Check out the match preview and prediction for the 2025 National Rugby League round 15 clash between the Gold Coast Titans and the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles.
MATCHDAY NEWS
MATCHDAY SCHEDULE
Gold Coast Titans Vs Manly Warringah Sea Eagles
Venue: Cbus Super Stadium, Gold Coast
Date: Friday, June 13, 8:00 pm (AEST)
MATCHDAY TEAM NEWS
Titans: 1. AJ Brimson 2. Alofiana Khan-Pereira 3. Brian Kelly 4. Phillip Sami 5. Allan Fitzgibbon 6. Kieran Foran 7. Jayden Campbell 8. Jaimin Jolliffe 9. Sean Mullany 10. Reagan Campbell-Gillard 11. Chris Randall 12. Beau Fermor 13. Klese Haas 14. Jacob Alick-Wiencke 15. Iszac Fa’asumaleaui 16. Josh Patston 17. Tukimihia Simpkins 18. Arama Hau 19. Tom Weaver 20. Sam Verrills 21. Ben Liyou 22. Ryan Foran
Sea Eagles: 1. Tom Trbojevic 2. Jason Saab 3. Tolutau Koula 4. Reuben Garrick 5. Tommy Talau 6. Luke Brooks 7. Daly Cherry-Evans 8. Ethan Bullemor 9. Lachlan Croker 10. Siosiua Taukeiaho 11. Haumole Olakau’atu 12. Ben Trbojevic 13. Jake Trbojevic 14. Jake Simpkin 15. Jazz Tevaga 16. Corey Waddell 17. Nathan Brown 18. Toafofoa Sipley 19. Clayton Faulalo 20. Jakob Arthur 21. Michael Chee Kam 22. Matthew Lodge
Referee: Peter Gough
Bunker: Chris Butler
MATCHDAY PREVIEW
Friday night will see the Gold Coast Titans take on the Manly Sea Eagles in a game that is a must-win for both sides.
The Titans were woeful in round 14 against the Broncos, down 28-nil at halftime. They scored three tries in the second half, but by then, it was too little, too late for the Titans. Des Hasler has a side on paper that could be in the top eight, but instead, they are not fulfilling their potential. If they are any hope of playing finals football and saving Hasler’s career, they need to go on a run now.
Over the last three weeks, the Sea Eagles have lost to opposition they should have beaten. They defeated a Broncos side in that period who are not travelling well this year. Last week against the Knights, the Sea Eagles got out to a 16-nil lead before the Knights made a comeback, forcing the game into Golden Point and winning. Sea Eagles teams of the past wouldn’t have let that happen, and Anthony Seibold will be disappointed that his side gave up a lead to lose the game.
The Titans will be without both Tino Fa’asuamaleaui and Moeaki Fotuaika due to their commitments to the Origin series. Klese Haas has been named at lock. Iszac Fa’asumaleaui has been named on the bench. Josh Paterson, who plays in the back row, has been named to make his debut from the bench. Sam Verrills, who has been out with a hand injury, has been named as a reserve.
For the Sea Eagles, Tom Trbojevic makes his return from a thigh injury. Winger Jason Saab returns from illness. Siosiua Taukeiaho returns from a calf injury in the front row. Jazz Tevaga moves from lock to the bench. Toafofoa Sipley moves from the bench to 18th Man. Lehi Hopoate is out due to concussion protocols.
This game presents a good opportunity for the Sea Eagles to get back on track and return to their winning ways. Halfback Daly Cherry-Evans has not been named in the Maroons side, so he will be there to lead his side. The Sea Eagles have the advantage in this game, as they have a host of players returning and no one missing due to Origin commitments. Of course, they are missing Lehi Hopoate through injury, but they have a team strong enough to beat the Titans.
The Titans, on the other hand, have an uphill battle. They are missing two key forwards due to Origin, so it will be up to Jaimin Joliffe and Regan Campbell-Gillard to lay the platform. They still have creative halves in Jayden Campbell and Kieran Foran, and a dynamite fullback in AJ Brimson. I also can’t forget Alofiana Khan-Pereira, so scoring points shouldn’t be a problem. Stopping the Sea Eagles from scoring points will be the task. Will the Titans be up for the challenge? We will find out on Friday night.
MATCHDAY PREDICTION
Sea Eagles by 18 points.
Check out our round 15 predictions here.
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