Game Day: Dragons V Manly [Round 26, 2025]

[Jethro]

Dragons V Manly [Round 26, 2025]


Pre-Game Thread here


MATCH DAY

Sat 30 Aug 2025 5:30pm.

Venue:.... Jubilee Stadium, Kogarah, NSW

Gates Open:.... TBA.

NRL Kick Off Time:.... Saint George - Illawarra Dragons V Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles: 5:30pm.


TICKETING

VS

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Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles

01. Tom Trbojevic
02. Jason Saab
03. Tolutau Koula
04. Tommy Talau
05. Lehi Hopoate
06. Luke Brooks
07. Daly Cherry-Evans (C)

08. Matthew Lodge
09. Jake Simpkin
10. Siosiua Taukei'aho
11. Corey Waddell
12. Ben Trbojevic
13. Jazz Tevaga

14. Aaron Schoupp
15. Caleb Navale
16. Ethan Bullemor
17. Toafofoa Sipley


Replacement:

18. Joey Walsh.


Reserves:

19. Clayton Faulalo
20. Michael Chee Kam
21. Gordon Chan Kum Tong
22. Simione Laiafi - Development Player.


Out:

TBA.


Available But Not Selected:

• Raymond Tuaimalo Vaega
• Dean Matterson
• Aitasi James
• Chris Patolo
• D’Jazirhae ‘Mia’ Pua'avase - Development Player
• Zaidas Muagututia - Development Player.

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From the 'NRL 2025, Injuries, Suspension Return Dates, Casualty Ward and Key Information for the 2025 NRL Telstra Premiership Season' web page, Here is the Latest NRL Injured or Unavailable Update:

* * * (Updated: Tuesday, 26 August 2025) * * *

Manly forward Jake Trbojevic is set to sit out the remainder of the regular season as he continues to recover from a concussion.

Trbojevic suffered his third concussion in the past four months in the Sea Eagles' Round 23 loss to the Raiders and club medical staff have taken a cautious approach with his recovery.

Coach Anthony Seibold said on Friday that the lock will not play again in the regular season. With Manly at long odds to play finals this season, that means Trbojevic is set to make his club return in 2026.

In more positive news, Seibold expects Taniela Paseka to be available for Round 27 as he approaches a return from an Achilles rupture.


Manly Sea Eagles

• Reuben Garrick (Shoulder, TBC)
• Lachlan Croker (Concussion, TBC)
• Josh Aloiai (Shoulder, TBC)
• Taniela Paseka (Achilles, Round 27)
• Jake Trbojevic (Concussion, 2026)
• Nathan Brown(Biceps, Finals)
• Haumole Olakau'atu (Shoulder, 2026)

NRL Casualty Ward: ACL fears for McInnes; Concern for Garrick

The Cronulla Sharks fear Cameron McInnes' season is over after he suffered a knee injury in Saturday's win over the Titans, while Manly back Reuben Garrick was forced to leave the field early in the match against Wests Tigers.

www.nrl.com

Also, from the Official NRL Casualty Ward & Injury Information, Manly hub page, there are slight variations to the information regarding the unavailable or injured players and their return periods:

• Taniela Paseka (Achilles, Round 27)
• Josh Aloiai (Shoulder, TBC)
• Lachlan Croker (Concussion, TBC)
• Reuben Garrick (Shoulder, TBC)
• Haumole Olakau'atu (Shoulder, Next Season)
• Jake Trbojevic (Concussion, Next Season)
• Nathan Brown(Biceps, Finals)

Casualty Ward

Check the Official NRL Casualty Ward, which players are injured, and who is expected to make their way back onto the field and in the game.

www.nrl.com

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MATCH OFFICIALS:

Adam "Six More against Manly " Gee
Referee

Jon Stone
Touch Judge

Daniel Luttringer
Touch Judge

Liam Kennedy
Bunker Review Official

Dragons v Sea Eagles

St. George Illawarra Dragons versus Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles match centre includes live scores and updates. Includes official live player and team stats. Run metres, fantasy points scoring.

www.nrl.com

NRL TEAMS - 2025 Round 26 » League Unlimited

leagueunlimited.com

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It's Game Day !!!

Go Manly !!!

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[Ashton Davis]

Should just aim up for this one to make a dent in our dodgy record against the Dragons.

It would take something like a 61-0 win to generate any interest in our Warriors game

 

[Uk eagle]

Should just aim up for this one to make a dent in our dodgy record against the Dragons.

It would take something like a 61-0 win to generate any interest in our Warriors game

DCE with the 1 pt FG after stepping over the 40m line

 

[Budgie]

Joey Walsh or bust!

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Joey Walsh or bust!

No reason NOT to play him now , 2 games experience with nothing on the line , bring it on.

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

2 teams out of the running. Hopefully see some entertaining attack, can't imagine it will be a dour performance from either side.
Anyhow, Go Manly. An interminable off-season looms, bugger!

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

2 teams out of the running. Hopefully see some entertaining attack, can't imagine it will be a dour performance from either side.
Anyhow, Go Manly. An interminable off-season looms, bugger!

Just imagine this place for the next 6 months , I might need a sabbatical .

 

[Eagle 1]

Just imagine this place for the next 6 months , I might need a sabbatical .

Thank we all need a break, it's been a tough season supporter wise. To many injuries in the forwards for the whole has crueld our season.

 

[Wombat64]

Just imagine this place for the next 6 months , I might need a sabbatical .

The comments on ST over the next 6 to 12 months will just be variations of the general themes of the comments below

• Seibold needs to go and should be replaced by coach XXX
• Penn sucks ass
• Our forwards are crap
• We need to invest and develop youth
• We need to sign player XXX
• Urbos are not worth what we are paying
• We're fxcked 2026 is going to be awful
• Penn sucks ass
• Penn sucks ass
• Seibold needs to go.

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

The comments on ST over the next 6 to 12 months will just be variations of the general themes of the comments below

• Seibold needs to go and should be replaced by coach XXX
• Penn sucks ass
• Our forwards are crap
• We need to invest and develop youth
• We need to sign player XXX
• Urbos are not worth what we are paying
• We're fxcked 2026 is going to be awful
• Penn sucks ass
• Penn sucks ass
• Seibold needs to go.

Nailed it

 

[manly al]

Guess that it is mainly going to come down to the pride and professionalism factor to put on a decent show tonight
Turbo no doubt a bit of incentive to impress rep selectors but apart from D C E and his unpredictable approach for a good part of the season , think the rest of the side will still be committed to put in with a competitive attitude
Hopefully to continue with that bright attacking approach from last week but knowing full well that the defence has to be up to scratch as well
Sure that on home territory and Gutho and Cook likely leading the way as usual , Dragons won't go in with a slack attitude and if Manly are only slightly off attitude wise ,won't be an easy time for them

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Guess that it is mainly going to come down to the pride and professionalism factor to put on a decent show tonight
Turbo no doubt a bit of incentive to impress rep selectors but apart from D C E and his unpredictable approach for a good part of the season , think the rest of the side will still be committed to put in with a competitive attitude
Hopefully to continue with that bright attacking approach from last week but knowing full well that the defence has to be up to scratch as well
Sure that on home territory and Gutho and Cook likely leading the way as usual , Dragons won't go in with a slack attitude and if Manly are only slightly off attitude wise ,won't be an easy time for them

Other than for personal pride neither side will give a ****.

I think the Dragons will have personal pride , most league players do.

Our Captain doesn’t give a flying **** and I’m afraid his attitude has spread to quite a few in the team , and you only need a small percentage difference in teams to see one wiped off the floor.

Nothing to play for , no one is putting their body’s on the line tonight

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

The comments on ST over the next 6 to 12 months will just be variations of the general themes of the comments below

• Seibold needs to go and should be replaced by coach XXX
• Penn sucks ass
• Our forwards are crap
• We need to invest and develop youth
• We need to sign player XXX
• Urbos are not worth what we are paying
• We're fxcked 2026 is going to be awful
• Penn sucks ass
• Penn sucks ass
• Seibold needs to go.

Yeah but that's where our creativity comes in. So many different ways to say those things.

 

[Waz13]

I’m on Manly 13 plus with a 5 try multi! F$&@ it, the need to throw it around today to be any chance, and imagine St G will do the same. It won’t be close either way similar to last week. Hope we are on the winning end of it, but not at all confident. Have a feeling we get lapped this arvo then we belt Warriors at home.

 

[The Wheel]

Other than for personal pride neither side will give a ****.

I think the Dragons will have personal pride , most league players do.

Our Captain doesn’t give a flying **** and I’m afraid his attitude has spread to quite a few in the team , and you only need a small percentage difference in teams to see one wiped off the floor.

Nothing to play for , no one is putting their body’s on the line tonight

Yes - nailed it

 

[Eagle 1]

I’m on Manly 13 plus with a 5 try multi! F$&@ it, the need to throw it around today to be any chance, and imagine St G will do the same. It won’t be close either way similar to last week. Hope we are on the winning end of it, but not at all confident. Have a feeling we get lapped this arvo then we belt Warriors at home.

That's a mixed bag of allsorts Waz, but you've summed up the team and our season of discontent

 

[cliffythegreat]

Poetic justice today would see Walsh come on the bench and Dce going down with an ankle after 5 mines, and out for two weeks.

 

[Dingo]

Imagine if we had managed to beat last place, or not throw away a 16 point lead against second last?

These are the questions I stay up at night thinking about.

One thing I do know is today would’ve been a big game, but it’s not so what can ya do. On a positive note, it’s kinda nice watching this team without the stress of results having meaning. Not as painful when you get drawn the 2/10 performance, and a bit of fun when you get drawn the 8/10. Because it truly is always a mystery with this team.

After next week we’ve got about 6 months until we get to cheer this side on again, or complain about the coach. Let’s enjoy these last 2 and much like last week, I’m just hoping to see any positives and get that winning feeling 🤷‍♂️ 🦅