Prime Minister Tony Abbott throws support behind Manly Sea Eagles PRIME Minister Tony Abbott has publicly backed Manly, telling the Sea Eagles: "Leave nothing in the tank!" Abbott has risked alienating Sydney Roosters fans by sending a public letter of encouragement to the Manly club ahead of Sunday's NRL Grand Final. The new PM, though, is Member for Warringah, his electorate smack-bang in the middle of Manly territory. Abbott wrote: "You haven't made it to the Grand Final by accident. You have fought every step of the way. The critics said you peaked too early and ran out of puff, well, you answered that last Friday. Prime Minister Tony Abbott has thrown his support behind the Manly Sea Eagles for Sunday's Grand Final. I know Sunday will be in many ways bitter-sweet for (injured forward) Richie Fa'aoso. Richie, all footy fans are glad you are OK and I hope that over the months ahead you make a complete recovery. While I have the cauliflower ears of a footballer, I only have the football prowess of a politician, so I will keep my advice concise: Leave nothing in the tank! Manly co-owner Rick Penn is a close friend of the Prime Minister. "Tony is such a decent man," Penn said. He has always taken a keen interest in Manly. He comes to our grand finals. He is a real sportsman who loves the NRL and is passionate about the Sea Eagles. Tony is a great supporter of our club. It is a fantastic honour to have the Prime Minister in our local area. Abbott has pledged $10 million toward an upgrade of Brookvale Oval, a ground in desperate need of restoration. He is often seen in the Brookvale Oval private suites. Abbott was never a rugby league player though, preferring to play rugby union during his footy career. He concluded his letter by writing: "I wish I could be in the stands cheering you on, however I will be representing Australia at a summit overseas. Rest assured, I will find some way to watch the game. Go Manly!