Manly hooker Lachlan Croker has jumped to the defence of coach Des Hasler, adamant the players need to rise to the challenge against Canberra this week to help ease the pressure on the embattled club.
And the good news for Manly fans after weeks of being dragged through the mud - first because seven players refused to wear a pride jersey and now speculation about Hasler's future beyond this year - is that they have history on their side this week.
Croker and the Sea Eagles will attempt to play...