Manly Warringah Sea Eagles have plenty of reasons to turn in another strong showing at WIN Stadium this Saturday night.
Not only will the Sea Eagles be out to stay in the NRL finals race with a win over the St George-Illawarra Dragons, but the team will be keen to make sure it's a memorable night for Daly Cherry-Evans and Lachlan Croker.
Team changes
Toff Sipley returns to the front-row to partner Matthew Lodge following injuries to props Taniela Paseka (knee) and Josh Aloiai (shoulder) last week. Lock Jake Trbojevic is right to play following a HIA against Cronulla.
Match: Dragons v Sea Eagles
Round 22 -
home Team
Dragons
away Team
Sea Eagles
Team Lists
Backs
-
Fullback for Dragons is number 1 Tyrell SloanFullback for Sea Eagles is number 1 Reuben Garrick
-
Winger for Dragons is number 2 Mathew FeagaiWinger for Sea Eagles is number 2 Jason Saab
-
Centre for Dragons is number 3 Mosese SuliCentre for Sea Eagles is number 3 Brad Parker
-
Centre for Dragons is number 4 Zac LomaxCentre for Sea Eagles is number 4 Tolutau Koula
-
Winger for Dragons is number 5 Mikaele RavalawaWinger for Sea Eagles is number 5 Christian Tuipulotu
-
Five-Eighth for Dragons is number 6 Talatau AmoneFive-Eighth for Sea Eagles is number 6 Josh Schuster
-
Halfback for Dragons is number 7 Ben HuntHalfback for Sea Eagles is number 7 Daly Cherry-Evans
Forwards
-
Prop for Dragons is number 8 Francis MoloProp for Sea Eagles is number 8 Toafofoa Sipley
-
Hooker for Dragons is number 9 Jacob LiddleHooker for Sea Eagles is number 9 Lachlan Croker
-
Prop for Dragons is number 10 Blake LawrieProp for Sea Eagles is number 10 Matthew Lodge
-
2nd Row for Dragons is number 11 Billy Burns2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 11 Haumole Olakau'atu
-
2nd Row for Dragons is number 12 Dan Russell2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 12 Kelma Tuilagi
-
Lock for Dragons is number 13 Jack De BelinLock for Sea Eagles is number 13 Jake Trbojevic
Interchange
-
Interchange for Dragons is number 14 Connor MuhleisenInterchange for Sea Eagles is number 14 Dean Matterson
-
Interchange for Dragons is number 15 Michael MoloInterchange for Sea Eagles is number 15 Aaron Woods
-
Interchange for Dragons is number 16 Toby CouchmanInterchange for Sea Eagles is number 16 Sean Keppie
-
Interchange for Dragons is number 18 Zane MusgroveInterchange for Sea Eagles is number 17 Ethan Bullemor
Reserves
-
Replacement for Dragons is number 20 Ryan CouchmanReplacement for Sea Eagles is number 18 Kaeo Weekes
Match Officials
- Referee: Chris Butler
- Touch Judge: Darian Furner
- Senior Review Official: Kasey Badger
Last updated:
Milestone Men
Inspirational half-back and captain Cherry-Evans will become just the second player to play 300 first grade games for Manly.
One of the greatest Sea Eagles half-backs of all time, Cherry-Evans also becomes just the 49th player to play 300 NRL games, and just the 19th to achieve it at one club.
The much-loved Croker also brings up 100th NRL game in a true testament of a man who has had to overcome three knee reconstructions in six seasons at Manly to establish himself as the team's permanent hooker.
Ladder
The Sea Eagles sit just one point outside the top eight on 23 points in 11th with the Dragons in 15th place on 16 points.
Last Start
The Sea Eagles dominated the sixth-placed Cronulla to lead 30-8 after 60 minutes last Sunday at Pointsbet Stadium before the Sharks put on three converted tries in four minutes in the final 10 minutes to go down 30-26 in a heart-stopping finish.
The Dragons overcame a 14-12 half-time deficit in Wollongong to beat the last-placed Wests Tigers 18-14.
Stats
Manly will be out to amend a horror record, having not won in Wollongong since 2003. The Sea Eagles have lost 10 of 11 matches against the Dragons at WIN Stadium.
The Dragons have won seven of their last 10 matches against the Sea Eagles.
Winger Jason Saab and interchange Aaron Woods are the only Sea Eagles players who have won an NRL game in Wollongong.
Game Day Guide
Gates open 3pm
NRLW kick-off: Dragons v Eels: 3.10pm
NRL kick-off: Dragons v Sea Eagles: 5.30pm
Watch: Kayo & Foxtel
