Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles
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Match Complete
Wests Tigers
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| 77 |  | J. Hastings | ||
| 77 |  | J. Ofahengaue | ||
| R. Garrick | | 76 | ||
| R. Garrick | | 74 | ||
| 69 | | O. Gildart | ||
| R. Garrick | | 61 | ||
| B. Trbojevic | | 60 | ||
| R. Garrick | | 57 | ||
| J. Aloiai | | 55 | ||
| 54 | | J. Hastings | ||
| 53 | | T. Peachey | ||
| 50 | | J. Hastings | ||
| 49 | | L. Garner | ||
| D. Cherry-Evans | | 46 | ||
| R. Garrick | | 40 | ||
| C. Tuipulotu | | 39 | ||
| R. Garrick | | 33 | ||
| B. Trbojevic | | 26 |
| 7 | Tries | 4 | ||
| 4 | Conversions | 3 | ||
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 | ||
| 0 | Field Goals | 0 |
Round 9 of the NRL Premiership continues this afternoon when the Manly Sea Eagles take on the Wests Tigers at 4 Pines Park. Join The Roar for live scores and commentary from 3.00pm AEST.
The Tigers revival hit a roadblock last weekend. They will have a hard job getting their show back on the road this week, with the Sea Eagles getting closer to full strength.
Although they lost against the Rabbitohs last round, Des Hasler would have been really pleased with how the Sea Eagles dealt with the adversity of being one man down.
Daly Cherry Evans and Kieran Foran were in everything against South Sydney, which bodes well for this week. They have also unearthed some potential gems in Christian Tuipulotu and Tolutau Koula, who both caused multiple problems for the Rabbits’ defence.
With Jason Saab and Brad Parker out with injury, Manly get a boost with Tom Trbojevic’s return. Ben Trbojevic takes Parker’s spot with Reuben Garrick shifting to the wing. Haumole Olakau’atu returns from suspension and Josh Aloiai is also listed to return on the bench.
After two one point wins, the Tigers mini revival came to an end last weekend with a 12-6 loss to the Dragons. They were in the match right until the final siren, and won’t prove easybeats for the Sea Eagles this afternoon.
Jackson Hastings has proved the difference over the past 3 weeks, marshalling his troops well and releasing the pressure valve on Luke Brooks.
Luciano Leilua and David Nofoaluma are both unavailable for selection, with their spots taken by Alex Seyfarth and Ken Maumolo. Stefano Utoikamanu and Tyrone Peachey both return from injury via the bench.
Prediction
The Tigers have knocked off the Eels and the Rabbitohs and would be keen to add another large scalp to their list today.
But at Brookvale, and with Manly no doubt keen to make up for last week’s loss, I can’t see another upset in this one.
Manly Warringah Sea Eagles by 14
Game information
Kick-off: 3:00pm AEST
Venue: 4 Pines Park, Brookvale
TV/Stream: Kayo Sports, Foxtel
Betting: Sea Eagles $1.16, Tigers $5.25 – odds via PlayUp
Manly
1. Tom Trbojevic 2. Christian Tuipulotu 3. Ben Trbojevic 4. Tolutau Koula 5. Reuben Garrick 6. Kieran Foran 7. Daly Cherry-Evans 8. Sean Keppie 9. Lachlan Croker 10. Martin Taupau 11. Haumole Olakau’atu 12. Josh Schuster 13. Jake Trbojevic
Interchange: 14. Dylan Walker 15. Ethan Bullemor 16. Josh Aloiai 17. Toafofoa Sipley
Wests Tigers
1. Starford To’a 2. Asu Kepaoa 3. Oliver Gildart 4. Luke Garner 5. Ken Maumalo 6. Luke Brooks 7. Jackson Hastings 8. James Tamou 9. Jake Simpkin 10. Zane Musgrove 11. Kelma Tuilagi 12. Alex Seyfarth 13. Joe Ofahengaue
Interchange: 14. Tyrone Peachey 15. Alex Twal 16. Thomas Mikaele 17. Stefano Utoikamanu
Dwanye
Roar Rookie
Hi AMD. Yeah it always tough for the team that aren’t ‘powerhouses’. Part of the ‘retirement village’ thing was older players good,bad and ordinary was that move go to these places and give half an effort or switch off entirely. I think he is a good buy for them and my fingers are crossed he don’t kick back into cruise control.
Dwanye
Roar Rookie
Really? I think that’s ok for them
Stormy
Roar Rookie
Sounds good. Will be an interesting read.
Redcap
Roar Guru
Yeah, 2 years at about $400k per annum isn't outrageous, but he's not Cooper Cronck or Jimmy Maloney - somebody likely to leave a legacy. Though I can understand the Titans not being sold on Sexton.
David Holden
Roar Guru
Thanks very much for joining the blog this afternoon. Enjoy the rest of your weekend.
Redcap
Roar Guru
Always has been - I've been working on an article about rugby league on the Gold Coast and the RL retirement village is one of the themes.
David Holden
Roar Guru
The Tigers take on the Cowboys next Sunday night
David Holden
Roar Guru
In one of the highlights of Magic Round, Brisbane will take on Manly next Friday night. Should be a cracker
Pickett
Roar Rookie
Looks like a massive crowd. Arvo footy is the best!
David Holden
Roar Guru
Entertaining game of football this afternoon with the Sea Eagles having a little too much class. The Tigers battled against a fair bit of adversity and won't lose any fans today
Nat
Roar Guru
Not sure I like it. Smells of another desperate Titans overs play for a has been like the bad old days. I get their need for maturity in the spine but he hasn't had a good record outside of Manly.
Short Memory
Roar Rookie
Understatement
Stormy
Roar Rookie
It's really sounding like a comfortable place to play out time till retirement.
David Holden
Roar Guru
FULL TIME SEA EAGLES DEFEAT TIGERS 36-22
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David Holden
Roar Guru
80' Keppie with a run. DCE grubbers and that will do us Sea Eagles 36 Tigers 22
Vivalasvegan
Roar Rookie
Tigers played well today and score does not reflect the game... rub of green again goes against them...
David Holden
Roar Guru
79' Simpkin tackled on the first after a shift from the kick off. Peachey on the left. Chip and Garrick comes up with it Sea Eagles 36 Tigers 22
Glory Bound
Roar Rookie
Good question from FOX Sports Andrew Voss... how can a Manly player who is offside make a tackle to stop a TRY (Simpkin) and not get sin-binned?
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