McDonald Jones Stadium will play host to Saturday's Round 25 NRL game between Newcastle Knights and Manly Sea Eagles. The game kicks off at 3:00 pm with Newcastle Knights 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: Saturday August 22, 2026 at 3:00 pm
Where: McDonald Jones Stadium
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Newcastle Knights vs Manly Sea Eagles Odds
Newcastle Knights vs Manly Sea Eagles Preview
Newcastle has built timely momentum with three consecutive victories, scoring at least 30 points against Brisbane, Canberra and Gold Coast. Bradman Best returns to replace the injured Dane Gagai, while Jacob Saifiti is back after six weeks and Tyson Frizell moves into the starting side. Manly’s season has unravelled through six straight defeats, including three losses by at least 22 points and last week’s scoreless display against the Dolphins. Tom Trbojevic’s return at fullback is a major lift, with Clayton Faulalo moving into the halves, but the Sea Eagles need a dramatic improvement through the middle. Newcastle has three wins and a draw from the past five meetings, and Dominic Young’s 10 tries in six games against Manly reinforce the hosts’ attacking edge.
Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Newcastle Knights to win at $1.46 odds.
First Try Scorer
First Try Scorer: Dominic Young at $7.50.
Newcastle Knights vs Manly Sea Eagles Teams
Knights team: 1. Kalyn Ponga 2. Dominic Young 3. Fletcher Hunt 4. Bradman Best 5. Greg Marzhew 6. Fletcher Sharpe 7. Sandon Smith 8. Jacob Saifiti 9. Phoenix Crossland 10. Trey Mooney 11. Jermaine McEwen 12. Tyson Frizell 13. Mathew Croker 14. Harrison Graham 15. Cody Hopwood 16. Lachlan Crouch 17. Thomas Cant 18. Pasami Saulo 19. Toby Winter 20. Diesel Hagan 21. Kyle McCarthy 22. Elijah Leaumoana
Sea Eagles team: 1. Tom Trbojevic 2. Jason Saab 3. Tolutau Koula 4. Reuben Garrick 5. Lehi Hopoate 6. Clayton Faulalo 7. Jamal Fogarty 8. Simione Laiafi 9. Brandon Wakeham 10. Nathan Brown 11. Haumole Olakau’atu 12. Ben Trbojevic 13. Jake Trbojevic 14. Jake Simpkin 15. Nicholas Lenaz 16. Corey Waddell 17. Caleb Navale 18. Josh Feledy 19. Fletcher Baker 20. Onitoni Large 21. Jackson Shereb 22. Blake Wilson
