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Roosters go on point spree against Manly
Saturday, February 18, 2006
Last year, scoring points proved their downfall. But the new-look Sydney Roosters faced little trouble crossing the stripe in crafting an impressive 44-14 win against Manly at Central Coast Stadium tonight.
Looking to make an impression after losing their first two trial matches in 2005, the Roosters were never headed after new recruits Braith Anasta and Ashley Harrison helped pilot the Tricolours to a 22-4 lead at half-time.
Harrison, who scored two tries, was solid up-front as the 2006 Roosters unleashed on a strong Manly outfit harbouring hopes of a top-four finish.
But young guns Jamie Soward - who starred in the second half - Steve Meredith, Shane Shackleton and classy winger Joel Monaghan impressed as Ricky Stuart's troops cast aside memories of their 2005 campaign.
English star Adrian Morley was also dominant up-front, while Anasta and Harrison were solid in their maiden appearances in the red, white and blue.
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SYDNEY ROOSTERS 44 (Ashley Harrison 2, Sam Perrett, Chris Flannery, Jamie Soward, Anthony Tupou, Michael Lett, Shane Shackleton tries; Amos Roberts 6 goals) defeated MANLY SEA EAGLES 14 at Central Coast Stadium, Gosford; Saturday, February 18th, 2006.
The Roosters now head to WIN Stadium to take on premiership favourites the Dragons, who were humbled 14-12 in their first hit-out in the Charity Shield by Souths tonight. Get your tickets here!
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