THE World Club Challenge is Geoff Toovey's chance to show the NRL world the joint hasn't fallen down in the wake of Des Hasler's defection.

NRL premiers Manly will have a serious crack at winning this month's World Club Challenge title, the club naming a full-strength squad.

MANLY'S part-owners, Quantum Energy, wrote off their 35 per cent investment in the club as worthless within months of buying them.

TODD Carney hasn't wasted any time getting the Cronulla faithful on-side, scoring two tries on debut for the Sharks in a 38-6 trial win over Manly.

A MISSING fridge is at the centre of allegations made against Manly Sea Eagles stalwart Peter Peters by a former club sponsor.

NEW Manly coach Geoff Toovey will pick the bulk of his premiership-winning squad for Friday's NRL trial with the Sharks in Cronulla.

PAUL Gallen was the most popular pick, while Wayne Bennett sprung two surprises with his coach's pick in naming the NRL All Stars side. Team

JUST because they're tough, don't think your favourite NRL players are only interested in partying during the off season.

THE Bulldogs are gearing up for a massive play to make NSW Origin fullback Josh Dugan the first big-name recruit of new coach Des Hasler.

REIGNING premiers Manly face the possibility of being torn apart at the end of this year.

TERRY Campese's hopes of resurrecting his NSW Origin career received a huge boost yesterday when he was named in the emerging Blues squad.

IN an embarrassing blunder for the Sea Eagles, Manly Warringah has been spelt Manly WarringaN on 2012 supporter jerseys.

FIRST the Bulldogs stole supercoach Des Hasler and his staff from Manly.

PHIL ROTHFIELD delivers his fearless predictions on what to expect in the 2012 NRL season.

MANLY co-captain Jason King is confident he'll be fit to lead the Sea Eagles in the World Club Challenge, but Brett Stewart is no certainty to face Leeds.

MANLY'S favourite son Cliff Lyons is returning to the Sea Eagles as part of the coaching staff.

AT the end of 2010, Des Hasler knew he needed to improve Manly, who had finished eighth-and-out in the first week of the finals.

AT the end of 2010, Des Hasler knew he needed to improve Manly, who had finished eighth-and-out in the first week of the finals.

DAVID 'Wolfman' Williams has sported a series of elaborate beards which he admits has failed to make him a hit with the ladies.

THE NRL has rejected Manly's bid to ease a horror 2012 draw, which pitches the premiers into five consecutive away matches.