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PRE-GAME DISCUSSION: Manly v Bulldogs [Round 8, 2019]
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DCE BACKS BEST FRONT ROW IN NRL
Marty Tapau isn’t a bloke you want to run at.Source:News Corp Australia
Manly captain Daly Cherry-Evans has declared his side’s powerful starting front- row pairingof Martin Taupau and Addin Fonua-Blake the best in the NRL. Taupau and Fonua-Blake will be reunited on Saturday against Canterbury when the latter returns from a two-match ban for the Sea Eagles.
Cherry-Evans won’t be on hand to take advantage, with the incumbent Queensland halfback ruled out for up to six weeks with an ankle injury. But speaking before his syndesmosis blow, Cherry-Evans hailed them as the league’s “premier” pairing.
“I hope they don’t read this, but I think they’re marking their place as the game’s premiers front rowers,” Cherry-Evans told AAP.
“They honestly are. They’re a great tandem, they work well together and against each other. They certainly push each otherto be better.
“I wouldn’t swap them for anyone ... it’s making my life far easier as a halfback.” The figures support Cherry-Evans’ claim.
In the combined 87 minutes of their opening stints on the field together this year before one goes off, Manly lead their opponents 42-6.
The Sea Eagles also have a combined for-and-against of +25 in the 128 minutes they’ve been working in tandem, compared to -2 in the 437 minutes when at least one has been off.
The pair also lead Manly for average run metres, with Fonua-Blake’s 168 per game the second highest of all forwards in the NRL according to Fox Sports Stats. “They might be racking up big stats, but I can guarantee you they’re not playing for themselves,” Cherry-Evans said.
“I think that’s why they’re playing so good, because they’re not worried about what metres and what post-contact metres they’ve got.
“They’re trying to work field position for us and they’re trying to work quick play-the-balls.
“That’s the biggest improvement I have seen from those two players, the way they’re playing for the side this year.” Taupau also said he’d noticed a difference with the pair this year. “You can definitely see it and feel it when we are on the field with the boys,” Taupau said.
“It gives our outside backs and halves a lot of confidence to run and assess the line on the run as well.
DCE BACKS BEST FRONT ROW IN NRL
Marty Tapau isn’t a bloke you want to run at.Source:News Corp Australia
Manly captain Daly Cherry-Evans has declared his side’s powerful starting front- row pairingof Martin Taupau and Addin Fonua-Blake the best in the NRL. Taupau and Fonua-Blake will be reunited on Saturday against Canterbury when the latter returns from a two-match ban for the Sea Eagles.
Cherry-Evans won’t be on hand to take advantage, with the incumbent Queensland halfback ruled out for up to six weeks with an ankle injury. But speaking before his syndesmosis blow, Cherry-Evans hailed them as the league’s “premier” pairing.
“I hope they don’t read this, but I think they’re marking their place as the game’s premiers front rowers,” Cherry-Evans told AAP.
“They honestly are. They’re a great tandem, they work well together and against each other. They certainly push each otherto be better.
“I wouldn’t swap them for anyone ... it’s making my life far easier as a halfback.” The figures support Cherry-Evans’ claim.
In the combined 87 minutes of their opening stints on the field together this year before one goes off, Manly lead their opponents 42-6.
The Sea Eagles also have a combined for-and-against of +25 in the 128 minutes they’ve been working in tandem, compared to -2 in the 437 minutes when at least one has been off.
The pair also lead Manly for average run metres, with Fonua-Blake’s 168 per game the second highest of all forwards in the NRL according to Fox Sports Stats. “They might be racking up big stats, but I can guarantee you they’re not playing for themselves,” Cherry-Evans said.
“I think that’s why they’re playing so good, because they’re not worried about what metres and what post-contact metres they’ve got.
“They’re trying to work field position for us and they’re trying to work quick play-the-balls.
“That’s the biggest improvement I have seen from those two players, the way they’re playing for the side this year.” Taupau also said he’d noticed a difference with the pair this year. “You can definitely see it and feel it when we are on the field with the boys,” Taupau said.
“It gives our outside backs and halves a lot of confidence to run and assess the line on the run as well.
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17 men in Manly jerseys will be playing. That's enough for me. #GoManly!
NRL Late Mail: Round 8 team news and squad updates
NRL Teams
NRL Late Mail Round 8.Source: FOX SPORTS
Latest updates for Round 8 Late Mail:
Brisbane are considering beefing up their bench for their clash with South Sydney, while Wests Tigers star Benji Marshall will be given up until game day to prove his fitness.
Foxsports.com.au believes Dylan Napa will be fit to line up on Saturday but Bulldogs teammate Kieran Foran is racing the clock.
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Round 8
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THURSDAY
South Sydney Rabbitohs v Brisbane Broncos at ANZ Stadium (7.50pm)
Rabbitohs: 1. Alex Johnston 2. Corey Allen 3. Kyle Turner 4. Dane Gagai 5. Campbell Graham 6. Cody Walker 7. Adam Reynolds 8. George Burgess 9. Damien Cook 10. Thomas Burgess 11. John Sutton 12. Sam Burgess 13. Cameron Murray. Interchange: 14. Tevita Tatola 15. Mark Nicholls 16. Ethan Lowe 17. Liam Knight. Reserves: 20. Dean Britt 21. Mawene Hiroti
Players cut: 18. Jacob Gagan 19. Connor Tracey
Broncos: 1. Darius Boyd 2. Corey Oates 3. James Roberts 4. Jack Bird 5. Jamayne Isaako 6. Anthony Milford 7. Tom Dearden 8. Matthew Lodge 9. Andrew McCullough 10. Payne Haas 11. Alex Glenn 12. Matt Gillett 13. Tevita Pangai. Interchange: 14. Kotoni Staggs 15. David Fifita 16. Thomas Flegler 17. Joe Ofahengaue. Reserves: 18. Patty Carrigan 19. Gehamat Shibasaki
Players cut: 20. Jaydn Su’a 21. Sean O’Sullivan
Late Mail: George Burgess and Kyle Turner were both rested from training on Wednesday with niggling injuries, but will be fine to play. The Broncos are reportedly considering beefing up their bench for the game with Patrick Carrigan in line to replace Kotoni Staggs which would mean four forwards on the interchange.
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Broncos to shake things up
1:09
FRIDAY
North Queensland Cowboys v Gold Coast Titans at 1300SMILES Stadium (6pm)
Cowboys: 1. Jordan Kahu 2. Justin O’Neill 3. Tom Opacic 4. Enari Tuala 5. Ben Hampton 6. Jake Clifford 7. Michael Morgan 8. Matt Scott 9. Jake Granville 10. Jordan McLean 11. Gavin Cooper 12. Josh McGuire 13. John Asiata. Interchange: 14. Kurt Baptiste 15. Coen Hess 16. Scott Bolton 17. Francis Molo. Reserves: 18. Corey Jensen 19. Mitchell Dunn 20. Jason Taumalolo 21. Gideon Gela-Mosby
Players cut:
Titans: 1. Michael Gordon 2. Anthony Don 3. Tyrone Peachey 4. Brian Kelly 5. Phillip Sami 6. Tyrone Roberts 7. Ash Taylor 8. Jarrod Wallace 9. Mitch Rein 10. Shannon Boyd 11. Kevin Proctor 12. Bryce Cartwright 13. Jai Arrow. Interchange: 14. Alexander Brimson 15. Moeaki Fotuaika 16. Keegan Hipgrave 17. Max King. Reserves: 18. Jai Whitbread 19. Jack Stockwell 20. Will Matthews 21. Jesse Arthars
Players cut:
Late Mail: Cowboys star Jason Taumalolo has been named on the extended bench and firming for a return. Jake Clifford is in doubt with an ankle injury and if he is ruled out John Asiata looms as the man to slot into the halves. Playmaker Te Maire Martin will be sidelined indefinitely as he deals with a bleed on the brain.
Benji return still not 100%
0:53
Cronulla Sharks v Melbourne Storm at PointsBet Stadium (7.55pm)
Sharks: 1. Will Kennedy 2. Sosaia Feki 3. Bronson Xerri 4. Josh Morris 5. Sione Katoa 6. Kyle Flanagan 7. Chad Townsend 8. Andrew Fifita 9. Jayden Brailey 10. Matt Prior 11. Briton Nikora 12. Kurt Capewell 13. Paul Gallen Interchange: 14. Blayke Brailey 15. Jayson Bukuya 16. Jack Williams 17. Braden Hamlin-Uele. Reserves: 18. Scott Sorensen 19. Ronaldo Mulitalo 20. Aaron Gray 21. Josh Dugan
Players cut:
Storm: 1. Jahrome Hughes 2. Suliasi Vunivalu 3. Will Chambers 4. Marion Seve 5. Josh Addo-Carr 6. Cameron Munster 7. Brodie Croft 8. Jesse Bromwich 9. Cameron Smith 10. Nelson Asofa-Solomona 11. Felise Kaufusi 12. Kenneath Bromwich 13. Dale Finucane Interchange: 14. Brandon Smith 15. Christian Welch 16. Tui Kamikamica 17. Ryan Papenhuyzen. Reserves: 18. Billy Walters 19. Patrick Kaufusi 20. Joe Stimson 21. Curtis Scott
Players cut:
Late Mail: Sharks centre Josh Dugan has been named on the extended bench after a late withdrawal from last week’s clash with a hamstring problem. A return is unlikely.
Bellamy on Smith's QLD return
2:25
SATURDAY
Canberra Raiders v Penrith Panthers at McDonalds Park, Wagga Wagga (3pm)
Raiders: 1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad 2. Nick Cotric 3. Jarrod Croker 4. Joseph Leilua 5. Bailey Simonsson 6. Jack Wighton 7. Sam Williams 8. Josh Papalii 9. Josh Hodgson 10. Dunamis Lui 11. John Bateman 12. Elliot Whitehead 13. Ryan Sutton 14. Siliva Havili 15. Hudson Young 16. Iosia Soliola 17. Corey Horsburgh. Reserves: 18. Aidan Sezer 19. Michael Oldfield 20. Emre Guler 21. Jack Murchie
Players cut:
Panthers: 1. Caleb Aekins 2. Josh Mansour 3. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak 4. Waqa Blake 5. Malakai Watene-Zelezniak 6. James Maloney 7. Nathan Cleary 8. James Tamou 9. Wayde Egan 10. Tim Grant 11. Viliame Kikau 12. Isaah Yeo 13. James Fisher-Harris Interchange: 14. Sione Katoa 15. Liam Martin 16. Moses Leota 17. Reagan Campbell-Gillard. Reserves: 18. Jarome Luai 19. Kaide Ellis 20. Dylan Edwards 21. Tyrell Fuimaono
Players cut:
Late Mail: To come.
Manly Sea Eagles v Canterbury Bulldogs at Lottoland (5.30pm)
Sea Eagles: 1. Brendan Elliott 2. Abbas Miski 3. Moses Suli 4. Brad Parker 5. Reuben Garrick 6. Lachlan Croker 7. Kane Elgey 8. Addin Fonua-Blake 9. Apisai Koroisau 10. Martin Taupau 11. Joel Thompson 12. Curtis Sironen 13. Jake Trbojevic. Interchange: 14. Manase Fainu 15. Jack Gosiewski 16. Corey Waddell 17. Toafofoa Sipley. Reserves: 18. Morgan Boyle 19. Zach Dockar-clay 20. Kelepi Tanginoa 21. Taniela Paseka
Players cut:
Bulldogs: 1. Nick Meaney 2. Jayden Okunbor 3. Kerrod Holland 4. Will Hopoate 5. Reimis Smith 6. Jack Cogger 7. Lachlan Lewis 8. Aiden Tolman 9. Jeremy Marshall-King 10. Ofahiki Ogden 11. Josh Jackson 12. Corey Harawira-Naera 13. Rhyse Martin. Interchange: 14. Fa’amanu Brown 15. Danny Fualalo 16. Adam Elliot 17. Michael Lichaa. Reserves: 19. Kieran Foran 21. Marcelo Montoya 22. Renouf To’omaga 23. Dylan Napa
Players cut:
Late Mail: Api Koroisau is battling a calf injury and if he’s ruled out Manase Fainu will be asked to play 80 minutes. Bulldogs stars Kieran Foran and Dylan Napa have both been named to make a possible return against Manly, and foxsports.com.au understands Napa is the more likely of the two but a decision will be made on Friday after the captain’s run. Michael Lichaa will be the man to make way if Napa returns. Foran was expected to miss 12 weeks with an ankle injury but has only been sidelined for four. “ He’s actually got some Wolverine healing about him,” Bulldogs teammate Will Hopoate said.
NRL Teams
- May 2, 2019 3:04pm
- by Pamela Whaley and Simon Brunsdon
- Source: FOX SPORTS
NRL Late Mail Round 8.Source: FOX SPORTS
Latest updates for Round 8 Late Mail:
Brisbane are considering beefing up their bench for their clash with South Sydney, while Wests Tigers star Benji Marshall will be given up until game day to prove his fitness.
Foxsports.com.au believes Dylan Napa will be fit to line up on Saturday but Bulldogs teammate Kieran Foran is racing the clock.
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Round 8
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THURSDAY
South Sydney Rabbitohs v Brisbane Broncos at ANZ Stadium (7.50pm)
Rabbitohs: 1. Alex Johnston 2. Corey Allen 3. Kyle Turner 4. Dane Gagai 5. Campbell Graham 6. Cody Walker 7. Adam Reynolds 8. George Burgess 9. Damien Cook 10. Thomas Burgess 11. John Sutton 12. Sam Burgess 13. Cameron Murray. Interchange: 14. Tevita Tatola 15. Mark Nicholls 16. Ethan Lowe 17. Liam Knight. Reserves: 20. Dean Britt 21. Mawene Hiroti
Players cut: 18. Jacob Gagan 19. Connor Tracey
Broncos: 1. Darius Boyd 2. Corey Oates 3. James Roberts 4. Jack Bird 5. Jamayne Isaako 6. Anthony Milford 7. Tom Dearden 8. Matthew Lodge 9. Andrew McCullough 10. Payne Haas 11. Alex Glenn 12. Matt Gillett 13. Tevita Pangai. Interchange: 14. Kotoni Staggs 15. David Fifita 16. Thomas Flegler 17. Joe Ofahengaue. Reserves: 18. Patty Carrigan 19. Gehamat Shibasaki
Players cut: 20. Jaydn Su’a 21. Sean O’Sullivan
Late Mail: George Burgess and Kyle Turner were both rested from training on Wednesday with niggling injuries, but will be fine to play. The Broncos are reportedly considering beefing up their bench for the game with Patrick Carrigan in line to replace Kotoni Staggs which would mean four forwards on the interchange.
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Broncos to shake things up
1:09
FRIDAY
North Queensland Cowboys v Gold Coast Titans at 1300SMILES Stadium (6pm)
Cowboys: 1. Jordan Kahu 2. Justin O’Neill 3. Tom Opacic 4. Enari Tuala 5. Ben Hampton 6. Jake Clifford 7. Michael Morgan 8. Matt Scott 9. Jake Granville 10. Jordan McLean 11. Gavin Cooper 12. Josh McGuire 13. John Asiata. Interchange: 14. Kurt Baptiste 15. Coen Hess 16. Scott Bolton 17. Francis Molo. Reserves: 18. Corey Jensen 19. Mitchell Dunn 20. Jason Taumalolo 21. Gideon Gela-Mosby
Players cut:
Titans: 1. Michael Gordon 2. Anthony Don 3. Tyrone Peachey 4. Brian Kelly 5. Phillip Sami 6. Tyrone Roberts 7. Ash Taylor 8. Jarrod Wallace 9. Mitch Rein 10. Shannon Boyd 11. Kevin Proctor 12. Bryce Cartwright 13. Jai Arrow. Interchange: 14. Alexander Brimson 15. Moeaki Fotuaika 16. Keegan Hipgrave 17. Max King. Reserves: 18. Jai Whitbread 19. Jack Stockwell 20. Will Matthews 21. Jesse Arthars
Players cut:
Late Mail: Cowboys star Jason Taumalolo has been named on the extended bench and firming for a return. Jake Clifford is in doubt with an ankle injury and if he is ruled out John Asiata looms as the man to slot into the halves. Playmaker Te Maire Martin will be sidelined indefinitely as he deals with a bleed on the brain.
Benji return still not 100%
0:53
Cronulla Sharks v Melbourne Storm at PointsBet Stadium (7.55pm)
Sharks: 1. Will Kennedy 2. Sosaia Feki 3. Bronson Xerri 4. Josh Morris 5. Sione Katoa 6. Kyle Flanagan 7. Chad Townsend 8. Andrew Fifita 9. Jayden Brailey 10. Matt Prior 11. Briton Nikora 12. Kurt Capewell 13. Paul Gallen Interchange: 14. Blayke Brailey 15. Jayson Bukuya 16. Jack Williams 17. Braden Hamlin-Uele. Reserves: 18. Scott Sorensen 19. Ronaldo Mulitalo 20. Aaron Gray 21. Josh Dugan
Players cut:
Storm: 1. Jahrome Hughes 2. Suliasi Vunivalu 3. Will Chambers 4. Marion Seve 5. Josh Addo-Carr 6. Cameron Munster 7. Brodie Croft 8. Jesse Bromwich 9. Cameron Smith 10. Nelson Asofa-Solomona 11. Felise Kaufusi 12. Kenneath Bromwich 13. Dale Finucane Interchange: 14. Brandon Smith 15. Christian Welch 16. Tui Kamikamica 17. Ryan Papenhuyzen. Reserves: 18. Billy Walters 19. Patrick Kaufusi 20. Joe Stimson 21. Curtis Scott
Players cut:
Late Mail: Sharks centre Josh Dugan has been named on the extended bench after a late withdrawal from last week’s clash with a hamstring problem. A return is unlikely.
Bellamy on Smith's QLD return
2:25
SATURDAY
Canberra Raiders v Penrith Panthers at McDonalds Park, Wagga Wagga (3pm)
Raiders: 1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad 2. Nick Cotric 3. Jarrod Croker 4. Joseph Leilua 5. Bailey Simonsson 6. Jack Wighton 7. Sam Williams 8. Josh Papalii 9. Josh Hodgson 10. Dunamis Lui 11. John Bateman 12. Elliot Whitehead 13. Ryan Sutton 14. Siliva Havili 15. Hudson Young 16. Iosia Soliola 17. Corey Horsburgh. Reserves: 18. Aidan Sezer 19. Michael Oldfield 20. Emre Guler 21. Jack Murchie
Players cut:
Panthers: 1. Caleb Aekins 2. Josh Mansour 3. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak 4. Waqa Blake 5. Malakai Watene-Zelezniak 6. James Maloney 7. Nathan Cleary 8. James Tamou 9. Wayde Egan 10. Tim Grant 11. Viliame Kikau 12. Isaah Yeo 13. James Fisher-Harris Interchange: 14. Sione Katoa 15. Liam Martin 16. Moses Leota 17. Reagan Campbell-Gillard. Reserves: 18. Jarome Luai 19. Kaide Ellis 20. Dylan Edwards 21. Tyrell Fuimaono
Players cut:
Late Mail: To come.
Manly Sea Eagles v Canterbury Bulldogs at Lottoland (5.30pm)
Sea Eagles: 1. Brendan Elliott 2. Abbas Miski 3. Moses Suli 4. Brad Parker 5. Reuben Garrick 6. Lachlan Croker 7. Kane Elgey 8. Addin Fonua-Blake 9. Apisai Koroisau 10. Martin Taupau 11. Joel Thompson 12. Curtis Sironen 13. Jake Trbojevic. Interchange: 14. Manase Fainu 15. Jack Gosiewski 16. Corey Waddell 17. Toafofoa Sipley. Reserves: 18. Morgan Boyle 19. Zach Dockar-clay 20. Kelepi Tanginoa 21. Taniela Paseka
Players cut:
Bulldogs: 1. Nick Meaney 2. Jayden Okunbor 3. Kerrod Holland 4. Will Hopoate 5. Reimis Smith 6. Jack Cogger 7. Lachlan Lewis 8. Aiden Tolman 9. Jeremy Marshall-King 10. Ofahiki Ogden 11. Josh Jackson 12. Corey Harawira-Naera 13. Rhyse Martin. Interchange: 14. Fa’amanu Brown 15. Danny Fualalo 16. Adam Elliot 17. Michael Lichaa. Reserves: 19. Kieran Foran 21. Marcelo Montoya 22. Renouf To’omaga 23. Dylan Napa
Players cut:
Late Mail: Api Koroisau is battling a calf injury and if he’s ruled out Manase Fainu will be asked to play 80 minutes. Bulldogs stars Kieran Foran and Dylan Napa have both been named to make a possible return against Manly, and foxsports.com.au understands Napa is the more likely of the two but a decision will be made on Friday after the captain’s run. Michael Lichaa will be the man to make way if Napa returns. Foran was expected to miss 12 weeks with an ankle injury but has only been sidelined for four. “ He’s actually got some Wolverine healing about him,” Bulldogs teammate Will Hopoate said.
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Fingers crossed Reek doesn't play this weekNRL Late Mail: Round 8 team news and squad updates
NRL Teams
- May 2, 2019 3:04pm
- by Pamela Whaley and Simon Brunsdon
- Source: FOX SPORTS
NRL Late Mail Round 8.Source: FOX SPORTS
Latest updates for Round 8 Late Mail:
Brisbane are considering beefing up their bench for their clash with South Sydney, while Wests Tigers star Benji Marshall will be given up until game day to prove his fitness.
Foxsports.com.au believes Dylan Napa will be fit to line up on Saturday but Bulldogs teammate Kieran Foran is racing the clock.
Blog with Supercoach expert Phil Prior from 3pm!
Round 8
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- This week’s guest: Jess Yates
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THURSDAY
South Sydney Rabbitohs v Brisbane Broncos at ANZ Stadium (7.50pm)
Rabbitohs: 1. Alex Johnston 2. Corey Allen 3. Kyle Turner 4. Dane Gagai 5. Campbell Graham 6. Cody Walker 7. Adam Reynolds 8. George Burgess 9. Damien Cook 10. Thomas Burgess 11. John Sutton 12. Sam Burgess 13. Cameron Murray. Interchange: 14. Tevita Tatola 15. Mark Nicholls 16. Ethan Lowe 17. Liam Knight. Reserves: 20. Dean Britt 21. Mawene Hiroti
Players cut: 18. Jacob Gagan 19. Connor Tracey
Broncos: 1. Darius Boyd 2. Corey Oates 3. James Roberts 4. Jack Bird 5. Jamayne Isaako 6. Anthony Milford 7. Tom Dearden 8. Matthew Lodge 9. Andrew McCullough 10. Payne Haas 11. Alex Glenn 12. Matt Gillett 13. Tevita Pangai. Interchange: 14. Kotoni Staggs 15. David Fifita 16. Thomas Flegler 17. Joe Ofahengaue. Reserves: 18. Patty Carrigan 19. Gehamat Shibasaki
Players cut: 20. Jaydn Su’a 21. Sean O’Sullivan
Late Mail: George Burgess and Kyle Turner were both rested from training on Wednesday with niggling injuries, but will be fine to play. The Broncos are reportedly considering beefing up their bench for the game with Patrick Carrigan in line to replace Kotoni Staggs which would mean four forwards on the interchange.
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Broncos to shake things up
1:09
FRIDAY
North Queensland Cowboys v Gold Coast Titans at 1300SMILES Stadium (6pm)
Cowboys: 1. Jordan Kahu 2. Justin O’Neill 3. Tom Opacic 4. Enari Tuala 5. Ben Hampton 6. Jake Clifford 7. Michael Morgan 8. Matt Scott 9. Jake Granville 10. Jordan McLean 11. Gavin Cooper 12. Josh McGuire 13. John Asiata. Interchange: 14. Kurt Baptiste 15. Coen Hess 16. Scott Bolton 17. Francis Molo. Reserves: 18. Corey Jensen 19. Mitchell Dunn 20. Jason Taumalolo 21. Gideon Gela-Mosby
Players cut:
Titans: 1. Michael Gordon 2. Anthony Don 3. Tyrone Peachey 4. Brian Kelly 5. Phillip Sami 6. Tyrone Roberts 7. Ash Taylor 8. Jarrod Wallace 9. Mitch Rein 10. Shannon Boyd 11. Kevin Proctor 12. Bryce Cartwright 13. Jai Arrow. Interchange: 14. Alexander Brimson 15. Moeaki Fotuaika 16. Keegan Hipgrave 17. Max King. Reserves: 18. Jai Whitbread 19. Jack Stockwell 20. Will Matthews 21. Jesse Arthars
Players cut:
Late Mail: Cowboys star Jason Taumalolo has been named on the extended bench and firming for a return. Jake Clifford is in doubt with an ankle injury and if he is ruled out John Asiata looms as the man to slot into the halves. Playmaker Te Maire Martin will be sidelined indefinitely as he deals with a bleed on the brain.
Benji return still not 100%
0:53
Cronulla Sharks v Melbourne Storm at PointsBet Stadium (7.55pm)
Sharks: 1. Will Kennedy 2. Sosaia Feki 3. Bronson Xerri 4. Josh Morris 5. Sione Katoa 6. Kyle Flanagan 7. Chad Townsend 8. Andrew Fifita 9. Jayden Brailey 10. Matt Prior 11. Briton Nikora 12. Kurt Capewell 13. Paul Gallen Interchange: 14. Blayke Brailey 15. Jayson Bukuya 16. Jack Williams 17. Braden Hamlin-Uele. Reserves: 18. Scott Sorensen 19. Ronaldo Mulitalo 20. Aaron Gray 21. Josh Dugan
Players cut:
Storm: 1. Jahrome Hughes 2. Suliasi Vunivalu 3. Will Chambers 4. Marion Seve 5. Josh Addo-Carr 6. Cameron Munster 7. Brodie Croft 8. Jesse Bromwich 9. Cameron Smith 10. Nelson Asofa-Solomona 11. Felise Kaufusi 12. Kenneath Bromwich 13. Dale Finucane Interchange: 14. Brandon Smith 15. Christian Welch 16. Tui Kamikamica 17. Ryan Papenhuyzen. Reserves: 18. Billy Walters 19. Patrick Kaufusi 20. Joe Stimson 21. Curtis Scott
Players cut:
Late Mail: Sharks centre Josh Dugan has been named on the extended bench after a late withdrawal from last week’s clash with a hamstring problem. A return is unlikely.
Bellamy on Smith's QLD return
2:25
SATURDAY
Canberra Raiders v Penrith Panthers at McDonalds Park, Wagga Wagga (3pm)
Raiders: 1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad 2. Nick Cotric 3. Jarrod Croker 4. Joseph Leilua 5. Bailey Simonsson 6. Jack Wighton 7. Sam Williams 8. Josh Papalii 9. Josh Hodgson 10. Dunamis Lui 11. John Bateman 12. Elliot Whitehead 13. Ryan Sutton 14. Siliva Havili 15. Hudson Young 16. Iosia Soliola 17. Corey Horsburgh. Reserves: 18. Aidan Sezer 19. Michael Oldfield 20. Emre Guler 21. Jack Murchie
Players cut:
Panthers: 1. Caleb Aekins 2. Josh Mansour 3. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak 4. Waqa Blake 5. Malakai Watene-Zelezniak 6. James Maloney 7. Nathan Cleary 8. James Tamou 9. Wayde Egan 10. Tim Grant 11. Viliame Kikau 12. Isaah Yeo 13. James Fisher-Harris Interchange: 14. Sione Katoa 15. Liam Martin 16. Moses Leota 17. Reagan Campbell-Gillard. Reserves: 18. Jarome Luai 19. Kaide Ellis 20. Dylan Edwards 21. Tyrell Fuimaono
Players cut:
Late Mail: To come.
Manly Sea Eagles v Canterbury Bulldogs at Lottoland (5.30pm)
Sea Eagles: 1. Brendan Elliott 2. Abbas Miski 3. Moses Suli 4. Brad Parker 5. Reuben Garrick 6. Lachlan Croker 7. Kane Elgey 8. Addin Fonua-Blake 9. Apisai Koroisau 10. Martin Taupau 11. Joel Thompson 12. Curtis Sironen 13. Jake Trbojevic. Interchange: 14. Manase Fainu 15. Jack Gosiewski 16. Corey Waddell 17. Toafofoa Sipley. Reserves: 18. Morgan Boyle 19. Zach Dockar-clay 20. Kelepi Tanginoa 21. Taniela Paseka
Players cut:
Bulldogs: 1. Nick Meaney 2. Jayden Okunbor 3. Kerrod Holland 4. Will Hopoate 5. Reimis Smith 6. Jack Cogger 7. Lachlan Lewis 8. Aiden Tolman 9. Jeremy Marshall-King 10. Ofahiki Ogden 11. Josh Jackson 12. Corey Harawira-Naera 13. Rhyse Martin. Interchange: 14. Fa’amanu Brown 15. Danny Fualalo 16. Adam Elliot 17. Michael Lichaa. Reserves: 19. Kieran Foran 21. Marcelo Montoya 22. Renouf To’omaga 23. Dylan Napa
Players cut:
Late Mail: Api Koroisau is battling a calf injury and if he’s ruled out Manase Fainu will be asked to play 80 minutes. Bulldogs stars Kieran Foran and Dylan Napa have both been named to make a possible return against Manly, and foxsports.com.au understands Napa is the more likely of the two but a decision will be made on Friday after the captain’s run. Michael Lichaa will be the man to make way if Napa returns. Foran was expected to miss 12 weeks with an ankle injury but has only been sidelined for four. “ He’s actually got some Wolverine healing about him,” Bulldogs teammate Will Hopoate said.
Surely we have Zach Dockar Clay come in for Api with Fainu starting. There's a reason why we got an exemption for him...
Via NRL Physio
Dylan Napa has been cleared to play this weekend, and whilst Kieran Foran was close he will be given another week before returning (via Daily Telegraph). Will be a 4 week return to play for Napa after suffering a moderate grade syndesmosis injury. If Foran returns next week would be a 6 week RTP after surgery on a syndesmosis injury
Dylan Napa has been cleared to play this weekend, and whilst Kieran Foran was close he will be given another week before returning (via Daily Telegraph). Will be a 4 week return to play for Napa after suffering a moderate grade syndesmosis injury. If Foran returns next week would be a 6 week RTP after surgery on a syndesmosis injury
Zach would not let us down either
On the Dogs game this Saturday, there has to be plenty of confidence of a Win regardless of some star players out....but hopefully not too much, as in expecting things to come easy.
The ONLY thing I feel is any danger, is the fact the team has been up and playing to their ceiling under Des in relation to enthusiasm and energy.
Probably should not enter my mind based on recent efforts, but feel playing against a team we are expected to beat, can at times, have that effect on a side to drop that bit of intensity.
The forwards should really roll through this pack and give our untried halves partnership enough time and space to create plenty of opportunities.
Just don't want to see Dogs get out the blocks well and grow in confidence.
The fact we have AFB back and watch for Miski to be Super enthusiastic and add that bit of Zest....we should be sweet.
Expect Api and Fainu to create absolute havoc out of dummy half....and Waddell to continue to grow with offloads and 1 or 2 line breaks.....the halves and back rowers should plenty of joy around the Dogs edges after winning quick play the balls.
The most important order of the day, is to dish out a big defensive effort and these rewards will come.
Maxta Tip -
Manly - 28
Dogs -12
The ONLY thing I feel is any danger, is the fact the team has been up and playing to their ceiling under Des in relation to enthusiasm and energy.
Probably should not enter my mind based on recent efforts, but feel playing against a team we are expected to beat, can at times, have that effect on a side to drop that bit of intensity.
The forwards should really roll through this pack and give our untried halves partnership enough time and space to create plenty of opportunities.
Just don't want to see Dogs get out the blocks well and grow in confidence.
The fact we have AFB back and watch for Miski to be Super enthusiastic and add that bit of Zest....we should be sweet.
Expect Api and Fainu to create absolute havoc out of dummy half....and Waddell to continue to grow with offloads and 1 or 2 line breaks.....the halves and back rowers should plenty of joy around the Dogs edges after winning quick play the balls.
The most important order of the day, is to dish out a big defensive effort and these rewards will come.
Maxta Tip -
Manly - 28
Dogs -12
I dare say it's the worst 1-7 on paper in the comp right now. These guys have been punching well above their weight!
This Match kicks off another challenging month in May for our Sea eagles
Our team has proven to over come adversity and defy defeat
I found this article by the Roar this morning . .......
LISTEN: Manly can survive May without Cherry-Evans and Trbojevic
https://www.theroar.com.au/2019/05/02/how-manly-can-survive-may-without-cherry-evans-and-trbojevic/
Our team has proven to over come adversity and defy defeat
I found this article by the Roar this morning . .......
LISTEN: Manly can survive May without Cherry-Evans and Trbojevic
https://www.theroar.com.au/2019/05/02/how-manly-can-survive-may-without-cherry-evans-and-trbojevic/
madmax
Bencher
Dogs playing solid controlled footy lolol.......is that why they're last on the table?
I agree 100%
I agree with you as well feathered friend
On paper Des has no names playing above their weight and playing big games that contribute to wining games against more illustrious opponents
The Manly Sea eagles spirit is a lethal weapon and it is back !!!
HappilyManly
Journey Man
It's been raining steadily from lunchtime today and maybe in the morning tomorrow too 🙁
Reserve grade preview
https://www.seaeagles.com.au/news/2019/05/03/hales-confident-of-team-turnaround/
Playing Canterbury in the Canterbury Cup - doesn’t quite make sense....
https://www.seaeagles.com.au/news/2019/05/03/hales-confident-of-team-turnaround/
Playing Canterbury in the Canterbury Cup - doesn’t quite make sense....
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