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THERE is one big question that needs to be answered about Manly's bid to sign South Sydney's grand final hero Sam Burgess.
Will NRL boss Dave Smith dip into his ''discretionary funds'' to help them?
The same Dave Smith who gave the Gold Coast Titans the money to pinch superstar halfback Daly Cherry-Evans from Brookvale.
This fund was set up to keep the best players in the NRL.
It's why Souths and Greg Inglis' manager Alan Gainey are banging on Smith's door looking for several hundred thousand to stop the champion fullback going overseas.
It's also why a number of clubs are closely monitoring how and when Smith opens his chequebook.
Sam Burgess is a genuine superstar and just as big a personality player as Inglis. It was a huge blow when he chose to join Bath in English rugby.
Dave Smith could dip into his ''discretionary funds'' to help Manly's Sam Burgess bid. Source: DailyTelegraph
Our sources in the UK say he is desperately missing life back in Australia, his mum and his brothers.
Souths could not possibly fit him back under the salary cap now they have picked up Glenn Stewart and Tim Grant, and upgraded Dylan Walker, Adam Reynolds, Luke Keary and other grand final stars.
Rugby league needs a strong Manly on the northern peninsula.
Who else are we going to hate — or at least dislike.
Smith should, without delay, begin moves to get Burgess back into the NRL.
Manly has a rich history with champion Great Britain forwards. Mal Reilly, Phil Lowe, Kevin Ward and Steve Norton were all awesome players.
Burgess would be a perfect fit and it's up to the NRL to help them make it happen.
THE NEXT BRETT STEWART
MANLY has a sensational young fullback to eventually replace the Prince of Brookvale, Brett Stewart. Next time Manly are playing, get there early to watch Tom Trbojevic in Holden Cup.
He is just 19 and a local junior from Mona Vale Raiders.
In round one against Parramatta, Trbojevic scored four tries and set up three others.
Against Melbourne on Saturday night he scored three tries and set up two others.
That's seven tries in two games.
Tom Trbojevic is a rising star for the Sea Eagles. Source: News Corp Australia
SEND-OFF A THING OF PAST
The send-off rule appears to have been totally abandoned. In round one, Junior Paulo made a tackle so bad he was suspended for NINE weeks but stayed on the field.
Mitchell Moses made a head-high tackle against the Titans that would even have been a send-off offence in the wild old '70s and '80s.
On Saturday night in Townsville, Beau Scott should have been sent off for his tackle on Johnathan Thurston. It was a shocker.
Are we waiting for another broken neck or a broken jaw?
The biggest problem is referees boss Tony Archer refuses to concede he is ever wrong.
Coaches are not allowed to question him.
It's time Todd Greenberg told the referees boss to tell whistleblowers to start enforcing the rules on foul play.
Danny Wicks was strong in his Parramatta debut. Source: News Corp Australia
Wicks making up for those five lost years
DANNY Wicks' return to the NRL after five years in exile could not have been more impressive.
In just 37 minutes on Friday night, Wicks made an astonishing 150m, more than any other player on the park - even the forwards who played 80 minutes.
With more game time in coming weeks, Wicks could finish up as one of the bargain buys of the season. He is on only a one-year contract with the club.
Sea Eagles show heart in gutsy victory
THERE is no club in rugby league with as much heart as Manly.
Whenever they appear down and out, whenever we hear of internal drama, whenever we hear Geoff Toovey can't coach they produce something extra special like Saturday night at Brookvale and prove us all wrong.
On form from the opening round loss to the Eels they couldn't possibly beat a Storm featuring the big three … or so we all thought.
Every single player did the Manly jersey proud.
Manly players celebrate during their win over Melbourne Storm. Source: News Corp Australia
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KIERAN Foran will no doubt be a great signing for the Parramatta Eels but where does it leave the current number six Corey Norman.
He was outstanding on Friday night in a losing side against the Bulldogs. We will not see a better pass all season than the one he threw just before half-time for Semi Radradra to score in the corner.
HIGHLIGHT
George Burgess' barnstorming performance against the Roosters confirmed he is now the best front-rower in the world. Great game, great live TV but shame about the poor crowd of only 27,000.
HIGHLIGHT II
The new super screens at Allianz Stadium for Sydney FC v Brisbane Roar to give the game a better experience than those in their lounge rooms.
LOWLIGHT
The depressing form of the Sharks in the opening two rounds. The effort is there but the attack lacks any cohesion or creativity. The Sharks have now lost nine in a row at home. Their last win at Remondis Stadium was Round 8 against Penrith on April 26 last year. And that ladies and gentlemen is 330 days ago.
LOWLIGHT II
The terrible refereeing performance of Jared Maxwell at Brookvale Oval. If he is not dropped to NSW Cup, Tony Archer needs to be punted himself.
BACK IN FORM
Former Kangaroos prop Kade Snowden produce his best and most forceful game in three years in Townsville on Saturday night and looked far more like an Origin front-rower than his opposite James Tamou.
WORKAHOLIC
Sharks skipper Paul Gallen played like an absolute machine against the Broncos finishing with 225 metres and 43 tackles. Andrew McCullough had an unbelievable workrate too, finishing with 61 tackles for the Broncos.
ALL AN ACT
The NRL's obstruction rule is still a farce. Players can simply take a dive and the try is disallowed. On Saturday in Bathurst, Panthers prop Brent Kite bumped into Ryan James. It wouldn't have knocked your columnist over. James put on an Academy Award-winning fall, the video ref fell for it and Dallin Watene-Zelezniak's try was disallowed.
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