Alright, let's cut to the chase. We're staring down the barrel of Round 15, the Gold Coast Titans duking it out with the Manly Sea Eagles. Now, if we take a quick stroll down memory lane, we can see the Sea Eagles have had the upper hand in recent history. Sure, they have their barnstorming away victory last year, but then they also snatched a close win at a home game earlier this same year.
Now both teams are not exactly having a season to write home about. The Sea Eagles, with their record of 6-7, are bobbing their heads just below the surface, barely showering themselves in glory, but they're still solidly bobbing, ranked at a semi-respectable 9th position. Now, the Titans, on the other hand, they're playing a whole different ball game, standing tall at a whopping 17th position with a 3-9 win-loss ratio. Frankly, they're swimming with the fish.
Recent forms show a similar, if somewhat convoluted story. The Sea Eagles have flapped their wings with a bit of inconsistency, but at least they're managing to soar once in a while, like against the Cowboys and Broncos. Titans, bless their hearts, seem to have been caught in a hailstorm, losing out to the Broncos, Storm, and Raiders in quick succession.
Bearing all this in mind, it should be evident who the lead horse is in this race. Yes, you’re right! It’s the slightly less struggling team in this matchup. They may not be champions, but folks, they sure aren't spanners.
Albert’s Prediction: Manly Sea Eagles by 12