Sydney Roosters star Joseph Manu stuns commentators with 'freakish' play

Roosters star Joseph Manu showed off his 'freakish' skills during his side's 26-12 win over the St George Illawarra Dragons.

Manu came in as James Tedesco's replacement at fullback and did not look out of place in the role.

In the first half Manu chased his own bomb and leapt high above Dragons defenders including Matt Dufty, before a no-look flick pass set up his teammate Jared Waerea-Hargreaves to score a try.

Nine's stunned NRL commentators described the play as "freakish" and "miraculous".

"That is incredible," Phil Gould said.

"He's a talented young man. I've seen him do some freakish things. Just watch this for athleticism, skill, and sheer confidence.

"He's flicking it without even looking, straight into the hands of the big dog.

"He out-leaps them and without looking just pops it out the back!"

Manu finished his impressive game with the try assist, seven tackle busts, two line breaks and a team-high 253 metres-gained.