Newcastle Knights vs Manly Sea Eagles Tips and Odds – NRL 2022

McDonald Jones Stadium will play host to Thursday's Round 5 NRL game between Newcastle Knights and Manly Sea Eagles. The game kicks off at 7:50 pm with Manly Sea Eagles heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Newcastle Knights vs. Manly Sea Eagles game and give you our free tips and bets.

When: Thursday April 7, 2022 at 7:50 pm

Where: McDonald Jones Stadium

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Newcastle and Manly both head into Round 5 with 0.500 records, but the Knights are suddenly staring down the barrel of three straight losses while the Sea Eagles are chasing three consecutive wins after a slow start.

Manly are reeling from an MCL injury to Tom Trbojevic suffered in his dominant display in last Saturday’s 25-6 win over Canberra. Gun rookie Tolutau Koula moves into the fullback hot-seat, while fellow tyro Christian Tuipulotu has been named at centre despite Brad Parker coming out of COVID protocols.

The unchanged Knights came out of their 38-20 loss to Penrith with 12 men in a positive mindset but were shut out 18-0 by Cronulla last Friday. Kalyn Ponga is coming under scrutiny following an ineffective performance amid injuries and contract speculation. The Knights’ in-form backline was outmuscled and outclassed.

The Knights have won their last three against the Sea Eagles, including a gritty 18-10 home victory in the teams’ sole 2021 clash.

‘Turbo’s’ absence is a blow for Manly, but the Sea Eagles have won four of their last five without the reigning Dally M Medal winner. There’s more than enough firepower in the Sea Eagles’ ranks and Daly Cherry-Evans has returned to his influential best against the Raiders.

It’s far from panic stations at Newcastle, however. Arguably the most impressive team of the opening two rounds, Adam O’Brien’s side needs to forget about last week and keep it simple to regain their confidence.

A fascinating match-up that should go down to the wire, with the Knights narrow favourites at home.

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Manly Sea Eagles
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We're tipping Manly Sea Eagles to win at $2.05 odds.

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Jason Saab
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First Try Scorer: Jason Saab at $8.25.

Newcastle Knights vs Manly Sea Eagles Teams

Knights team: 1. Kalyn Ponga 2. Dominic Young 3. Dane Gagai 4. Bradman Best 5. Enari Tuala 6. Jake Clifford 7. Adam Clune 8. Jacob Saifiti 9. Chris Randall 10. Daniel Saifiti 11. Tyson Frizell 12. Brodie Jones 13. Kurt Mann 14. Phoenix Crossland 15. Sauaso Sue 16. Leo Thompson 17. Jirah Momoisea 18. Simi Sasagi 19. Pasami Saulo 20. Tex Hoy 21. Edrick Lee 22. Jaron Purcell 23. Dylan Lucas 24. Brayden Musgrove

Sea Eagles team: 1. Tolutau Koula 2. Jason Saab 3. Christian Tuipulotu 4. Morgan Harper 5. Reuben Garrick 6. Kieran Foran 7. Daly Cherry-Evans 8. Josh Aloiai 9. Lachlan Croker 10. Martin Taupau 11. Haumole Olakau’atu 12. Andrew Davey 13. Jake Trbojevic 14. Dylan Walker 15. Karl Lawton 16. Sean Keppie 17. Taniela Paseka 18. Ethan Bullemor 19. Toafofoa Sipley 20. Brad Parker 21. Jorge Taufua 22. Kurt De Luis 23. Kaeo Weekes 24. Jake Trbojevic