LeagueNews.co | Nick Loken
The preview for NRL Round 14 highlights the contrasting fortunes of the Newcastle Knights and the Manly Sea Eagles.
Once a daunting venue, McDonald Jones Stadium now appears favorable for the Sea Eagles, who are poised to capitalize on the Knights' struggles.
Manly is coming off a decisive victory against Brisbane, while the Knights recently faced their eighth defeat of the season against the Dragons.
Despite only achieving one win at home this season-a 26-12 victory over the Dolphins in Round 2-the Knights hope to turn the tide with the return of star fullback Kalyn Ponga.
However, their offensive struggles persist, as they currently hold the worst scoring average in the NRL at just 13 points per game.
This makes it challenging to envision how they could pose a significant threat to Manly.