Manly thump Storm to win 2008 NRL title
Manly were looking to make amends for last season’s grand final loss as they took on reigning premiers Melbourne Storm in the 2008 NRL grand final.
Manly not only defeated the storm they thumped them recording a record winning margin for a grand final.
The final score was 40-0 which eclipsed the 1975 38-0 margin when Eastern Suburbs defeated St George.
Manly stalwart Steve Menzies was given his fairytale farewell as he scored a try in his final match in Manly colours. The same could not be said for Matt Geyer who was on the losing side. He is also saying goodbye to the NRL.
The match was still close going into the halftime break with Manly ahead 8-0. Two tries were scored in the first half. Matt Ballin crossed in the 24th minute and Michael Robertson after 34 minutes. This was the first of three tries for Robertson. The Storm could have come back from that scoreline if Manly faultered. There was no sign of surrender as Manly stormed to a huge win scoring six tries in the second half.
All is now forgotten for Manly when it comes to the 2007 grand final loss as the Sea Eagles are now the 2008 NRL champions.
Brent Kite was awarded the Churchill medal for best on ground.
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