Daly Cherry-Evans led Manly to a 26-12 win over Parramatta on Sunday, finishing with two forced dropouts and two tackle busts.
What happened?
The win came six days after Cherry-Evans announced his impending Manly exit, sparking drama and speculation about his relationship with the club.
But Cherry-Evans seemed to have the backing of Manly fans, who cheered his name and displayed a banner reading "Daly Stay".
Why it matters for Daly Cherry-Evans
The victory marked Manly's third win in four games, with Cherry-Evans playing a key role in the team's success.
However, the win was overshadowed by an injury to Tom Trbojevic, who suffered a medial ligament injury in the first half.
What comes next?
Manly are hopeful Trbojevic will only be out for a short period, but his injury will be a concern for the team ahead of their next match against Melbourne.
Daly Cherry-Evans will look to continue his strong form and lead Manly to another win, despite the drama surrounding his exit from the club.
The Sea Eagles are currently second on the NRL ladder, with Cherry-Evans playing a key role in their success.
On Sunday, Cherry-Evans combined with Trbojevic to help put Jason Saab into space for Manly's first try.
Trbojevic also put Lehi Hopoate over for the Sea Eagles' second try, before his injury forced him out of the game.
Manly's victory was a dominant display, with the team doing what they had to do to claim the win.
Hopoate sent over Tolu Koula for one try, while Brooks put Corey Waddell over for another in the second half.
The win was a testament to Manly's strength and depth, with Cherry-Evans leading the team to victory amidst drama and speculation.