Sea Eagles
18
Match Complete
Roosters
26
| D. Cherry-Evans |  | 76 | ||
| M. Suli |  | 75 | ||
| D. Cherry-Evans | | 60 | ||
| J. Trbojevic | | 59 | ||
| D. Cherry-Evans | | 58 | ||
| M. Fainu | | 58 | ||
| 50 | | B. Cordner | ||
| 39 | | L. Mitchell | ||
| 38 | | D. Tupou | ||
| 22 | | L. Mitchell | ||
| 20 | | B. Cordner | ||
| 8 | | D. Tupou | ||
| 4 | | L. Mitchell | ||
| 3 | | B. Morris |
| 3 | Tries | 5 | ||
| 3 | Conversions | 3 | ||
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 | ||
| 0 | Field Goals | 0 |
Match result:
The Roosters held on to beat Manly 26-18 at Lottoland after a first-half masterclass from Luke Keary.
With Cooper Cronk out, Keary took the reins and set up several impressive tries.
The Roosters ran out to a 22-0 lead in the first half with a completely dominant display.
Brett Morris scored after just four minutes when Brad Parker misjudged Keary’s kick.
The halfback then set up Daniel Tupou five minutes later as the Chooks went 10-0 up.
As the rain poured down Manly made error after error and then Boyd Cordner crossed after Keary’s tidy offload.
The Roosters were cruising, even though they lost Morris to injury and Lindsay Collins for a head test.
Right before half-time Tupou got his second try of the night after Keary’s perfect chip to the wing.
Lachlan Lam came on in the second half to make his NRL debut and set up Cordner for a double with a smart grubber kick.
At 26-0 the game looked completely over, but when Keary went off for a head test after a knock the Sea Eagles started to claw their way back in.
In the 58th minute Manase Fainu gave the home side some hop when he barged over to get the Sea Eagles on the scoreboard.
Straight away they were in again, Moses Suili putting Reuben Garrick into space and the winger found Jake Trbojevic for a try.
Daly Cherry-Evans’ conversion made it 26-12. Momentum had shifted to Manly and the Roosters kept handing them possession.
With four minutes left Suili scored, after a fortunate deflected Cherry-Evans kick put him away into space in the right corner.
But there was not enough time for the Sea Eagles to strike again, and the Roosters earned their first win of 2019.
Final score
Manly Sea Eagles 18
Sydney Roosters 26
Match preview:
The Manly Sea Eagles and the Sydney Roosters clash heads at Brookie as each seek to record their first win of the new NRL season. Join The Roar for live scores and a blog from 7:35pm AEDT.
Both teams went down disappointingly in Round 1. The Sea Eagles were beaten by the Wests Tigers, while the Roosters were defeated by their arch-rivals South Sydney at the SCG.
Both sides will be desperate to get back to winning ways. As the defending champions, the Roosters might be away from home but will still be favourites.
But they will have to make do without influential halfback Cooper Cronk, who is unavailable with a hamstring strain. Youngster Lachlan Lam will make his NRL debut in his absence.
The Chooks will also be without hooker Jake Friend, with Victor Radley moving from lock to the number 9 spot, and Isaac Lui off the bench and into the run-on side.
Manly have injury and suspension issues of their own and will again without vital outside backs Tom Trbojevic and Dylan Walker. Brendan Elliot will deputise at fullback once more.
Former Panthers forward Corey Waddell will make his NRL debut off the bench for the northern beaches outfit, while Joel Thompson will reach his 200th appearance in first-grade.
The Sea Eagles’ attack was poor at Leichhardt Oval last week, so the onus will be on Kane Elgey and Daly Cherry-Evans to ignite the maroon and white offence.
Manly have a great record at home against the Roosters historically, but the pressure will be on the Tricolors to get their premiership defence going.
Prediction
Manly are outclassed and the Roosters should have too many weapons in their arsenal. The Roosters to win by 8 points.
Join The Roar for live scores and a blog of the match from 7:35pm AEDT.
When: 7:35pm AEDT
Where: Brookvale Oval
TV: Fox Sports
Betting: Manly $2.80, Draw $33, Roosters $1.42
Manly Sea Eagles
1. Brendan Elliot
2. Jorge Taufua
3. Moses Suli
4. Brad Parker
5. Reuben Garrick
6. Kane Elgey
7. Daly Cherry-Evans (c)
8. Toafofoa Sipley
9. Apisai Koroisau
10. Martin Taupau
11. Joel Thompson
12. Curtis Sironen
13. Jake Trbojevic
14. Manase Fainu
15. Jack Gosiewski
16. Corey Waddell
17. Kelepi Tanginoa
18. Trent Hodkinson
19. Tevita Funa
20. Lloyd Perrett
21. Lachlan Croker
Sydney Roosters
1. James Tedesco
2. Daniel Tupou
3. Latrell Mitchell
4. Joseph Manu
5. Brett Morris
6. Luke Keary
23. Lachlan Lam
8. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves
13. Victor Radley
10. Siosiua Taukeiaho
11. Boyd Cordner ©
12. Mitchell Aubusson
14. Isaac Liu
15. Zane Tetevano
16. Lindsay Collins
17. Angus Crichton
19. Matt Ikuvalu
20. Sitili Tupouniua
21. Poasa Faamausili
Muzz
Guest
What a joke of a venue!
Papi Smurf
Roar Rookie
The game is already close enough to Oztag as it is without losing scrums as well. Bring back REAL scrums and make them a genuine contest once again. Get the two front rows to stand a metre and half apart and then lean forward to pack the scrum just like in Rugby Union. Allow the two packs to push once the scrum has been fed and just like RU penalise the HB if the ball is not fed horizontal to the ground with one hand on either side of the point of the ball and if it is not rolled down the middle of the scrum. I know critics will already be complaining about a game riddled with stoppages and extra penalties but every change in the game comes with it's fair share of initial teething problems. The game has now become so fast that it favours smaller men over 80 mins. Reduce the number of interchanges, reward larger packs by giving them an advantage in scrums while at the same time increasing the fatigue factor through contested scrums and the reduced number of interchanges. That should add to fatigue and open the game up to smaller, faster players at the back end of each half.
Hard Yards
Roar Rookie
The fact is the Sea Eagles were flogged at home. You can't let ANY side put on 26-0 against you at your home ground and really lay claim to being a first grade team. Dear oh dear. A lot of work to do to get off the bottom shelf. Until last week I thought they could at least beat Parra. Now? I don't think I've got a lot of Christmas lunches left in me, but I'm not going with the the boys playing like Park footballers. Give me Strength.
stevesyd
Roar Rookie
Still 10 mill worth of talent on the field.
Watda
Guest
You should just give up...the roosters showed up with half a team and you carry on like a Souff’s supporter?
Jordan Klingsporn
Roar Guru
After the late comeback, i'll be watching next week but you still need to lift your game Manly.
John Davidson
Roar Guru
cheers Dale.
John Davidson
Roar Guru
MATCH REPORT The Roosters held on to beat Manly 26-18 at Lottoland after a first half masterclass from Luke Keary. With Cooper Cronk out, Keary took the reins and set up several impressive tries. The Roosters ran out to a 22-0 lead in the first half with a completely dominant display. Brett Morris scored after just four minutes when Brad Parker misjudged Keary’s kick. The halfback then set up Daniel Tupou five minutes later as the Chooks went 10-0 up. As the rain poured down Manly made error after error and then Boyd Cordner crossed after Keary’s tidy offload. The Roosters were cruising, even though they lost Morris to injury and Lindsay Collins for a head test. Right before half-time Tupou got his second try of the night after Keary’s perfect chip to the wing. Lachlan Lam came on in the second half to make his NRL debut and set up Corndner for a double with a smart grubber kick. At 26-0 the game looked completely over, but when Keary went off for a head test after a knock the Sea Eagles started to claw their way back in. In the 58th minute Manase Fainu gave the home side some hop when he barged over to get the Sea Eagles on the scoreboard. Straight away they were in again, Moses Suili putting Reuben Garrick into space and the winger found Jake Trbojevic for a try. Daly Cherry-Evans’ conversion made it 26-12. Momentum had shifted to Manly and the Roosters kept handing them possession. With four minutes left Suili scored, after a fortunate deflected Cherry-Evans kick put him away into space in the right corner. But there was not enough time for the Sea Eagles to strike again, and the Roosters earned their first win of 2019.
AE47
Roar Rookie
He is NSW problem now, Manly will be fine , Des will fix his mess
AE47
Roar Rookie
Your wasting your time cause it’s not on the “agenda” for 2019 , 2019 is the year of the wrestler,
AE47
Roar Rookie
Look at your side mate, seriously
AE47
Roar Rookie
Absolutely furious at you DCE , lift your game , be a leader
Dutski
Roar Guru
Gosh. Overconfidence nearly bit the Chooks. Switch off like that against a decent side and they’ll hurt you.
Aw
Guest
Roosters will get walloped by melbourne next. Absolutely dreadful
dale hall
Guest
good calling johnny boy
John Davidson
Roar Guru
FULL-TIME Tedesco takes a final bomb and that’s all she wrote. Roosters hold on to get their first win of 2019. A bit of a nervous ending for them, but they had enough points up to record the victory. Manly 18 Roosters 26
John Davidson
Roar Guru
’80 Good kick by DCE and Tupou punches it dead for a dropout. Manly will have one final set. Manly 18 Roosters 26
John Davidson
Roar Guru
’79 Good take of a bomb by Manu under pressure. That’s all she wrote now. Roosters to run the clock down. Keary’s kick hits the corner post, so a Manly tap on the 22. Manly 18 Roosters 26
Aw
Guest
Roosters are a joke. Robinson, we want answers
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