The Sharks are in cruise management at Brookvale Oval and lead the Sea Eagles 20-8 after 65 minutes, with Manly ahead Josh Aloiai leaving the sport with a dislocated shoulder.
There’s additionally worrying indicators for fullback Tom Trbojevic who Cooper Cronk declared is “nowhere near 100 per cent” on the eve of Origin.
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Sharks huge man Royce Hunt ran excessive of Sea Eagles backrower Haumole Olakau’atu to attain the opener subsequent to the posts within the sixth minute.
“The bobcat Royce Hunt has just left a trail of destruction… poor attempt at a tackle,” Cronk mentioned.
Nicho Hynes arrange Hunt’s attempt after which knocked over a penalty objective within the twentieth minute to offer his aspect an 8-0 lead.
Cronulla winger Sione Katoa crossed for the second within the thirty first minute when he beat two defenders by chopping again inside to attain his fourth attempt in 5 video games.
Manly winger Reuben Garrick slotted a sideline penalty objective try on the stroke of halftime.
In a worrying indicators for NSW followers, Tom Trbojevic was burned on the skin by Sharks backrower Briton Nikora who put Jesse Ramien over to attain within the forty eighth minute.
“That is an alarming sign, Tom was left in his wake. The replays will show a real defensive lapse,” Andrew Voss mentioned.
“He burns Trbojevic. It happened last week too when Turbo tried to chase down Selwyn Cobbo, not good signs for Tom who is nowhere near operating at 100 per cent,”
Cronk responded.
Manly lastly crossed Trbojevic took on the road and popped a cross out the again to his brother Ben who then discovered Garrick to attain within the nook.
“This is a great run from Tom and that is beautiful hands from his younger brother, silky smooth,” Cronk mentioned.
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MATCH PREVIEW
The Manly Sea Eagles play host to the Cronulla Sharks at Brookvale Oval, with each side aiming to bounce again after huge losses final week.
Manly dropped out of the highest eight after a 32-6 defeat by the hands of the Broncos whereas the Sharks have been blown off the park by the Dolphins, shedding 36-16 after trailing 30-0 within the first half.
The Sharks have been pressured to make a few modifications on Saturday with centre Siosifa Talakai (neck) and Oregon Kaufusi (ailing) popping out of the aspect.
Connor Tracey will begin within the centres whereas the versatile Cam McInnes will begin within the entrance row.
Josh Schuster, who was named in an prolonged squad on crew listing Tuesday, received’t play in opposition to the Sharks, as he nonetheless offers with a quad concern.
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