The Sea Eagles are gearing up for their first home game of the season at 4 Pines Park, where they’ll face off against the South Sydney Rabbitohs in Round One on Saturday, March 9, with kick-off set for 3pm.
Wayne Lambkin’s squad will aim to build on the momentum from their strong finish in the 2023 season, where they won six out of their last seven matches but fell short in a close 24-22 defeat to the Canberra Raiders in Week One of the Finals.
The NSW Cup team has faced difficulties in opening round clashes in recent years, suffering defeats in 2023 and 2022. However, they found success in 2021 against the North Sydney Bears. Notable players from that victory include Toafofoa Sipley, Josh Schuster, and Haumole Olakau’atu.
The Rabbitohs proved formidable opponents for the Sea Eagles in 2023, winning both fixtures. Manly’s new signings, including Bailey Hodgson, Tommy Talau, Brandon Wakeham, and Jake Arthur, will look to make an impact following their performances in trial matches.
Coach Wayne Lambkin will rely on players like Gordon Chan Kum Tong and Jamie Humphreys to energize the team off the bench and contribute to the attack. Humphreys, in particular, showcased his talent by winning the 2023 Jersey Flegg Players’ Player award and delivering strong performances in the NSW Cup last season.
The match details for Saturday, March 9, at 4 Pines Park are as follows:
– Gates open at 1pm/1.15pm
– Jersey Flegg Cup Kick-Off at 1.30pm
– NSW Cup Kick-Off at 3pm
It promises to be an exciting showdown as the Sea Eagles aim to start their home campaign on a high note against the Rabbitohs.
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