Round 17
Manly Warringah Sea Eagles 53 def. Parramatta Eels 8
Team Info
Manly
- Previous Game:
- Round 16 vs. Eastern Suburbs
- Next Game:
- Round 18 vs. South Sydney
- Out:
- Alan Thompson (centre), Gary Thoroughgood (centre), Norm Pounder (front row), Bob Moses (second row), Rod Jackson (bench), John Payne (bench)
- In:
- Ray Branighan (centre), Bob Fulton (centre), Bill Hamilton (front row), John Bucknall (second row), Terry Randall (second row)
- Changes:
- Warren Evans (second row to bench)
Parramatta
- Previous Game:
- Round 16 vs. North Sydney
- Next Game:
- Round 18 vs. Penrith
- Out:
- Mike Leary (fullback), Jon Clark (second row), Bryan Smith (lock)
- In:
- Bob O'Reilly (front row), John Quayle (lock), Barry Payne (bench)
- Changes:
- Phil Jelley (wing to fullback), Keith Campbell (front row to second row), Garry Thomas (bench to wing)
Match Notes
Mike Leary withdrew from the Parramatta team on Friday due to broken ribs sustained in his work as a police officer Phil Jelley moved from wing to fullback with Garry Thomas the new winger.
Terry Randall suffered concussion and a fractured finger and was replaced at halftime by Warren Evans.
Barry Payne replaced John Vincent in the 2nd half due to an ankle injury.
Note: Forward packs are listed in reverse order.
This match is a part of the following:
Contributions:
Rugby League Tables, Paul Carter, Greg Fiveash