Penrith locals were in shock this week as Manly Sea Eagles suffered their worst defeat in 43 years, losing to the Penrith Panthers by a whopping 54-0. The Sea Eagles, who have been a powerhouse in the NRL for decades, were completely outclassed by the Panthers, who dominated the match from start to finish.
The loss was a huge blow for Manly, who had been hoping to make a run for the finals this season. Instead, they now find themselves languishing at the bottom of the ladder with just one win from their first seven matches.
The Panthers, on the other hand, have been in fine form this season and are now firmly entrenched in the top four. They have been led by the brilliant play of halfback Nathan Cleary, who has been instrumental in their success.
The result was a huge surprise to many, as Manly had been tipped to be one of the top teams in the competition this season. However, it appears that the Panthers have been the better side and have now sent a clear message to the rest of the NRL that they are a force to be reckoned with.
It remains to be seen if Manly can turn their season around, but for now, Penrith locals are celebrating their team’s historic victory.
