1972 Pre-Season Competition
| Round 1, February 19 | Manly 18 vs Canterbury 12 | Brookvale Oval |
| Round 2, February 26 | Manly 15 vs Balmain 6 | Brookvale Oval, 10,333 |
| Round 3, March 3 | Manly 28 vs Cronulla 16 | Brookvale Oval, 12,592 |
| Round 4, March 11 | Manly 10 vs Norths 14 | Brookvale Oval, 17,484 |
| Semi Final, March 15 | Manly 16 vs Souths 17 | North Sydney Oval, 8,751 |
| Play-off for 3rd, March 18 | Manly 15 vs St George 12 | Sydney Sports Ground, 19,909 |
