By MARK CASHMAN

In some way you always knew it was going to come at some stage of the season but the obvious influence of Geoff Toovey was there for all to see on Saturday as Warringah hung in for a dramatic 20-18 win over Northern Suburbs.

Toovey has formed a vital cog in the Warringah coaching group and the short kicking game of Dean Blore was a point of difference on a wet and windy day at North Sydney Oval.

The NRL and Manly Sea Eagles great concentrates on skills and defence, observing and throwing his 10 cents worth in when he thinks it will make a difference.

The conditions in this match were made for a “rugba league” short kicking game and with Blore’s exposure to the junior rugby league rep system in Penrith it was a stage perfect for the rookie No.10