The Points That Count: Sea Eagles vs Storm

We take a look at the key points and numbers heading into Friday’s clash against the Melbourne Storm at 4 Pines Park, thanks to our Major Partner Pointsbet.  

The NRL match kicks-off at 8pm. Gates open 6.30pm. Tickets available here

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New Manly prop Aaron Woods may have played 252 first grade games but Friday's game will be extra special for 'Woodsy', having grown up as a die hard Sea Eagles fan.

The big fella can't stop smiling about finally pulling on the Manly jersey in his club debut, so expect a special performance from the experienced prop. Barring any last minute setbacks, Woods will become the 643rd player to play first grade for Manly.

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The number of post contact metres prop Taniela Paseka has made in his five games this season. 'Nella' leads the way for the Sea Eagles in this area.

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The combined number of points the Sea Eagles have scored at 4 Pines Park this season in their wins over the Bulldogs and the Eels.

40

The favourite number of every Manly fan following the historic 40-0 premiership victory over the Storm in 2008. Under Coach Des Hasler and the captaincy of Matt Orford, the Sea Eagles ran in an incredible eight tries to record the highest rugby league Grand Final margin in Australian history. It was Manly's seventh premiership title.

32

This number has sent shivers up the spine of all Manly fans over the past fortnight following a 32-all draw against Newcastle and a 32-0 half-time score against Penrith. 

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The biggest winning margin the Sea Eagles have recorded over the Storm at Brookvale, with Manly beating Melbourne 34-12 in round 11, 2006.

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It will be 12 years on August 26 since the the infamous 2011 'Battle of Brookvale' between Manly and the Storm. A fiery all-in brawl saw Manly's Glenn Stewart and Melbourne's Adam Blair sent to the sin-bin.

The pair exchanged blows on the sideline as they left the field with both players then sent off. The NRL later suspended 10 players. Tony Williams scored two of Manly's three tries in the 18-4 win round 25 win.

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The Storm have won six of their past seven games against the Sea Eagles.

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How many tries Jason Saab has scored in his past three games against the Storm. The 'Saab' only turned the engine over last week against Penrith in his comeback from an ACL injury. Let's hope 'Saaby' sees plenty of clear, open space this week.

4

The number of tries and try assists Manly captain and half-back Daly Cherry-Evans and full-back Tom Trbojevic have each made this season.

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How valuable these two points would be if we can get the 'W' over the Storm to get our season back on track after a very poor night out in Penrith last Saturday. We move on!

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The number of wooden spoons the Sea Eagles have proudly never won. It never gets old!