Round 26 brought a fiery clash to 4 Pines Park as the Manly Sea Eagles hosted the St George Illawarra Dragons on Fri, 28 Aug, 6:00 pm AEST. Punters tracking the market in the lead-up saw some clear moves, with the Manly Sea Eagles moving from 1.33 to 1.3 (firmed) in the head-to-head market, while the St George Illawarra Dragons drifted from 3.2 to 3.3 (drifted).
When the dust settled on the turf, it was the Manly Sea Eagles who stamped their authority on the contest, securing a convincing 44–10 victory over the St George Illawarra Dragons. The result added another chapter to the history between these clubs, following the earlier April 2026 meeting where the Manly Sea Eagles got the chocolates 28–18.
How the match unfolded
Heading into this fixture, the form lines told contrasting stories. The Manly Sea Eagles entered off a strong 44–24 win against the Newcastle Knights, whereas the St George Illawarra Dragons were coming off a tough 44–14 defeat at the hands of the Canterbury Bulldogs.
The match played out with the home side capitalising on their opportunities. The Manly Sea Eagles put on an attacking masterclass to rack up 44 points, while restricting the St George Illawarra Dragons to just 10 points. That defensive resilience and sharp finishing carried the hosts well clear by the final siren, comfortably covering the line.
How the tips went
For those following our published selections, it turned out to be a successful outing at 4 Pines Park.
Our head-to-head tip on the Manly Sea Eagles at 1.4 resulted in a win as the home side delivered on expectations. Meanwhile, our line selection on the Manly Sea Eagles -7.5 at 1.85 also resulted in a win, thanks to the dominant 34-point winning margin.