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The Cronulla Sharks secured a dominant 48-12 victory over the Manly Sea Eagles in a recent NRL match. The loss leaves Manly's finals aspirations in jeopardy as they struggle to maintain a winning record.
Why it matters
The result significantly impacts the NRL ladder standings and the playoff prospects of the Manly Sea Eagles during a critical stage of the season.
Cronulla were in total control of the battle of the beaches. ( Getty Images: Izhar Khan )
Link copied Share Share article Manly's hopes of a fairytale NRL finals berth are on life support after an insipid 48-12 loss to Cronulla, who appear genuine premiership contenders.
The Sea Eagles suffered their worst defeat of the Kieran Foran era as Sharks halves Nicho Hynes and Braydon Trindall lit up Brookvale Oval.
The 10th-placed Sea Eagles (9-10) have a losing record for the first time since round six and must win at least four of their last five regular-season games to play finals.
They are four competition points out of the top eight and face top-eight sides Newcastle, the Dolphins and Warriors on the run home.
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