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This match promises to be a hard fought contest between two sides, that at the peak of their game, have produced some of the best play of the competition.
The South Sydney Rabbitohs have consistently produced quality performances this year, yet in their last two outings – including a loss to the Sydney Roosters in round 26 – they have been anything but convincing.
They were outplayed by the Roosters and while it was a strong effort to bounce back against the Melbourne Storm the next week, they could have easily lost that one.
Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles on the other hand have been a side which on some weeks look like premiers and on other weeks look like a bottom eight team.
In week one against the Roosters, Manly produced excellent periods of defence and just found themselves unable to crack a strong Roosters line.
They looked like a side that could contest for the title, but worries arose about how they would be able to back up from such a physical contest.
Manly looked tired in the second half against the Cronulla Sharks and without a John Morris brain snap, 2013 probably would have ended for them there.
Still, Manly are a quality football side and will certainly be boosted by the return of Brett Stewart, should he play.
If Stewart is in form and halves Daly Cherry-Evans and Kieran Foran are able to control the game, then Manly still have a good chance, regardless of fatigue.
For Souths, they will be hoping that their big forward pack can get on top early and that Greg Inglis can pull another piece of magic out of his bag of tricks.
Despite Manly’s certain potential to win this game, this is Souths’ time to step up and produce.
And with players like Inglis, who can produce magic, they might just be able to end their Grand Final drought.
Tip: Souths by 8
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