Suncorp Stadium will play host to Saturday's Round 11 NRL game between Wests Tigers and Manly Sea Eagles. The game kicks off at 3:00 pm with Manly Sea Eagles heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Wests Tigers vs. Manly Sea Eagles game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Saturday May 16, 2026 at 3:00 pm
Where: Suncorp Stadium
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Wests Tigers vs Manly Sea Eagles Odds
Wests Tigers vs Manly Sea Eagles Preview
Manly arrives at Magic Round full of confidence as Anthony Seibold’s evolving system continues to produce results. The Sea Eagles have found an ideal balance between direct middle play and expansive edge attack, with their speed men consistently punishing retreating defensive lines. Their attack has looked fluid and connected in recent weeks, highlighted by strong support play and relentless second-phase pressure.
The Tigers deserve credit for the resilience they showed against Melbourne last week, particularly after falling behind early. Injuries have forced Benji Marshall to reshuffle repeatedly, yet effort and defensive commitment have remained consistent. The concern for Wests is whether they can maintain that intensity against a Manly side currently playing with greater rhythm and confidence. If the Sea Eagles dominate field position early, their attacking weapons may prove too difficult to contain over 80 minutes.
Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Manly Sea Eagles to win at $1.33 odds.
First Try Scorer
First Try Scorer: Lehi Hopoate at $7.75.
Wests Tigers vs Manly Sea Eagles Teams
Tigers team: 1. Heath Mason 2. Sunia Turuva 3. Patrick Herbert 4. Taylan May 5. Luke Laulilii 6. Jarome Luai 7. Jock Madden 8. Terrell May 9. Latu Fainu 10. Fonua Pole 11. Sione Fainu 12. Kai Pearce-Paul 13. Alex Twal 14. Tristan Hope 15. Mavrik Geyer 16. Alex Seyfarth 17. Royce Hunt 18. Ethan Roberts 19. Jeral Skelton 20. Charlie Murray
Sea Eagles team: 1. Clayton Faulalo 2. Jason Saab 3. Tolutau Koula 4. Reuben Garrick 5. Lehi Hopoate 6. Luke Brooks 7. Jamal Fogarty 8. Taniela Paseka 9. Jake Simpkin 10. Ethan Bullemor 11. Haumole Olakau’atu 12. Ben Trbojevic 13. Jake Trbojevic 14. Zach Dockar-Clay 15. Nathan Brown 16. Kobe Hetherington 17. Jackson Shereb 18. Blake Wilson 19. Joey Walsh 20. Josh Feledy 21. Simione Laiafi 22. Aaron Schoupp

