Manly's 32-10 romp over Newcastle on Sunday wasn't particularly mind-blowing, but it's what they left in reserve which will be terrifying other teams as the Sea Eagles charge towards the NRL finals.
The Eagles were clinical and ruthless in scoring after just 44 seconds and setting up a 22-0 halftime lead but despite the convincing victory - their first in Newcastle since 2006 - they appeared to be cruising in second gear.
Like St George Illawarra and Melbourne, Manly have fought hard to turn themselves into an efficient machine and they look in total control of their game.
Despite the ease in which they crushed the Knights, stars Brett Stewart and Kieran Foran just did what they needed to do, Anthony Watmough wasn't required to return from a minor shoulder problem and Glenn Stewart and Brent Kite were given early showers.
Only time will tell what Manly are capable of when they fire from all cylinders.
The Sea Eagles' captain Jamie Lyon was best on ground, scoring a double - including a runaway effort in the first set of the match.
Michael Robertson, Steve Matai and the Stewart brothers also crossed for Manly who remain in second place after the weekend.
The Kinghts slip to ninth on the ladder, just outside the top eight.
