Pre-Game Eels V Manly [Round 12, 2025]

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Eels V Manly [Round 12, 2025]


MATCH DAY

Friday 23 May 2025.

Venue:.... CommBank Stadium, Parramatta, NSW

Gates Open:.... TBA.

NSW Cup Kick Off Time:.... Parramatta Eels v Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles: 5:30pm.

NRL Kick Off Time:.... Parramatta Eels v Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles: 8:00pm.


TICKETING

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Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles

Team List etc. will be updated on Tuesday Afternoon (20/05/25)

01. Tom Trbojevic (C)
02. Jason Saab
03. Tolutau Koula
04. Reuben Garrick (C)
05. Lehi Hopoate
06. Luke Brooks
07. Joey Walsh

08. Ethan Bullemor
09. Jake Simpkin
10. Siosiua Taukei'aho
11. Corey Waddell
12. Ben Trbojevic
13. Jazz Tevaga

14. Tommy Talau / Clayton Faulalo
15. Josh Aloiai
16. Caleb Navale - Development Player
17. Nathan Brown


Replacement:

18. Michael Chee Kam.


Reserves:

19. Clayton Faulalo
20. Jake Arthur
21. Matthew Lodge
22. Aaron Schoupp
23. Raymond Tuaimalo Vaega
24. Gordon Chan Kum Tong
25. Dean Matterson
26. Aitasi James
27. Chris Patolo
28. D’Jazirhae ‘Mia’ Pua'avase - Development Player
29. Simione Laiafi - Development Player
30. Zaidas Muagututia - Development Player.


Out:

TBA.


Available But Not Selected:

• TBA.

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From the Manly Sea Eagles website, here is the ' Injury Update: Taniela Paseka' released on Tuesday, 25 March 2025:

Sea Eagles prop Taniela Paseka has undergone surgery to repair a ruptured Achilles tendon.

The 27-year-old suffered the injury midway through the first half of Sunday night’s Round 3 victory over the Raiders.

Taniela is aiming to be available to play in Round 25 this season following a 16–20-week recovery period.

Injury Update: Taniela Paseka

Sea Eagles prop Taniela Paseka has undergone surgery to repair a ruptured Achilles tendon.

www.seaeagles.com.au

From the 'NRL 2025, Injuries, Suspension Return Dates, Casualty Ward and Key Information for the 2025 NRL Telstra Premiership Season' web page, Here is the Latest NRL Injured or Unavailable Update:

* * * (Updated: Monday, 19 May 2025) * * *

Jake Trbojevic, who captained the Blues to last year's Origin series win, has been ruled out of the May 28 State of Origin series opener at Suncorp Stadium after suffering a Category 1 head knock while playing for Manly against North Queensland.

He was attempting to tackle Cowboys winger Murray Taulagi and slumped to the ground after a head clash, with team-mates - including brothers Tom and Ben - showing concern for the inspirational forward.

The NRL's mandatory 11-day stand down for concussions applies to State of Origin.

"Obviously it was a really sad sight to see him concussed there," Sea Eagles coach Anthony Seibold said.

"That’s the second one in the last month. We have a lot of concern for Jake, but he’s up and about. Obviously he will miss next week, and we need to look after his welfare."

Manly Sea Eagles

• Jake Trbojevic (Concussion, TBC)
• Tommy Talau (Hamstring, TBC)
• Josh Aloiai (Shoulder, Round 12)
• Toafofoa Sipley (Suspension, Round 13)
• Lachlan Croker (Knee, Round 14-15)
• Gordon Chan Kum Tong (Head Knock, TBC)
• Taniela Paseka (Achilles, Round 25)

NRL Casualty Ward: Bulldogs lose Suluka-Fifita; Surgery for Nicholson

Canberra's Matty Nicholson will undergo surgery after suffering a syndesmosis injury and fracture to his fibula, while Knights winger Greg Marzhew has had surgery on an MCL injury.

www.nrl.com

Also, from the Official NRL Casualty Ward & Injury Information, Manly hub page, there are slight variations to the information regarding the unavailable or injured players and their return periods:

• Josh Aloiai (Shoulder, Round 12)
• Toafofoa Sipley (Suspension, Round 13)
• Lachlan Croker (Knee, Round 14)
• Taniela Paseka (Achilles, Round 25)
• Gordon Chan Kum Tong (Head Knock, TBC)
• Tommy Talau (Hamstring, TBC)

Casualty Ward

Check the Official NRL Casualty Ward, which players are injured, and who is expected to make their way back onto the field and in the game.

www.nrl.com

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[Phobia]

Lodge in NSW Cup:

66 minutes
22 runs, 19 hit ups
275 metres (!) 107 PCM
5 tackle breaks
1 offload
29 tackles, 1 missed, 1 ineffective

He'd be straight in for me. If Aloiai is fit, I'd have him on the bench too.

By all accounts, I'd like to see the following:

1. Turbo (C)
2. Saab
3. Koula
4. Garrick
5. Hopoate
6. Brooks
7. Walsh
8. Lodge
9. Simpkin
10. Taukeiaho
11. Olakau'atu
12. Burbo
13. Tevaga
14. Jake Arthur
15. Aloiai
16. Bullemor
17. Brown

Still an off-chance that Turbo, Olakau'atu, and maybe even Bullemor are put in Origin, although I doubt it. Best pack since we lost Paseka.

Someone will be injured though, you wait...

 

[The '47ers]

Lodge in NSW Cup:

66 minutes
22 runs, 19 hit ups
275 metres (!) 107 PCM
5 tackle breaks
1 offload
29 tackles, 1 missed, 1 ineffective

He'd be straight in for me. If Aloiai is fit, I'd have him on the bench too.

By all accounts, I'd like to see the following:

1. Turbo (C)
2. Saab
3. Koula
4. Garrick
5. Hopoate
6. Brooks
7. Walsh
8. Lodge
9. Simpkin
10. Taukeiaho
11. Olakau'atu
12. Burbo
13. Tevaga
14. Jake Arthur
15. Aloiai
16. Bullemor
17. Brown

Still an off-chance that Turbo, Olakau'atu, and maybe even Bullemor are put in Origin, although I doubt it. Best pack since we lost Paseka.

Someone will be injured though, you wait...

I've got Bully in my Qld team, even more so now Gilbert blew a pec out y'day.

 

[Waz13]

Lodge in NSW Cup:

66 minutes
22 runs, 19 hit ups
275 metres (!) 107 PCM
5 tackle breaks
1 offload
29 tackles, 1 missed, 1 ineffective

He'd be straight in for me. If Aloiai is fit, I'd have him on the bench too.

By all accounts, I'd like to see the following:

1. Turbo (C)
2. Saab
3. Koula
4. Garrick
5. Hopoate
6. Brooks
7. Walsh
8. Lodge
9. Simpkin
10. Taukeiaho
11. Olakau'atu
12. Burbo
13. Tevaga
14. Jake Arthur
15. Aloiai
16. Bullemor
17. Brown

Still an off-chance that Turbo, Olakau'atu, and maybe even Bullemor are put in Origin, although I doubt it. Best pack since we lost Paseka.

Someone will be injured though, you wait...

Good hit out for lodge. 66mins a good stint. They are def working his fitness up quickly.

 

[Stewbojevic]

Hopefully Moses and Lomax get picked for NSW

 

[Stewbojevic]

Lodge in NSW Cup:

66 minutes
22 runs, 19 hit ups
275 metres (!) 107 PCM
5 tackle breaks
1 offload
29 tackles, 1 missed, 1 ineffective

He'd be straight in for me. If Aloiai is fit, I'd have him on the bench too.

By all accounts, I'd like to see the following:

1. Turbo (C)
2. Saab
3. Koula
4. Garrick
5. Hopoate
6. Brooks
7. Walsh
8. Lodge
9. Simpkin
10. Taukeiaho
11. Olakau'atu
12. Burbo
13. Tevaga
14. Jake Arthur
15. Aloiai
16. Bullemor
17. Brown

Still an off-chance that Turbo, Olakau'atu, and maybe even Bullemor are put in Origin, although I doubt it. Best pack since we lost Paseka.

Someone will be injured though, you wait...

I’d be very surprised if Arthur wasn’t picked at 7

 

[mickqld]

So is it Jekyll or Hyde Manly that shows up next Friday night. One thing is for sure the officiating will be 100% biased to the whinging worms.

 

[The Wheel]

The drums are beating that Moses will be 5/8 for NSW - great news for us.

Should be an interesting TLT - looking forward to it

 

[The Insomniac]

Great opportunity for Jake Arthur to shine this week against his old club, providing he's picked of course. I can't see us using Joey Walsh. I hope Siebs doesn't do anything stupid like moving Brooksie to half and bringing a forward like Burbo into 5/8. Leihi could play there but might be required @ fullback the way Tommy was hobbling about.

 

[Saabnaldo]

Hoppa
Saab
Koula
Garrick
Clayton
Turbo
Brooks

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

Long range forecast is rain all week, so a solid kicking game will be crucial.

 

[Eagles4Life]

Hoppa
Saab
Koula
Garrick
Clayton
Turbo
Brooks

Turbo
Saab
Koula
Garrick
Talau
Hoppa
Brooks
Taukeiaho
Simpkin
Lodge
Olakau'atu
Burbo
Tevaga

Arthur
Bullemore
Aloiai
Waddell/Brown

 

[Darknstormy]

So is it Jekyll or Hyde Manly that shows up next Friday night. One thing is for sure the officiating will be 100% biased to the whinging worms.

Prob another win this week for us what’s worrying is how many losses after that

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

Long range forecast is rain all week, so a solid kicking game will be crucial.

In other words I'll be surprised if we don't replace DCE with a specialist half.
(whether it's Arthur, Walsh or Wakeham that best fits the occasion, I've faith in the coaching staff to decide)

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

Prob another win this week for us what’s worrying is how many losses after that

Manly is favourites but this year there have been several beaten favourites every week!

 

[BOZO]

Hopefully Moses and Lomax get picked for NSW

Yes feathered friend
Lomax and Moses got picked and the Eels will get licked
How sweet it is !

 

[Tragic Eagle]

Every game is a contest. If we are not up for it we will get beat simple as that. We have a history of losing games we are expected to win easily.

 

[Disco]

Talking points will be halback, Aloiai and Lodge.

Reckon it will be Arthur and I think that is probably the fair call.

 

[Cameron]

In other words I'll be surprised if we don't replace DCE with a specialist half.
(whether it's Arthur, Walsh or Wakeham that best fits the occasion, I've faith in the coaching staff to decide)

SER8 wash your mouth out with soap. Nothing personal against the kid but I don't ever want to see young wakeham in a manly first grade jersey. Nothing to do with what happened last year. He just isn't anywhere near NRL standard.

It will be interesting to see how the coach goes. Blooding Walsh or selecting a very motivated Jake Arthur who will want to prove a point against his old club.

The way the two teams play the eels without Moses is a bigger lose than us without Ch$rry

 

[double hoops]

I love these games were a clubs depth is tested. Who ever new is in the halves. Just Play your game and stay composed. There is plenty of experienced blokes around you whose job it is to lift in this one.