In the opening match of NRL Round 13, Manly will play without two Origin representative players, while Cronulla also misses some key players.
Key Details
- Manly's defence has conceded no more than 18 points since Kieran Foran took over as coach, and they have scored 32 or more in four of their last six games.
- Cronulla has conceded 34 or more in three of their last five matches.
- Cronulla's record against top-four teams is poor, covering eight of 26 games and averaging a loss margin of 11 points per game.
- Manly's record includes covering seven of nine games against teams outside the top eight, their last six as an underdog, and four of their last five at Shark Park.
Betting Statistics
- Line bet: Sea Eagles +2.5 at $1.90.
- Same Game Multi: Lehi Hopoate, Clayton Faulalo, and KL Iro to each score a try, at $10.00.
- Value bet: Jackson Shereb to score a try at $4.80.
Player Notes
Lehi Hopoate returns from suspension and has scored in every game since Foran took over.
Clayton Faulalo has scored in both games as starting fullback and has 10 tries in 18 NRL games.
KL Iro has nine tries in his last seven games.
Jackson Shereb made his starting debut last week, playing 80 minutes, running 72 metres and making 48 tackles; he has scored seven tries in 27 NSW Cup games over the last two seasons.