Manly Sea Eagles vs St George Illawarra Dragons: NRL live scores, blog
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Manly Vs. St George-Illa. |
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2012 NRL Premiership Season, 1 June, 2012 |
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| Brookvale Oval, Brookvale, NSW | ||
| Manly 20 defeated St George-Illa. 8 | ||
| Manly | St George-Illa. | |
| 20 | FINAL SCORE | 8 |
| 4 | TRIES | 1 |
| 2/4 | CONVERSION KICKS | 1/1 |
| 0/0 | PENALTY GOALS | 1/1 |
| 0/0 | FIELD GOAL | 0/0 |
Top scorers:
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Important moments:
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| Referee: T Archer |
| Touch judges: J Younis & Nick Beashel |
The Manly Sea Eagles host St George Illawarra Dragons at Brookvale Oval in Round 13 NRL action on Friday Night Football. Join us for live NRL scores and commentary from 7.30pm AEST.
Both teams are looking for some form at the midway point of the season and both sides will be desperate for a big performance tonight.
The Eagles are 7-5 after an uncharacteristically poor performance last weekend against a very committed Penrith Panthers side. Geoff Toovey’s men will be looking to their young halves pairing of Kieran Foran and Daly Cherry-Evans to control the ship and sink the Saints.
Dragons are 6-6 and are at a worrying point after a lucky escape last week against the Parramatta Eels. The round 12 win over the Eels came after two golden point losses and a hammering from North Queensland.
Coach Steve Price has inherited an ageing list from Wayne Bennett and must find a way for his side to win the close games. They have no problem getting into the arm wrestle, its winning the tight match that would have Coach Price worried.
The Big Red V will not only have to win the battle in the engine room, they obviously need to score some points. Creativity from Jamie Soward and Ben Hornby is vital and will be looking to get the edge attackers some early ball against Dean Whare.
Glenn Stewart is the danger man in this one. His ability to play at the line with runners like Jamie Lyon and Brett Stewart inside and out would have been scouted all week by the Saints. Look for the Dragons to minimise Stewart’s time with the ball.
The Eagles at Brookvale on a cold Friday night is a tough mission for the best of sides. Are the Dragons good enough to steal the points?
It’s the 2011 premiers up against the 2010 premiers in Friday night Football.
Prediction: Eagles by 10
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9:23pm
Curtis Woodward said | 9:23pm | Report comment
NRL Round 13
Eagles 20 Dragons 8
Full Time
Manly have beaten the Saints here at Brookvale in a pretty tight game of football. The Dragons really lack a spark in attack and will not make the playoffs if Soward and Hornby refuse to run at the line. They try hard, but there just isnt enough being thrown at the defensive line. Dan Hunt, Matt Cooper and Mitch Rein were solid for the Saints, while the Stewart brothers and Jamie Lyon were simply superb for the Eagles.
Lyon was in everything for the home side and the NSW Blues really do miss his experience and talent. Manly’s right side attack is the best in the NRL and are continually punching holes in opposition sides.
Manly take the two points and sleep easy tonight after a tough old game of football, while Dragons coach Steve Price has plenty of tough decisions to make in the next 6 weeks. Namely some ageing stars.
9:50pm
Ian Whitchurch said | 9:50pm | Report comment
Crowd of 11 885 is a worry.
12:44pm
Curtis Woodward said | 12:44pm | Report comment
I honestly thought there were more than that .. not the best night to take the kids to the footy in that weather .. not too concerned
11:56pm
Meesta Cool said | 11:56pm | Report comment
Manly are a championship team, they may lose a few games,but,,, for 80 minutes they NEVER ease up even on their BAD days…. this was once again the difference tonight..
9:17pm
Curtis Woodward said | 9:17pm | Report comment
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Eagles 20 Dragons 8
79′
Lyon goal
9:16pm
Curtis Woodward said | 9:16pm | Report comment
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Eagles 18 Dragons 8
77′
Lussick Try
Evans goes to the line and tips to Lussick who powers his way over to seal victory for the home side. Manly are so dangerous when they push up together.
9:15pm
Curtis Woodward said | 9:15pm | Report comment
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Eagles 14 Dragons 8
77′
Kickoff goes out on the full and a penalty to Manly. Put the women and children to bed, this one is almost over baby.
9:14pm
Curtis Woodward said | 9:14pm | Report comment
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Eagles 14 Dragons 8
77′
Lyon no goal
9:13pm
Curtis Woodward said | 9:13pm | Report comment
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Eagles 14 Dragons 8
75′
Oldfield Try
This time B.Stewart scoots across field, dummies inside to Lyon and draws the winger to give Oldfield his hat trick on a silver platter. These Stewart boys are scary good.
9:12pm
Curtis Woodward said | 9:12pm | Report comment
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Eagles 10 Dragons 8
74′
Foran grubbers for the ingoal and Morris is taken. Saints will be lucky to hold on here.
9:10pm
Curtis Woodward said | 9:10pm | Report comment
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Eagles 10 Dragons 8
72′
Rein takes a scoot and is crunched by Manly who force the mistake. Jamie Lyon tackle almost play of the night.
9:09pm
Curtis Woodward said | 9:09pm | Report comment
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Eagles 10 Dragons 8
71′
Soward chip taken by Cooper who makes a half break and kicks again. Lyon dives on the ball and saves the day. Eagles are looking very tired. Can the Saints come home?
9:07pm
Curtis Woodward said | 9:07pm | Report comment
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Eagles 10 Dragons 8
69′
No knock on from B Stewart who lost the ball from a monster bomb. Manly holding on.
9:06pm
Curtis Woodward said | 9:06pm | Report comment
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Eagles 10 Dragons 8
68′
Almost a 40 20 for Cherry Evans. Deep kick from DCE and have Dragons down the right end of the field. Brett Morris up the middle of the ruck is the play for Saints.
9:05pm
Curtis Woodward said | 9:05pm | Report comment
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Eagles 10 Dragons 8
67′
Wondering how Buhrer made Origin.
9:03pm
Curtis Woodward said | 9:03pm | Report comment
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Eagles 10 Dragons 8
65′
Poor from the Dragons. Fourth tackle Soward goes for a low cross field kick and sails way out on the full. Soward and Hornby refuse to take the line on. Hurting their own club.
9:01pm
Curtis Woodward said | 9:01pm | Report comment
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Eagles 10 Dragons 8
64′
Grubber kick apparently touched by Foran and gone dead. Very tight call.
9:00pm
Curtis Woodward said | 9:00pm | Report comment
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Eagles 10 Dragons 8
62′
Manly getting a little cheeky with the ball. Inside ball play on the last and the ball travels forward. Dragons than get a penalty to get themselves out of trouble. St George are still in this.
8:58pm
Curtis Woodward said | 8:58pm | Report comment
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Eagles 10 Dragons 8
61′
Whare looks like a great signing for Penrith. Solid player who can play across the backline.
8:58pm
Curtis Woodward said | 8:58pm | Report comment
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Eagles 10 Dragons 8
60′
Evans pressured on the last and drops the ball. Dragons survive and keep themselves in the game.
8:56pm
Curtis Woodward said | 8:56pm | Report comment
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Eagles 10 Dragons 8
59′
Eagles attacking the line and a grubber kick spoiled by Soward who grounds the ball. Biggest defensive set of the game coming up for the Saints.
8:54pm
Curtis Woodward said | 8:54pm | Report comment
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Eagles 10 Dragons 8
57′
Scott loses the ball playing the ball. Wondering if the Knights are still keen on Scott after some of his recent performances.
8:53pm
Curtis Woodward said | 8:53pm | Report comment
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Eagles 10 Dragons 8
56′
Soward goal
8:52pm
Curtis Woodward said | 8:52pm | Report comment
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Eagles 10 Dragons 6
54′
Vidot Try
Wonderful bust from Morris who breaks the line and streaks away. Manly desperate on their line but cant stop Vidot who crashes over.
8:51pm
Curtis Woodward said | 8:51pm | Report comment
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Eagles 10 Dragons 2
54′
Morris away for the prize with a 50 metre bust and dragged down from behind. Dragons pressing.
8:50pm
Curtis Woodward said | 8:50pm | Report comment
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Eagles 10 Dragons 2
52′
Handover, B Stewart caught on the last. Dragons out of jail and working it out from their own line.
8:48pm
Curtis Woodward said | 8:48pm | Report comment
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Eagles 10 Dragons 2
50′
Manly kick chase unbelievable. One big maroon line meets Vidot 5 out and hes pushed all the way to the dead ball line.
8:46pm
Curtis Woodward said | 8:46pm | Report comment
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Eagles 10 Dragons 2
48′
Pint point kick from Lyon which shaves the corner post. Trust test for Dragons here to even get close of Manly.
8:42pm
Curtis Woodward said | 8:42pm | Report comment
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Eagles 10 Dragons 2
46′
Lyon no goal
8:42pm
Curtis Woodward said | 8:42pm | Report comment
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Eagles 10 Dragons 2
44′
Oldfield Try
G.Stewart sucks in two defenders, tips to Lyon who does the same and Oldfield has a passage to the line. Perfect from Manly.
8:41pm
Curtis Woodward said | 8:41pm | Report comment
NRL Round 13
Eagles 6 Dragons 2
43′
Penalty to Manly on the last tackle. Manly deep into Saints half here. Really good chance to score early and realitistically could put Dragons away here.
8:40pm
Curtis Woodward said | 8:40pm | Report comment
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Eagles 6 Dragons 2
43′
This surface is really getting chopped up. The last cow paddock in the NRL.
8:38pm
Curtis Woodward said | 8:38pm | Report comment
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Eagles 6 Dragons 2
41′
Always wonder what Channel 9′s Tony Chalmers really does .. seems to just stand around alot and get his head on tv.
8:27pm
Curtis Woodward said | 8:27pm | Report comment
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Eagles 6 Dragons 2
Half Time
The defending premiers lead the Dragons at halftime in an absorbing tussle at a soggy Brookvale Oval. Manly have been the better side by far but that doesnt show on the scoreboard. The Dragons look desperate for answers in attack and need more from Soward who seems to be struggling for a bit of confidence.
Manly have attacked down the right and have rarely gone back to the left where Soward defends. A little weird considering Soward’s problems in the past. Expect to see more play ran at Soward in the second stanza. The Dragons are close enough if they are good enough. But are they good enough?
8:24pm
Curtis Woodward said | 8:24pm | Report comment
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Eagles 6 Dragons 2
40′
Eagles havent attacked Soward or Stanley at all in this first stanza. Its all gone to the right hand side and Cherry Evans hasnt had a crack at all. Played into the Dragons hands a little, but clearly Manly have been the better side.
8:22pm
Curtis Woodward said | 8:22pm | Report comment
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Eagles 6 Dragons 2
38′
No try for the Dragons. Held up on the last. Manly to work it out from their own danger zone.
8:21pm
Curtis Woodward said | 8:21pm | Report comment
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Eagles 6 Dragons 2
38′
Vidot may have been held up here. Cross field kick lands in his arms but has he grounded it. Doesnt look good.
8:20pm
Curtis Woodward said | 8:20pm | Report comment
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Eagles 6 Dragons 2
37′
Dont know if Soward/Hornby/Fein combination is the answer for St George. They look really pedestrian with the ball and their one dimension play isnt hurting Manly at all.
8:18pm
Curtis Woodward said | 8:18pm | Report comment
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Eagles 6 Dragons 2
35′
Fein grubber fires into the Dragons chasers feet. Burher with the ball.
8:16pm
Curtis Woodward said | 8:16pm | Report comment
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Eagles 6 Dragons 2
34′
Forward pass to Watmough. Manly probably should be leading by more than what they are. Saints have done really well to stay in the arm wrestle. This usually means points coming for the Dragons.
8:15pm
Curtis Woodward said | 8:15pm | Report comment
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Eagles 6 Dragons 2
32′
Scott loses the ball under heavy pressure from Manly defensive line. Great work from Foran who I think will eventually be a lock.
8:13pm
Curtis Woodward said | 8:13pm | Report comment
NRL Round 13
Eagles 6 Dragons 2
31′
Poor kick from Hornby on the last. Oldfield takes the kick easily. I really dont know about this Dragons side going forward. Steve Price has plenty of work to do.
8:13pm
Curtis Woodward said | 8:13pm | Report comment
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Eagles 6 Dragons 2
30′
Seen a real spike in torpedo kicks recently from playmakers in the NRL. Dragons on the attack.
8:11pm
Curtis Woodward said | 8:11pm | Report comment
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Eagles 6 Dragons 2
29′
Vidot is a monster. Really growing into his frame.
8:10pm
Curtis Woodward said | 8:10pm | Report comment
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Eagles 6 Dragons 2
28′
No try to Watmough and a knockon. Saints are doing a pretty good job here surviving.
8:10pm
Curtis Woodward said | 8:10pm | Report comment
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Eagles 6 Dragons 2
28′
Watmough may have crashed over for a try here. Dubious grounding here. Looks like Watmough loses it and reclaims possession.
8:09pm
Curtis Woodward said | 8:09pm | Report comment
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Eagles 6 Dragons 2
27′
Penalty to Manly. Morris drops the bomb and Soward touches the ball in an offside position. Eagles to take the tap.
8:07pm
Curtis Woodward said | 8:07pm | Report comment
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Eagles 6 Dragons 2
26′
Marketo has taken the ball from Lyon and the Saints survive. Really liking Cooper’s work here in defence. Manly are throwing alot at Dragons left hand side.
8:06pm
Curtis Woodward said | 8:06pm | Report comment
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Eagles 6 Dragons 2
24′
Soward forced to tap the ball dead after a Cherry-Evans grubber. Dragons are on struggle street here.
8:04pm
Curtis Woodward said | 8:04pm | Report comment
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Eagles 6 Dragons 2
23′
Scott takes Foran high. doesnt look like there was too much to it. Another 6 for Manly coming up.
8:03pm
Curtis Woodward said | 8:03pm | Report comment
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Eagles 6 Dragons 2
21′
Nightingale hammers down the touchline after a Cooper pass, Nightingale comes to the fullback but Dragons support cant keep the ball. Manly out of trouble.
8:01pm
Curtis Woodward said | 8:01pm | Report comment
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Eagles 6 Dragons 2
20′
Difference between St George and Manly there. Dragons take the two, Manly score the try.
8:01pm
Curtis Woodward said | 8:01pm | Report comment
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Eagles 6 Dragons 2
20′
Lyon Goal
8:00pm
Curtis Woodward said | 8:00pm | Report comment
NRL Round 13
Eagles 4 Dragons 2
18′
Oldfield Try
What a wonderful try from the Sea Eagles. Absolutely perfect backline movement to Lyon who grubbers in behind the Saints and Oldfield is there to score. Too good from Manly.
7:58pm
Curtis Woodward said | 7:58pm | Report comment
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Eagles 0 Dragons 2
17′
Looks like Ballin has spilled the ball, but its knocked down by St George. Dragons under the pump.
7:58pm
Curtis Woodward said | 7:58pm | Report comment
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Eagles 0 Dragons 2
16′
Repeat set for Manly. Hunt all over the Manly player.
7:56pm
Curtis Woodward said | 7:56pm | Report comment
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Eagles 0 Dragons 2
15′
Vidot takes the bomb but is forced ingoal by the Manly chasers. Another set for Manly. Big chance here.
7:55pm
Curtis Woodward said | 7:55pm | Report comment
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Eagles 0 Dragons 2
13′
Foran grubbers for the ingoal but Morris scoots away from the defenders. Dragons to work it out from their tryline.
7:53pm
Curtis Woodward said | 7:53pm | Report comment
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Eagles 0 Dragons 2
12′
Hornby knocks the ball on cold as a spud and gives Manly a chance to come into the Saints half.
7:51pm
Curtis Woodward said | 7:51pm | Report comment
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Eagles 0 Dragons 2
10′
Cooper v Lyon should be a great battle. Two veteran centres.
7:50pm
Curtis Woodward said | 7:50pm | Report comment
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Eagles 0 Dragons 2
9′
Nice set from the Dragons after points. Saints forwards will need to be pro active with the ball tonight. Play short to play long.
7:48pm
Curtis Woodward said | 7:48pm | Report comment
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Eagles 0 Dragons 2
8′
Soward penalty goal
7:48pm
Curtis Woodward said | 7:48pm | Report comment
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Eagles 0 Dragons 0
6′
Soward will take a penalty shot at goal. This is the Dragons problem. They seem to lack confidence and wont beat Manly playing like this.
7:47pm
Curtis Woodward said | 7:47pm | Report comment
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Eagles 0 Dragons 0
6′
Stanley bombs a try after not passing to his winger who was wide open. Penalty to the Saints though and theyll get a repeat set.
7:46pm
Curtis Woodward said | 7:46pm | Report comment
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Eagles 0 Dragons 0
5′
Watmough spills the ball and the Dragons go on the attack.
7:45pm
Curtis Woodward said | 7:45pm | Report comment
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Eagles 0 Dragons 0
4′
Poor kick on the last from Foran. Manly have started strongly here. Dragons struggling to work the ball out of their own end.
7:44pm
Curtis Woodward said | 7:44pm | Report comment
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Eagles 0 Dragons 0
2′
Soward saves the day for Saints after a Foran cross field kick. Soward plucks the ball out of the air before Whare could get his hands on the ball.
7:43pm
Curtis Woodward said | 7:43pm | Report comment
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Eagles 0 Dragons 0
1st Minute
Great defensive set from Manly to begin this clash. Eagles in great field position on two tackles.
7:41pm
Curtis Woodward said | 7:41pm | Report comment
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Eagles 0 Dragons 0
Dragons and Manly out onto the field and its almost time to go in Round 13 of the NRL 2012.
7:32pm
Curtis Woodward said | 7:32pm | Report comment
This drizzle will play into the Dragons hands tonight but I dont know if thats going to be enough.
7:22pm
Curtis Woodward said | 7:22pm | Report comment
Time to try a Brookvale Oval meat pie before kickoff
7:24pm
Curtis Woodward said | 7:24pm | Report comment
Probably taste the same as every other pie if its the same brand lol
6:52pm
Curtis Woodward said | 6:52pm | Report comment
Dragons have beaten Manly 46-16 in the NYC.
6:43pm
Curtis Woodward said | 6:43pm | Report comment
10 to play in the NYC, Dragons lead 40-16
6:38pm
Curtis Woodward said | 6:38pm | Report comment
Team changes: Joe Galuvao to start for Manly, Jason King out. Mauro onto the bench. For the Dragons, Marketo starting at lock, Young to the bench. Jack De Belin and Chase Stanely drop off the bench.
7:07pm
eagleJack said | 7:07pm | Report comment
Shocking news we missed King last week. Atleast we have learnt not to start Rose again. Galuvao a much better option.
7:16pm
Curtis Woodward said | 7:16pm | Report comment
Galuvao has been an unsung hero through some of the tougher periods for Manly
6:33pm
Curtis Woodward said | 6:33pm | Report comment
Dragons team changes: Marketo in 19 to start at lock for Dean Young.
6:29pm
Curtis Woodward said | 6:29pm | Report comment
Kieran Foran and Anthony Watmough will both play tonight for the premiers.
6:33pm
seanmaguire said | 6:33pm | Report comment
Awesome haven’t seen Keiran for a while, DCE looks lost without him.
6:39pm
Curtis Woodward said | 6:39pm | Report comment
Yep Manly are a 10 point better side with Foran in.
6:22pm
Curtis Woodward said | 6:22pm | Report comment
Hearing Kieran Foran may not play tonight for the home side.
6:20pm
Curtis Woodward said | 6:20pm | Report comment
Dragons up 28-10 in Toyota Cup
6:08pm
Curtis Woodward said | 6:08pm | Report comment
Half Time NYC, Dragons lead 22-10
6:07pm
Curtis Woodward said | 6:07pm | Report comment
Just saw Andrew Voss at Brookvale Oval .. looks like Vossy will be calling the game tonight for Channel 9
5:59pm
Curtis Woodward said | 5:59pm | Report comment
Big crowd expected here tonight for the Round 13 NRL clash between Manly and the Saints. Toyota Cup is almost at halftime, Dragons lead 16-10.