LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick
Match Preview: Round 26 vs Dragons
The Sea Eagles are gearing up for a critical match against the Dragons on Saturday night at Kogarah, as reported by seaeagles.com.au. It's a must-win situation for Manly.
They need to secure victory against the Dragons this Saturday, followed by another win against the Warriors at 4 Pines Park the following Friday.
Additionally, Manly requires the Roosters to drop both of their remaining games (against the Storm and Rabbitohs) and for the Dolphins to lose at least one of their remaining matches (against the Titans and Raiders).
If the Roosters only lose one of their two games, the Sea Eagles will face the challenge of significantly improving their points differential in the for-and-against column, even if they remain mathematically in the race.
For now, the focus is solely on defeating the Dragons.
This task won't be straightforward, considering Manly's recent struggles at Kogarah. However, their recent 10-try victory against the Phins has demonstrated a team brimming with confidence and determination to succeed.
On the other hand, the Dragons suffered a heavy defeat, losing 40-0 to the Rabbitohs last week during a rainy Thursday night at Homebush. They will be eager to redeem themselves after such a record loss.