The Manly Warringah Sea Eagles delivered a statement performance on the road, dismantling the Inner West Bulls 106-73 in NBL1 Eastern action on July 18, 2026. From start to finish, Manly’s offense was clicking on all cylinders, while their defense suffocated the hosts.

Match Overview

Manly set the tone from the opening tip, racing to a 32-17 lead after the first quarter behind relentless transition scoring. Inner West briefly steadied the ship in the second period, but the Sea Eagles pushed the margin to 21 points by halftime. The second half was a formality, with Manly’s lead ballooning past 30 points in the fourth quarter.

Key Moments

• First-quarter flurry: Manly shot 72% from the field in the opening 10 minutes, converting five of their first seven three-point attempts.
• Dominant rebounding: The Sea Eagles owned the glass 47-28, with 14 offensive boards leading to 18 second‑chance points.
• Bench dominance: Manly’s bench contributed 42 points, compared to just 18 from Inner West’s reserves.

Standout Performers

Guard Kyle Adnam was the catalyst for Manly, finishing with 28 points and 9 assists while shooting 6-of-9 from beyond the arc. Forward Chris Patton added 22 points and 12 rebounds, imposing his will in the paint. For Inner West, guard Jake Newell had 18 points in defeat, but the Bulls lacked the firepower to keep pace.

Turning Point

Inner West’s lone push came early in the second quarter, cutting the lead to 11. Manly immediately responded with a 14-0 run, and the game effectively ended there.

Impact on the Standings

Manly improved to 11-4, cementing their place atop the NBL1 Eastern ladder with a dominant victory that served notice to the rest of the league. Inner West slid to 5-10, languishing near the bottom and searching for answers on both ends of the floor.