Overview

• The Penrith Panthers, four-time defending premiers, fell to last place on the 2025 NRL ladder after their loss to the Manly Sea Eagles.
• Tom Trbojevic returned to the Sea Eagles lineup, offering composure despite not delivering standout plays in the match.
• Nathan Cleary's 40/20 kick set up a try by Blaize Talagi, sparking a brief Panthers comeback that reduced the deficit to four points in the second half.
• Sin-bin rulings for Siosiua Taukeiaho (high tackle) and Paul Alamoti (professional foul) shifted momentum at critical points in the game.
• Manly sealed the win with back-to-back tries in the final quarter, including scores by Haumole Olakau’atu and Tolutau Koula.