Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles
36
Match Complete
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
18
| J. Saab |  | 80 | ||
| R. Garrick |  | 80 | ||
| 75 | | K. Flanagan | ||
| 74 | | J. Topine | ||
| R. Garrick | | 74 | ||
| T. Trbojevic | | 72 | ||
| R. Garrick | | 67 | ||
| T. Trbojevic | | 66 | ||
| R. Garrick |  | 61 | ||
| R. Garrick | | 45 | ||
| T. Trbojevic | | 43 | ||
| R. Garrick | | 34 | ||
| H. Olakau'atu | | 33 | ||
| 30 | | K. Flanagan | ||
| 29 | | J. Okunbor | ||
| 28 | | K. Flanagan | ||
| 26 | | M. Doorey | ||
| J. Saab | | 8 |
| 6 | Tries | 3 | ||
| 5 | Conversions | 3 | ||
| 1 | Penalty Goals | 0 | ||
| 0 | Field Goals | 0 |
Round 24 continues this afternoon when the Manly Sea Eagles take on the Canterbury Bulldogs at Moreton Daily Stadium in Redcliffe. Join The Roar for live scores and commentary from 1:50pm (AEST).
On paper, we have got a large mismatch this afternoon, with the Bulldogs already assured of the wooden spoon. The Sea Eagles do need to win to keep their quest for the top four alive.
In recent years, the absence of Tom Trbojevic has proved to be kryptonite for the Sea Eagles. However, with team confidence at an all-time high, they fought back to edge the Canberra Raiders 19-18 last round even without Tommy Turbo.
Daly Cherry-Evans kicked the winning field goal but Kieran Foran was the star, back to something approaching his best form. Moses Suli was also a standout, but he can’t make the 17 this weekend, such is Manly’s wealth of returning stars
Tom Trbojevic returns from injury at fullback, with Brad Parker also making his return. Toa Sipley retains his spot as a starting prop, with Josh Aloiai starting from the bench.
The Bulldogs were brave but ultimately fell short against the Knights last weekend. They made sure of the wooden spoon in the process.
Trent Barrett hasn’t been able to come up with a winning combination this season, with his halves always moving through revolving doors. Rumours of salary cap pressure are growing, so some will surely be playing for their future this afternoon.
Suspensions, off-field incidents and loan recalls have created upheaval in the forward pack. Adam Elliott, Luke Thompson, Corey Waddell, Corey Horsburgh and Ryan James are all out. Jack Hetherington and Ava Seumanufagai come back in, with Matt Doorey and Joe Stimson promoted. Bailey Biondi-Odo has been named at dummy half. The new-look interchange consists of Brandon Wakeham, Ofahiki Ogden, Chris Patolo and Sione Katoa.
Prediction:
I’ve got an overwhelming sense of doom for Bulldogs fans in this one.
It wouldn’t be easy against the Sea Eagles with a full-strength Bulldogs team. With the forward pack decimated, this will get ugly – maybe not quite as ugly as their last match, though.
Sea Eagles by 50
Game information
Kick-off: 1:50pm (AEST)
Venue: Moreton Daily Stadium, Redcliffe
TV: Fox League
Online: Kayo Sports, Foxtel Now, Foxtel GO
Odds: Sea Eagles: $1.03; Bulldogs: $13 (odds via PlayUp)
Teams
Manly Sea Eagles
1. Tom Trbojevic 2. Jason Saab 3. Brad Parker 4. Morgan Harper 5. Reuben Garrick 6. Kieran Foran 7. Daly Cherry-Evans (c) 8. Toafofoa Sipley 9. Lachlan Croker 10. Martin Taupau 11. Haumole Olakau’atu 12. Josh Schuster 13. Jake Trbojevic
Interchange: 14. Dylan Walker 15. Karl Lawton 16. Curtis Sironen 17. Josh Aloiai
Canterbury Bulldogs
1. Nick Meaney 2. Corey Allan 3. Will Hopoate 4. Aaron Schoupp 5. Jayden Okunbor 6. Lachlan Lewis 7. Kyle Flanagan 8. Ava Seumanufagai 9. Bailey Biondi-Odo 10. Jack Hetherington 11. Matt Doorey 12. Joe Stimson 13. Josh Jackson
Interchange: 14. Brandon Wakeham 15. Ofahiki Ogden 16. Chris Patolo 17. Sione Katoa
Christopher Wood
Guest
Since we knew what we were capable of our effort started stinking against lesser teams. I could be wrong but the boys are young and have a lot to learn. First time winning for many of them... finals we will be on.
NorthNarra
Roar Rookie
Lot of positives for Dogs, especially those who had a good game against Manly who are on the Barrett/Gould possible cull list. I’ll back a player competing for his job over one playing for the two points every time. If Des had rested Turbo, score would have been reversed.
Statler and Waldorf
Roar Guru
https://imgur.com/gallery/Hg8TTtG
MPC
Guest
The team that was last in completion rates beats the team 1st in completion rates. When people tell you that they are critical to victory, these 2 prove otherwise.
Tom G
Roar Rookie
No the NRL with their new rules and crackdowns have just given them more to be incompetent with
Hard Yards
Roar Rookie
Yes. Saab had an off day. Out of his system one hopes. Still, once the Boys started to concentrate they got it together.
RLFan
Roar Rookie
Is it just me or are referees and the bunker more incompetent this year than ever?
Tom G
Roar Rookie
I couldn’t understand why they kept going to Saab’s wing in attack most of the game when the Dogs left defence was handling it so well. Anyway i hope they don’t turn up like that next week
Hard Yards
Roar Rookie
Despite the final score, the Dogs closed Manly out for most of the game. The Manly boys will have their eyes closed when having a shave in front of the mirror tomorrow morning. Most of them may as have not turned up and just left Turbo with more space on the grass to play on.
Tom G
Roar Rookie
Not to mention outdoor furnishings
Kathryn
Guest
2 wins for the year. Are you sure about that????
Tony
Roar Guru
And pray that Turbo stays both well away from the Corso, and out of the shower
jimmmy
Roar Rookie
Hull KR earrlier this year. It was 7s into the match. One about 20 years ago in Super League as well. Can't remember one in in NRL but the Memory is not what it was.
DP Schaefer
Roar Rookie
Because upsetting the Dogs, at least his year, doesn't matter.
DP Schaefer
Roar Rookie
Not just Mary, Milward and the Dragoon's Brains trust. ANd the same as Hook will think when he sees Dufty racking up tries next year.
eagleJack
Roar Guru
Probably fair. Barrett will tell the board it was as good as a win
David Holden
Roar Guru
Thanks all for following the blog this afternoon. One more round and we are then into finals footy.
Tom G
Roar Rookie
They’re going to need to take next week very seriously that’s for sure
David Holden
Roar Guru
Des Hasler won't be happy with the Sea Eagles effort but, with finals around the corner, perhaps him team has some excuse in just doing enough to win.
Tom G
Roar Rookie
DCE was probably shocked that Saab got something right today at all.