Shute Shield: Round 11 Wrap Up
Manly set up a top of the table clash, Warringah get out of gaol in the final minute and Easts confirm that they’re the real deal this season.
Catch up on all the action from another entertaining round of Shute Shield rugby.
Manly 45-34 West Harbour
A double to Marlins No.8 Harry Bergelin proved the difference in Manly’s 11-point victory over West Harbour at Concord Oval.
Boosted by the inclusion of Waratahs winger Taqele Naiyaravoro, the Pirates started strongly and led 14-10 midway through the first half.
But looking to secure their spot in the top three, Manly responded with back to back tries to Robbie Coleman and Bergelin to take a 27-17 lead to the break.
The two sides traded blows early in the second half, before Bergelin finished off a well worked team try to give the visitors a commanding lead.
Denis Pili-Gaitau then crossed for Manly’s sixth try to put the result beyond doubt.
They host Sydney Uni in a bumper clash next weekend, while West Harbou