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Rabbitohs v Sea Eagles
VENUE & TIME: Aussie Stadium, Saturday night - 19:30 AEST
COVERAGE: Fox Sports
LAST TIME: Sea Eagles 48 - Rabbitohs 14 at Brookvale Oval, round 7, 2005
WALKING WOUNDED
The Rabbitohs expect skipper Bryan Fletcher and hooker Shane Walker to return next week from hamstring injuries, while centre Lee Hookey (ankle) will miss two more matches.
Sea Eagles centre Terry Hill (groin) is out indefinitely, while forwards Ben Kennedy and Steve Menzies will be required for Origin duty. Props Brent Kite and Kylie Leuluai are both out suspended, while interchange forward Daniel Heckenberg's injured shoulder will keep him out for up to a month.
FORM
The Sea Eagles proved they could win away from home with a huge result against the Roosters last Friday night. Down 6-14 at half-time, Manly showed plenty of ticker to grind their way back into the game and take the points and retain second spot on the NRL ladder.
The Rabbitohs claimed their first NRL points since the bye in round eight and a win over the Knights in round five. It was their fifth golden-point game and their third drawn result at the end of extra-time. Should have beaten the Bulldogs after leading 13-2 at half-time.
WHO'S HOT
Sea Eagles skipper Michael Monaghan, who needed a man-of-match performance against the Roosters to convince Manly officials to re-sign him. He did that and latest reports suggest the Eagles will finally snap him up. Rabbitohs second-rower Mark Minichiello had a massive game against the Bulldogs, scoring a try, making two line-breaks and 139 metres in attack. The only flaw in his game is a tendency to do crazy things at crucial times. The grubber kick in his own half during golden-point time last week was one of the more ridiculous things seen on a footy field in ages.
WHO'S NOT
Sea Eagles second-rower Anthony Watmough has paid the price for his lack of size and an in-house incident during the last Origin camp to be dropped from New South Wales squad for game two. However he can't be criticised for poor form after starring for the Sea Eagles against the Roosters last Friday night. Scored the opening try, made 31 tackles and 151 metres in attack.
KEY MATCH-UPS
Mark Minichiello v Anthony Watmough
John Sutton v Michael Witt
Scott Logan v Jason King
LIKE TO SEE
The Rabbitohs forwards take full advantage of an understrength Manly pack. The Bunnies got plenty of drive up the middle from their big men and a repeat performance will put them in a position for a rare victory.
WE THINK
This could be the upset of the season, with Souths fielding a near-full-strength line-up against the Sea Eagles, minus five quality forwards. Without the constant drive of Menzies and Kennedy, Manly will struggle for the sort of momentum they've been accustomed to over previous weeks. The last time they were without Kennedy, points were hard to come by and they lost. Keep an eye out for boom Rabbitohs youngster John Sutton. His offloading capabilities are a revelation. Rabbitohs by 4
« Thread Started on Yesterday at 6:19pm »
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Rabbitohs v Sea Eagles
VENUE & TIME: Aussie Stadium, Saturday night - 19:30 AEST
COVERAGE: Fox Sports
LAST TIME: Sea Eagles 48 - Rabbitohs 14 at Brookvale Oval, round 7, 2005
WALKING WOUNDED
The Rabbitohs expect skipper Bryan Fletcher and hooker Shane Walker to return next week from hamstring injuries, while centre Lee Hookey (ankle) will miss two more matches.
Sea Eagles centre Terry Hill (groin) is out indefinitely, while forwards Ben Kennedy and Steve Menzies will be required for Origin duty. Props Brent Kite and Kylie Leuluai are both out suspended, while interchange forward Daniel Heckenberg's injured shoulder will keep him out for up to a month.
FORM
The Sea Eagles proved they could win away from home with a huge result against the Roosters last Friday night. Down 6-14 at half-time, Manly showed plenty of ticker to grind their way back into the game and take the points and retain second spot on the NRL ladder.
The Rabbitohs claimed their first NRL points since the bye in round eight and a win over the Knights in round five. It was their fifth golden-point game and their third drawn result at the end of extra-time. Should have beaten the Bulldogs after leading 13-2 at half-time.
WHO'S HOT
Sea Eagles skipper Michael Monaghan, who needed a man-of-match performance against the Roosters to convince Manly officials to re-sign him. He did that and latest reports suggest the Eagles will finally snap him up. Rabbitohs second-rower Mark Minichiello had a massive game against the Bulldogs, scoring a try, making two line-breaks and 139 metres in attack. The only flaw in his game is a tendency to do crazy things at crucial times. The grubber kick in his own half during golden-point time last week was one of the more ridiculous things seen on a footy field in ages.
WHO'S NOT
Sea Eagles second-rower Anthony Watmough has paid the price for his lack of size and an in-house incident during the last Origin camp to be dropped from New South Wales squad for game two. However he can't be criticised for poor form after starring for the Sea Eagles against the Roosters last Friday night. Scored the opening try, made 31 tackles and 151 metres in attack.
KEY MATCH-UPS
Mark Minichiello v Anthony Watmough
John Sutton v Michael Witt
Scott Logan v Jason King
LIKE TO SEE
The Rabbitohs forwards take full advantage of an understrength Manly pack. The Bunnies got plenty of drive up the middle from their big men and a repeat performance will put them in a position for a rare victory.
WE THINK
This could be the upset of the season, with Souths fielding a near-full-strength line-up against the Sea Eagles, minus five quality forwards. Without the constant drive of Menzies and Kennedy, Manly will struggle for the sort of momentum they've been accustomed to over previous weeks. The last time they were without Kennedy, points were hard to come by and they lost. Keep an eye out for boom Rabbitohs youngster John Sutton. His offloading capabilities are a revelation. Rabbitohs by 4
