That will do us from Leichhardt, an outstanding, dominant performance from the Tigers, who played the conditions perfectly.
Wests Tigers 34-18
Last real change for Manly comes and goes, a long kick from Lyon finds Nofoaluma at the back, but he's safe with it and the Tigers will play this out.
Wests Tigers 34-18
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION MANLY-WARRINGAH SEA EAGLES
Conversion attempt by Jamie Lyon successful.
Lyon converts, reducing the margin again for the Sea Eagles.
Wests Tigers 34-18
TRY MANLY-WARRINGAH SEA EAGLES
Scored by Steve Matai. Kick to come.
Same side, same result for Matai. The left side attack has been a happy hunting ground for the Eagles on an otherwise forgettable afternoon at a wet Leichhardt Oval.
Wests Tigers 34-16
Tim Simona down injured after an error. Manly scrum on the Tigers 30m.
Wests Tigers 34-12
UNFORCED ERROR MANLY-WARRINGAH SEA EAGLES
Matt Ballin makes an unforced error.
Manly make awesome metres but Ballin's let it slip, his opposite number picks it up on his own 10m.
Wests Tigers 34-12
SUCCESSFUL PENALTY GOAL WESTS TIGERS
Penalty goal attempt by Pat Richards successful.
Things winding down as the rain continues to fall. Some fans already clearing out early, but 16,311 are here. What a turnout. Richards grabs a penalty goal 10m out in front of the sticks.
Wests Tigers 34-12
Tigers lose it, and now not more than a couple of plays later Robbie Farah's penalised for tackling Jamie Buhrer off the ball. Replays show it was probably a fair tackle.
...AND MANLY DON'T FIND TOUCH! I think we need Benny Hill theme music here, comedy of errors.
Wests Tigers 32-12
UNFORCED ERROR MANLY-WARRINGAH SEA EAGLES
Brett Stewart makes an unforced error.
Kickoff... and Stewart's dropped it. Welcome back, Brett. Tigers scrum 10m out!
Wests Tigers 32-12
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION MANLY-WARRINGAH SEA EAGLES
Conversion attempt by Jamie Lyon successful.
Conversion is good with twenty left, it's twenty the difference.
Wests Tigers 32-12
TRY MANLY-WARRINGAH SEA EAGLES
Scored by Steve Matai. Kick to come.
Matai gets inside a couple of defenders on the left edge and he gets the reward for some good work.
Wests Tigers 32-10
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION WESTS TIGERS
Conversion attempt by Pat Richards successful.
Richards maintains his perfect record.
Wests Tigers 32-6
TRY WESTS TIGERS
Scored by David Nofoaluma. Kick to come.
Oh dear... a pass goes behind Justin Horo and Nofoaluma is on the spot to capitalise. Too easy.
Wests Tigers 30-6
UNFORCED ERROR MANLY-WARRINGAH SEA EAGLES
Jamie Buhrer makes an unforced error.
Just not Manly's day, Jamie Buhrer spills it from dummy half. Who knew the Tigers were wet weather specialists?
Wests Tigers 26-6
It's NO TRY. Matai's grounding is no good, it's held up and a turnover. Tigers ball.
Wests Tigers 26-6
VIDEO REFEREE possible Sea Eagles NO TRY to Steve Matai. Checking grounding for Skivvy, has he been held up?
Wests Tigers 26-6
Tigers error mid-field means Manly have a scrum and a shot at attacking now.
Wests Tigers 26-6
UNFORCED ERROR WESTS TIGERS
James Tedesco makes an unforced error.
Sweeping backline play looking promising for the Tigers until Tedesco spills it in the greasy, wet weather.
Wests Tigers 26-6
UNFORCED ERROR MANLY-WARRINGAH SEA EAGLES
Daly Cherry-Evans makes an unforced error.
Pat Richards kicks off to start the second... and Cherry-Evans spills it! From the ensuing set the Tigers force a line drop-out.
Wests Tigers 26-6
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION MANLY-WARRINGAH SEA EAGLES
Conversion attempt by Jamie Lyon successful.
Lyon converts his try for a 20 point buffer at the break. Halftime!
Wests Tigers 26-6
TRY MANLY-WARRINGAH SEA EAGLES
Scored by Jamie Lyon. Kick to come.
Huge controversy here on the halftime siren... well, after it, actually! Jamie Lyon has scored off a beautifully worked play... but it's after the halftime siren! It had gone before the previous tackle and the refs missed it!
Wests Tigers 26-4
Tigers denied a try to Woods, would've been his second, but the video referee says no.
Wests Tigers 26-0
Manly on the attack after a penalty.
Wests Tigers 26-0
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION WESTS TIGERS
Conversion attempt by Pat Richards successful.
Richards converts the Woods try for a 26-0 lead.
Wests Tigers 26-0
TRY WESTS TIGERS
Scored by Aaron Woods. Kick to come.
Woods barges over! Tigers in again!
Wests Tigers 24-0
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION WESTS TIGERS
Conversion attempt by Pat Richards successful.
Richards converts... Tiger dominance so far!
Wests Tigers 20-0
TRY WESTS TIGERS
Scored by Chris Lawrence. Kick to come.
Lawrence is tackled... no he's not! He gets up and goes again! TRY TIME!
Wests Tigers 18-0
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION WESTS TIGERS
Conversion attempt by Pat Richards successful.
Touchline conversion from Richards is.... good.
Wests Tigers 14-0
TRY WESTS TIGERS
Scored by David Nofoaluma. Kick to come.
Nofoaluma crosses out wide for the Tigers!
Wests Tigers 12-0
SUCCESSFUL PENALTY GOAL WESTS TIGERS
Penalty goal attempt by Pat Richards successful.
Successful - eight points the difference!
Wests Tigers 8-0
Farah crosses for what looks like a held-up call, but it's actually a penalty to the Tigers for Watmough being offside. Goal attempt...
Wests Tigers 6-0
Bad luck for Manly there... another penalty given away, Matai the culprit. Tigers attack.
Wests Tigers 6-0
The rain is just teeming down, the ground is packed - never seen so many umbrellas in my life. Manly error inside their own half, Tigers scrum.
Wests Tigers 6-0
Great break down the left, Brett Stewart gets in space, stumbles and finds Hiku, who kicks in field. Nofoaluma grounds it in-goal. Dropout Tigers.
Wests Tigers 6-0
The last tackle option from the Tigers isn't too good and Josh Starling picks it up for Manly. They get a penalty on the next play to help them out of their own end.
Wests Tigers 6-0
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION WESTS TIGERS
Conversion attempt by Pat Richards successful.
No issues for Pat Richards right near the posts.
Wests Tigers 6-0
TRY WESTS TIGERS
Scored by Robbie Farah. Kick to come.
Robbie Farah grubbers into the in-goal... Manly expect it to go dead, the heavy track slows it and Farah has chased his own kick and SCORED! Not sure why we need the video referee for that, to be honest.
Wests Tigers 4-0
End to end footy in driving rain so far... VIDEO REFEREE possible Tigers try to Robbie Farah. Checking grounding inside the dead ball line.
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Brett with a first-up challenge having to take a ball in-goal... he does so on the full, Manly 20m restart.
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We have action at Leichhardt. Tigers with it first, Galloway takes the first hit-up for the hosts.
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Good afternoon and welcome to a rain-soaked Leichhardt Oval for that tradition we love - Sunday footy and a muddy hill. Despite the weather, plenty of people have made the 'sacred journey' as we celebrate the Men of League Heritage Round with one of the true rivalries. The Tigers have been indifferent so far this year, most recently succumbing to the Warriors after great wins over Souths and the Gold Coast. Manly are 3-1 in the record books this year, aiming for a fourth straight win after losing only one match this season - by one point in round one. A win for the Eagles could see them leading the competition by fulltime today. Join us for kickoff at 3pm AEST.
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TEAM NEWS | Wests Tigers just with one omission - Keith Lulia is out. Tim Simona replaces him in the centres, with Sitaleki Akauola to come on to the bench. The visitors Manly have a host of changes...
OUT are Glenn Stewart, Cheyse Blair and James Hasson.
IN are Brett Stewart (FB), Tom Symonds & Jesse Sene-Lefao (both interchange).
POSITIONAL - Peta Hiku goes to the wing, Jamie Buhrer comes off the bench to start at lock.
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Referees & scorers:
Referee: Ashley Klein, Adam Gee
Touch Judges: Russell Turner, Grant Atkins
Video Referee: Luke Phillips, Luke Patten
WESTS TIGERS (34)
Tries: Robbie Farah, David Nofoaluma (2), Chris Lawrence, Aaron Woods
Field Goals:
Conversions: Pat Richards (5/5)
Penalty Goals: Pat Richards (2/2)
MANLY-WARRINGAH SEA EAGLES (18)
Tries: Jamie Lyon, Steve Matai (2)
Field Goals:
Conversions: Jamie Lyon (3/3)
Penalty Goals: