A dogged display in the Friday night rain has seen Gordon down Sydney University for the first time in five years.

“I know I’m not known for my defence but I made a good try saving tackle that day so that’s one of my fondest memories,” laughs Ben Batger when he recalls his 1st Grade run-on debut for Eastwood against West Harbour back in 2004.

Damien Cummins, Kotoni Ale, Nick Ryan and Sam Figg reflect on Manly’s 34-3 victory over Randwick at Coogee Oval on Saturday