Round 14
Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles 14 d. South Sydney Rabbitohs 2

2007 NRL Telstra Premiership Index [Table] [Draw] [Player Stats] [Club Headlines]

Location: Aus_NZ > National > First Grade Competition: NRL Telstra Premiership

Manly win in dour struggle over Souths
Sat June 16, 2007
Manly's impressive defence and their Brookvale fortress record continued as they defeated South Sydney 14-2 in wet and terrential conditions last night.

The rain in Sydney was once again relentless costing the Sea Eagles a certain 20,000 crowd as only 7,341 people braving the elements with many fans from both clubs preferring to watch the live coverage in the warmth and comfort of their lounge rooms.

Souths opened up the scoring in the 5th minute when Nathan Merritt landed an early penalty goal.

Manly struck back in the 8th minute with Matt Orford producing a pin point bomb where Steve Menzies pounced on the loose ball to score his 160th try in his 310th first grade appearance. Jamie Lyon added the extras and also landed a penalty goal in the 28th minute for the Sea Eagles to lead 8-2.

The Rabbitohs had their opportunities and were denied a try when referee Steve Clark ruled a pass from Ben Rogers to David Fa'alogo went forward when at best it could be deemed marginal.

Brett Stewart continued his impressive Brookvale try scoring record with a try in the 33rd minute and Lyon again converted to give Manly a very crucial 14-2 in the conditions.

No points were scored in the second half as the conditions got the better of quick attacking play, but credit must be given to the defence of both sides. Manly coach Des Hasler has the Sea Eagles brilliantly drilled defensively and their position on the table is justification of what goes with their attitude, desire and application in defence. Souths under Jason Taylor have improved their defence out of sight, but lack the attacking spark to be a serious threat in the competition.


Rabbitohs unchanged for Manly clash
Tue June 12, 2007
Source: www.souths.com.au

The South Sydney Rabbitohs are pleased to announce their side to take on the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles in round 14 of the NRL Telstra Premiership this Friday, 15 June at 7:30pm at Brookvale Oval.

Head Coach Jason Taylor has named the same 17 players that defeated the Penrith Panthers last Friday night, with Shannan McPherson named as 18th man.

The referee for Friday night's match is Steve Clark. The sideline officials are Mohamad Fajajo and Russell Turner. The video referee is Chris Ward.

The Rabbitohs NRL side is:

1. David Peachey
2. Nathan Merritt
3. Nigel Vagana
4. Fetuli Talanoa
5. Paul Mellor
6. Ben Rogers
7. Jeremy Smith
8. Peter Cusack (c)
9. Stuart Webb
10. Roy Asotasi (c)
11. Luke Stuart
12. David Fa'alogo
13. Dean Widders

Interchange:
14. Issac Luke
15. Shane Rigon
16. Manase Manuokafoa
17. Scott Geddes
18. Shannan McPherson
(one to be omitted)

Coach - Jason Taylor

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