Manly refuse to be written off

August 1 Back on track Manly respond to another week of off-field turmoil following the sacking of coach Geoff Toovey by handing competition leaders Brisbane a 44-14 mauling at Central Coast Stadium. August 7 Don’t stop believing Manly continue their unlikely charge towards a finals place by scoring a comprehensive 28-8 win over South Sydney at Brookvale Oval. August 16 They couldn’t, could they? Fullback Brett Stewart scores a 78th-minute try to keep the Sea Eagles’ finals hopes alive in a 26-24 defeat of Canberra at GIO Stadium. The Raiders’ disappointment turns to anger when NRL referees’ co-ordinator Tony Archer admits Stewart’s try should not have been awarded because he was standing offside at the play-the-ball before supporting team-mate Daly Cherry-Evans. August 23 Momentum lost in upset Manly’s late finals run looks to be over after Parramatta spring a surprise 20-16…