Joey Walsh is set for a consecutive start as the Manly Sea Eagles make adjustments to their lineup, following news that Jamal Fogarty could not recover from a persistent groin issue.
Even after their first loss under Kieran Foran last weekend, the Sea Eagles maintain a high level of confidence. They came close to triumphing against the Penrith Panthers, ultimately falling short in an 18-16 match on Sunday.
This result granted Walsh the opportunity to debut as the starting halfback. According to AAP, he is likely to retain this role since Fogarty was unable to participate in the captain's run on Friday.
This Saturday night, Manly will contend with the formidable Brisbane Broncos, the reigning champions.
Nonetheless, the Sea Eagles are in a strong position, as the Broncos deal with a significant injury crisis affecting several key players, leading them to field a less experienced squad for this matchup.
Given Manly's strong showing last weekend, home fans are excited to see Walsh take the reins as the primary playmaker once more, especially in front of a packed Brookvale Oval during what promises to be an electrifying contest.