The Bulldogs and Sea Eagles exchanged tries in the opening 10 minutes but it’s the visitors who lead 24-12 at halftime in front of a huge crowd at Accor Stadium.
Canterbury scored without Manly touching the ball when Reed Mahoney crossed after just 90 seconds.
But the Sea Eagles have responded with back-to-back-to-back tries to Jason Saab, Tom Trbojevic and Lehi Hopoate.
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MATCH PREVIEW
We could be in for a record crowd for the 6pm Friday slot in this top-eight blockbuster between the Bulldogs and Sea Eagles at Accor Stadium.
Canterbury are riding a five-game winning streak and another victory could see them break into the top four for the first time in almost a decade.
Just as they did when Stephen Crichton was in Origin camp, Jacob Kiraz moves into the centres to replace the suspended skipper.
Tigers-bound Jeral Skelton comes into the side and will play on the wing and Josh Curran (shoulder) returns in a huge boost.
Kurt Mann (collarbone) has been replaced at lock in the starting side by Jaeman Salmon.
Manly are chasing sixth spot and the home final that comes with it and Ben Trbojevic has been dropped to 18th Man for Karl Lawton who will now start in the second row.
Matt Lodge returns and will start in the front row as Nathan Brown gets shifted to the bench, while Tommy Talau (pec) is back as Tolutau Koula moves to the pine.
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