Michael Jennings faces nervous wait for ugly high shot on Jason Saab in Roosters win

Roosters centre Michael Jennings faces a nervous wait with the match review committee after he was put on report for a high shot during a tense 34-30 win against Manly.

The incident happened in the 30th minute when Jennings chased through on a kick with Jason Saab going off for an HIA after the tackle.

"That right arm might have just snuck around when he made contact ... which can happen," league great Greg Alexander said on Fox League.

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"I think penalty warranted, he only just clips him."

Saab's departure ended up being a blow for the Sea Eagles with the winger failing to return.

The Roosters were on fire at Allianz Stadium, pushing out to a 22-0 lead inside 20 minutes with tries to Joseph Suaalii, James Tedesco, Luke Keary and Dom Young.

Eventually Manly hit back through Luke Brooks but Victor Radley was next to go over.

Toafofoa Sipley scored the final try of the half to make it 28-12 at the break.

The Sea Eagles started strong in the second half when Tommy Talau scored but the Roosters pushed ahead to 34-18 in the 69th minute when Jennings scored his first of the night.

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But Manly weren't done, as Clayton Down and Daly Cherry-Evans both scored to make it 34-30 with four minutes left.

The Roosters held on though to deny a special comeback.

"One of the games of the season," commentator Dan Ginnane said at full time.

Despite the disappointment of a loss, it was an incredible fightback from the Sea Eagles considering they lost Saab and Reuben Garrick in the first half. Josh Aloiai also battled a shin injury.

Jennings wasn't the only player on report during the match with Victor Radley, Sitili Tupouniua and Corey Waddell all likely to feature on the charge sheet.