Dragons
34
Match Complete
Sea Eagles
4
| Z. Lomax |  | 79 | ||
| E. Aitken |  | 79 | ||
| Z. Lomax | | 77 | ||
| C. Norman | | 76 | ||
| Z. Lomax | | 72 | ||
| Z. Lomax | | 61 | ||
| M. Ravalawa | | 59 | ||
| Z. Lomax |  | 54 | ||
| M. Dufty | | 31 | ||
| Z. Lomax | | 29 | ||
| J. Kerr | | 27 | ||
| 8 | | J. Thompson |
| 6 | Tries | 1 | ||
| 4 | Conversions | 0 | ||
| 1 | Penalty Goals | 0 | ||
| 0 | Field Goals | 0 |
Round 9 of the NRL season concludes with a meeting between the St George Illawarra Dragons and Manly Sea Eagles. Join The Roar for live scores from 6:30pm (AEST).
Both these sides come into today’s encounter in need of a win. Manly went close against the Knights last week but were unable to get over the line, while St George’s second-half resurgence wasn’t enough against the Raiders.
The Sea Eagles, after being touted as genuine premiership threats, haven’t been helped by a string of injuries to key players, but even so, just two wins in their last five matches doesn’t inspire a lot of confidence.
Des Hasler has made just the one change from the side which came up short against Newcastle, and it’s a forced one. Addin Fonua-Blake is suspended for his vile late-game tirade to Grant Atkins, with Taniela Paseka starting in his place and Morgan Boyle coming onto the bench.
The Dragons have shuffled their forward pack, with Tariq Sims returning from injury in the second row. Ben Hunt moves to hooker, Cameron McInnes to lock, Tyrell Fuimaono to the bench and Korbin Sims out of the side entirely. Winger Jason Saab has made way for Jordan Pereira on the wing.
Game information
Kick-off: 6:30pm (AEST)
Venue: Netstrata Jubilee Stadium
TV: Fox Sports
Live stream: Kayo Sports, Foxtel
Teams
Dragons
1. Matt Dufty, 2. Jordan Pereira, 3. Euan Aitken, 4. Zac Lomax, 5. Mikaele Ravalawa, 6. Corey Norman, 7. Adam Clune, 8. Blake Lawrie, 9. Ben Hunt, 10. Paul Vaughan, 11. Tyson Frizell, 12. Tariq Sims, 13. Cameron McInnes
Bench/Reserves: 14. Trent Merrin, 15. Josh Kerr, 16. Tyrell Fuimaono, 17. Jackson Ford, 18. Timoteo Lafai, 19. Tristan Sailor, 20. Jason Saab, 21. Korbin Sims
Sea Eagles
1. Reuben Garrick, 2. Jorge Taufua, 3. Brad Parker, 4. Moses Suli, 5. Tevita Funa, 6. Lachlan Croker, 7. Daly Cherry-Evans, 8. Taniela Paseka, 9. Danny Levi, 10. Martin Taupau, 11. Joel Thompson, 12. Curtis Sironen, 13. Jake Trbojevic
Bench/Reserves: 14. Cade Cust, 15. Jack Gosiewski, 16. Sean Keppie, 17. Morgan Boyle, 18. Corey Waddell, 19. Brendan Elliot, 20. Abbas Miski, 21. Haumole Olakau’atu
Wood.Duck
Roar Rookie
Undoubtedly Manly absolutely look like shot ducks. What a pathetic performance. If the door is still on the hinges in the Hasler Manly duds dressing room, then there needs to be an investigation.
JGK
Roar Guru
The Dragons scored more than the Swans today. Red and white bragging rights!
Forty Twenty
Roar Rookie
The Dragons were always favorites and Manly are a woeful wet weather outfit. We haven't got going this season even when we have won. I always thought Mary was on a hiding to nothing this season, the losses would be his and the wins Flanno's .
Geoff from Bruce Stadium
Roar Rookie
You're a good bloke HY - wish I could be that gracious in defeat - tough times for Manly and the Raiders at the moment
danwain
Roar Rookie
Came down to intent in defence to me, good line speed and belief
Tom
Guest
I think there is a difference between not putting in 100% and just not being first grade standard, which in the case of Elliott/Garrick as fullbacks, Croker, Gosiewski, Levi, Boyle, and Keppie, they probably aren't.
Hard Yards
Roar Rookie
These boys from Manly have surely hit rock bottom. Nevertheless, the Dragons always played as if they believed they could win. As a Manly fan, if I have to lose, I can live with losing to the Dragons. It'll give them some confidence, and good on 'em. It was a big win.
Rob
Guest
Assistant coaches can be worth their wait in gold. Ask Paul Green when he had Cartwright and Furner helping.
Ralph Malph
Roar Rookie
Yep....Just as I've been saying. Manly are a one man team. No Turbo= No win.
souvalis
Roar Rookie
A few weeks is a long long time in this game..
DP Schaefer
Roar Rookie
You've forgotten their heroics of just a couple of weeks ago pretty quick. Dessie will have them back on track soon.
danwain
Roar Rookie
Fair enough mate, I know what it's like being on the end of these defeats, I'm sure manly will turn it around soon though
DP Schaefer
Roar Rookie
And Mary didn't want him around....
Stormy
Roar Rookie
Congratulations DP, Scott & All the other, long suffering, Dragon supporters; tonight they did you proud.
Muzz
Guest
Perhaps Hasler has been talking to the Broncos. History shows how fickle Columbo is. Lol@manly
Soda
Roar Rookie
They definitely have some pep in their step
danwain
Roar Rookie
Great!
Soda
Roar Rookie
Wash your mouth out with chocolate! Fingers crossed
danwain
Roar Rookie
I'm a Dragons fan mate, so on no way connected to the Eagles, but I thought they looked off tonight, and the Dragons sensed that and got really physical. Also, Dragons have improved a lot the last few weeks, and this has been coming.
eagleJack
Roar Guru
Cheers DPS. Nothing but praise for your boys tonight. Very committed performance. You might be right about Flanno. But I reckon a lot of praise should fall on the shoulders of young Dufty. He’s been a rock since Rd 5. Players have lifted because of him.