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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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.
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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.
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Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL.