
The Manly Warringah Sea Eagles face off against the defending champions, the Brisbane Broncos, in an exciting Saturday night clash at the packed 4 Pines Park.
Last week's match saw the Broncos battling the Roosters in a dramatic contest, where they came back from a 30-0 deficit to score 24 unanswered points.
Before that, the Broncos secured a solid win over the Bulldogs, following a narrow one-point victory against the Wests Tigers.
This marks only the second time in 12 years that the Broncos visit 4 Pines Park, having been defeated 34-6 in their last outing on the Northern Beaches.
Clayton Faulalo was instrumental for Manly, scoring the first two tries in their six-try performance, with Haumole Olakau'atu also impressing with two tries.
Historically, the competition between the two teams has been closely contested since Brisbane's entry in 1988. A win for Manly could even their record to 26 wins each with one draw.
However, at 4 Pines Park, Manly holds a significant advantage, winning 11 of the 17 encounters at this venue.
In team updates, Jamal Fogarty returns from injury, replacing Joey Walsh in the halves, while Ethan Bullemor steps in for Kobe Hetherington due to concussion protocol. Jackson Shereb has been named on the bench, poised for his NRL debut.
