Manly through to preliminary finals after 42-6 thrashing of Roosters

The Manly Sea Eagles will meet the Rabbitohs in the first NRL preliminary final after thrashing the Sydney Roosters 42-6 last night.

The Sea Eagles collected seven tries; two from fullback Tom Trbojevic while Kieran Foran, Daly Cherry-Evans, Morgan Harper, Dylan Walker and Jason Saab scored a try each.

Roosters centre Matt Ikuvalu gave the side a brink of hope scoring their first try in the 24th minute, however, the brutal defence from the likes of Haumole Olakau'atu ensured Manly's dominance.

Meanwhile, the Panthers meet the Eels at 9.50 tonight.