Work commitments combined with the arrival of second child, daughter Lainey, left little time to train at the required level to play in the Shute Shield.

But after talks with wife, Laura, and Wildfires coach Scott Coleman, he found a way.

On Saturday, the 27-year-old flyer will line up for his second top-grade appearance when the Wildfires host competition leaders Manly at No.2 Sportsground.

"It is a bit of a juggling act," Delore said. "Bubba (Coleman) was pretty understanding. With the baby, my wife is doing a lot at home. I needed to take on more of the load. It is hard playing at that level, without being busy with work and family.

"We are trying to make it work. It is a good challenge."

A schoolboy prodigy, Delore had two seasons at Sydney club Norths and was on an Australia Sevens development contract. Tired of the big smoke, he returned home to play at Southern Beaches.

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The Wildfires' return to the Shute Shield after a 20-year absence created a path back to the Shute Shield.

However, two major knee injuries held Delore back.

Now fit and firing, the game-breaker got his chance in the top grade against Randwick and was outstanding.

"To finally make my [first grade] debut was satisfying. When I came home from Sydney, the goal was always to have another crack at the Shute Shield. It has taken a while. Laura and the two kids came down. Ollie (3yo son) jumped on the field at full-time and scored a couple of tries. He loved it. I just tried to enjoy it. I was happy that I got there and happy for the family that I got there. They were pretty focused on my rugby as I was growing up and made a lot of sacrifices."

Penikolo Latu returns against Manly but will play inside centre, with Delore retaining his spot on the wing.

"He did really well against Randwick and deserved another chance," Coleman said. "Against Randwick, he went looking for the ball. He is a natural footballer and has a good rugby brain. He can seize an opportunity and knows when to play percentages.

Manly have been the big improvers and sit on top of the ladder with five wins. The Wildfires are in sixth spot with three wins and three losses.

"The thing I noticed coming last week was the confidence throughout the whole group," Delore said. "The warm-up was so switched on. It wasn't a factor that we were playing Randwick at Coogee Oval. I expect it to be the same this weekend."

The Wildfires got on top of Randwick in the forwards, especially at the set pieces. The pack is unchanged for the first time this season.

"It was our go to last week and we want to build on it," Coleman said.

"We need to be clinical with our defence and chop tackle. Manly kick a lot out of their own end. They have taken the Sydney Uni game plan and plonked it straight over there. It is working for them. They play the percentages, kick for field position and are patient. They contest everything and play a low-risk style."

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