Manly continues its positive form after defeating South Sydney on Thursday night, with the result generating post-match controversy. Multiple reports describe how the match’s momentum stays with Manly, including a try that is considered contentious by Souths. South Sydney coach Wayne Bennett is reported as unhappy with the try, saying it was not something he expects to have gone Manly’s way. The dispute is also noted to involve discussion from Ben Trbojevic, reflecting differing views on what happened during the play. Despite Bennett’s concerns, Manly’s overall performance leaves Kieran Foran and the club maintaining their winning run. The accounts focus less on a broader rule-change or disciplinary outcome and more on disagreement over the specific try that Souths believes was unfair or incorrectly decided. The reports present Bennett’s reaction as a sign of how the decision affected Souths emotionally, while Manly’s players benefit from the outcome as they record another win. The coverage centers on the disputed try and the immediate reaction from the South Sydney coaching staff.