As part of a series of fresh looks at the grand finals of yesteryear, NRL.com revisits the 1996 decider between Manly and St George.
Manly completed a superb season highlighted by an incredible defensive record to secure the club s sixth premiership.
A 12-point win over St George at the Sydney Football Stadium ended a season in which Manly conceded just 213 points in 25 matches (including finals).
After conceding just 35 tries in 22 matches during the home and away season, the men from Brookvale gave up 22 points in three finals fixtures.
For some context that doesn t take into account rule changes, Penrith conceded the fewest tries in 2020 season with 53 allowed.
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