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Sea Eagles v Sharks: Saab, Trbojevic return; Atkinson steps up
A refreshed Manly Sea Eagles are chasing a winning return to 4 Pines Park when they take on the Sharks in the final game of Women in League Round.
After defeating Penrith in Round 8, Anthony Seibold's men had the bye and watched Magic Round from the sidelines.
The Sea Eagles have turned 4 Pines Park into a fortress over the years but they have struggled against Cronulla at the venue in recent times.
Manly haven't defeated the Sharks at the ground since 2019 and have lost five of their past six games against their southern rivals.
Cronulla secured a confidence-boosting victory over the Eels in the opening game of Magic Round and halfback Nicho Hynes is eager to lead his team to a second-straight win.
Match: Sea Eagles v Sharks
Round 10 -
home Team
Sea Eagles
8th Position
away Team
Sharks
5th Position
Venue: 4 Pines Park, Sydney
Team News
Sea Eagles: A change on Saturday with Tommy Talau dropping out due to hamstring tightness. His place on the bench is taken by Clayton Faulalo. Inspirational forward Jake Trbojevic from the concussion protocols and will start a prop, with Jazz Tevaga retaining his place at lock. Winger Jason Saab is back after missing the win over the Panthers with an ankle injury. There are no late changes to the team which was announced in the 24-hour update. Caleb Navale is 18th man.
Sharks: One late change with prop Tom Hazelton moving into the starting side in a swap with Oregon Kaufusi, who will revert to the interchange as he did in last week's win over the Eels. Hohepa Puru remains the 18th man, with Chris Vea'ila omitted. Earlier in the week, Daniel Atkinson joining the bench in place of Siosifa Talakai (concussion). The Sharks have won five of their past six games against the Sea Eagles.
Match: Sea Eagles v Sharks
Round 10 -
home Team
Sea Eagles
away Team
Sharks
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Sea Eagles is number 1 Tom TrbojevicFullback for Sharks is number 1 William Kennedy
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Winger for Sea Eagles is number 2 Jason SaabWinger for Sharks is number 2 Samuel Stonestreet
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Centre for Sea Eagles is number 3 Tolutau KoulaCentre for Sharks is number 3 Jesse Ramien
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Centre for Sea Eagles is number 4 Reuben GarrickCentre for Sharks is number 4 KL Iro
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Winger for Sea Eagles is number 5 Lehi HopoateWinger for Sharks is number 5 Ronaldo Mulitalo
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Five-Eighth for Sea Eagles is number 6 Luke BrooksFive-Eighth for Sharks is number 6 Braydon Trindall
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Halfback for Sea Eagles is number 7 Daly Cherry-EvansHalfback for Sharks is number 7 Nicholas Hynes
Forwards
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Prop for Sea Eagles is number 8 Jake TrbojevicProp for Sharks is number 8 Addin Fonua-Blake
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Hooker for Sea Eagles is number 9 Jake SimpkinHooker for Sharks is number 9 Blayke Brailey
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Prop for Sea Eagles is number 10 Siosiua TaukeiahoProp for Sharks is number 17 Thomas Hazelton
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2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 11 Haumole Olakau'atu2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Briton Nikora
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2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 12 Ben Trbojevic2nd Row for Sharks is number 12 Billy Burns
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Lock for Sea Eagles is number 13 Jazz TevagaLock for Sharks is number 13 Cameron McInnes
Interchange
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Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 15 Corey WaddellInterchange for Sharks is number 10 Oregon Kaufusi
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Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 16 Ethan BullemorInterchange for Sharks is number 14 Daniel Atkinson
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Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 17 Nathan BrownInterchange for Sharks is number 15 Jesse Colquhoun
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Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 19 Clayton FaulaloInterchange for Sharks is number 16 Braden Hamlin-Uele
Reserves
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Replacement for Sea Eagles is number 18 Caleb NavaleReplacement for Sharks is number 20 Hohepa Puru
Match Officials
- Referee: Gerard Sutton
- Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
- Touch Judge: Dave Munro
- Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein
Last updated:
Stat Attack
- The Sea Eagles have not defeated the Sharks at 4 Pines Park since 2019.
- The Sharks have won five of their past six games against the Sea Eagles.
- Sea Eagles captain Daly Cherry-Evans joins the all-time top 10 for premiership appearances.
- Sharks fullback William Kennedy has scored five tries in six games against the Sea Eagles.
- Sea Eagles fullback Tom Trbojevic has scored seven tries in his last seven games against the Sharks.
Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL.
