Matt Wright attempts to drop kick to start the last play of the game, and needs to be reminded what code he is playing. Wighton puts it out over the sideline, and the siren sounds.
Canberra Raiders 44-30
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION CANBERRA RAIDERS: Conversion attempt by Jarrod Croker successful.
Croker hits the post but manages to convert, and that's the ball game.
Canberra Raiders 44-30
TRY CANBERRA RAIDERS: Scored by Jordan Rapana. Kick to come.
Not to be outdone, Jordan Rapana gets himself a hattrick. Apologies to anyone who tipped the unders - no shortage of points here.
Canberra Raiders 42-30
The Raiders kick through on the last, but Parker (after a bit of a bobble) manages to clean up.
Canberra Raiders 38-30
The Sea Eagles absolutely marching through the Raiders' defence at the moment.
Canberra Raiders 38-30
UNSUCCESSFUL CONVERSION MANLY-WARRINGAH SEA EAGLES: Conversion attempt by Matthew Wright unsuccessful.
Yet another failed conversion attempt from Wright.
Canberra Raiders 38-30
TRY MANLY-WARRINGAH SEA EAGLES: Scored by Frank Winterstein. Kick to come.
It's a TRY! Great work from Winterstein.
Canberra Raiders 38-30
What is happening!? We're going to the bunker for a possible try to the Sea Eagles. We're checking the contest from a kick, and the grounding.
Canberra Raiders 38-26
UNSUCCESSFUL CONVERSION MANLY-WARRINGAH SEA EAGLES: Conversion attempt by Matthew Wright unsuccessful.
Wright's conversion attempt is terrible off the boot.
Canberra Raiders 38-26
TRY MANLY-WARRINGAH SEA EAGLES: Scored by Tom Trbojevic. Kick to come.
Tom Trbojevic has picked up the triple, just beating his man one on one, and scoring in the left corner.
Canberra Raiders 38-26
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION MANLY-WARRINGAH SEA EAGLES: Conversion attempt by Matthew Wright successful.
Wright converts the try from in front.
Canberra Raiders 38-22
TRY MANLY-WARRINGAH SEA EAGLES: Scored by Daly Cherry-Evans. Kick to come.
The Sea Eagles make a massive break, and go almost the length of the field to score.
Canberra Raiders 38-20
Aidan Sezer in a bit of trouble in backplay.
Canberra Raiders 38-16
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION CANBERRA RAIDERS: Conversion attempt by Jarrod Croker successful.
Croker converts the try.
Canberra Raiders 38-16
TRY CANBERRA RAIDERS: Scored by Jack Wighton. Kick to come.
And the Raiders have picked up another try, this time to Jack Wighton. Clever footwork.
Canberra Raiders 36-16
Some big defence from Canberra keeps the Sea Eagles within their own ten after 5 tackles. Cherry-Evans kicks them down to the halfway, but it's a pretty poor set.
Canberra Raiders 32-16
Aidan Sezer kicks into the in goal on the last, and Tom Trbojevic picks it up and brings it back into the field of play.
Canberra Raiders 32-16
UNSUCCESSFUL CONVERSION CANBERRA RAIDERS: Conversion attempt by Jarrod Croker unsuccessful.
Croker fails with the conversion attempt from the left sideline.
Canberra Raiders 32-16
TRY CANBERRA RAIDERS: Scored by Edrick Lee. Kick to come.
It's a TRY! Croker leaps high to take a high kick, before flicking the ball to his outside men - with Edrick Lee scoring in the corner. Brilliant work from Croker.
Canberra Raiders 32-16
A possible try to the Raiders in the left corner - we're just going to the bunker to check on the kick chasers...
Canberra Raiders 28-16
An accidental crusher from Martin Taupau, and Luke Bateman stays down in a bit of discomfort.
Canberra Raiders 28-16
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION MANLY-WARRINGAH SEA EAGLES: Conversion attempt by Matthew Wright successful.
Wright sneaks the conversion between the posts.
Canberra Raiders 28-16
TRY MANLY-WARRINGAH SEA EAGLES: Scored by Tom Trbojevic. Kick to come.
And from that brilliant piece of defence, Tom Trbojevic has scored for the Sea Eagles, carrying Sam Williams over the line on his back.
Canberra Raiders 28-14
Massive defence from the Sea Eagles, three defenders grabbing Jordan Rapana from almost ten metres out, and driving him back over his own try line, forcing a drop out.
Canberra Raiders 28-10
It's NO TRY. Great work from Brad Parker - he had no right at all to stop that try, but still managed to do so.
Canberra Raiders 28-10
On the other side of the field Josh Papalii heads towards the line, but Brad Parker and Tom Trbojevic combine to hold up the would-be try scorer. We're going to the bunker, but it looks like no try.
Canberra Raiders 28-10
Jorge Taufua makes a tackle and hurts himself in the process. It looks like a bit of a head knock.
Canberra Raiders 28-10
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION CANBERRA RAIDERS: Conversion attempt by Jarrod Croker successful.
Croker, from slightly further in field than his last attempt, makes no mistake.
Canberra Raiders 28-10
TRY CANBERRA RAIDERS: Scored by Joseph Leilua. Kick to come.
Leilua just picks up his second, darting out of dummy half with a fend and a dummy. This right side for the Raiders may not be able to defend, but they sure can attack.
Canberra Raiders 26-10
Wright's kickoff is horrible, and the Raiders get the ball on halfway.
Canberra Raiders 22-10
UNSUCCESSFUL CONVERSION CANBERRA RAIDERS: Conversion attempt by Jarrod Croker unsuccessful.
Croker lines up the attempt from the right sideline - sun in his eyes, massive breeze, and it goes just left of the posts.
Canberra Raiders 22-10
TRY CANBERRA RAIDERS: Scored by Joseph Leilua. Kick to come.
And now BJ Leilua scores at the other end of the field, brushing off Tom Trbojevic on his way to the line.
Canberra Raiders 22-10
The Sea Eagles spread the ball left of the first tackle, and sprint the full length of the field to score. The referees don't want a bar of it though - ruling the pass forward.
Canberra Raiders 18-10
Croker kicks off to start the second half.
Canberra Raiders 18-10
Tapine is penalised, but the clock runs down on the first half - Canberra going to the break leading Manly 18-10.
Canberra Raiders 18-10
A bit of emotion between Tapine and Taupau, and a bit of a scuffle breaks out. Somehow, Tapine still manages to look docile.
Canberra Raiders 18-10
Aidan Sezer kicks on the last, and is belted by Matthew Wright after the kick.
Canberra Raiders 18-10
Cherry-Evans kicks early, but its too short and the Raiders pick it up.
Canberra Raiders 18-10
The Sea Eagles kick off, and the ball twists sideways and bounces over the sideline.
Canberra Raiders 18-10
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION CANBERRA RAIDERS: Conversion attempt by Jarrod Croker successful.
Tom Trbojevic is on his haunches mid field so the kick is delayed, but Croker converts Rapana's second try.
Canberra Raiders 18-10
TRY CANBERRA RAIDERS: Scored by Jordan Rapana. Kick to come.
But Rapana picks up his second, stepping back inside and beating Brayden Wiliame, who is playing at left centre, to the line.
Canberra Raiders 16-10
Joseph Leilua gets within ten of the Manly line, but is stopped by the fullback.
Canberra Raiders 12-10
UNSUCCESSFUL CONVERSION MANLY-WARRINGAH SEA EAGLES: Conversion attempt by Matthew Wright unsuccessful.
Wright attempts the conversion from left of the posts, but pushes it across the face.
Canberra Raiders 12-10
TRY MANLY-WARRINGAH SEA EAGLES: Scored by Tom Trbojevic. Kick to come.
And Tom evens the ledger with his brother, racing on to a Cherry-Evans pass and sprinting to the line.
Canberra Raiders 12-10
Martin Tapau draws a penalty for his side, as the ball is stripped in the tackle. Cherry-Evans kicks downfield, and the Sea Eagles will have the opportunity to even things up.
Canberra Raiders 12-6
Quick hands from Whitehead to Rapana, but it's a poor pass and goes over the sideline.
Canberra Raiders 12-6
Nate Myles has left the field with an injured rib and foot.
Canberra Raiders 12-6
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION MANLY-WARRINGAH SEA EAGLES: Conversion attempt by Matthew Wright successful.
Wright converts the try, and the difference is back to 6.
Canberra Raiders 12-6
TRY MANLY-WARRINGAH SEA EAGLES: Scored by Jake Trbojevic. Kick to come.
It's a TRY! Jake Trbojevic backs up on the kick chase, and reaps the rewards.
Canberra Raiders 12-4
We're going to the bunker to check on a possible Sea Eagles try. Cherry-Evans kicks, and we're checking on players being offside from the kick. Wighton makes an absolute mess of the kick, and Manly look to have scored.
Canberra Raiders 12-0
Rapana tries to take a high kick, but it's a tough one. He drops it backwards though, and play continues.
Canberra Raiders 12-0
A good run from Jake Trbojevic, breaking tackles and fighting his way towards the halfway line.
Canberra Raiders 12-0
Josh Hodgson rolls the ball over the sideline and earns his team a breather.
Canberra Raiders 12-0
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION CANBERRA RAIDERS: Conversion attempt by Jarrod Croker successful.
Croker converts from straight in front.
Canberra Raiders 12-0
TRY CANBERRA RAIDERS: Scored by Jordan Rapana. Kick to come.
The ball goes loose, and Rapana swoops on it, before sprinting 90 metres to score against the run of play.
Canberra Raiders 10-0
Daly Cherry-Evans turns the ball back inside for Addin Fonua-blake, but he's stopped before the line. Just.
Canberra Raiders 6-0
The Raiders are penalised for a strip on Jake Trbojevic, and Manly start a set from 10 metres out.
Canberra Raiders 6-0
Shannon Boyd closes a first in the tackle, and punches Nate Myles in the melon. It obviously doesn't hurt Myles, but he milks a penalty anyway.
Canberra Raiders 6-0
Wighton neatly cleans up the kick on the last, and runs his team down field out of trouble.
Canberra Raiders 6-0
Buhrer goes the short side, but Croker rushes up and pulls off a massive tackle.
Canberra Raiders 6-0
Cherry-Evans throws an awkward pass, but the Raiders shut it down out wide. They do manage to force a line drop out, and a repeat set.
Canberra Raiders 6-0
From the kick off, Vaughan runs onto the kick off, but knocks it on. The Sea Eagles will have another crack at the Raiders' line.
Canberra Raiders 6-0
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION CANBERRA RAIDERS: Conversion attempt by Jarrod Croker successful.
Croker lines up the conversion attempt, and nails it.
Canberra Raiders 6-0
TRY CANBERRA RAIDERS: Scored by Paul Vaughan. Kick to come.
And Paul Vaughan draws first blood for the Raiders, stepping back inside and crashing over for a try.
Canberra Raiders 4-0
Loose ball. Parker picks it up for Manly, but throws it straight to Josh Papalii. A new set of six for the Raiders.
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The Raiders on attack now, from within ten of the Sea Eagles line.
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Matthew Wright kicks from inside the 40, but it goes straight down field.
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Buhrer offloads, but its directly into the arms of a Raiders player.
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Great offload from the Sea Eagles, and they're within the Raiders 10.
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Daly Cherry-Evans links up with Jamie Buhrer and the Sea Eagles march down field. They then draw a penalty, as Buhrer is given a little bit too much attention in the play the ball.
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Aidan Sezer takes the ball down the short side, but is smashed by Apisai Koroisau from inside. Great hit, and he loses the ball.
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The Sea Eagles complete their set, and kick long on the last.
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Josh Hodgson kicks down the short side on the last, and it's a good kick chase from Canberra.
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Whitehead almost makes a line break early.
Boyd takes the first hit up of the match for the Raiders.
And we're underway.
The teams take the field, and we're ready to go...
Welcome to Brookvale Oval this afternoon, for this match between the Manly-Waringah Sea Eagles and the Canberra Raiders.
Manly are farewelling Jamie Lyon, however he won't be taking the field today. The Sea Eagles have one change, with Dylan Walker OUT, replaced by Brad Walker.
As reported mid-week, Canberra have lost Blake Austin, with Sam Williams named to start in the halves in jersey 20.
Referees & scorers:
Referee: Ben Cummins, Tim Roby
Touch Judges: Rickey McFarlane, Adam Reid
Video Referee: Bernard Sutton, Bryan Norrie, Jason Robinson
MANLY-WARRINGAH SEA EAGLES (30)
Tries: Jake Trbojevic, Tom Trbojevic (3), Daly Cherry-Evans, Frank Winterstein
Field Goals:
Conversions: Matthew Wright (3/6)
Penalty Goals:
CANBERRA RAIDERS (44)
Tries: Paul Vaughan, Jordan Rapana (3), Joseph Leilua (2), Edrick Lee, Jack Wighton
Field Goals:
Conversions: Jarrod Croker (6/8)
Penalty Goals: