THURSDAY APRIL 17th 2025 4 PINES PARK MANLY SYDNEY
Sea Eagles
1. Lehi Hopoate 2. Jason Saab 3. Tolutau Koula 4. Reuben Garrick 5. Tommy Talau, 6. Luke Brooks 7. Daly Cherry-Evans 8. Josh Aloiai 9. Jazz Tevaga , 10. Siosiua Taukeiaho 11. Haumole Olakau’atu 12. Ben Trbojevic 13. Jake Trbojevic, 14. Jake Simpkin 15. Nathan Brown 16. Ethan Bullemor 17. Toafofoa Sipley, 18. Clayton Faulalo 19. Aaron Schoupp 20. Jakob Arthur 21. Caleb Navale, 22. Michael Chee Kam
In: Jason Saab (wing), Aaron Schoupp (reserve), Jakob Arthur (reserve), Caleb Navale (reserve), Michael Chee-Kam (reserve)
Changes: Clayton Faulalo (wing to reserve)
Corey Waddell still has one match remaining on his two-game suspension for a dangerous tackle on Tyran Wishart. Meanwhile, Haumole Olakau’atu was penalised for a high shot on Sam Stonestreet in the loss to Cronulla but escaped suspension, instead receiving a $1000 fine.
Jason Saab returns on the wing after recovering from an ankle injury, pushing Clayton Faulalo back to 18th man. That’s the only change made by head coach Anthony Seibold for this round.
Dragons
1. Clinton Gutherson 2. Tyrell Sloan 3. Moses Suli 4. Valentine Holmes, 5. Mathew Feagai 6. Kyle Flanagan 7. Lachlan Ilias 8. Toby Couchman , 9. Damien Cook 10. David Klemmer 11. Luciano Leilua 12. Jaydn Su’A 13. Jack de Belin , 14. Jacob Liddle 15. Blake Lawrie 16. Hamish Stewart 17. Dylan Egan, 18. Sione Finau 19. Raymond Faitala-Mariner 20. Finau Latu 21. Lyhkan King-Togia, 22. Loko Jnr Pasifiki Tonga
Out: Christian Tuipulotu (wing)
In: Mathew Feagai (wing), Sione Finau (reserve), Raymond Faitala-Mariner (reserve), Finau Latu (reserve), Lyhkan King-Togia (reserve), Loko Jnr Pasifiki Tonga (reserve)
Changes: Dylan Egan (second row to bench), Luciano Leilua (bench to second row)
Referees: Peter Gough, Side line Officials: Chris Sutton, Kieren Irons, Bunker, Chris Butler;
Christian Tuipulotu is expected to miss this week’s clash against his former club, the Sea Eagles, after picking up a hamstring injury in the big win over the Titans. As a result, Mathew Feagai is likely to return on the wing. With Tuipulotu sidelined, Feagai moves up from 18th man to the starting side — the only change to the team that defeated Gold Coast.
Back-rower Dylan Egan, who left the field late in last Friday’s match with an elbow concern, has still been named on the bench. Sione Finau steps in as the new 18th man.
Emre Guler, who has been serving a suspension for a hip-drop tackle, is set to return next week.
Hard to Split as Dragons Eye Momentum and Manly Look to Hit Back at Home
The Sea Eagles travelled to Perth last week, where they were outplayed by the Sharks. Meanwhile, the Dragons hosted the Titans in Wollongong and cruised to a convincing win.
Based on current form, the Dragons seem to have the upper hand — but this one’s being played at Brookvale, and Manly will be desperate to bounce back from last week’s defeat.
It’s a tough one to tip, but then again, aren’t they all?
Key Stats
The Sea Eagles have conceded 72 points in their last two games.
The Dragons have won only one of their last seven games at 4 Pines Park.
Sea Eagles centre Reuben Garrick has scored 64 points in four games at 4 Pines Park this season.
Dragons winger Christian Tuipulotu has scored nine tries in his past seven NRL appearances.
Sea Eagles second-rower Haumole Olakau’atu has scored four tries in five games against the Dragons.
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