6:00 pm FRIDAY AUGUST 16TH 2024 4 PINESPARK MANLY SYDNEY
Sea Eagles Surge Up the Ladder with Dominant Performance
Manly’s dominant second-half performance in Canberra propelled them from seventh to sixth on the ladder, while also giving their for-and-against a significant boost.
Confidence Boost for Sea Eagles Despite For-and-Against Concerns
Although the Sea Eagles sit on 29 points, with an extra point from their draw against the Warriors in Round 6, their for-and-against is unlikely to be a deciding factor. However, scoring five tries in 18 minutes has undoubtedly provided a massive confidence lift.
Manly
1. Tom Trbojevic 2. Jason Saab 3. Tommy Talau 4. Reuben Garrick 5. Lehi Hopoate, 6. Luke Brooks , 7. Daly Cherry-Evans 8. Taniela Paseka 9. Lachlan Croker 10. Josh Aloiai, 11. Haumole Olakau’atu, 12. Karl Lawton 13. Jake Trbojevic, 14. Gordon Chan Kum Tong , 15. Ben Trbojevic 16. Ethan Bullemor 17. Nathan Brown, 18. Tolutau Koula 19. Toafofoa Sipley, 20. Corey Waddell 21. Jamie Humphreys, 22. Clayton Faulalo
Warriors’ Hard-Fought Battle Ends in Heartbreak
The Warriors kept the scoreboard moving with four tries in 17 minutes on Sunday at Suncorp, but they fell short in a heartbreaking golden point loss to the Dolphins and now find themselves 14th on the ladder.
Injury Concerns for Warriors with Shaun Johnson’s Late Withdrawal
The Warriors’ injury woes continued with Shaun Johnson’s late withdrawal due to a quadricep injury, though the veteran playmaker is expected to return this weekend.
With just three games left before their Round 27 bye, the Warriors will be eager to finish on a high note and give Johnson a fitting send-off as he retires after a stellar 14-year career.
Warriors
1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad 2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak 3. Adam Pompey, 4. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck 5. Marcelo Montoya 6. Chanel Harris-Tavita 7. Shaun Johnson, 8. Addin Fonua-Blake 9. Wayde Egan 10. Mitchell Barnett 11. Marata Niukore 12. Kurt Capewell, 13. Dylan Walker , 14. Freddy Lussick 15. Tom Ale 16. Jazz Tevaga 17. Demitric Sifakula, 18. Leka Halasima 20. Taine Tuaupiki 21. Luke Metcalf 22. Edward Kosi 23. Bunty Afoa
Referee. Chris Butler, Touch Judges, Matt Noyen, Daniel Luttringer, Bunker, Dead Loss Badger.
Badger should not be allowed any where near an NRL game. Maybe schoolboy league only. She is hopeless. Just watch, You will see.
The Sea Eagles have won eight of their last nine games at 4 Pines Park.
The Warriors have secured just one win in their last five visits to 4 Pines Park.
Manly centre Tommy Talau has crossed for 10 tries in his past nine games.
Warriors winger Dallin Watene-Zelezniak has scored five tries in his last two games against the Sea Eagles.
Sea Eagles winger Jason Saab has notched eight tries in four games against the Warriors.
Prediction
The Sea Eagles were in top form last week, overpowering the Raiders in Canberra, while the Warriors pushed the Dolphins to golden point extra time but came up short once again. Although it was the Warriors’ best performance in a long time, it came too late in the season.
With Tom Trbojevic back to his best and the distraction of State of Origin behind them, the Sea Eagles are poised for a strong push toward the finals. It would be a bold move to bet against them in this matchup.
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