Zac Fulton is on course to become the third generation of his family to play first grade for the same club, the first time that has happened in NRL history, with the youngster being recruited as a 17-year-old from Manly tonight .
Josh Aloiai, Jason Saab, Christian Tuipulotu, Josh Schuster, Haumole Olakau’atu, Tolu Koula and Toafofoa Sipley boycotted the game because of the Sea Eagles’ rainbow jersey.
So stretched was Des Hasler’s game action, the Manly manager could only name a 20-man squad this week. Among them prostitute James Segeyaro, playing his first NRL game in three years. Debutants Pio Seci and Alfred Smalley were named on the wings.
No late changes for the Roosters, with Joey Manu back on deck in the centers while Lindsay Collins’ return from concussion pushes Matt Lodge to the bench.