The Manly Sea Eagles opened their account early in the 2013 NRL Grand Final .
The slow - starting Sydney Roosters wound up to wrestle back a two point lead into half - time , leading 8 - 6 .
The Manly Sea Eagles opened their account early in the 2013 NRL Grand Final , but the slow - starting Sydney Roosters wound up to wrestle back a two point lead into half - time , leading 8 - 6 .