Garrick aims for Manly's all-time scoring record

Reuben Garrick had an impressive game against the Canberra Raiders, scoring 28 points with four tries and six goals. This performance puts him back on top of the NRL scoring charts. Just a day before the game, Garrick became a father for the first time, welcoming his baby daughter, Elsie. At 27 years old, Garrick has now scored 50 points this season, 16 points ahead of the next closest competitor, Adam Reynolds. He also reached a total of 1214 points in his career, ranking third on Manly’s all-time points list. He is aiming to catch Jamie Lyon and Graham Eadie, who are ahead of him. If Garrick keeps scoring at his current pace, he could challenge Eadie’s long-standing record with about 80 more games. Garrick is a strong scorer, previously breaking the NRL record for the most points in a season in 2021 with 334 points. Even though he enjoys achieving personal milestones, Garrick emphasizes that team success is more important. He stated that focusing on his role in the team will naturally lead to points. In Sunday’s game, Garrick nearly matched the club record for most points in a single game, falling just one point short. He expressed some disappointment about missing a conversion and not scoring a fifth try, which would have set a club record. Aside from the game, Garrick shared his joy about becoming a father, describing it as a life-changing experience. He expressed appreciation for his fiancée, Riley Wishart, and her efforts during childbirth. Manly coach Anthony Seibold praised Garrick’s scoring ability and said it is valuable for the team. However, the team will need to cope with the likely season-ending injury of prop Taniela Paseka. Seibold remains optimistic, with other players expected to fill the gap.