Manly has parted ways with former club favourite Matt Ballin. Ballin was coach of the Sea Eagles' feeder club, Blacktown Workers, but was told last week his services were no longer required. Ballin has paid the price for the team's poor performances in the COVID-shortened NSW Cup over the past two seasons. The former Queensland State of Origin hooker was a real mainstay of the Sea Eagles on the field, playing nine seasons, over 200 games and winning two premierships in a glittering career. But all that counts for nought if you don't win games as a coach in the ruthless world of rugby league. Blacktown has yet to name a replacement but Ballin's assistant Nathan Hogan is the favourite to take over at this stage.
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