The Sea Eagles pulled off one of the greatest football heists of the season Sunday, when they took down the Bulldogs in the first week of finals.
After seemingly being on the back foot the entire game, the Sea Eagles were able to pull off a Houdini-like win, thanks to a miracle try from a one-booted Tolutau Koula.
In fact, the victory was so unexpected that it caused one NRL Immortal to claim that Manly had 'no right' to take home the win.
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Andrew Johns in disbelief of Sea Eagles success
Koula claimed one of the most impressive finals tries in some time against the Bulldogs, a blistering run up the sideline on fifth tackle to cross over for four points.
Following the effort, Johns, who was on the call for Channel Nine, was left in awe of what he had just seen.
"I can’t believe it, incredible," Johns said.
"They have no right to be in front. They have no right to be in front. They have no right to be in the game.
"All the stats are with the Dogs. Everything."
In a game that felt like it was Canterbury's to lose, a handful of late game errors proved incredibly costly - namely a Bronson Xerri knock on, and two missed two-point field goal attempts from Matt Burton.
Manly will now move on to the second week of finals, where they'll face the Roosters at Allianz Stadium Saturday.
