The big four - Melbourne, Penrith, South Sydney and Parramatta - are all looking nervously over their shoulders at one team coming into the finals. The Sea Eagles - with 11 wins in their last 14 games - are flying under the radar in true Des Hasler style. After a nightmare start to the year that saw some pundits tip them as possible wooden spooners, Manly have got their act together … and how! With the premiership's most lethal strike weapon in Tommy Turbo, a willing pack, some speedy backs and a fabulous X-factor in Josh Schuster, the Sea Eagles have a great mix. If they can keep their top 17 healthy in the finals, they will do plenty of damage to the big guns. The Eagles scored some great tries in their 44-24 win over the Tigers on Saturday night and can score from anywhere on the field. The 24 points they allowed the Tigers is a concern - but Hasler has plenty of time to get the defence in order before the finals.
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