Sydney Roosters vs Manly Sea Eagles: NRL live scores, blog
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Roosters Vs. Manly |
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2012 NRL Premiership Season, 24 June, 2012 |
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| Allianz Stadium, NSW | ||
| Manly 52 defeated Roosters 14 | ||
| Roosters | Manly | |
| 14 | FINAL SCORE | 52 |
| 3 | TRIES | 9 |
| 1/3 | CONVERSION KICKS | 8/9 |
| 0/0 | PENALTY GOALS | 0/0 |
| 0/0 | FIELD GOAL | 0/0 |
Top scorers:
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Important moments:
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| Referee: Shayne Hayne |
| Touch judges: D Abood & S Carrall |
The Sydney Roosters came back to winning ways last week and need to continue their good form if they are to beat reigning premiers the Manly Sea Eagles today. Join us for live score updates and commentary from 3:00pm AEST.
Despite fading badly in the second half, the Roosters managed to defeat a red hot Tigers outfit 42-28 last week and will fancy their chances of causing another upset when they face Manly.
The Roosters were playing their best football for sixty minutes last week when they raced to a 36-10 lead against a Tigers side that had no answers to Sydney’s aggression upfront.
Big men Jared Waerea-Hargreaves, Frank Paul Nuuausala, Martin Kennedy, Aiden Guerra and Boyd Cordner were all strong for the Roosters last week and will need to be at their best again if they are to match a physical Manly pack.
The Sea Eagles will be desperate to get back to winning ways after succumbing to Melbourne at home on Monday night.
Despite leading 18-12 at halftime, Manly were outmuscled in the second half as the Storm came back to win 26-22 in a high quality encounter.
That loss however has left Manly in eighth position on the NRL ladder and need a win today to establish a four point gap between themselves and the chasing pack.
Prediction
With both sides possessing strong forward packs, expect this tussle to be won upfront this afternoon.
The Roosters scored seven tries last week on the back of dominant performances from their forwards, with Hargreaves, Guerra, Cordner, Kennedy and Lami Tasi all scoring tries against the Tigers.
Once they get a roll on upfront, the Roosters are capable of punching holes in any defence and will fancy their chances of getting on top of a Manly pack without Glenn Stewart and Tony Williams.
Sydney’s defence however remains a huge concern due to another late collapse against the Tigers.
Leading 36-10, the Tigers stormed to within eight points before Kennedy finally put the nail in the coffin with a late try for the Roosters.
Although the Roosters survived that comeback, they can ill-afford to take their foot of the accelerator against a class outfit such as Manly.
With Brett Stewart, Kieran Foran, Daly Cherry-Evans, Steve Matai, Jamie Lyon and Anthony Watmough in the line-up, the Sea Eagles simply possess too much class in attack and will open the Roosters up if Sydney fails to respect possession.
Sydney can often lose their way in attack and defence, so expect Manly to really aim up in the forwards to unsettle the Roosters and force them into error.
With two vital competition points on the line today, this contest should go down to the wire.
Although the Roosters are at home and should provide the Sea Eagles with a huge test, Manly still possess the class necessary to secure an important victory away from home.
Sea Eagles by 4
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4:48pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:48pm | Report comment
Despite an encouraging fightback from the Roosters early in the second half, Manly have dominated today and have emerged big winners. Manly proved too classy and too strong for a Roosters side who have alot to learn in regards to playing for the full eighty minutes and keeping their intensity levels high against such a tough Sea Eagles side. Foran, Cherry-Evans, Stewart, Watmough, Lyon, Williams and Matai were all superb for Manly tonight as they carved the Roosters up out wide. Minichiello had a shocker for the Roosters today as did Pearce who tried hard, but just seems to lack the composure to become a world class halfback. I think the Roosters season is over now as Manly take a big step forward to securing their place in the finals. Thanks for joining us for this live blog and we look forward to your company next time on The Roar.
FULLTIME:
Roosters 14
Sea Eagles 52
5:48pm
Maximus said | 5:48pm | Report comment
Hayne gives Roosters 6 penalties in a row in the middle of the game to manlys zero but still didnt help them…
4:44pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:44pm | Report comment
FULLTIME:
Roosters 14
Sea Eagles 52
4:43pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:43pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Lyon converts and its 52-14
Roosters 14
Sea Eagles 52
Sea Eagles have bounced back superbly from their loss to Melbourne and have secured their place in the finals one would think.
4:42pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:42pm | Report comment
TRY SEA EAGLES- Cherry-Evans with a chip and Stewart regathers the football and he eventually finds Ballin who kicks ahead and Lyon regathers and scores!!! Manly at their best.
Roosters 14
Sea Eagles 50
4:41pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:41pm | Report comment
78′ – Manly now return the kickoff here as they try to score another on the verge of fulltime.
Roosters 14
Sea Eagles 46
4:40pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:40pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Lyon converts and its 46-14 Manly.
Roosters 14
Sea Eagles 46
4:39pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:39pm | Report comment
TRY SEA EAGLES – Minichiello returns the football after Stewart kicked deep. Roosters playing razzle dazzle football now. Pearce now throws an intercept pass to Lyon who scores.
Roosters 14
Sea Eagles 44
4:38pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:38pm | Report comment
75′ – Minichiello once again tries to do too much with possession and loses the football and Manly get the football back. Its been a tough day at the office for the Roosters no.1 today.
Roosters 14
Sea Eagles 40
4:36pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:36pm | Report comment
73′ – Its a shame this scoreline has blown out because the Roosters did have Manly on the backfoot and probably should have found themselves within six points here. Manly however are a clinical unit as Anasta chips and chase and tackles Stewart and the Roosters will get the drop-out.
Roosters 14
Sea Eagles 40
4:34pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:34pm | Report comment
71′ – Roosters are a young side but how many years will it take to become an elite unit based on this performance? They are too hot and cold at the moment. Only the Eels are more frustrating to watch. Cherry-Evans with a kick and he finds touch.
Roosters 14
Sea Eagles 40
4:33pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:33pm | Report comment
70′ – Guerra with a good run here as the Roosters reach the halfway. Pearce with a long pass now but Manly are awake to it. Leilua now makes a break and finds Anasta who then finds Hargreaves who knocks the football on. Terrible error.
Roosters 14
Sea Eagles 40
4:31pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:31pm | Report comment
68′ – Manly muck up a chance to score here as Taufua fails to regather a pass outwide. Roosters to get the scrum feed but Manly are enjoying themselves now after last week’s loss to Melbourne.
Roosters 14
Sea Eagles 40
4:30pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:30pm | Report comment
68′ – Manly get another penalty here and will go on the attack here and should hit 50 by the time this match ends. Sometimes I wonder how Pearce is picked to play Origin.
Roosters 14
Sea Eagles 40
4:29pm
Trent said | 4:29pm | Report comment
Thats 5 out of 6 for me…
4:29pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:29pm | Report comment
66′ – Pearce with a shocking pass and it founds someone in the crowd and Manly are off the hook yet again. Roosters just don’t think in attack. Manly however are organised and know what they are doing.
Roosters 14
Sea Eagles 40
4:28pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:28pm | Report comment
66′ – Roosters now desperate for this match to end as Manly seek to improve their differential. Roosters came out guns blazing and now produce a short kickoff and get possession back and are on the attack.
Roosters 14
Sea Eagles 40
4:27pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:27pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Lyon converts and Manly hit 40 points here. Roosters comeback all but over now.
Roosters 14
Sea Eagles 40
4:26pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:26pm | Report comment
TRY SEA EAGLES – Cherry-Evans with a grubber and Buhrer scores for Manly. Sea Eagles are having fun now!!!
Roosters 14
Sea Eagles 38
4:25pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:25pm | Report comment
63′ – Sea Eagles win the penalty now and will go on the attack yet again. This game is their’s now. Minichiello has been shocking today for the chooks.
Roosters 14
Sea Eagles 34
4:25pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:25pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Lyon converts and its 34-14 Manly.
Roosters 14
Sea Eagles 34
4:23pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:23pm | Report comment
TRY SEA EAGLES- Sea Eagles with a great set here but Matai puts in a grubber and Stewart grounds the football and scorees the winner for Manly.
Roosters 14
Sea Eagles 32
4:21pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:21pm | Report comment
59′ – Whare regathers a great Pearce cross field kick and Manly get the 20 metre tap. Roosters however are not going to die wondering here.
Roosters 14
Sea Eagles 28
4:20pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:20pm | Report comment
57′ – Roosters with the shortkickoff here and Friend regathers the football for the Roosters. Roosters right on the attack here.
Roosters 14
Sea Eagles 28
4:20pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:20pm | Report comment
56′ – Roosters behind the eight ball yet again here as Manly with their first attack of the second half post points. Roosters are terrible in defence today but they were harshly done by when Perrett was ruled to have knocked the football on when he actually regathered it.
CONVERSION UNSUCCESSFUL – Lyon misses and its 28-14 Manly.
Roosters 14
Sea Eagles 28
4:18pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:18pm | Report comment
TRY SEA EAGLES- Roosters with a massive defensive set coming up here. They need to hold firm to keep their comeback hopes alive. Set play though from the scrum and Stewart finds Whare who scores. So easy for Manly!!
Roosters 14
Sea Eagles 28
4:17pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:17pm | Report comment
55′ – Cherry-Evans with a bomb and Perrett regathers the football but the referee rules a knock on and Manly get a wonderful opportunity to post points here. Williams looked offside there on the chase.
Roosters 14
Sea Eagles 24
4:16pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:16pm | Report comment
54′ – Anasta has missed two big conversions here and they could be behind six points instead of ten. Roosters however have done very well to come back here. Friend with a crack at 40/20 and Stewart returns the football for Manly.
Roosters 14
Sea Eagles 24
4:15pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:15pm | Report comment
CONVERSION UNSUCCESSFUL – Anasta misses and it remains 24-14 Manly.
Roosters 14
Sea Eagles 24
That was a great ball from Anasta and Moga deserved that try after breaking the Manly line twice earlier on. Roosters with all the momentum now and its game on.
4:14pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:14pm | Report comment
TRY ROOSTERS – Moga scores in the corner and the Roosters are back in the game!!!!. Great ball Anasta.
Roosters 14
Sea Eagles 24
4:13pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:13pm | Report comment
51′ – Six to go now for the Roosters and Manly are holding on here….
Roosters 10
Sea Eagles 24
4:12pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:12pm | Report comment
50′ – Roosters win another penalty here and they are on top of Manly in the second half and need a try to really get the crowd to life…
Roosters 10
Sea Eagles 24
4:12pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:12pm | Report comment
49′ – Manly reach Roosters territory now as Foran puts in a kick and Moga gets to the football on the full and returns strongly. Great last few moments from Moga.
Roosters 10
Sea Eagles 24
4:11pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:11pm | Report comment
48′ – Taufua regathers possession for the Sea Eagles and is driven into touch but the referee rules changeover for Manly. Roosters are trying desperately to close the gap here.
Roosters 10
Sea Eagles 24
4:09pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:09pm | Report comment
47′ – Cherry-Evans with a kick and Moga returns possession for the Roosters. Moga now makes a break here and he is in Manly territory. Roosters with momentum here.
Roosters 10
Sea Eagles 24
4:08pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:08pm | Report comment
46′ – Minichiello with a bad grubber and Williams gets possession back for the Sea Eagles. Manly with good defence yet again, particularly when Lyon chopped down Masoe.
Roosters 10
Sea Eagles 24
4:07pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:07pm | Report comment
45′ – Roosters after started with their tails up here as they make strong yardage. Penalty to the Roosters now and they will go right on the attack and have a a great chance to close the gap further here.
Roosters 10
Sea Eagles 24
4:05pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:05pm | Report comment
43′ – Manly will go back on the attack and will look to score here as Watmough loses possession thanks to a strong tackle from Tasi. Roosters are let off the hook but they have started with intensity in this second half.
Roosters 10
Sea Eagles 24
4:04pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:04pm | Report comment
42′ – Masoe with a big break and and he reaches the halfway. Masoe however makes a knock on and Manly are off the hook. That’s a momentum killer there for the Roosters.
Roosters 10
Sea Eagles 24
4:04pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:04pm | Report comment
CONVERSION UNSUCCESSFUL – Anasta misses a big conversion and its 24-10 Manly.
Roosters 10
Sea Eagles 24
Symonds has gone off injured here and unfortunetly will not be back for the chooks after scoring a very important try.
4:02pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:02pm | Report comment
TRY ROOSTERS – Roosters with possession my apologies from the kickoff. Symonds now scores a try as Pearce produces a kick and it rebounds and Symonds regathers and scores. Just what the Roosters needed!!!
Roosters 10
Sea Eagles 24
4:01pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:01pm | Report comment
SECOND HALF KICKOFF – Sea Eagles with possession and a try early from Manly could signal the end of the Roosters top eight aspirations this season.
Roosters 6
Sea Eagles 24
3:50pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:50pm | Report comment
Manly have put on an attacking clinic today to lead 24-6 at halftime against the Roosters. The Sea Eagles found their groove very early upfront with Watmough and Williams in particular enjoying great games. The Roosters have been shocking in defence and have paid the price by conceding four tries. The Roosters though hit back late with a try to Perrett after Leilua bombed a try earlier for Sydney. Still ,where there is life there is hope and the Roosters are still in this. They can ill afford however to concede further points in the second half. Can the Roosters come back or will Manly notch up a big win?
Roosters 6
Sea Eagles 24
3:47pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:47pm | Report comment
HALFTIME:
Roosters 6
Sea Eagles 24
3:47pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:47pm | Report comment
40′ – Cherry-Evans with a bomb and Minichiello struggles to regather the football but the referree waves play on and the Roosters survive. Leilua now makes strong yardage here….
Roosters 6
Sea Eagles 24
3:46pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:46pm | Report comment
39′ – Masoe loses possession and Manly will get the football back in good territory here. Roosters can ill-afford to concede another four pointer here.
Roosters 6
Sea Eagles 24
3:45pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:45pm | Report comment
38′ – Cherry-Evans with a kick and Minichiello returns the football for Sydney. Roosters need another try here just to get their confidence up on the verge of halftime.
Roosters 6
Sea Eagles 24
3:44pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:44pm | Report comment
37′ – Roosters making strong yardage here as they try to cut the defecit here further before halftime. Roosters already in Manly territory. Anasta with a bomb and Minchiello knocks down the football but Taufua gets possession back for Manly.
Roosters 6
Sea Eagles 24
3:43pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:43pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Anasta converts and its 24-6 Sea Eagles.
Roosters 6
Sea Eagles 24
Gee the Roosters needed that try and it was a great pass by Pearce and good hands from Leilua to set up Perrett.
3:42pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:42pm | Report comment
TRY ROOSTERS – Pearce with a cut out pass and finds Leilua who then finds Perrett who scores out wide. Roosters needed that!!!
Roosters 4
Sea Eagles 24
3:40pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:40pm | Report comment
33′ – Rose has lost possession for Manly but the Sea Eagles can afford such errors because of their position in the match. Roosters get another opportunity to score a try to put them back on life support.
Roosters 0
Sea Eagles 24
3:39pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:39pm | Report comment
32′ – Leilus with a pass when he should have grounded the football and he bombs a try for the Roosters. Terrible play from Leilua.
Roosters 0
Sea Eagles 24
3:38pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:38pm | Report comment
31′ – Anasta kicks off yet again and Manly can smell blood here. Anasta with a short kickoff and the Roosters regather the football with Masoe. Interesting play but desperate.
Roosters 0
Sea Eagles 24
3:37pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:37pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Lyon converts and its 24 nil Manly. I didn’t see this coming today but luckily I tipped the Sea Eagles to win nonetheless. Roosters are terrible in defence and Manly are showing them up.
Roosters 0
Sea Eagles 24
3:36pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:36pm | Report comment
TRY SEA EAGLES – Watmough with a break and he finds Cherry-Evans on the inside who scores and its too easy Manly….
Roosters 0
Sea Eagles 22
3:35pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:35pm | Report comment
28′ – Friend with a bad pass and Guerra fails to handle the football and Sea Eagles come up with possession. Sea Eagles remain terrific in defence and the Roosters just don’t have any answers.
Roosters 0
Sea Eagles 18
3:33pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:33pm | Report comment
26′ – Roosters back on the attack as Manly make a rare error. Roosters now win the penalty and need a try here to just get a sniff of Manly here. Sea Eagles are in control.
Roosters 0
Sea Eagles 18
3:33pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:33pm | Report comment
26′ – Pearce with a nice kick and Minichiello nearly gets to the football but Whare regathers possession for Manly. Sea Eagles now go on the counter attack.
Roosters 0
Sea Eagles 18
3:32pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:32pm | Report comment
25′ – Foran with a chip bomb and Anasta does well to regather the football on the full and its a 20 metre tap for the Roosters.
Roosters 0
Sea Eagles 18
3:31pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:31pm | Report comment
24′ – Pearce with a deep kick and he finds Williams and the Sea Eagles are in total control here…
Roosters 0
Sea Eagles 18
3:30pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:30pm | Report comment
23′ – Sea Eagles making yardage at will. Cherry-Evans with a bomb and Minichiello does well to defuse the football but the Roosters are on the ropes here.
Roosters 0
Sea Eagles 18
3:29pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:29pm | Report comment
23′ – Roosters with it all to do now but Manly are looking ominous and smell blood in the water. This could get very ugly for the chooks if they do not show some character soon.
Roosters 0
Sea Eagles 18
3:28pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:28pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Lyon converts and its 18 nil Manly. Sea Eagles making a huge statement today. They are several classes above the Roosters.
Roosters 0
Sea Eagles 18
3:27pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:27pm | Report comment
TRY SEA EAGLES – Williams with a chip and chase and Matai regathers the football and scores. Manly are on fire!!!!
Roosters 0
Sea Eagles 16
3:26pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:26pm | Report comment
19′ – Hargreaves with a big run here and Kite brings him down well. Anasta with a bomb and Moga fails to regather the football and its a 20 metre tap for Manly.
Roosters 0
Sea Eagles 12
3:25pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:25pm | Report comment
18′ – Foran with a massive forward pass and Matai loses possession and the Roosters dodge a bullet. Roosters need to muscle up here and get back into the contest through their defence.
Roosters 0
Sea Eagles 12
3:24pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:24pm | Report comment
17′ – Perrett makes an error and the Sea Eagles have a great chance to perhaps seal the win here. At 18 nil, the Roosters will find it extremely difficult to come back.
Roosters 0
Sea Eagles 12
3:23pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:23pm | Report comment
16′ – Ballin kicks deep and its a good deep kick as Minichiello regathers possession and tries to link up with his support.
Roosters 0
Sea Eagles 12
3:23pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:23pm | Report comment
16′ – Lyon loses possession here and the Roosters are back on the attack and have enjoyed some attacking opportunities here. Roosters however make an error and Manly are off the hook.
Roosters 0
Sea Eagles 12
3:22pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:22pm | Report comment
15′ – Taufua regathers a Pearce grubber and Manly defend very well yet again. Roosters are too chaotic in attack and Manly are reading things well.
Roosters 0
Sea Eagles 12
3:20pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:20pm | Report comment
13′ – Ballin kicks downfield and finds Minichiello and Manly are right into their groove here. Roosters win a penalty now and they will go back on the attack. Roosters need to remain patient here.
Roosters 0
Sea Eagles 12
3:20pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:20pm | Report comment
13′ – Matai regathers the football for Manly as Kennedy loses possession. Sea Eagles survive and the Roosters are rattled.
Roosters 0
Sea Eagles 12
3:19pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:19pm | Report comment
12′ – Roosters win their first penalty of the match here and need to score quickly here just to stem Manly’s momentum. The Sea Eagles are on top but a try here will get the Roosters back into the contest.
Roosters 0
Sea Eagles 12
3:17pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:17pm | Report comment
11′ – Roosters have hardly touched the football in this match and the Sea Eagles are in total control here. Watmough and Williams are causing havoc. Lyon however is now driven into touch and the Roosters will finally get possession.
Roosters 0
Sea Eagles 12
3:16pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:16pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Lyon converts and its 12 nil Manly. Not looking too good for the Roosters here…
Roosters 0
Sea Eagles 12
3:16pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:16pm | Report comment
TRY SEA EAGLES – Watmough was offside but the try is awarded nonetheless. Tough call against the Roosters here but Manly are now firmly on top.
Roosters 0
Sea Eagles 10
3:15pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:15pm | Report comment
VIDEO REFEREE – Watmough scores a try as he pounces on a Ballin grubber that rebounded off legs…. checking for offside.
Roosters 0
Sea Eagles 6
3:13pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:13pm | Report comment
8′ – Sea Eagles win another penalty here and the Roosters are really under the pump here and are hanging on. Tough penalty against the chooks but they have to show some character here.
Roosters 0
Sea Eagles 6
3:12pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:12pm | Report comment
6′ – The Sea Eagles are looking strong out wide and the Roosters are already struggling to match Manly’s intensity here. Sea Eagles working it up to the halfway now. Good run from Watmough here and the Sea Eagles win another penalty now. Manly dominating here and could end up scoring another try.
Roosters 0
Sea Eagles 6
3:11pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:11pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Lyon converts and its 6 nil Manly. Good signs early from the Sea Eagles.
Roosters 0
Sea Eagles 6
3:09pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:09pm | Report comment
TRY SEA EAGLES – Stewart with a great pass and Taufua scores for Manly out wide. Too good Manly.
Roosters 0
Sea Eagles 4
3:08pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:08pm | Report comment
2′ – Matai with a big run and the Sea Eagles win the penalty and will go on the attack here. Sea Eagles now with a great chance to post points against a suspect Roosters defence.
Roosters 0
Sea Eagles 0
3:08pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:08pm | Report comment
2′ – Pearce with a deep kick and he finds Stewart who is hammered by some energetic Roosters defence. How long can the Roosters maintain their intensity?
Roosters 0
Sea Eagles 0
3:07pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:07pm | Report comment
1′ – Kennedy has already floored King with a nice hit. Sea Eagles on halfway now as Foran kicks deep and finds Perrett who earlier sought a release from the Roosters.
Roosters 0
Sea Eagles 0
3:06pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:06pm | Report comment
KICKOFF – Sea Eagles with possession.
Roosters 0
Sea Eagles 0
3:05pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:05pm | Report comment
Both teams making their way out now….
Roosters 0
Sea Eagles 0
2:58pm
Alan Nicolea said | 2:58pm | Report comment
The Roosters and Sea Eagles clash today in what should be an exciting and tough encounter between two teams who are desperate to win today for different reasons. Manly need a win to maintain a four point gap between themselves and the chasing pack. The Roosters however need a win to get to within two points of the Sea Eagles in eighth position. With the Roosters having the bye next week, it is vital that they win today at home. The Sea Eagles will be desperate to bounce back after their loss to Melbourne and will fancy their chances of dominating the Roosters given their recent record against Sydney. If the Roosters can keep their error count and discipline in check, they will give Manly problems today. Who will win? Leave your thoughts on the match as it happens.
2:28pm
Alan Nicolea said | 2:28pm | Report comment
In great news for Manly, Tony Williams will make his return for the Sea Eagles today and will start at lock. For the Roosters – Adam Henry, Tinirau Arona and Daniel Mortimer are OUT and Tom Symonds, Boyd Cordner and Anthony Mitchell are IN.