Veteran Manly centre Steve Matai says the Sea Eagles must put in an eighty minute performance against Canterbury-Bankstown tonight at ANZ Stadium.

Speaking to the media earlier this week, the Kiwi representative also supported embattled coach Geoff Toovey.

“Our intent was there in defence on the weekend, but we had a small lapse there in ten minutes and they put three tries on us in ten minutes,” Matai said.

“We can’t do that against quality sides and hopefully we won’t against the Bulldogs.

“As a team we want to put in an 80 minute performance and it’s something we have been working on as a team this week and hopefully we can put it right on Friday.”

And Toovey?

“The coach has the support of all the players here, he’s done a great job in the past and i’m sure he will continue to do a great job.

“For myself and for Manly we are not used to sitting at the bottom of the ladder, we are the only ones who can turn it around. If we can work hard and build some momentum I’m sure we can do this.”