Mt Smart Stadium will play host to Friday's Round 5 NRL game between New Zealand Warriors and Manly Sea Eagles. The game kicks off at 6:00 pm with New Zealand Warriors heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the New Zealand Warriors vs. Manly Sea Eagles game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Friday April 9, 2021 at 6:00 pm
Where: Mt Smart Stadium
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New Zealand Warriors vs Manly Sea Eagles Odds
New Zealand Warriors vs Manly Sea Eagles Preview
Things are only about to get harder before they get any easier for Manly.
After suffering a 40-point loss last week to the Panthers, the Sea Eagles now travel to Gosford on Friday night to face a Warriors side looking to return to winning form.
Although injuries have largely been to blame for Manly’s winless start, there’s no denying Des Hasler’s side is lacking the mental focus and effort to string together two consistent halves of football right now.
The Warriors also have their injury concerns, but this does look a nice little bounce-back game for them after suffering at the hands of the Roosters last week.
Unfortunately, Addin Fonua-Blake has joined Peta Hiku on the sidelines, but Warrior fans can rest easy knowing their side has won three straight over Manly dating back to 2019.
The Sea Eagles may get some reprieve if Tom Trbojevic is deemed fit to play, but with obvious problems in the locker-room, it’s very difficult to see Manly pulling off an upset here.
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Head To Head Bet
We're tipping New Zealand Warriors to win at $1.42 odds.
First Try Scorer
First Try Scorer: Ken Maumalo at $7.50.
New Zealand Warriors vs Manly Sea Eagles Teams
Warriors team: 1. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck 2. David Fusitu’a 3. Adam Pompey 4. Marcelo Montoya 5. Ken Maumalo 6. Kodi Nikorima 7. Sean O’Sullivan 8. Leeson Ah Mau 9. Wayde Egan 10. Tohu Harris 11. Eliesa Katoa 12. Jack Murchie 13. Jazz Tevaga 14. Ben Murdoch-Masila 15. Tom Ale 16. Kane Evans 17. Josh Curran 18. Rocco Berry 20. Paul Turner 21. Jackson Frei 22. Taniela Otukolo
Sea Eagles team: 1. Dylan Walker 2. Jason Saab 3. Brad Parker 4. Morgan Harper 5. Reuben Garrick 6. Kieran Foran 7. Daly Cherry-Evans 8. Taniela Paseka 9. Lachlan Croker 10. Martin Taupau 11. Jack Gosiewski 12. Josh Schuster 13. Jake Trbojevic 14. Cade Cust 15. Toafofoa Sipley 16. Sean Keppie 17. Josh Aloiai 18. Tevita Funa 19. Zac Saddler 20. Christian Tuipulotu 21. Ben Trbojevic