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The Sea Eagles have changed their two-decade-old jersey crest to bring a “fresh and modern” look to the club.
After two years of planning, the club said “the new brand identity brings a creative touch to the Northern Beaches community and also represents the values that bind browns and whites, including resilience, honesty, tradition and unity.
Manly’s home jersey will also retain the traditional hoops design in reference to jumpers of the past.
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Sea Eagles general manager Tony Mestrov said the new logo pays homage to the past, present and future.
“As a club we are excited to unite under our new identity while paying tribute to our local community and what it means to represent the wonderful Northern Beaches,” Mestrov said.
“We are entering our 78th season in 2024 and while it is important for our club and our members to pay homage to our past history, we must lead the way into a new era.
“The Sea Eagles are a club built on resilience, respect, heritage and family.
“Legacy is our past, present and future. We honor the past but move toward a great future, and this new logo encompasses all that and more.
According to the club, the new logo takes elements of old Manly emblems, including:
– Brown and White like the traditional logos seen from the creation of the Club until 1977.
– A familiar circular pattern that the Sea Eagles incorporated from 1978 onwards.
– A sign of strength visible in the aggressive features of the eagle of the 2003-2023 emblem.
– A slanted font representative of movement and progress, with Manly Warringah clearly highlighted to represent the historic name of the club.
BRONCOS STAR READY TO CHANGE POSITIONS
Broncos star Pat Carrigan has forged an impressive career at lock, even landing the No.13 jersey for Queensland. But he is reportedly set to change positions next season.
Carrigan is one of several players who have been discussed to fill the void left at prop by the departure of Thomas Flegler, according to News Corp..
Flegler had his best season to date in 2023, but is heading to his cross-town rivals, the Dolphins, on a four-year deal.
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Although he has earned a reputation as one of the best locks in the game, some believe Carrigan could easily move to props long-term – especially since he got a taste of that position in club and representative level.
Other names that are in discussion to partner Dally M Prop of the Year Payne Haas right off the bat are Corey Jensen, Xavier Willison and new signing Fletcher Baker, according to News Corp.
But a move by Carrigan would open the door for the versatile Kobe Hetherington to start at his preferred lockdown position.
However, Queensland Origin representative Jai Arrow – who, like Carrigan, can play as both a blocker and a prop – believes Broncos coach Kevin Walters should not make a big change.
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“I don’t think they should move him,” Arrow said via News Corp.
“What he does for this team goes unnoticed…the amount of work he puts in and the way he plays the game.
“I’m not the coach, but I’m sure there’s a young kid ready to put their hand up and play in the front row.
“There’s no way they’re going to move Patty.”
Carrigan has been named to start on the bench for Australia’s clash with Samoa in the opening match of the Pacific Championships on Saturday.