Manly had pieced together three wins in a row with an impressive win over Melbourne only enhacing their confidence levels after a previously tricky period of the season.
However, Canterbury burst the Sea Eagles' bubble before the Sydney Roosters, Canberra and the Wests Tigers all inflicted more misery on Anthony Seibold's side.
However, they bucked the trend last week during their rout of the Dolphins which saw them remain in the finals hunt. But will need another win over St George Illawarra in Round 26 if they are to remain a chance.
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Manly Sea Eagles NRL game this week
The Sea Eagles take on the Dragons at Jubilee Stadium on Saturday, August 30 at 5:30pm (AEST).
Sea Eagles confirmed team list for Round 26
1. Tom Trbojevic
2. Jason Saab
3. Tolutau Koula
4. Tommy Talau
5. Lehi Hopoate
6. Luke Brooks
7. Daly Cherry-Evans
8. Matthew Lodge
9. Jake Simpkin
10. Siosiua Taukeiaho
11. Corey Waddell
12. Ben Trbojevic
13. Jazz Tevaga
14. Aaron Schoupp
15. Caleb Navale
16. Ethan Bullemor
17. Tof Sipley
18. Joey Walsh
19. Clayton Faulalo
Sea Eagles latest team news:
Manly were impressive during their big win over the Dolphins and Anthony Seibold has named an unchanged side as they attempt to knock off the Dragons and keep their season alive.
Tommy Talau was handed a start due to Reuben Garrick's shoulder injury and continues in the backline as Lehi Hopoate remains on the wing and Tom Trbojevic keeps hold of the No.1 jersey.
The pack will also remain untouched, with Taniela Paseka still sidelined by an Achilles injury.
The big prop is likely to be eased back into action via the NSW Cup, while Nathan Brown is still a few weeks away from returning.
Haumole Olakau'atu has been ruled out for the rest of the season due to a shoulder injury and Jake Trbojevic has joined him after suffering several worrying concussions this year.