Thursday night footy: Sea Eagles v Roosters
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What better way to kick off Round 4 than Daly Cherry-Evans returning to Brookvale as a Rooster in a must-win game for both clubs.
After playing 352 games for the Sea Eagles, DCE now finds himself suiting up with their fierce rivals the Roosters and the 37-year-old knows he is in for a 'mixed reception'.
With Manly sitting 0-2 and the Roosters 1-2 the stakes couldn't be higher as the two proud clubs also battle it out for the for the fifth time.
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Sea Eagles v Roosters at 4 Pines Park
Match: Sea Eagles v Roosters
Round 4 -
home Team
Sea Eagles
11th Position
away Team
Roosters
15th Position
Venue: 4 Pines Park, Sydney
Match broadcasters:
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7.15pm The clash between the Sea Eagles and Roosters is expected to kick off on time at 8.00pm. The ground was hit by a storm and lightning and the floodlights were turned off as a precaution but the lights are now back on and lightning is heading out to sea. Players will be able to go onto the field for their warm-up and kick-off should be on time at 8.00pm.
Late Mail
Sea Eagles: Brandon Wakeham starts the game at hooker and Jake Simpkin goes to the bench in a late switch. Teenage front-rower Simione Laiafi is part of the six-man bench and in the frame for an NRL debut. The prop's potential debut comes as Siua Taukeiaho's return from a calf injury was put on hold for another week, while Nathan Brown has also been struck down with illness.
Roosters: No late changes for the Roosters. Daly Cherry-Evans will wear the No.6 jersey when he returns to 4 Pines Park for the first time as a Rooster, with Sam Walker starting at halfback. Billy Smith makes his return from concussion in the centres while emerging playmaker Hugo Savala is part of the six-man bench after making a successful comeback from an ankle injury in NSW Cup last week.
Numbers Game
- The Sea Eagles have a 69 per cent winning record against the Roosters at 4 Pines Park.
- The Roosters have won six of their last eight games against the Sea Eagles.
- Sea Eagles fullback Tom Trbojevic has scored six tries in his last six games at 4 Pines Park.
- Roosters five-eighth Daly Cherry-Evans will move to outright fourth on the all-time appearances list.
- Sea Eagles centre Tolu Koula has scored 12 tries in his last 11 games at 4 Pines Park.
