Shute Shield: Round 6 Wrap Up

By | May 09 2022

Manly lead the competition after six rounds, while Western Sydney claimed their third straight win and moved into the Shute Shield top eight.

Very few would have thought that possible heading into the 2022 season, but the competition somehow keeps getting tighter.

Catch up on all the action from round six over the weekend.

Manly 34-32 Eastwood

Manly kicked a penalty goal in the 77th minute to secure top spot on the Shute Shield ladder and an impressive 34-32 victory over competition frontrunners Eastwood.

After conceding a try early, the Marlins forwards took control and scored twice to take a lead that they held until the 74th minute.