Hopes of Flanagan move end

Jake Arthur's move to Manly has scuttled any hopes of unwanted Bulldog Kyle Flanagan going to the Sea Eagles.Former Sharks coach Shane Flanagan - now an assistant coach at Brookvale - was keen to get Kyle a start with the club and the Bulldogs would not have stood in his way.But Arthur's move to Manly on Monday means he will fill the extra utility back/halfback role and there is no chance of Flanagan making the switch.The Sea Eagles got Arthur for a bargain price and it is win/win for the promising number seven.He gets a fresh start away from his dad Brad - and that means the barrage of hateful social media he has been copping from so-called 'fans' will come to an end.

Arthur silences critics

Parra fans ought to think twice before they boo Jake Arthur again after the youngster's coming-of-age game against Manly on Friday night.With the pressure of the world on his shoulders stepping into Mitchell Moses' shoes at the cauldron of Brookvale, Arthur shone in the Eels' 36-20 win over Manly.Booed simply because he is the coach's son by unforgiving fans in recent weeks, Arthur laid on two tries as well as a line break assist in a top performance.Special mention to his halves partner too - the classy Dylan Brown, who not only scored a superb solo try but also topped the Eels' tackle count with 40… a remarkable feat for a number six!