North Queensland Cowboys vs Manly Sea Eagles - Round 7, 2026
The result
Manly were far too good, running out 38 to 6 winners over the Cowboys at Queensland Country Bank Stadium. Lehi Hopoate crossed inside five minutes and the Sea Eagles led 22 to 6 at halftime, and the Cowboys never got within 18 points after the break.
How it unfolded
Manly ran for 1962 metres to the Cowboys' 1665 and completed at 77 percent against the home side's 58 percent. The Sea Eagles also banked 708 kicking metres to the Cowboys' 322, controlling the ball and the field for long stretches.
Against projection
Coen Hess scored 56 against a projection of just 21 despite getting only 45 minutes, while Taniela Paseka made it 60 from a projection of 33 in 52 minutes off the bench. Jake Clifford went the other way, managing 31 against a projected 63, and Kai O'Donnell was held to 38 minutes for 19 points.
Price moves
Soni Luke rose $35,000 after scoring 34 against a break even of minus 4, and Tom Chester climbed $34,000 with 46 against a break even of just 14. Jamal Fogarty's 73 against a break even of 46 added $29,000, while Tom Trbojevic fell $55,000 after his 6 against a break even of 62, and Siosiua Taukeiaho dropped $41,000 scoring 19 against a break even of 57.
Ownership outcome
Scott Drinkwater, a name in plenty of fantasy sides, returned only 37 against a projected 66. Clayton Faulalo, far less owned coming off the bench, scored 47 against a projection of just 16.
