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 |
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.
Game information
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)
Teams
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
Kerry Hanson
Guest
Cmon lay off . He’s a poor oppressed black fulla.
Kerry Hanson
Guest
Yet they took on Roberts .
Spartacus
Roar Rookie
Souths got the two points but went backwards from last week. Despite an atrocious first 30 minutes against the Storm their last 50 minutes was two levels above their best today. Manly showed grit given their losses, but it was more a case of the rain and the Rabbitohs errors that brought the Bunnies back to the field and exaggerated Manly's real form at present. Which, without Turbo and Addin Fornua-Blake leaves them at the bottom of the NRL ladder and already with a -56 points differential.
Nambawan
Guest
If the old Reserve Grade comp was still extant DCE should be shaking hands with that coach next week (and I have been a strong admirer of his hitherto skillful input). These days it is fashionable to talk about a team's 'spine' as a marker of team strengths and weaknesses but undoubtedly Manly currently have the most ineffective spine in the comp. Of course Turbo and Fainu may yet appear later, but in the meantime it is all misery as the Manly players perform like a bunch of strangers bereft of cohesion and teamwork. What a mess.
terrykidd
Roar Pro
The spn fr the sea eageles
Adam
Roar Guru
There is hope. You get to play the Broncos!
Albo
Roar Rookie
He shouldn't have been on his own taking a walk ! The usual cranky boy suspects are lucky not be answering some questions midweek.
King in the north
Roar Rookie
He’s a confidence player and they showed no confidence in him. Bennett on the other hand knows how to get the best out of him.
Hard Yards
Roar Rookie
To be frank, I’m so old now I think it could be a problem if I put the handbrake on. Doctor reckons if I’m not dead by now then don’t fiddle with it.
souvalis
Roar Rookie
Didn’t anybody else in the entire Rugby League world want to coach Manly ? Even Tooves must have rejected them for Dessie to get an extension. 2 more years of this Lotto lads.
Nat
Roar Guru
Thx David.
David Holden
Roar Guru
Thanks Stormy.
Tom G
Roar Rookie
Manly will be better for that game ... at least i hope they will. Stupid mistakes are costing dearly. Having said that the weather was brutal for both sides
David Holden
Roar Guru
Thanks for following the blog tonight. Enjoy the rest of your weekend
Statler and Waldorf
Roar Guru
I can't work out why the Tigers didn't want Benji
David Holden
Roar Guru
What a bizarre end to that game. The Sea Eagles did lift in the second half but the brilliance of Damjen Cook and then Benji Marshall turned the game
Joel Erickson
Roar Guru
No better than last week to be honest, only reason we didn't cop a 40-point hiding was the rain. Still haven't seen anything to suggest we'll win a game this season.
Rossi
Roar Rookie
I reckon Latrell has surpassed the likes of JWH and McGuire as the biggest d head in the game, can't stand him
David Holden
Roar Guru
FULL TIME RABBITOHS BEAT THE SEA EAGLES 26-12
Hard Yards
Roar Rookie
You know things are going badly for your team when you are wrapped that they haven’t been beaten by 40. Oh settle; rest and wait you heroic ghosts of Brookie past. You will be honoured again.