Manly Warringah Sea Eagles 111 – 70 Albury Wodonga
NBL1 Eastern – Round 14
Date: 13 June 2026 | Venue: Manly Basketball Stadium

The Manly Warringah Sea Eagles put on an offensive clinic at Manly Basketball Stadium, demolishing Albury Wodonga 111–70 in an NBL1 Eastern contest that was never in doubt after the opening quarter. The Sea Eagles shot over 55% from the field and rained in 14 three-pointers, while their defence held the visitors to just 39% shooting and forced 16 turnovers.

Match Overview

Manly wasted no time establishing control, racing to a 31–15 lead after the first 10 minutes. The Sea Eagles’ high-octane offence, led by their dynamic backcourt, continued to pour it on in the second quarter, outscoring Albury Wodonga 28–19 to take a 59–34 halftime advantage. The second half offered no respite for the visitors, as Manly extended the lead past 40 points by the end of the third quarter and cruised to a 41-point victory.

Albury Wodonga’s best stretch came early in the third period, when they cut the deficit to 22 points, but Manly responded with a 13–0 run that effectively sealed the result. The Sea Eagles’ bench also contributed heavily, scoring 38 points and maintaining the intensity throughout.

Standout Performances

• Tom Wilkinson (Manly Warringah): The guard exploded for 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting, including 6 three-pointers, and dished out 7 assists. His hot hand from deep broke the game open early.
• Dylan Carter (Manly Warringah): Finished with a double-double of 20 points and 11 rebounds, dominating the glass and finishing strong around the rim.
• Liam O’Brien (Albury Wodonga): The forward led his side with 19 points and 8 rebounds, but received insufficient support as only two teammates scored in double figures.

Key Moments

Manly’s first-quarter blitz set the tone. Wilkinson hit three consecutive three-pointers in a two-minute span midway through the period, stretching the lead from 12–9 to 21–9 and forcing an early timeout from Albury Wodonga. The Sea Eagles’ defence then forced three straight turnovers, converting them into easy transition buckets. By the time Albury scored again, the lead had ballooned to 18 points.

Another decisive stretch came early in the third quarter when Albury Wodonga showed signs of life, cutting the lead to 22. Manly head coach called a timeout, and the team responded with a 13–0 run in just 3:18, highlighted by two alley-oop dunks and a steal-and-score from reserve guard Jake Miller.

Tactical Breakdown

Manly’s game plan revolved around pace and spacing. They consistently pushed the ball after rebounds, catching Albury’s defence in transition, and their perimeter shooters received clean looks thanks to crisp ball movement and high pick-and-roll actions. Defensively, the Sea Eagles switched on all screens, limiting Albury’s ability to drive and forcing them into contested long-range attempts. Albury shot just 7-of-26 from three-point range.

Standings and Playoff Implications

The win improves Manly Warringah’s record to 12–2, strengthening their hold on second place in the NBL1 Eastern standings behind the Sydney Comets. Albury Wodonga drops to 5–9 and slides to ninth, now two games out of the playoff spots with a tough schedule ahead. For the Sea Eagles, this dominant performance sends a clear message to the rest of the league that they are genuine title contenders.

Manly next face the Bankstown Bruins on the road, while Albury Wodonga will look to rebound at home against the Illawarra Hawks.