PointsBet Match Preview vs Roosters
From Las Vegas to Brookvale, that's what awaits the two winning NRL Double Header teams at 4 Pines Park on Sunday, March 17.
The Sea Eagles and the Roosters both recorded impressive home game wins in the historic opening round double header at Allegiant Stadium.
And now, with a week's break behind them, both sides are freshened and ready to rumble in a mouth-watering clash.
Team News
The Sea Eagles have made just the one change through injury from the team that beat South Sydney 36-24 at Allegiant Stadium.
Tommy Talau makes his club debut on the wing for the injured Jason Saab, who will miss six weeks with a hamstring injury.
Sunday Arvo footy
There's nothing quite like Sunday afternoon footy on the Northern Beaches!
The Roosters match is the first of five big Sunday home games at 4 Pines Park. Once again, it pays to be a proud Manly Member, guaranteeing you entry to big home games like this one.
And let's build on our six wins from 10 games record of 2023 at the 'Fortress'!
Triple Header
We know you've been 'craving' to get back to 4 Pines Park, so why not arrive early on Sunday and enjoy a triple header of rugby league between the Sea Eagles and the Roosters.
It all kicks off at 12pm with round two of the Jersey Flegg and will be followed by The Knock-On Effect NSW Cup at 1.45pm.
No more 'Brown' days
"You certainly feel, see, and hear the passion of the Manly fans. I was always paying like a $1.01 (laughs) to get sprayed on the sideline. This was probably the field where I got sprayed the most. Hopefully, they will now get behind me. I may even get a few cheers."
That was new Manly forward Nathan Brown describing his 'warm welcomes' to Brookvale as a previous opposition player.
After just one game, Browny is already making the right moves on and off the field for Manly. Expect a big one from him in his 150th NRL game.
Biggest winning margin
Manly, 56: Manly 56 d Roosters 0, Brookvale, Rd 17, 2007
Roosters, 46: Roosters 46 d Manly 0, Allianz Stadium, Rd 2, 1999
Stat Attack
- The Roosters have won three of their past four games at 4 Pines Park.
- Sea Eagles fullback Tom Trbojevic has scored six tries in his past six games against the Roosters.
- Roosters winger Daniel Tupou has scored 12 tries in his past 13 games against the Sea Eagles.
Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL.
