Up-to-Date With the Man-Nah

Written by Cahn D. Cotter

In the dressing sheds after a tough game for the Pirtek Parramatta Eels, you’ll find a jubilant, exuberant young man by the name of Tim Mannah.

In just his second year of the NRL competition with the Eels, Mannah has claimed his position as a permanent front-runner from the sideline seats.

Asked if he would prefer being a permanent in the run on squad, Tim showed the loyalty, respect and the spirit that runs through the lifeline of this Parramatta Eels outfit.

“Every player or front rower wants to be a run on as a front rower, but in saying that I got the most respect for Caylo (Nathan Cayless) and Fui, (Fui Fui Moi Moi),” he said.

“I’m happy to do my job of the bench and that is carrying the football forward when these guys come off for a breather.”

Tim’s first season as a consistent player for the Eels was a roller coaster of emotions; the Eels went from 14th place to a grand final.

The laid back character that is Tim Mannah is happy off the field, but when it comes time to play Tim knows that being a rookie no longer makes the cut for the Eels.

“In your first year you get away with being a rookie and not making an impact but no excuses now, second year player, I want to show the team I got a lot more to offer than last year.”