Full strength Roosters repelled a challenge from an undermanned Manly side
The Sea Eagles came out with plenty of intent in the second half but a Manly penalty in the 45th minute gave Walker a shot from right in front and he converted for 20-6.
Manly debutant Alfred Smalley crossed over the left edge in the 77th minute but that was as close as Des Hasler's men came to reducing the deficit and the Roosters chalked up their third consecutive win.In his first game back from concussion, Roosters prop Lindsay Collins left the field in the 26th minute for a HIA which he failed.
Roosters forward Egan Butcher was also placed on report in the last minute of the game for a high tackle on James Segeyaro.
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