The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Manly Sea Eagles at 1.34 — an implied 69% chance. The favourite delivered.

• St George Illawarra Dragons: opened 2.55, closed 3.45 (27%)
• Manly Sea Eagles: opened 1.55, closed 1.34 (69%)
• Draw: opened 23.00, closed 25.00 (4%)

Half-time: Manly Sea Eagles 26 - 0 St George Illawarra Dragons.

St George Illawarra Dragons — recent form

• 2026-08-22St George Illawarra Dragons 14-42 Canterbury Bulldogs
• 2026-08-22St George Illawarra Dragons 28-32 North Queensland Cowboys
• 2026-08-16Wests Tigers 22-24 St George Illawarra Dragons
• 2026-08-15Gold Coast Titans 26-10 St George Illawarra Dragons
• 2026-08-09St George Illawarra Dragons 24-16 Cronulla Sharks

Manly Sea Eagles — recent form

• 2026-08-22Newcastle Knights 24-44 Manly Sea Eagles
• 2026-07-26Manly Sea Eagles 12-48 Cronulla Sharks
• 2026-07-05Parramatta Eels 23-14 Manly Sea Eagles
• 2026-06-20Canterbury Bulldogs 12-12 Manly Sea Eagles