just two words on their mind as the Melbourne Storm prepare to take on the Manly Sea Eagles: Grapple tackle.

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