Manly have come back from trailing 18-4 just before half-time to score 32 unanswered points and claim a crucial 36-18 win over the Roosters at Lottoland.
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Final score
Manly Sea Eagles 36
Sydney Roosters 18
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The Sea Eagles have conceded a whopping 92 points in their last two matches, going down to St George Illawarra and the Storm. That leaves them sitting in 7th spot on the ladder, with five rounds left to play.
Another loss this week against the second-placed Roosters will see them drop out of the top eight on percentages if both the Dragons and Panthers win their matches this weekend.
The Roosters have won their last three matches, and are coming off the back of a big second-half performance last week when they reigned in the Cowboys to win 22-16, after trailing 16-6 at half-time.
Manly coach Trent Barrett has made one change to the starting 13 from last week, with Shaun Lane named in the backrow and Lewis Brown dropping back to the bench.
Interchange forward Addin Fonua-Blake is out with suspension after a high shot on Storm halfback Cooper Cronk last week. His spot on the bench has been taken by Lloyd Perrett.
Brad Parker also has been named in the 17 in place of Cameron Cullen.
The Roosters have named Jake Friend on an extended interchange bench and he could make his return from injury as a late change this week for hooker Victor Radley.
Captain Boyd Cordner is still out with a leg injury.
Prediction
Manly by 7 in an upset.
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Nambawan
Guest
The constant interjections by the ground announcer and raucous rock/rap music on the PA at every break in play, just about ruined the game day experience for me and my friends.
twodogs
Guest
Careful, you'll get a ten grand fine?
Jacksyd
Guest
Not to mention Ashley Klein
Joe
Roar Rookie
Good win by Manly especially after their horror 2 weeks.
Joel Erickson
Roar Guru
It wasn't even a minor slump though, they looked like the worst side in the competition. And then they play the kind of footy you can win a premiership with. Just amazing.
John Coomer
Roar Guru
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John Coomer
Roar Guru
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Rob
Guest
The Roosters missed Grant Aitken today? LOL It certainly shows that the Roosters rely heavily on a glut of possession to win football games.
Tom G
Guest
After two diabolical performances they pull off one of their best. Never dull being an eagles fan
jacksyd
Guest
Mitchell Pearce found wanting again when the pressure put on them.
John Coomer
Roar Guru
Full-time The hooter sounds and its victory for Manly! That last try on full-time was created by a flick pass putting Uate away. He then turned the ball back inside for DCE to score. He converts his own try. Manly 36 Roosters 18
John Coomer
Roar Guru
79’ Try !! Manly (DCE). Manly 34 Roosters 18 Kick to come.
John Coomer
Roar Guru
79’ Guerra misses the chance for a consolation Roosters try after he can’t ground a last tackle grubber. Manly 30 Roosters 18
John Coomer
Roar Guru
77’ Manly scrum feed 20 metres out from their own line, they’ll just wind the clock down now for an important win. Manly 30 Roosters 18
jacksyd
Guest
Roosters doing it tough without Ashley Klein adjudicating allowing the 50/50 calls for them. Would have let all the forward passes go.
John Coomer
Roar Guru
76’ Red light, no try! Obstruction. Penalty to the Roosters. Manly 30 Roosters 18
John Coomer
Roar Guru
76’ Try!! Manly – pending bunker review (Winterstein).
eagleJack
Roar Guru
That's what I was saying last week. Still plenty to like about the side. You can't go through 26 rounds without a minor slump. It's a tough, tight comp The Storm the exception.
John Coomer
Roar Guru
74’ DCE slots the penalty. Manly 30 Roosters 18
John Coomer
Roar Guru
73’ Penalty to Manly 15 metres out near the posts, they’ll take an easy shot at goal. Manly 28 Roosters 18