Updated October 2, 2011 20:29:00 Player ratings for the NRL grand final at Sydney's Olympic stadium on Sunday evening, in which Manly beat the Warriors 24-10 to clinch its eighth premiership.
1. Brett Stewart: A threat to the Warriors throughout the first half, showed tremendous footwork to score the Sea Eagles' opening try - 7 (out of 10)
2. Michael Robertson: 'Mr Reliable', signed off his Manly career with a premiership and the final conversion, his tremendous run set up the crucial try for Cherry-Evans on the stroke of half-time - 7
3. Jamie Lyon: Fine performance from the captain, strong in defence, scored the final try and kicked three goals - 8
4. Steve Matai: Usual tenacious performance from the powerful New Zealand centre, who exchanged several huge hits with Krisnan Inu. Finished the match with stitches following a sickening head clash with Bill Tupou - 6
5. Will Hopoate: Had a try chalked off in the first half, then produced a stunning one-handed pass to set up Glenn Stewart's four-pointer. Manly will sorely miss him for the next two years - 8
6. Kieran Foran: Excellent in defence and was unlucky to have a try ruled out by the officials in the second half - 7
7. Daly Cherry-Evans: A great talent. Old head on young shoulders, scored the vital try on the stroke of half-time, kicking game up there with the best in the NRL - all in his first season - 8
8. Joe Galuvao: Second grand final win for the well-travelled prop - 6
9. Matt Ballin: A workaholic defensive display for the Queenslander that saw him register 40 tackles, as Manly held out the desperate Warriors - 7
10. Brent Kite: Worked hard and more than earned his money in a frantic final 10 minutes - 6
11. Anthony Watmough: Carried the ball for over 100 metres and was imperious in defence. A quality performance on the biggest stage - 8
12. Tony Williams: Not as involved as he has been in previous weeks - 6
13. Glenn Stewart: Showed no ill-effects from three weeks on the sidelines, scored a try, laid the foundations for Manly's second with a superb grubber kick, and racked up 37 tackles. Worthy winner of the Clive Churchill Medal - 9
Interchange:
14. Shane Rodney: Final appearance for the club, played his part from the bench - 6
15. Jamie Buhrer: Another of the Manly young guns with a bright future, will play a bigger role in years to come - 6
16. Vic Mauro: Ran the ball well and like so many of his team-mates, was forced to put his body in the line in a desperate final 10 minutes - 6
17. George Rose: Lucky to stay on the field following a vicious forearm smash to the face of the Aaron Heremaia that saw him put on report - 6
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