Gold Coast Titans vs Manly Sea Eagles: NRL live scores, blog
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Gold Coast Vs. Manly |
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2012 NRL Premiership Season, 2 September, 2012 |
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| Skilled Park, Robina, QLD | ||
| Manly 24 defeated Gold Coast 16 | ||
| Gold Coast | Manly | |
| 16 | FINAL SCORE | 24 |
| 3 | TRIES | 4 |
| 2/3 | CONVERSION KICKS | 4/4 |
| 0/0 | PENALTY GOALS | 0/0 |
| 0/0 | FIELD GOAL | 0/1 |
Top scorers:
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Important moments:
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| Referee: Gerard Sutton |
| Touch judges: D Abood & B Wood |
The Manly Sea Eagles can secure a top four spot with a win tonight but they will have to play near their peak if they are to beat a Gold Coast Titans outfit that has toiled admirably in season 2012. Join us for NRL live scores and blog from 5.30pm AEST.
Manly have won their past five matches and will take a power of stopping in this year’s finals series, especially if they can secure a top four berth today.
The Sea Eagles are two competition points ahead of North Queensland, who possess a superior points differential.
With this in mind, expect Manly to be at full strength against a Titans side that has performed very well during the second half of the season.
Despite succumbing meekly to the Panthers last week, the Gold Coast have recovered well this season given their horrendous start to the year.
Tonight is their last game at home for the year and the Titans should be expected to play with a lot of intensity against the reigning premiers.
Prediction
The Sea Eagles should know better than to underestimate the Titans today.
Manly suffered a surprise loss to the Gold Coast at Brookvale Oval back in round seven and will be keen to avenge that result at Skilled Park.
The Titans however will be no pushovers at home so expect this contest to transform into an arm wrestle for at least the opening half.
In Manly’s favour, the Sea Eagles have secured some terrific wins on the back of their ability to maintain their intensity for the full eighty minutes.
With pride the only thing on the line for the Titans this evening, it remains to be seen if the home side will be able to match the Sea Eagles pound for pound here.
While the Titans will try hard, the class of Brett Stewart, Daly Cherry-Evans, Jamie Lyon and Glenn Stewart should be enough for the Sea Eagles to secure victory.
Sea Eagles by 10.
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8:49pm
Bazzio said | 8:49pm | Report comment
How many more “worst refereeing decisions” can be crammed into a game? Woeful refereeing handed the game to Manly on a platter.
7:15pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:15pm | Report comment
Join us now for Tigers – Storm!
7:20pm
NF said | 7:20pm | Report comment
Damn both Manly/Souths won but on the plus side Cowboys/Broncos at DFS what do you think about that Alan should be a cracker. 3-0 Cowboys 2012 hopefully.
7:15pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:15pm | Report comment
The Sea Eagles have secured a top four birth with a tough 8 point win against the Titans. The Sea Eagles once again dropped their intensity in the second half and the Titans pounced with two tries. The Titans never gave up but the Sea Eagles were too good in the first half and that paved the way for victory. The Sea Eagles well on course to defending their title.
Titans 16
Sea Eagles 24
7:13pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:13pm | Report comment
80′ – Falloon mucks up play at dummy-half and the Titans season ends with an error. Manly will hold on but the Titans should be proud of their effort tonight….
FULLTIME:
Titans 16
Sea Eagles 24
7:12pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:12pm | Report comment
79′ – The Sea Eagles have done just enough in the end to hold on here. Titans only have enough time for a consolation try. Douglas with a pass and Foran nearly intercepts but he knocks on and the Titans remain on the attack.
7:11pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:11pm | Report comment
77′ – Titans need a try now to secure a grandstand finish. O’Dwyer with a nice kick and Foran regathers but is pinned in-goal and the Titans earn a repeat set.
Titans 16
Sea Eagles 24
7:10pm
KC said | 7:10pm | Report comment
phew i may not support manly but at least Brisbane are out of the firing line for them
7:10pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:10pm | Report comment
76′ – Sea Eagles back on the attack for the first time in a while. Cherry-Evans with a field goal attempt but its charged down and the Titans regather possession
Titans 16
Sea Eagles 24
7:09pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:09pm | Report comment
75′ – Prince with a long kick and Stewart regathers well yet again and Manly should hold on here…. Matai nearly through.
Titans 16
Sea Eagles 24
7:08pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:08pm | Report comment
74′ – Manly in Titans territory as they kick possession away and Gordon returns the football now. Titans certainly in this contest now.
Titans 16
Sea Eagles 24
7:07pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:07pm | Report comment
74′ – Titans have done really well in this second half but Manly’s second half performances continue to be a worry. Titans have dominated the second half and have a sniff here. Titans over the halfway as Prince chips over the top and Stewart regathers very well.
Titans 16
Sea Eagles 24
7:05pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:05pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL
Titans 16
Sea Eagles 24
Gordon has scored 9 tries in his past 5 games against Manly.
7:05pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:05pm | Report comment
TRY TITANS – Gordon scores in the corner and the Titans are back in this contest! Manly need to steady the ship here….
Titans 14
Sea Eagles 24
7:04pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:04pm | Report comment
VIDEO REFEREE – Gordon may have scored in the corner here…..
Titans 10
Sea Eagles 24
7:03pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:03pm | Report comment
71′ – Lyon kicks downfield and finds Zillman who attacks the football well and the Titans are back on the attack over the halfway. Titans have dominated field position in the second half.
Titans 10
Sea Eagles 24
7:03pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:03pm | Report comment
70′ – Prince kicks to the corner now and finds Whare who returns possession. Idris with another massive hit on Whare yet again! Idris aiming up in defence tonight!
Titans 10
Sea Eagles 24
7:02pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:02pm | Report comment
68′ – Stewart with a kick through but Gordon regathers and the Titans hold on. Gold Coast continue to fight on well here against Manly.
Titans 10
Sea Eagles 24
7:01pm
Vic said | 7:01pm | Report comment
How good is manly
7:00pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:00pm | Report comment
67′ – Cherry-Evans with a chip over the top but Bird regathers the football well but the Titans lose possession due to a forward pass. Sea Eagles finally back on the attack.
Titans 10
Sea Eagles 24
6:59pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:59pm | Report comment
66′ – Prince with a kick and the football goes dead and the Sea Eagles hold on yet again in defence. Manly have done the majority of the defending in the second half.
Titans 10
Sea Eagles 24
6:58pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:58pm | Report comment
65′ – Myles regathers possession and the Sea Eagles yet again lose the football thanks to a careless offload. Titans on the attack and a try here would make things interesting.
Titans 10
Sea Eagles 24
6:57pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:57pm | Report comment
64′ – Titans on the attack now as Prince kicks to the corner and nearly finds Mead but the football goes dead just…. Tight moment for Manly.
Titans 10
Sea Eagles 24
6:56pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:56pm | Report comment
64′ – Apologies Titans win the scrum not the Sea Eagles. I thought Idris knocked the football on earlier.
Titans 10
Sea Eagles 24
6:55pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:55pm | Report comment
62′ – Prince with a kick to the corner and Whare regathers well and just gets back into the field of play. Titans with a chance to muscle up here as Idris pounds Taufua into the ground. Great hit! Manly on the attack now through Foran. Great break from Matai earlier. Turning defence into attack Manly are. Titans eventually regather possession but Idris loses the football now! What a passage of play.
Titans 10
Sea Eagles 24
6:52pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:52pm | Report comment
60′ – Sea Eagles haven’t attacked for a while and will look to rediscover their groove here with quick points. Lyon tackled well by Bird but Manly lose possession and the Titans will get the scrum.
Titans 10
Sea Eagles 24
6:51pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:51pm | Report comment
59′ – Manly have been doing a lot of defending over the past 10 minutes. Titans still trying hard as Prince kicks and it goes dead and the Sea Eagles get the 20 metre tap.
Titans 10
Sea Eagles 24
6:50pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:50pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL
Titans 10
Sea Eagles 24
The Titans are keeping the Sea Eagles honest in the second half….
6:49pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:49pm | Report comment
TRY TITANS – Falloon from dummy-half scores and the Titans continue to breath here!
Titans 8
Sea Eagles 24
6:48pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:48pm | Report comment
56′ – Prince nearly through a hole and is tackled on the halfway. Zillman is away now and he tries to find O’Dwyer but the football goes to ground but the Titans get the penalty and will go back on the attack.
Titans 4
Sea Eagles 24
6:47pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:47pm | Report comment
55′ – Cherry-Evans with a kick and Gordon returns now. Game has dropped in intensity as the Sea Eagles just go through the motions
Titans 4
Sea Eagles 24
6:46pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:46pm | Report comment
54′ – Titans grubber ahead and Stewart regathers possession yet again and the Sea Eagles continue to read the Titans attack well. Sea Eagles just a class above.
Titans 4
Sea Eagles 24
6:45pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:45pm | Report comment
52′ – Idris on his feet now and play resumes here as the Titans continue to attack…. Manly continue to be very solid in defence. Good signs for next week. Prince with a grubber and Stewart bats it dead and the Titans get a repeat set.
Titans 4
Sea Eagles 24
6:43pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:43pm | Report comment
52′ – Idris knocked out here as he clashes heads with Taufua. Titans still on the attack.
Titans 4
Sea Eagles 24
6:41pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:41pm | Report comment
50′ – Watmough out with shoulder burn and will not play again tonight. Injury not serious though as the Titans win a penalty.
Titans 4
Sea Eagles 24
6:40pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:40pm | Report comment
49′ – Bird lucky to get away with a tackle that went over the horizontal on Cherry-Evans. Titans over the halfway here. Prince with a bomb and Stewart regathers well
Titans 4
Sea Eagles 24
6:38pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:38pm | Report comment
48′ – Stewart with an offload and Sezar regathers possession and the Titans hold on. Cherry-Evans is down here as the Sea Eagles squander a great attacking chance….
Titans 4
Sea Eagles 24
6:37pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:37pm | Report comment
47′ – Titans lose possession and the Sea Eagles are off the hook yet again and Manly continue to dominate. Titans have had their chances but have failed to take them. Manly now win the penalty and they are back on the attack.
Titans 4
Sea Eagles 24
6:36pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:36pm | Report comment
46′ – Bird is hit high and the Titans will go back on the attack as they win the penalty. Titans need to score here just to stem Manly’s dominance
Titans 4
Sea Eagles 24
6:35pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:35pm | Report comment
45′ – Titans with great defence here as they drive Manly’s forwards back. Cherry-Evans with a kick and Zillman finally regathers possession
Titans 4
Sea Eagles 24
6:33pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:33pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL
Titans 4
Sea Eagles 24
Manly’s second phase too quick and too skillful for the Titans defence. Manly will win this now and are aiming for third spot here…..
6:32pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:32pm | Report comment
TRY SEA EAGLES – If the Sea Eagles win by more than 35, they will leapfrog South Sydney into third spot. Taufua scores in the corner now as Matai sets up his team-mate in the corner!
Titans 4
Sea Eagles 22
6:31pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:31pm | Report comment
41′ – Cherry-Evans kicks ahead and Zillman fails to read the football well as the football bounces off his foot and goes into touch. Sea Eagles right on the attack.
Titans 4
Sea Eagles 18
6:30pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:30pm | Report comment
KICKOFF – Sea Eagles with possession
Titans 4
Sea Eagles 18
6:20pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:20pm | Report comment
Joel – Canterbury and Melbourne are the only teams that can match and beat Manly on form.
6:19pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:19pm | Report comment
After a strong start from the Titans, The Sea Eagles have responded very well and take a valuable 14 point lead at halftime. The Sea Eagles are very sharp in attack tonight with Foran, the Stewart brothers and Lyon in particular causing huge havoc. When they are on, the Sea Eagles are a joy to watch. The Titans are trying hard and had many opportunities to post points but Manly’s defence is holding firm. They look the real deal come September. A top four birth beckons.
Titans 4
Sea Eagles 18
6:17pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:17pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL
HALFTIME:
Titans 4
Sea Eagles 18
Lyon with a terrific kick in field with limited space out wide. He is a complete player. Terrific vision. Manly too good.
6:16pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:16pm | Report comment
TRY SEA EAGLES – Sea Eagles win a penalty and will go right on the attack with seconds remaining. Lyon goes for the line and he kicks infield and Foran regathers and scores! What a try!
Titans 4
Sea Eagles 16
6:14pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:14pm | Report comment
39′ – Manly regather possession as the Titans produce an error and Manly’s defence holds firm yet again……
Titans 4
Sea Eagles 12
6:12pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:12pm | Report comment
37′ – Great defence from Manly to deny Sezar who looked destined to score a set earlier. Titans though still right on the attack as they win the penalty
Titans 4
Sea Eagles 12
6:11pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:11pm | Report comment
36′ – Idris with a strong run and offload and the Titans have momentum going forward. Titans on the attack now. Bird with a kick and Gordon gets on the end of it and now Sezar eventually regathers possession and nearly scores but the football was stripped! What a play but the Titans will get possession back!
Titans 4
Sea Eagles 12
6:10pm
rosalea said | 6:10pm | Report comment
Woohoo go manly
6:10pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:10pm | Report comment
34′ – Lyon chips ahead and Gordon regathers before producing a risky pass to Zillman. Lucky to get away with that.
Titans 4
Sea Eagles 12
6:09pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:09pm | Report comment
34′ – Stewart takes the football on the full as Sezar kicks ahead. Titans produce a good kick chase though.
Titans 4
Sea Eagles 12
6:08pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:08pm | Report comment
33′ – Game has just slowed down over the past few minutes. Sea Eagles looking the more dangerous though. Titans return possession now as Cherry-Evans kicks.
Titans 4
Sea Eagles 12
6:07pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:07pm | Report comment
31′ – Idris with a strong run first up here. Titans over the halfway now and its been a good set as Prince kicks to the corner and he finds touch. Good kick.
Titans 4
Sea Eagles 12
6:05pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:05pm | Report comment
30′ – Sea Eagles now dictating the tempo of play here and the Titans really need to be the next to score to stand a chance tonight. Cherry-Evans with a kick and it bounces into touch and its a great set from Manly.
Titans 4
Sea Eagles 12
6:04pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:04pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL
Titans 4
Sea Eagles 12
Manly so clinical and will be tough to stop in the finals….
6:02pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:02pm | Report comment
TRY SEA EAGLES – Foran great ball to Stewart and he finds Ballin who scores a great Manly try!
Titans 4
Sea Eagles 10
6:01pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:01pm | Report comment
26′ – Sea Eagles producing punishing defence here as Sezar kicks possession away and Whare regathers now. Manly so strong without the football there and they start a set on the halfway.
Titans 4
Sea Eagles 6
6:00pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:00pm | Report comment
25′ – Both teams evenly matched here. Cherry-Evans with a kick and Zillman returns possession now before getting forced back by strong Manly defence
Titans 4
Sea Eagles 6
5:59pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:59pm | Report comment
Yeah the Broncos have a great record at Allianz stadium….Manly would certainly prefer Brookvale Oval.
24′ – Titans lose possession and Manly will get the scrum here and Manly survive. Bird blowing up.
Titans 4
Sea Eagles 6
5:58pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:58pm | Report comment
23′ – Titans win a penalty now as they produce a great defensive set. Titans to go back on the attack.
Titans 4
Sea Eagles 6
5:57pm
KC said | 5:57pm | Report comment
oh Allianz shouldnt be too bad brisbane played the bulldogs there and brisbane played good for that game
5:57pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:57pm | Report comment
22′ – Sea Eagles starting to hit their groove in possession but the Titans are trying hard. Prince with a kick and Whare picks up a great kick from Prince that would not go dead.
Titans 4
Sea Eagles 6
5:57pm
Joel said | 5:57pm | Report comment
Do you think there’s a team that can match the Sea Eagles in their current form?
5:56pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:56pm | Report comment
20′ – Whare knocks on as Brett Stewart produces a slick offload close to the line. His combination with his brother is terrific to watch.
Titans 4
Sea Eagles 6
5:55pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:55pm | Report comment
They do KC but I think they have to play their home matches at Allianz stadium now given that Brookvale Oval is too small for a finals match.
20′ – Sea Eagles get a penalty now as the Titans are offside with the kickoff. Terrible error and Manly should punish the Gold Coast now.
Titans 4
Sea Eagles 6
5:54pm
rosalea said | 5:54pm | Report comment
Go manly do wat we do best win
5:54pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:54pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL
Titans 4
Sea Eagles 6
Manly hit the lead. Great banana kick by Foran but Bird should have defused that football. Poor judgement and the Titans pay.
5:53pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:53pm | Report comment
TRY SEA EAGLES – Tony Williams fends off Idris like he wasn’t there. How strong is T’Rex! Sea Eagles on the attack as Foran produces a banana kick and Brett Stewart grounds the football and scores!
Titans 4
Sea Eagles 4
5:52pm
KC said | 5:52pm | Report comment
wait i thought manly get home ground favorites due to the positions in the finals?
5:51pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:51pm | Report comment
16′ – Douglas nearly intercepts possession but he knocks on and Lyon gets away with a risky pass. Sea Eagles a little off their game here.
Titans 4
Sea Eagles 0
5:50pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:50pm | Report comment
15′ – Titans right on the attack and look likely here. Sezar nearly through. Prince with a kick to the corner and Mead knocks on and Foran regathers possession.
Titans 4
Sea Eagles 0
5:49pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:49pm | Report comment
14′ – Titans regather possession and they are back on the attack. Titans playing like a team destined to play in the finals….
Titans 4
Sea Eagles 0
5:48pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:48pm | Report comment
13′ – Bird is away and he offloads but Gordon cannot control possession and the Sea Eagles survive. Titans are looking likely today.
Titans 4
Sea Eagles 0
5:48pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:48pm | Report comment
Yeah Manly would be tough KC but at least the match would not be at Brookvale Oval. The Sea Eagles fans don’t travel well.
13′ – Zillman returns possession now as Manly try to produce some punishing defence here
Titans 4
Sea Eagles 0
5:46pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:46pm | Report comment
12′ – Prince with a kick and Stewart regathers now. Good kick by Prince as he finds the turf.
Titans 4
Sea Eagles 0
5:46pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:46pm | Report comment
11′ – Cherry-Evans through a hole but is tackled just in time by Bird. Manly on the attack. Foran with a chip and Mead regathers well and is thumped by Matai. Good take by Mead.
Titans 4
Sea Eagles 0
5:45pm
KC said | 5:45pm | Report comment
wow i hope manly DO NOT lose today
i would hate for brisbane to take them on in the finals
5:45pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:45pm | Report comment
10′ – Sezar with a kick and Taufua returns now and the Sea Eagles start a set just outside the halfway. Good opportunity to attack
Titans 4
Sea Eagles 0
5:44pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:44pm | Report comment
9′ – Tony Williams with a nice run as Cherry-Evans bombs and Mead defuses it very well. Quality start from both teams here
Titans 4
Sea Eagles 0
5:43pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:43pm | Report comment
8′ – The Titans had four sets on Manly’s line before scoring. The Sea Eagles are yet to touch possession yet as Sezar kicks ahead and finds Tafua. Finally Manly can complete a set.
Titans 4
Sea Eagles 0
5:42pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:42pm | Report comment
CONVERSION UNSUCCESSFUL
Titans 4
Sea Eagles 0
Great passage of play from both teams here. The Titans eventually cracked Manly but the Sea Eagles held on very well in defence. Great early start to the match. Sea Eagles will have to muscle up today.
5:40pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:40pm | Report comment
TRY TITANS – Sezar with a kick and Gordon regathers and scores! What a kick and try!
Titans 4
Sea Eagles 0
5:39pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:39pm | Report comment
4′ – Great defence Manly as Michaels finds Gordon who is stopped just short yet again. Prince with a high bomb and the Titans regather and its six to go! Manly holding on….
Titans 0
Sea Eagles 0
5:38pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:38pm | Report comment
2′ – Ballin pinches possession but the Sea Eagles have ruled to have lost the football here and the Titans go back on the attack. Falloon went so close to scoring from dummy-half.
Titans 0
Sea Eagles 0
5:36pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:36pm | Report comment
1′ – Titans win the first penalty of the match and the Gold Coast will go on the attack. Good afternoon and welcome to this live blog. The Sea Eagles with a win will secure a top four birth. Can the Titans cause the upset?
Titans 0
Sea Eagles 0
5:35pm
Alan Nicolea said | 5:35pm | Report comment
KICKOFF – Titans with possession.