Canterbury Bulldogs vs Manly Sea Eagles Preview & Prediction | NRL 2024 | Elimination Final
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This is arguably the toughest game to call of the first week of the finals. It is a genuine coin toss with both capable of prevailing and it could be an extremely tight affair if both are on their game.
START DATE/TIME: UK - Sunday 15th September, 2024 - 7:05am / AUS - 4:05pm / US EST - 2:05am / US PST - Saturday 14th September, 2024 - 11:05pm
HOW TO WATCH ON TV: This match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event in the UK / This match will be broadcast live on Fox League and Nine in Australia / This match will be broadcast live on Fox Sports in the US
HOW TO WATCH ONLINE: This match will be streamed live on Watch NRL and Sky Go in the UK / This match will be streamed live on Kayo Sports and 9Now in Australia / This match will be streamed live on Watch NRL in the US
CANTERBURY BULLDOGS FORM: DAMAGING LOSS FOR DOGS
The Bulldogs enter the finals with back-to-back losses to their name after suffering a massive loss at home to North Queensland Cowboys. That 6-44 reverse is far from ideal preparation and they are now fighting to save their season.
LAST FIVE: WWWLL
MANLY SEA EAGLES FORM: SEA EAGLES MISS CHANCE FOR HOME GAME
A win against Cronulla Sharks would have lifted Manly into sixth spot on the ladder and have resulted in them hosting this clash but instead they will have to do things the hard way after losing out in that contest.
LAST FIVE: WWLWL
CANTERBURY BULLDOGS TEAM NEWS: ADDO-CARR STOOD DOWN
Some off-field drama is not ideal for the Doggies with Josh Addo-Carr choosing to stand himself down. However, in better news for Canterbury, Matt Burton, Bronson Xerri and Jeral Skelton are all available.
Starting 13: 1. Connor Tracey 2. Jacob Kiraz 3. Bronson Xerri 4. Stephen Crichton 5. Jeral Skelton 6. Matt Burton 7. Toby Sexton 8. Max King 9. Reed Mahoney 10. Samuel Hughes 11. Viliame Kikau 12. Jacob Preston 13. Jaeman Salmon Bench: 14. Bailey Hayward 15. Kurtis Morrin 16. Harry Hayes 17. Josh Curran Reserves: 19. Blake Taaffe 20. Lipoi Hopoi 21. Jonathan Sua 22. Drew Hutchison 23. Chris Patolo
MANLY SEA EAGLES TEAM NEWS: TURBO TAKES FULLBACK SPOT
In a major boost for the Sea Eagles, Tom Trbojevic is back in the side and will line-up at fullback. His return sees Tolu Koula revert to the centres while Tommy Talau shifts to the wing.
Starting 13: 1. Tom Trbojevic 2. Tommy Talau 3. Tolutau Koula 4. Reuben Garrick 5. Lehi Hopoate 6. Luke Brooks 7. Daly Cherry-Evans 8. Taniela Paseka 9. Lachlan Croker 10. Matthew Lodge 11. Haumole Olakau'atu 12. Karl Lawton 13. Jake Trbojevic Bench: 14. Ben Trbojevic 15. Josh Aloiai 16. Ethan Bullemor 17. Nathan Brown Reserves: 18. Clayton Faulalo 19. Jamie Humphreys 20. Toafofoa Sipley 21. Gordon Chan Kum Tong 22. Corey Waddell
CANTERBURY BULLDOGS VS MANLY SEA EAGLES PREDICTION
Canterbury Bulldogs have fallen by the wayside in their last couple of games and will need to put their woes behind them if they are to keep their season alive. They cannot dwell on last week’s heavy loss in particular with Manly Sea Eagles possessing some real danger men that can cause them problems. This could go either way and any outcome would not be a surprise but if Manly’s big-game players come to the fore, they should have enough to edge this one.
CANTERBURY BULLDOGS VS MANLY SEA EAGLES TIP: MANLY SEA EAGLES TO WIN
