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Sea Eagles
12
Match Complete
Rabbitohs
26
76 | L. Mitchell | |||
74 | A. Johnston | |||
65 | L. Mitchell | |||
63 | D. Cook | |||
R. Garrick | 60 | |||
M. Taupau | 58 | |||
39 | L. Mitchell | |||
R. Garrick | 27 | |||
L. Croker | 26 | |||
15 | A. Reynolds | |||
14 | A. Reynolds | |||
7 | C. Walker |
2 | Tries | 5 | ||
2 | Conversions | 3 | ||
0 | Penalty Goals | 0 | ||
0 | Field Goals | 0 |
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Round 2 continues this afternoon when the Manly Sea Eagles host the South Sydney Rabbitohs at Lottoland. Join The Roar for live scores and commentary from 5:30pm (AEDT).
It seems hard to believe that an NRL coach could be in trouble after just one round, but rumours were swirling around Manly coach Des Hasler. It now appears he may be offered a short-term extension to reduce the size of any potential payout and keeping the pressure on.
Manly were diabolical last week after a reasonably bright start. James Tedesco terrorised the Eagles defence and the final deficit of 42 points even flattered Manly.
Hasler has responded with some changes. Andrew Davey will start with Jack Gosiewski back to the bench. Cade Cust and Sean Keppie both come on to the bench.
They come up against fellow first-round losers Souths, who will be desperate for a win to kick start their season. Their first-round assignment against the Storm in Melbourne was always going to be tough, but they were beaten early.
If the Rabbits can get some dominance through the middle, Cody Walker and Latrell Mitchell could be in for a big night.
Wayne Bennett hasn’t held back, with Josh Mansour and Jacob Host dropping out of the 17. Jaxson Paulo and Keaon Koloamatangi take their places in the starting side and Patrick Mago goes onto the bench.
Prediction
We know that Des Hasler will have his Eagles side fired up and they will be a much different team this week.
However, the Rabbits will also be desperate for a first up win and have a bit more class in their lineup.
South Sydney Rabbitohs by 8.
Kick-off: 5:30pm (AEDT)
Venue: Lottoland, Sydney
TV: Fox Sports
Live stream: Kayo Sports“>Kayo Sports, Foxtel, NRL Live Pass
Odds: Sea Eagles $3.70, Rabbitohs: $1.27 (odds via PlayUp)
Sea Eagles
1. Dylan Walker 2. Jason Saab 3. Brad Parker 4. Moses Suli 5. Reuben Garrick 6. Kieran Foran 7. Daly Cherry-Evans 8. Josh Aloiai 9. Lachlan Croker 10. Martin Taupau 11. Andrew Davey 12. Curtis Sironen 13. Jake Trbojevic
Interchange: 14. Cade Cust 15. Jack Gosiewski 16. Sean Keppie 17. Taniela Paseka
Rabbitohs
1. Latrell Mitchell 2. Alex Johnston 3. Dane Gagai 4. Campbell Graham 5. Jaxson Paulo 6. Cody Walker 7. Adam Reynolds 8. Thomas Burgess 9. Damien Cook 10. Tevita Tatola 11. Keaon Koloamatangi 12. Jaydn Su’A 13. Cameron Murray
Interchange: 14. Benji Marshall 15. Mark Nicholls 16. Patrick Mago 17. Jai Arrow
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