Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles

Finals games weren't supposed to be like this anymore. Rugby league games weren't supposed to be like this anymore. When Manly and the Roosters walked onto the field at the Sydney Football Stadium on September 14 2013,

After a rollercoaster career of highs and lows, milestone man Marty Taupau believes Saturday night's NRL semi-final with the Sydney Roosters also looms as his date with destiny.

Des Hasler has declared Manly's defence can stand up to the pressure of finals football as they prepare for their biggest game in eight years.A week after being flogged 40-12 by Melbourne, the Sea Eagles' defence remains the biggest talking point headed into Friday night's semi-final against the Sydney Roosters.

Manly Sea Eagles vs Sydney Roosters, BB Print Stadium, Mackay, 7.50pm. Sea Eagles: 1. Tom Trbojevic 2. Jason Saab 3. Br

Meanwhile, the Panthers are sweating on a trio of players to be available for Saturday's clash with Parramatta. Sea Eagles: Lachlan Croker (back) is on track to play according to Manly head physiotherapist James Rahme.

Daly Cherry-Evans has dared the Roosters to target Manly’s vulnerable right edge, declaring it isn’t an “achilles heel” despite leaking plenty of points in last week’s Melbourne mauling. The Sea Eagles’ season copped a hit in the first week of the finals courtesy of a 40-12 loss to title favourites …

Kick-off times, TV times, team lists, match info and full preview for Finals Week 2 match between the Manly Sea Eagles and Sydney Roosters

Manly skipper Daly Cherry-Evans has described their brutal qualifying NRL final loss to title favourites Melbourne as a "wake-up call" for his team. The Sea Eagles were outclassed by the Storm 40-12 and now face a must-win semi-final against Mackay on Friday night.

Sam Verrills will miss the Roosters’ semi-final clash with Manly next weekend after being hit with a grade two careless high tackle charge.

The Roosters will be boosted by the return of Victor Radley and Jared Waerea-Hargreaves for their finals clash against the Gold Coast Titans on Saturday. The do-or-die match will see the winner take on Manly after the Sea Eagles were soundly defeated by Melbourne Storm on Friday night.