Manly Warringah Sea Eagles will be looking to celebrate the NRL debut of a rising young hooker with a much needed victory at Homebush on Sunday.
The Sea Eagles tackle the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs in their final away game for the season at Accor Stadium. Kick-off 2pm.
Team News
Fullback Reuben Garrick suffered a fractured back against the Warriors. He has been named on the extended bench and will continue to be monitored. Tolu Koula moves to fullback. Brad Parker and Ben Trbojevic return to the team after missing the Warriors match with concussion. Gordon Chan Kum Tong has been named on the bench to make his NRL debut.
Match: Bulldogs v Sea Eagles
Round 26 -
home Team
Bulldogs
away Team
Sea Eagles
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Bulldogs is number 1 Jake AverilloFullback for Sea Eagles is number 1 Tolutau Koula
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Winger for Bulldogs is number 2 Blake WilsonWinger for Sea Eagles is number 2 Jason Saab
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Centre for Bulldogs is number 22 Hayze PerhamCentre for Sea Eagles is number 3 Brad Parker
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Centre for Bulldogs is number 24 Paul AlamotiCentre for Sea Eagles is number 4 Morgan Harper
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Winger for Bulldogs is number 5 Josh Addo-CarrWinger for Sea Eagles is number 5 Raymond Tuaimalo Vaega
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Five-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 6 Matt BurtonFive-Eighth for Sea Eagles is number 6 Jake Arthur
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Halfback for Bulldogs is number 7 Toby SextonHalfback for Sea Eagles is number 7 Daly Cherry-Evans
Forwards
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Prop for Bulldogs is number 10 Liam KnightProp for Sea Eagles is number 8 Toafofoa Sipley
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Hooker for Bulldogs is number 9 Reed MahoneyHooker for Sea Eagles is number 9 Lachlan Croker
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Prop for Bulldogs is number 15 Luke ThompsonProp for Sea Eagles is number 10 Sean Keppie
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2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11 Viliame Kikau2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 11 Haumole Olakau'atu
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2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12 Corey Waddell2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 12 Ben Trbojevic
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Lock for Bulldogs is number 13 Harrison EdwardsLock for Sea Eagles is number 13 Jake Trbojevic
Interchange
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 8 Max KingInterchange for Sea Eagles is number 14 Gordon Chan Kum Tong
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 14 Kyle FlanaganInterchange for Sea Eagles is number 15 Kelma Tuilagi
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 17 Tevita Pangai JuniorInterchange for Sea Eagles is number 16 Aaron Woods
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Interchange for Bulldogs is number 19 Jayden OkunborInterchange for Sea Eagles is number 17 Ethan Bullemor
Reserves
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Replacement for Bulldogs is number 21 Jeral SkeltonReplacement for Sea Eagles is number 19 Dean Matterson
Match Officials
- Referee: Liam Kennedy
- Touch Judge: Jon Stone
- Senior Review Official: Gerard Sutton
Last updated:
The Form
The Sea Eagles have certainly given their all over the past fortnight in pushing finals bound teams Penrith and the Warriors.
If the Sea Eagles can maintain that same intensity now with their finals aspirations over, they will go a long way to recording their first victory since the round 22 win over St George-Illawarra over a month ago.
The Bulldogs also recorded their last win a month ago, a 23-22 victory over the Dolphins.
It's Gordie's time
Hooker Gordon Chan Kum Tong gets his opportunity to show his talents on the big stage when he becomes the 649th player to represent Manly in first grade on Sunday.
The 21-year-old displays a level of professionalism, competitiveness, and natural leadership well beyond his years after coming through the Sea Eagles Pathways Program since the age of 15.
It’s why he has held the roles of either vice-captain or captain of every Manly team he has played in. He has done a superb job as Blacktown captain in the NSW Cup this season.
Last Time We Met
It's been a long and tough road for the Sea Eagles since their opening round 31-6 win over the Bulldogs at 4 Pines Park in March.
Captain and half-back Daly Cherry-Evans crossed for a hat-trick in front of a crowd of over 17,000.
Stats
The Sea Eagles are leading the competition in 40/20 kicks with five so far this season. The Bulldogs are tying second with four.
The Bulldogs have defeated the Sea Eagles in five of their past six clashes at Accor Stadium.
The Sea Eagles have won eight of their past nine games against the Bulldogs at all venues.
Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL.
