Manly target own internationals as Orford decides to run with the Bulls

MATT ORFORD'S decision to turn down an offer from Manly for a lucrative Super League deal with Bradford has boosted the club's chances of keeping the five internationals off contract at the club next season.

Orford could be lured to England

MANLY chairman Scott Penn has admitted that if the club's halfback and captain, Matt Orford, has received a big offer from a Super League team, the Sea Eagles wouldn't be able to compete financially for his signature.