Match Centre

The Manly Sea Eagles win this afternoons match, and a wonderful effort. The Roosters remain in second, as Melbourne Storm sit outright on the top of the ladder.

Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles 36-18

This game shows ALL teams to never give up, even when you look like you're not going to win. *cough* Bulldogs *cough*

Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles 34-18

The final minute of this game sees Manly take this one out in wonderful circumstances

Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles 30-18

But Manly have the ball, and a 20m tap. Manly win.

Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles 30-18

We are seeing the clock wind down, as the Roosters are trying everything they have to gain a try.

Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles 30-18

Well the Tarantosaurus Tip today has been incorrect, as Manly lead by 12 with 2 minutes to go this afternoon.

Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles 30-18

Manly Scrum! Roosters knock-on.

Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles 30-18

NO TRY. Brenton Lawrence impedes Connor Watson while Frank Winterstein scores.

Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles 30-18

A possible try to Manly. Ref says TRY. They are checking for obstruction

Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles 30-18

PENALTY Manly!

Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles 28-18

Roosters forward pass.

Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles 28-18

How funny is it, that Manly have brought themselves from 18-4 to 26-18 with a KTC. Great effort by Manly this afternoon.

Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles 26-18

Manly drag Joseph Manu in goal, and it's a goal line dropout for them. The Roosters with another defensive set. They're not looking comfortable

Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles 22-18

Daniel Tupou goes for a huge run, Matthew Wright takes him out, and Daniel Tupou looks to have pulled a groin muscle. Matthew Wright with a shoulder injury.

Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles 22-18

PENALTY Roosters. Lewis Brown on the legs and tangled in the ruck.

Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles 22-18

Roosters Scrum! 10m out from their try line.

Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles 22-18

Roosters Scrum, as its unfortunate for Tom Trbojevic to knock-on while saving a try.

Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles 22-18

Tom Trbojevic cops a knee from Latrell Mitchell in the ribs, saving a try.

Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles 22-18

Isaac Liu with a huge run, great play.

Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles 22-18

The leg of the ref is in front of the footage, as well as the arms of the roosters trying to hold the ball up. The ball seems to be lost, the benefit of the doubt comes in and goes to the refs call.

Sydney Roosters 18-16

Ref says TRY! Checking a try by Lewis Brown. Ref says TRY

Sydney Roosters 18-16

Forward pass by Roosters, sees Manly take a scrum.

Sydney Roosters 18-16

Ref wants to go to the bunker, checking the contest for grounding. But you can see the knock-on in goal. Restart play with Roosters 7 tackle set.

Sydney Roosters 18-16

The Sea Eagles have started this half with much aggression, not allowing the Roosters to get their way with the ball

Sydney Roosters 18-10

20M Restart for Manly.

Sydney Roosters 18-10

UNDERWAY for second half.

Sydney Roosters 18-10

Both sides make their way out on field for the final 40 this afternoon

Sydney Roosters 18-10

Daly Cherry-Evans taking a huge run from a nice offload from Shaun Lane, but the opportunity for another try is lost. HALF TIME

Sydney Roosters 18-10

Darcy Lussick with a huge run from the kick-off, this Manly side ain't going to go down without a decent fight.

Sydney Roosters 18-10

Roosters Scrum. Apisai Koroisau passes too quickly to Darcy Lussick, and he knocks on. Roosters Scrum.

Sydney Roosters 18-4

A little scuffle on field, but calm down boys, we have a footy game to sit through. SCRUM Manly.

Sydney Roosters 18-4

PENALTY Manly. Roosters rake the ball out from Lloyd Perrett

Sydney Roosters 12-4

PENALTY Manly.

Sydney Roosters 12-4

PENALTY Manly! 2-on-1 contact from Roosters on the ball.

Sydney Roosters 12-4

To the bunker! Possible try to Latrell Mitchell. Ref says TRY.

Sydney Roosters 6-4

Stop the clock, possible try to Daniel Tupou. Doesn't touch sideline. Ref says try.

Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles 4-0

PENALTY Manly.

Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles 4-0

PENALTY Roosters. Tom Trbojevic offside.

Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles 4-0

Knock-on Shaun Lane. The Roosters grubber the ball into Shaun Lane and he fumbles it. Roosters get another set.

Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles 4-0

PENALTY Roosters.

Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles 4-0

Time off here, possible try to Matthew Wright. Ref says TRY

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Goal Line Dropout Roosters. Manly gain another set once again.

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PENALTY Manly! Roosters offside.

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GOAL LINE DROPOUT Roosters. Manly keep Connor Watson in goal.

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PENALTY Manly. High tackle on Martin Taupau

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Both sides make their way onto the field.

It's Dylan Walker's 100th NRL Match as well!

It's Tom Trbojevic's 50th NRL Match too! What a quick milestone for Turbo Tommy!

Tarantosaurus Tip: Well, the Roosters are comfortable on the ladder heading to the finals, while Manly will have to battle it out to keep themselves in the 8 this afternoon. Roosters are going to have a tough game next week against ladder leaders Melbourne, to try and claw their way to the minor premiership, but the Sea Eagles won't go down without a fight. Roosters by 2.

LATE MAIL: The Roosters are 1-17

LATE MAIL: Manly have omitted Brian Kelly (4), and replaced him with Brad Parker (15), with Kelepi Tanginoa (21) named to fill the bench.

At Manly's home games, Manly have won 41 times, Roosters only 18 times. The odds for home game advantage definitely in the Manly Sea Eagles favour over history.

Today's clash between the Roosters and the Sea Eagles is the 130th in history. Manly have won 83, Roosters have won 44, they've drawn twice.

The 2013 Grand Finalists are in battle once again

Welcome to this afternoon's Retro Round clash between Manly and the Roosters