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Brooks, Trbojevic lead Manly past Titans

Author: Cameron Mee NRL Reporter
Timestamp: Sun 21 Jul 2024, 05:54 PM

Manly five-eighth Luke Brooks has produced one of his best games in a Sea Eagles jersey to lead his side to a dominant victory over the Titans.

The Sea Eagles trailed 8-0 early, however they ran rampant throughout the final 50 minutes to claim a dominant 38-8 win at 4 Pines Park.

Brooks was in the thick of the action, scoring a try, adding a try assist, a line break, two line-break assists and four tackle breaks in an entertaining affair.

The five-eighth took the load off halfback Daly Cherry-Evans as he backed up from Wednesday night's State of Origin decider.

Luke Brooks Try

It was exactly the performance Manly fans had hoped to see from Brooks throughout the year after his arrival from the Wests Tigers in the off-season.

The 29-year-old has looked a refreshed figure since the shift and his ability to share the playmaking duties with Cherry-Evans will prove crucial in the run to the finals.

The Titans started on top, thanks to tries to Alofiana Khan-Pereira and Beau Fermor in the opening 12 minutes of coach Des Hasler's first game at Brookvale since his acrimonious departure at the end of the 2022 season.

Alofiana Khan-Pereira Try

The homecoming turned sour soon after as Manly ran in 38-straight points in the seven tries to two victory.

Round 20 - Round 20 - Sunday 21 Jul

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Sea Eagles

Titans

Venue: 4 Pines Park, Sydney

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Match Snapshot

The Sea Eagles have now won five of their past seven games against the Titans.
With a try in the 44th minute, Manly winger Jason Saab has now scored seven tries in his past six games.
Titans winger Alofiana Khan-Pereira has now scored five tries in three games against the Sea Eagles
Manly lost winger Lehi Hopoate to a suspected fractured eye socket late in the first half.
The win elevated the Sea Eagles to fifth on the ladder with one game still to play in Round 20.
The Trbojevic family enjoyed an outstanding afternoon, with Tom crossing for two tries and three try assists. Ben added a try of his own, while Jake made 39 tackles in a 77-minute performance.