Dylan Walker ran out for the Sea Eagles on Saturday night but Tom Trbojevic limped off.

Depending on what unfolds at Manly Local Court on Tuesday, and a subsequent meeting of the Australian Rugby League Commission two days later, it may the last time Walker does so.

Controversial inclusion: Dylan Walker turned out for Manly despite assault charges hanging over his head. Credit:NRL Photos

His defence in court will need to be stronger than that of his side at a rainswept Shark Park. That he was out there at all shows what Manly think of his chances of being acquitted of domestic assault charges. Des Hasler has a history of backing his players to the hilt and this is the latest example.

There was speculation all week over whether Walker would play. About an hour before kick-off, when a 30-man Manly squad was named, the call of ‘Walker’s on” rang out just like it did when Nathan Brown immortalised the phrase during an Origin game all those years ago.