Coach Geoff Toovey has named a strong side for the Sea Eagles’ season opener against the Storm at Brookvale Oval on Saturday night.
Recruits Josh Starling, Dunamis Lui and Cheyse Blair are set to make their debuts for the club after Toovey included the trio in the side.
Wingers David Williams and Jorge Taufua have failed to overcome knee and shoulder injuries respectively and will miss Saturday night’s blockbuster.
Peta Hiku and Blair will line up on the edges, while Jesse Sene-Lefao returns to the side for the first time since round one last year after an impressive pre-season.
Front rower Jason King has also failed to recover in time and will miss the clash with an ongoing shoulder injury.
MANLY WARRINGAH SEA EAGLES v MELBOURNE STORM
Round 1 - 2014 NRL Premiership
Saturday 8 March, 2014 – Brookvale Oval
NRL Kick-Off 7pm
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Sea Eagles - Round 1 NRL Team List
1. Brett Stewart
2. Cheyse Blair
3. Jamie Lyon (c)
4. Steve Matai
5. Peta Hiku
6. Kieran Foran
7. Daly Cherry-Evans
8. Josh Starling
9. Matt Ballin
10. Brenton Lawrence
11. Anthony Watmough
12. Justin Horo
13. Glenn Stewart
Interchange
14. Jesse Sene-Lefao
15. James Hasson
16. Jamie Buhrer
17. Dunamis Lui
