Round 16
Manly Warringah Sea Eagles 24 def. Balmain Tigers 10
Team Info
Manly
- Previous Game:
- Round 15 vs. St George
- Next Game:
- Round 17 vs. Newcastle
- Out:
- David Ronson (centre)
- Changes:
- Michael O'Connor (fullback to centre), Frank Stokes (bench to fullback)
Balmain
- Previous Game:
- Round 15 vs. Illawarra
- Next Game:
- Round 17 vs. Penrith
- Out:
- Tony Chalmers (wing)
- In:
- Steve O'Brien (wing)
Match Notes
Late in this match, Steve Roach was sent to the sin bin for 5 minutes be referee Eddie Ward. Roach infamously patted Ward on the head and as he walked off the field, spat in the direction of sideline official Lance Harrigan. He was suspended for 4 weeks and fined $5000.
This match is a part of the following:
Contributions:
Rugby League Tables
Sources:
David Middleton's Rugby League Yearbook (1987-88 to present)