“Desmond John Hasler; a one-off, a singular cat, a weirdo in a good way. Private and a showman. Spiderman in Manly kit,” writes Beaches Champion Matt Cleary.
Author: Matt Cleary
On paper it didn’t seem fair, the undefeated Wollondilly Knights against the plucky Manly Wolves. But this AFL GF wasn’t played on paper, reports Angus Buncle.
North Narrabeen Boardriders continues to paddle into the record books, with the women’s crew recently carving their 8th SURFTAG title at South Curl Curl.
On 24 July 2022, Victoria Sweetman O’Halloran became Manly LSC’s first ever female President, an exceptional woman to continue the club’s lifesaving traditions.
The Rats and Marlins, Northern Beaches’ premier rugby clubs, play their 100th game in July and continue Australian rugby’s best and most famous local derby.
Despite all the obstacles, Japan put on one helluvan Olympic show! Beaches Champion’s Matt Cleary relives a fortnight of sporting bliss.