Manly Sea Eagles vs Sydney Roosters: NRL live scores, blog
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Manly Vs. Roosters |
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2012 NRL Premiership Season, 20 May, 2012 |
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| Brookvale Oval, Brookvale, NSW | ||
| Manly 18 defeated Roosters 10 | ||
| Manly | Roosters | |
| 18 | FINAL SCORE | 10 |
| 3 | TRIES | 2 |
| 2/3 | CONVERSION KICKS | 1/2 |
| 1/1 | PENALTY GOALS | 0/0 |
| 0/0 | FIELD GOAL | 0/0 |
Top scorers:
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Important moments:
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| Referee: Ashley Klein |
| Touch judges: S Carrall & David Ryan |
The Manly Sea Eagles are missing four players to Origin duty but welcome back Kieran Foran for today’s clash against top eight contenders the Sydney Roosters. Join us for live scores and blog from 2.00pm AEST.
Both Manly and Sydney have been affected by State of Origin preparations this week, with numerous class players forced to sit on the sideline for today’s match.
Glenn Stewart, Brett Stewart, Tony Williams and Jamie Buhrer were all selected to play for New South Wales next week and will be missed by Manly this afternoon.
The Roosters however are also missing influential halfback Mitchell Pearce, who has done well to retain his Blues no.7 jersey on the back of some good recent form.
Despite having more players on Origin duty, Manly will start favourites today against a Roosters side that has severely struggled to beat the Sea Eagles over the past few seasons.
Manly are also coming off a tremendous win against Brisbane last week and finally appear to be playing their best football after a slow start to the season.
The Sea Eagles however will need to be on their toes against Sydney. Roosters coach Brian Smith is building a young squad that has shown great potential in attack and will cause Manly problems if the home side take them lightly.
Prediction
Pearce’s absence is a cruel blow to the Roosters chances of upsetting the Sea Eagles this afternoon.
Over the past three weeks, Pearce has been outstanding for Sydney, particularly up the middle of the park where he has forged a strong combination with hooker Jake Friend.
Without Pearce in the line-up, captain Braith Anasta and Daniel Mortimer will be tasked with igniting a Roosters attack that can prove to be chaotic at times.
Sydney’s forwards this season have demonstrated a constant ability to offload possession and ignite second phase that has allowed the likes of Pearce, Friend and Minichiello to dominate.
The Roosters however will have to roll up their sleeves against a Manly pack that remains one of the most formidable in the NRL.
Despite missing Glenn Stewart, Sydney may still find it difficult to match a Sea Eagles pack containing representative players Anthony Watmough, Jason King, Brent Kite and Joe Galuvao.
The Roosters will also have to contain Jamie Lyon and Steve Matai who both wrecked havoc against the Broncos last week, particularly late in the match when Matai made a break that eventually allowed Lyon to set up David Williams for the match winning try.
With no love lost between these two rivals, expect a high scoring, and at times, heated contest between two sides who love to use the football.
Without Pearce in the side however, the Roosters may struggle to orchestrate the attack necessary to outplay Manly at Brookvale.
Sea Eagles by 10.
Can the Roosters respond, or will the Sea Eagles put together another win in front of their home faithful? Find out from 2.00pm AEST as we cover the action with live scores and commmentary and if you’re watching, give us your thoughts below.
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5:43pm
alan said | 5:43pm | Report comment
Thank for following EagleJack. Yes Manly were the better side but the Roosters did very well to hang on as long as they did. Its a good lesson for the younger players at the club. They didn’t fade against a physically superior Manly and that will bode the Roosters well down the track hopefully.
4:06pm
eagleJack said | 4:06pm | Report comment
Nice coverage Alan. Great game of football. Manly were inches away from scoring on a number of occasions. They were the better outfit but the Roosters certainly came to play. The Mortimer no-try was harsh. But I hope Roosters fans don’t blame that on the loss. Manly looked in control for the entire match but seem to lack a killer instinct at the moment. But you are always happy to bank the 2 points during Origin.
3:48pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:48pm | Report comment
Manly have edged the Roosters by eight points in a very physical contest at Brookvale. There were two very controversial moments in the second half with both Manly and the Roosters being denied four pointers when it appeared that both tries looked fairly legitimate. The Sea Eagles deserve this victory after dominating the opening stages of the second half and scoring first through Harrison to open up a six point lead. The Roosters however produced some strong defense and had chances of their own to level the scores but some ill discipline and bad handling (and a bad video ref call) cost them in the end. The Roosters however should stand tall after producing a strong performance against a Manly pack that still oozes power and class. The Sea Eagles were well led by Watmough who put forward an excellent case for Origin selection come game 2. Overall a great game of footy as the Sea Eagles edge out their Bondi rivals yet again.
FULLTIME:
Sea Eagles 18
Roosters 10
3:54pm
Mac said | 3:54pm | Report comment
Roosters done by blundering officials again. How Daniel Mortimer was not awarded that try is just amazing. If the ref saw a raised elbow why not call a penalty on the spot. Instead he waits to see if a try is scored then goes back for a look. If Mortimer had been tackled before the line I guarantee it would have been play on. Another good contest ruined by the men in pink this season. Well done fellas..
3:43pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:43pm | Report comment
FULLTIME: Roosters survive in defence late on but they have lost the war today against Manly.
Sea Eagles 18
Roosters 10
3:43pm
jdubya said | 3:43pm | Report comment
Roosters robbed two weeks in a row. That no try call at 16-10 was criminal.
3:41pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:41pm | Report comment
78′ – Minichiello trying to keep the football alive and the Sea Eagles now get possession back and win the penalty. Roosters however are standing firm in defence despite the defeat and that’s good signs from the young chooks.
Sea Eagles 18
Roosters 10
3:40pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:40pm | Report comment
NO TRY SEA EAGLES – Roosters get the turnover here but I think time has run out for the chooks here. They need to score now….
Sea Eagles 18
Roosters 10
3:39pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:39pm | Report comment
VIDEO REFEREE – Cherry-Evans with a short pass but Rose has lost the football here but they are looking for a strip.
Sea Eagles 18
Roosters 10
3:38pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:38pm | Report comment
76′ – Roosters with a midfield bomb and Mortimer regathers the football but the Sea Eagles get the penalty as Mortimer is ruled to be offside. Sea Eagles should now hold on and win this.
Sea Eagles 18
Roosters 10
3:37pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:37pm | Report comment
76′ – Lyon flicks the football backwards and the Roosters regather possession and need to chance their arm now to get back in this. Good defence from the chooks.
Sea Eagles 18
Roosters 10
3:37pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:37pm | Report comment
75′ – Sea Eagles now match point here and if they score here, its game over. Roosters need a mini miracle now.
Sea Eagles 18
Roosters 10
3:36pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:36pm | Report comment
74′ – King races away now as the Roosters make an error and the Sea Eagles regather possession. Watmough now gets a high shot and Manly will get the penalty.
Sea Eagles 18
Roosters 10
3:35pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:35pm | Report comment
73′ – Roosters now get possession back with the short kickoff and they are right on the attack now. Roosters need to score soon to get back in this.
Sea Eagles 18
Roosters 10
3:34pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:34pm | Report comment
PENALTY SUCCESSFUL – Lyon converts and Manly now get a crucial 8 point advantage with less then ten minutes remaining.
Sea Eagles 18
Roosters 10
3:33pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:33pm | Report comment
71′ – Penalty to Manly now and they will go for the goal here. Hargreaves concedes the penalty but it appeared a tough call.
Sea Eagles 16
Roosters 10
3:32pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:32pm | Report comment
70′ – Roosters under huge pressure now as Manly get six again…. can Manly secure the win here?
Sea Eagles 16
Roosters 10
3:31pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:31pm | Report comment
69′ – Anasta with a kick now and finds Whare who returns the football well for Manly. Sea Eagles with a good defensive set and they start inside their own 40 metre line. Taufua makes a break and Manly are right on the attack.
Sea Eagles 16
Roosters 10
3:30pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:30pm | Report comment
68′ – Roosters trying to muscle up in defence here as Cherry-Evans kicks deep and finds Tagive who returns the football and then passes to Minichiello. Good chase though from Manly and the Roosters are pinned now.
Sea Eagles 16
Roosters 10
3:29pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:29pm | Report comment
67′- Roosters on the attack as Anasta with a chip over the top and Leilua regathers the football but the Sea Eagles will regain possession. Manly survive there but the Roosters are starting to look likely in attack.
Sea Eagles 16
Roosters 10
3:28pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:28pm | Report comment
66′ – Roosters get possession back as Lussick loses the football. Roosters survive in defence as Watmough rushes in defence.
Sea Eagles 16
Roosters 10
3:27pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:27pm | Report comment
65′ – Lyon with a run and he wins the penalty for Manly here. Sea Eagles now will start a set in good field position here and may get another chance to close the game out here.
Sea Eagles 16
Roosters 10
3:26pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:26pm | Report comment
64′ – Roosters now reach the halfway as Mortimer produces a good run and the Roosters now get six to go. Minichiello then dummies and goes through but he then knocks the football on and Manly survive yet again.
Sea Eagles 16
Roosters 10
3:25pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:25pm | Report comment
63′ – Cherry-Evans with a bomb and its allowed to bounce but the football goes dead and the Roosters will get the 20 metre restart.
Sea Eagles 16
Roosters 10
3:24pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:24pm | Report comment
62′ – Roosters work it out from their own half here as Mortimer chips over the top but Cherry-Evans regathers the football and Manly will start a set in good field position here.
Sea Eagles 16
Roosters 10
3:23pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:23pm | Report comment
61′ – Ballin with a forward pass to King and the Roosters survive by producing some strong defence. They needed to keep Manly at bay and they have done so.
Sea Eagles 16
Roosters 10
3:21pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:21pm | Report comment
59′ – Manly get the penalty and are on the attack now with Watmough who produces another good run. Roosters have to keep Manly at bay here. Whare with a kick and Minichiello regathers the football but the Sea Eagles trap him in-goal and the Sea Eagles will get the drop-out.
Sea Eagles 16
Roosters 10
3:20pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:20pm | Report comment
NO TRY ROOSTERS – What a dud call for the Roosters as Mortimer’s try is dissallowed thanks to an elbow from Taikarangi. There was hardly anything in it though and Manly dodge a bullet.
Sea Eagles 16
Roosters 10
3:18pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:18pm | Report comment
VIDEO REFEREE – Roosters now with Cordner and he makes a big break and the Roosters right on the attack now. Mortimer dummies and scores for the Roosters. Checking for obstruction.
Sea Eagles 16
Roosters 10
3:17pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:17pm | Report comment
57′ – Watmough has been tremendous for Manly today. He is always making good yardage. Manly making strong yardage yet again here. Cherry-Evans with a kick but it goes dead and that’s a bad kick by the young half.
Sea Eagles 16
Roosters 10
3:16pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:16pm | Report comment
56′ – Manly are really trying to hit the Roosters with everything they have in defence. Roosters however remain on the attack but Tagive is tackled on the last tackle and Manly get the turnover.
Sea Eagles 16
Roosters 10
3:15pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:15pm | Report comment
54′ – Manly now work it out from their own half and look the more likely to score here and put the game to bed. Roosters have produced a good defensive set here as Lyon kicks and Minichiello returns the football but is tackled well by Watmough who then concedes the penalty.
Sea Eagles 16
Roosters 10
3:13pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:13pm | Report comment
NO TRY ROOSTERS – Sea Eagles will get the handover here as Leilua is ruled to have knocked the football on.
Sea Eagles 16
Roosters 10
3:12pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:12pm | Report comment
53′ – Anasta with a stab kick and Leilua collides with Taufua and Leilua is in wonderland now. Good kick from Anasta and I think Leilua has knocked the football on I think.
Sea Eagles 16
Roosters 10
3:11pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:11pm | Report comment
52′ – Roosters have somehow managed to survive a crazy past few minutes where Manly have completely dominated them. Roosters however remain only six behind and are on the attack.
Sea Eagles 16
Roosters 10
3:10pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:10pm | Report comment
NO TRY SEA EAGLES – Matai is ruled to have knocked the football on and the Roosters survive yet again. Sea Eagles fans are blowing up and rightfully so. Roosters now get the penalty.
Sea Eagles 16
Roosters 10
3:09pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:09pm | Report comment
VIDEO REFEREE – Manly may have scored a try here after Taufua may have grounded a grubber…
Sea Eagles 16
Roosters 10
3:08pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:08pm | Report comment
51′ – Anasta kicks deep and the Sea Eagles yet again start a set in good field position here. Manly are outmuscling the Roosters here as they go back on the attack.
3:07pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:07pm | Report comment
50′ – Tagive however will play the football under the posts here for the chooks and the Roosters survive yet again. Manly are all over them at the moment and the fans are baying for blood.
Sea Eagles 16
Roosters 10
3:07pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:07pm | Report comment
49′ – Cherry-Evans kicks over the top but the Roosters get the penalty and the chooks survive yet again in defence. Roosters however lose the football in defence and Manly may have scored a try here!
Sea Eagles 16
Roosters 10
3:06pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:06pm | Report comment
49′ – Anasta with a kick and Whare returns the football well for Manly. Sea Eagles are on top at the moment and the Roosters are on the back foot in defence.
Sea Eagles 16
Roosters 10
3:05pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:05pm | Report comment
48′ – Roosters however get the feed here and the Roosters are very lucky there. Sea Eagles are ruled to have played advantage here. Big call.
Sea Eagles 16
Roosters 10
3:04pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:04pm | Report comment
47′ – Roosters work it out from their own half but the Roosters have turned it over but Tagive nearly produces an intercept and Manly will get possession back now. Sea Eagles right on the attack and they could put a nail in the coffin here with another try.
Sea Eagles 16
Roosters 10
3:03pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:03pm | Report comment
46′ – Rose with a great run from the kickoff and the Sea Eagles have started on the front foot here. Harrison with another good charge and the Roosters are struggling to contain Manly’s forwards at the moment. Foran with a deep kick and he finds touch and that’s a measured kick from the Manly half.
Sea Eagles 16
Roosters 10
3:02pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:02pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Lyon converts and the Sea Eagles extend their lead to six points.
Sea Eagles with their first set in attack in the second half have posted points.
Sea Eagles 16
Roosters 10
3:01pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:01pm | Report comment
TRY SEA EAGLES – Harrison scores for the Sea Eagles after Whare produces a nice short pass and the Roosters had no answers there.
Sea Eagles 14
Roosters 10
2:59pm
Alan Nicolea said | 2:59pm | Report comment
42′ – Sea Eagles now work it up to the halfway here as they make yardage with Harrison and Watmough. Foran with a bomb and Minichiello fails to defuse the ball but he gets a second dig at it and knocks the football dead. Drop-out for Manly.
Sea Eagles 10
Roosters 10
2:58pm
Alan Nicolea said | 2:58pm | Report comment
41′ – Roosters work it out from their own half here as they make good yardage up the middle. Anasta with a bomb but the Roosters knock the football on but it was a good bomb by Anasta. Sea Eagles regain possession.
Sea Eagles 10
Roosters 10
2:57pm
Alan Nicolea said | 2:57pm | Report comment
SECOND HALF KICKOFF – Roosters with possession.
Sea Eagles 10
Roosters 10
2:46pm
Alan Nicolea said | 2:46pm | Report comment
In a willing contest, the Roosters and the Sea Eagles are deadlocked in an intense and entertaining tussle between two teams desperate to consolidate their place in the top eight. The forward battle has been very entertaining to say the least with both sets of forwards producing some big hits in defence. Manly look the more organised of the two teams here but the young Roosters are full of energy and haven’t taken a backward step here at fortress Brookvale. Can they continue their good effort or will Manly run away with this?
HALFTIME:
Sea Eagles 10
Roosters 10
2:44pm
Alan Nicolea said | 2:44pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Lyon converts and its 10 all now.
Sea Eagles with a great set after defending earlier on and Matai makes the Roosters pay right on halftime here.
HALFTIME:
Sea Eagles 10
Roosters 10
2:42pm
Alan Nicolea said | 2:42pm | Report comment
TRY SEA EAGLES – Sea Eagles now with a good set here as they reach Roosters territory. Foran with a chip over the top and Matai gets the bounce and scores for Manly. Great try for the Sea Eagles.
Sea Eagles 8
Roosters 10
2:41pm
Alan Nicolea said | 2:41pm | Report comment
37′ – Mortimer with a kick but it goes way too deep and the Roosters let Manly off the hook here. This has been a physical contest between two teams who don’t like each other.
Sea Eagles 4
Roosters 10
2:40pm
Alan Nicolea said | 2:40pm | Report comment
36′ – Roosters will get the penalty here and that’s the last thing Manly needed after producing a strong set in defence. Mortimer was taken out after he kicked the football and the Roosters will now go back on the attack.
Sea Eagles 4
Roosters 10
2:39pm
Alan Nicolea said | 2:39pm | Report comment
35′ – Cherry-Evans with a grubber and Minichiello does very well to defuse the ball and the Roosters regain possession. Strong defence from the Roosters but Manly are muscling up in defence.
Sea Eagles 4
Roosters 10
2:38pm
Alan Nicolea said | 2:38pm | Report comment
34′ – Sea Eagles now get the penalty and they needed that as the Roosters began to muscle up in defence. Manly with a nice opportunity to level the scores here as we approach halftime.
Sea Eagles 4
Roosters 10
2:37pm
Alan Nicolea said | 2:37pm | Report comment
33′ – Roosters are playing well at the moment against a Manly side who are usually very strong at Brookvale. Roosters need an error free set now as they work it out from their own half. Roosters reach the halfway now as Anasta kicks high and Oldfield takes it well and returns the football for Manly. Good chase though by the Roosters here.
Sea Eagles 4
Roosters 10
2:35pm
Alan Nicolea said | 2:35pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Anasta converts and the Roosters lead 10-4.
Sea Eagles 4
Roosters 10
2:35pm
Alan Nicolea said | 2:35pm | Report comment
TRY ROOSTERS – Leilua makes a break and finds Anasta who then finds Mortimer on the inside who scores under the posts. Roosters hit the lead!
Sea Eagles 4
Roosters 8
2:34pm
Alan Nicolea said | 2:34pm | Report comment
Yes Jack, Foran came off the park earlier on and appears injured…
Sea Eagles 4
Roosters 4
2:33pm
Alan Nicolea said | 2:33pm | Report comment
29′ – Harrison has lost possession for the Sea Eagles and the Roosters will go back on the attack here. Anasta is now the most relieved man on the park after failing to find touch earlier.
Sea Eagles 4
Roosters 4
2:32pm
jack said | 2:32pm | Report comment
Is Foran still injured ?
2:32pm
Alan Nicolea said | 2:32pm | Report comment
28′ – Roosters get an important penalty here and will go back on the attack here. Anasta fails to find touch however and that is a shocking error from the Roosters captain.
Sea Eagles 4
Roosters 4
2:31pm
Alan Nicolea said | 2:31pm | Report comment
27′ – Sea Eagles now work it up to the halfway here as Galuavo produces a strong run. Sea Eagles reach Roosters territory as Cherry-Evans produces a high bomb but Minichiello defuses it easily and he returns the football well.
Sea Eagles 4
Roosters 4
2:30pm
Alan Nicolea said | 2:30pm | Report comment
26′ – Roosters now over the halfway here as Anasta finds touch with a good kick. Chance for both teams to settle down here after a willing opening 25 minutes.
Sea Eagles 4
Roosters 4
2:29pm
Alan Nicolea said | 2:29pm | Report comment
25′ – Sea Eagles now in Roosters territory and this game has turned into an arm wrestle at the moment. Cherry-Evans with a bomb but Leilua does well to defuse the ball. Roosters back with possession.
Sea Eagles 4
Roosters 4
2:28pm
Alan Nicolea said | 2:28pm | Report comment
25′ – That was good defence from the Roosters earlier on and both teams are up for this at the moment. Roosters now reach the halfway as Mortimer kicks deep and finds Oldfield.
Sea Eagles 4
Roosters 4
2:28pm
Alan Nicolea said | 2:28pm | Report comment
24′ – Sea Eagles on the attack now and the Roosters now are tasked with defending their line after Manly held them out earlier. Foran with a kick and Tagive defuses the football well and the Roosters regain possession.
Sea Eagles 4
Roosters 4
2:26pm
Alan Nicolea said | 2:26pm | Report comment
22′ – Sea Eagles now work it out from their own half but its a very willing game here as Manly win the penalty. Kennedy was the offender there.
Sea Eagles 4
Roosters 4
2:25pm
Alan Nicolea said | 2:25pm | Report comment
21′ – Cordner is hit by Harrison with a great tackle close to the line and Manly survive in defence. Great tackling by Manly here and the Roosters were bullied there despite being on the attack. Sea Eagles with possession.
Sea Eagles 4
Roosters 4
2:24pm
Alan Nicolea said | 2:24pm | Report comment
20′ – Penalty to the Roosters yet again but it appears a harsh call against Manly as they muscled up well in defence there. Roosters however well on the attack.
Sea Eagles 4
Roosters 4
2:23pm
Alan Nicolea said | 2:23pm | Report comment
19′ – Penalty to the Roosters and Watmough and Kennedy go head to head here and the Argie Bargie begins….
Sea Eagles 4
Roosters 4
2:22pm
Alan Nicolea said | 2:22pm | Report comment
18′ – Roosters now get a penalty and the chooks have a chance to hit the lead here against the run of play. Manly have dominated territory but the Roosters have hung in well.
Sea Eagles 4
Roosters 4
2:21pm
Alan Nicolea said | 2:21pm | Report comment
17′ – Foran has limped off the field here and that’s bad news for Manly. Harrison with a strong run and he then offloads the football. Manly turn the football over however and the Roosters will go on the attack.
Sea Eagles 4
Roosters 4
2:20pm
Alan Nicolea said | 2:20pm | Report comment
16′ – Manly muscling up in defence here as Guerra makes a run down the short side. Friend kicks deep and finds touch and that’s a good kick from Friend.
Sea Eagles 4
Roosters 4
2:19pm
Alan Nicolea said | 2:19pm | Report comment
15′ – Sea Eagles already over the halfway here as Foran nearly breaks through the Roosters defence. Foran with a short kick and Minichiello returns the football for the Roosters but he is pinned down deep in his own territory.
Sea Eagles 4
Roosters 4
2:18pm
Alan Nicolea said | 2:18pm | Report comment
14′ – Roosters now work it out from their own half as Anasta kicks deep and Taufua returns for Manly.
Sea Eagles 4
Roosters 4
2:17pm
Alan Nicolea said | 2:17pm | Report comment
13′ – Watmough with a great run and Kite follows up with a great run himself. Manly now on the attack and Whare makes a mini-break outwide and Manly get six again. Perrett however regathers possession and the Roosters survive.
Sea Eagles 4
Roosters 4
2:16pm
Alan Nicolea said | 2:16pm | Report comment
12′ – Roosters working it out from their own half now after scoring points. Error free set needed here from the chooks as Cordner goes on a run. Roosters with a good set but Tagive’s kick goes out on the full and all the good work has been undone by the chooks.
Sea Eagles 4
Roosters 4
2:15pm
Alan Nicolea said | 2:15pm | Report comment
CONVERSION UNSUCCESSFUL – Anasta misses and its 4 all.
Great hit back from the Roosters there after being under pressure early on. Game on yet again.
Sea Eagles 4
Roosters 4
2:14pm
Alan Nicolea said | 2:14pm | Report comment
TRY ROOSTERS – Roosters now right on the attack after getting six again. Manly however looking solid in defence at this stage. Anasta with a chip and Perrett does very well to regather and score.
Sea Eagles 4
Roosters 4
2:12pm
Alan Nicolea said | 2:12pm | Report comment
8′ – Roosters work it out from their own half as Guerra produces a good run. Manly however trying to muscle up in defence here. Anasta decides to run on the last tackle and finds Aubusson and the Roosters throw the football around hot potato and they get six again.
Sea Eagles 4
Roosters 0
2:11pm
Alan Nicolea said | 2:11pm | Report comment
7′ – Roosters have to stop conceding stupid penalties or they will get torn up by a clinical Manly attack. Cherry-Evans knocks the football on however and the Roosters dodge a bullet but Manly’s attack just comes unstuck.
Sea Eagles 4
Roosters 0
2:10pm
Alan Nicolea said | 2:10pm | Report comment
6′ – Sea Eagles now return the football from the kickoff and Harrison takes it forward from Manly. Roosters look solid up the middle though and are producing strong defence. Roosters however concede the penalty and Manly will go back on the attack.
Sea Eagles 4
Roosters 0
2:09pm
Alan Nicolea said | 2:09pm | Report comment
CONVERSION UNSUCCESSFUL – Lyon misses and it remains 4 nil Manly.
Tagive was awful in defence one on one with Oldfield and that’s not good signs for the Roosters in defence.
Sea Eagles 4
Roosters 0
2:08pm
Alan Nicolea said | 2:08pm | Report comment
TRY SEA EAGLES – Oldfield scores for the Sea Eagles after getting on the end of a great cut out pass from Cherry-Evans. Too easy for Manly and that’s good signs for Manly early on.
Sea Eagles 4
Roosters 0
2:07pm
Alan Nicolea said | 2:07pm | Report comment
3′ – Sea Eagles get the first penalty of the match as the Roosters are penalised for a flop. Sea Eagles now with a great chance to post points against a suspect Roosters defence.
Sea Eagles 0
Roosters 0
2:06pm
Alan Nicolea said | 2:06pm | Report comment
2′ – Roosters in Sea Eagles territory now as Friend finds Kennedy. Anasta with a bomb now and Whare does well to defuse it and its a 20 metre restart for Manly.
Sea Eagles 0
Roosters 0
2:05pm
Alan Nicolea said | 2:05pm | Report comment
1′- Cherry-Evans kicks long and finds Minichiello and that’s a great defensive set from the Roosters here.
Sea Eagles 0
Roosters 0
2:04pm
Alan Nicolea said | 2:04pm | Report comment
1′ – Wearea Hargreaves rocks King with a great tackle early on. Great shot from the Kiwi forward.
Sea Eagles 0
Roosters 0
2:04pm
Alan Nicolea said | 2:04pm | Report comment
KICKOFF – Sea Eagles with possession
Sea Eagles 0
Roosters 0
2:02pm
Alan Nicolea said | 2:02pm | Report comment
Both teams making their way out now….
Sea Eagles 0
Roosters 0
1:57pm
Alan Nicolea said | 1:57pm | Report comment
Great crowd at Brookvale Oval as usual…. The Roosters have often been outmuscled by Manly in recent years so it will be interesting to see if the Roosters can stand tall against an intimidating Manly pack.
1:53pm
Alan Nicolea said | 1:53pm | Report comment
Good evening and welcome to this live blog covering what should be an entertaining clash between the Sea Eagles and Roosters. The Roosters have suffered a late blow with Kenny-Dowall ruled out through injury. Tagive comes in for the Roosters. Arona will go back to the bench with Cordner to start. Although Manly are missing four Origin players, halves Foran and Cherry-Evans are reunited for Manly for the first time in several weeks and they may have too much class for a Roosters side missing key player Pearce. The Roosters however are a young and enthusiastic side and will cause Manly problems if the Sea Eagles don’t play to their potential. Can the Roosters cause the upset or will the Sea Eagles prove too strong at home? Leave your thoughts on the match as it happens.