LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
The Sea Eagles are currently in Perth, gearing up for their Round 6 match against the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks at Optus Stadium.
The team is looking to secure their first win on the road against the Sharks, who are coming off a tight loss in Canberra and have had a 9-day turnaround.
This will be the second time Manly and Cronulla will face off in Perth, with the Sea Eagles previously winning 26-6 at the WACA in 1993.
Manly has a decent record in Western Australia, winning four out of six matches since their first visit in 1990, including their recent wins in Perth against the Warriors.
The Sharks have had a mixed start to their season, with a close loss to the Panthers in their opener, followed by a win over the Cowboys and the Rabbitohs, but they faced a 20-6 defeat to the Bulldogs in their last game at home.
In terms of team news, Manly has made just one change with Josh Aloiai returning to the side at prop, Toafofoa Sipley moving to the bench, and Corey Waddell ruled out due to suspension.
The Sea Eagles will be looking to maintain their winning streak in Perth as they take on the Sharks, who will have their own agenda coming off a loss.
Both teams will be eager to secure a crucial victory in this matchup.
Overall, this game promises to be an exciting contest as both sides vie for supremacy on the field.
The Sea Eagles will need to bring their A-game to secure a win on the road, while the Sharks will be looking to bounce back from their recent loss and claim victory in front of their home crowd.
Fans can expect a thrilling encounter between these two teams as they battle it out for the win.