Sea Eagles v Broncos: Koula new No.1 gun; Walsh ruled out
Manly are desperate to overcome the loss of star fullback Tom Trbojevic as they return to Suncorp Stadium for the second-straight week to face the Broncos.
The Sea Eagles remained in Queensland following last Thursday's loss to the Dolphins, however the task doesn't get any easier during Magic Round.
Reuben Garrick and Tolu Koula are in the mix to replace Trbojevic in the No.1 jumper as Anthony Seibold's side looks to snap a two-game losing streak.
Manly will also be without winger Jason Saab however they will receive a major boost with Haumole Olakau'atu back from a two-week suspension.
The Broncos returned to form on Friday night with a 30-14 win over the Eels and they're eager to build momentum in their return to Brisbane.
Manly and the Broncos have faced off in all four Magic Rounds, with Brisbane claiming three of the four contests, including a 32-6 victory last year.
Coach Kevin Walters is hoping to welcome Jock Madden back from a pec injury that has kept him out since round eight.
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Team News
Sea Eagles: Anthony Seibold's men are 1-17 with no late changes. Tolu Koula will replace Tom Trbojevic (hamstring) at fullback, with Reuben Garrick remaining in the centres. Haumole Olakau'atu returns from suspension in the second row so Corey Waddell reverts to the bench and Toafofoa Sipley drops to the reserves. Gordon Chan Kum Tong has been named despite suffering a head knock late in the match against the Dolphins. Aaron Woods is 18th man.
Broncos: No late changes after Reece Walsh was ruled out on Thursday with knee soreness, so Selwyn Cobbo takes over at fullback and Josiah Karapani makes his NRL debut at centre. Jock Madden will return from a pectoral injury, while Tyson Smoothy starts for Billy Walters (wrist). Josh Rogers is 18th man.
Match: Sea Eagles v Broncos
Round 11 -
home Team
Sea Eagles
away Team
Broncos
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Sea Eagles is number 1 Tolutau KoulaFullback for Broncos is number 4 Selwyn Cobbo
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Winger for Sea Eagles is number 2 Raymond Tuaimalo VaegaWinger for Broncos is number 2 Corey Oates
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Centre for Sea Eagles is number 3 Tommy TalauCentre for Broncos is number 3 Kotoni Staggs
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Centre for Sea Eagles is number 4 Reuben GarrickCentre for Broncos is number 21 Josiah Karapani
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Winger for Sea Eagles is number 5 Jaxson PauloWinger for Broncos is number 5 Deine Mariner
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Five-Eighth for Sea Eagles is number 6 Luke BrooksFive-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Ezra Mam
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Halfback for Sea Eagles is number 7 Daly Cherry-EvansHalfback for Broncos is number 7 Jock Madden
Forwards
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Prop for Sea Eagles is number 8 Taniela PasekaProp for Broncos is number 8 Corey Jensen
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Hooker for Sea Eagles is number 9 Karl LawtonHooker for Broncos is number 9 Tyson Smoothy
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Prop for Sea Eagles is number 10 Josh AloiaiProp for Broncos is number 10 Payne Haas
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2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 11 Haumole Olakau'atu2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 Brendan Piakura
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2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 12 Ben Trbojevic2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 Jordan Riki
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Lock for Sea Eagles is number 13 Jake TrbojevicLock for Broncos is number 13 Patrick Carrigan
Interchange
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Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 14 Gordon Chan Kum TongInterchange for Broncos is number 14 Blake Mozer
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Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 15 Corey WaddellInterchange for Broncos is number 15 Xavier Willison
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Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 16 Ethan BullemorInterchange for Broncos is number 16 Kobe Hetherington
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Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 17 Matthew LodgeInterchange for Broncos is number 17 Jack Gosiewski
Reserves
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Replacement for Sea Eagles is number 18 Aaron WoodsReplacement for Broncos is number 18 Josh Rogers
Match Officials
- Referee: Todd Smith
- Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
- Touch Judge: Liam Kennedy
- Senior Review Official: Grant Atkins
Last updated:
Stat Attack
- The Sea Eagles have lost their past four games at Suncorp Stadium.
- Broncos centre Selwyn Cobbo has scored six tries in his last two games against the Sea Eagles.
- The Sea Eagles have won only one of their four Magic Round games.
- Broncos fullback Reece Walsh has scored five tries in four games at Suncorp Stadium in 2024.
- Sea Eagles winger Jason Saab has scored five tries in seven games at Suncorp.
Match: Sea Eagles v Broncos
Round 11 -
home Team
Sea Eagles
9th Position
away Team
Broncos
5th Position
Venue: Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL.
