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NRL action comes to the Central Coast as the Manly Sea Eagles take on the South Sydney Rabbitohs in a replay of last year’s preliminary final. Join us for live scores and commentary from 7:40pm AEDT.
The Rabbitohs kicked off their 2014 campaign in arguably the best style of any team in the NRL, comprehensively defeating defending premiers the Roosters in a dominant display that was highlighted by the form of their key players.
Meanwhile, the Sea Eagles – last year’s runners-up – looked to have started their campaign in a similar vein with a 20-0 halftime lead over the Storm… until it all went wrong in a horrendous second half that saw them ultimately go down 23-22.
Compounding Manly’s woes is yet another hamstring injury to fullback Brett Stewart. In a remarkable statistic, it has been revealed Manly are a 17-point better team with Stewart in the side.
With Stewart gone, the Sea Eagles may have to win this one on defence. The players were reportedly filthy at their defensive efforts last week against the Storm – no doubt that will be an area of focus in preparation for this clash.
Meanwhile, the Rabbitohs came through their Round 1 test unscathed and will field the same side that romped home against the Roosters, meaning they’ll enter this contest as heavy favourites.
Superstar Greg Inglis has fired a warning shot to the entire NRL, nabbing a hat-trick in that game, while rep forwards Sam Burgess and Chris McQueen were also outstanding.
Coach Michael Maguire will simply be looking for more of the same and I’m backing the Rabbitohs to give him his wish.
Prediction
Rabbitohs by 12.
Can the Rabbitohs avenge last year’s preliminary final loss, or will the Sea Eagles overcome their Round 1 capitulation to post their first victory of the season?
Join us this evening at 7:40pm AEDT for live score updates and debate on our live blog, and be sure to give us your opinion in the space below if you’re watching.
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