Manly Sea Eagles vs Brisbane Broncos Tips
The Broncos are hit by injuries and head to Brookvale where they haven't won in 16 years. Having pushed Penrith all the way last week, I'm backing Manly to get back to winning ways with a comfortable victory.
- Sea Eagles have won four of their last five games
- Sea Eagles have kept their opponents to 18 points or less in their five games since Foran took over
- Three of Sea Eagles' last four wins have been by 13+ margins
- Two of Broncos' four defeats in 2026 have been by 13+ margins, while they also leaked 40 points vs Eels
- Sea Eagles beat Broncos 34-6 at 4 Pines last season
- Broncos haven't won at 4 Pines since 2010
- Haumole Olakau'atu has scored three tries this season & scored a double vs Broncos at 4 Pines last year
Sea Eagles vs Broncos Head To Head
Broncos have won three of the last four meetings, but haven't won at 4 Pines since 2010, with Manly coming away dominant 34-6 winners at the venue last year.
Manly Sea Eagles Form - Turnaround Continues
It's been a remarkable turnaround for Manly since Kieran Foran took over from Anthony Seibold.
After wins over the Dolphins, Dragons, Cowboys and Eels, many believed Manly would be brought crashing back down to earth against the Panthers last week.
Foran has clearly got the respect of the locker room and you can tell the extra effort the players are putting in for him - most notably in defence, with the Sea Eagles not conceding more than 18 points in the five games since Foran has taken charge.
After wins over the Dolphins, Dragons, Cowboys and Eels, many believed Manly would be brought crashing back down to earth against the Panthers last week.
That wasn't the case, with Manly producing another brilliant showing, narrowly going down by two points. Lehi Hopoate has scored a try in every game since Foran took over.
Brisbane Broncos Form - Injuries Hit Broncos
Given the circumstances, it's been an impressive season so far for the Broncos - but how long can they keep it up with so many injuries?
Reece Walsh, as he does, inspired a brilliant comeback as the Broncos looked to be rolling over the top of the Chooks late with 24 unanswered points, but a brain snap from Kotoni Staggs handed momentum back and sees him suspended for this clash.
Michael Maguire revved up his side for against-the-odds wins over the Tigers and Bulldogs with a heavily decimated side, but couldn't do it for a third time last week against the Roosters.
Brisbane were up for the game, but were just battered by a rampaging Roosters forward pack, swiftly going down 30-0.
Reece Walsh, as he does, inspired a brilliant comeback as the Broncos looked to be rolling over the top of the Chooks late with 24 unanswered points, but a brain snap from Kotoni Staggs handed momentum back and sees him suspended for this clash.
Sea Eagles vs Broncos Team News
Jamal Fogarty returns for Manly at halfback, pushing Joey Walsh back to the bench. Ethan Bullemor comes into the starting side for Kobe Hetherington.
Tom Duffy starts at halfback for Brisbane in place of Adam Reynolds, while Antonio Verhoeven gets a start on the wing and Jesse Arthars moves to centre for the suspended Staggs.
Deine Mariner is also out for an extended period after his shocking compartment syndrome injury sustained last week. Preston Riki returns from suspension.