Manly Sea Eagles coach Toovey says: "I was right" Manly coach Geoff Toovey's spray following a frustrating night of refereeing for the Sea Eagles. Geoff Toovey blows up in an amazing press conference. THE last time his side played South Sydney, Manly coach Geoff Toovey was fined $10,000 for unloading on referees. Toovey on Tuesday refused to back down from his criticism, claiming he was "right." Drama erupted after the round 23 game in Gosford when Manly centre Steve Matai was denied what appeared to be a fair try. Toovey was filthy in the post-match press conference and still stands by his words, despite the heavy fine. Asked by The Daily Telegraph on Tuesday whether he regretted his comments, Toovey said: "It was based around the Steve Matai try. If you look at the repercussions after that then you will see I was probably right. I believe my comments were exact and they stand up. It's been proven. You can't win. I accept that. I thought I was very careful what I said at the time but other people didn't. You always think at the time you are doing the right thing. The Gosford clash was highly contentious, Souths winning 22-10. Asked what he remembered from the match, Toovey said: "I remember a disallowed try which was pretty controversial. It was expensive too. Both games we have played them this year we have been beaten by a better side. We were in both games though and are quietly confident we can be there again and hopefully the bounce of the ball, the decisions, will go our way this time. Manly and Souths have always enjoyed a healthy rivalry, dating back to the 1970s. There has been niggle in both games this year with fireworks expected again on Friday night. Asked was there 'feeling' between the two sides, Toovey said: "No, I don't believe so. They have a very physical and powerful forward pack and they play some tough football. If you look at their games all year, they have played a style based around their forwards. Why wouldn't you when you have that big pack? They will try and get some dominant field position by using their forwards. Manly will play on weary legs again this week. Back-to-back bruising games has critics questioning whether Manly can lift physically one more time. "It was a tough game against Cronulla," Toovey said. As it was against the Roosters the week before. We have a few bumps and bruises but, look, it's semi-final time and they will pick themselves up. "Physically they may be a little flat, possibly, but emotionally we will be "up" and counter that lack of energy, if that is the case. Cronulla threw everything at us, particularly in that last five to ten minutes. I was very pleased and proud how we hung in there but you've got to do more than that against a quality side like Souths. We need to be right in the match and maintain our focus.