Shute Shield: Manly set to experiment with new-look backline combination

Manly coach Brian Melrose has reshuffled his backline ahead of this weekend’s clash against Penrith. Sam Lane will start at flyhalf for the undefeated competition leaders, with Nick Holten and Kevin Fuavao set to play alongside one another in a new-look midfield combination. Despite the changes, Melrose said he’d like his players to be comfortable playing in a number of positions. “It’s great to have Sam back playing again. We’ll mix and match when we’ve got injuries and players unavailable but I like players to have the ability to play multiple positions,” Melrose said. “Sam will play No.10 this week and Nick Holton will play No.12. Kevin Fuavao has filled the No.12 spot very well so far this year so I guess we’ll just have to see who is available and who is in the best form each week and then pick the side from there.” While the Marlins are eight from eight at the midway point of the season and seven competition points clear of Norths in second spot, Melrose
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