Roosters v Sea Eagles: JWH back in the fold; Saab a chance
The battle of the beaches is set to shake Allianz Stadium to its foundations on Saturday as the Roosters and Sea Eagles renew their rivalry.
The winners of 23 premierships between them, Easts and Manly boast proud histories that date back to 1908 in the Roosters' case and 1947 for the boys from Brookvale.
Their last finals meeting was in the COVID affected 2021 season when the Sea Eagles ran out 42-6 winners in Mackay in front of 5800 fans.
Things will be vastly different at Allianz Stadium on Saturday when the 'house full' sign goes up for the clash of two heavyweights who clashed twice in 2024 for one win each.
Back in Round 2 it was Manly getting the money at home 21-14 before the Roosters returned serve 34-30 in an 11-try thriller at Allianz in Round 21.
The return of hardman Jared Waerea-Hargreaves from suspension is a massive boost for the Roosters and his battle with Taniela Paseka and Matt Lodge in the engine room promises to be a cracker.
Match: Roosters v Sea Eagles
Finals Week 2 -
home Team
Roosters
3rd Position
away Team
Sea Eagles
7th Position
Venue: Allianz Stadium, Sydney
Match broadcasters:
- WatchNRL
Stat Attack
- The Roosters have won only two of their past eight finals games.
- Sea Eagles winger Tommy Talau has scored 12 tries in his past 13 games.
- Roosters captain James Tedesco will make his 250th NRL appearance.
- The Sea Eagles have conceded 118 points in their past four games.
- Roosters centre Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii has kicked 22 goals from 22 attempts at Allianz Stadium.
Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL.
