LIVE GAME NRL Round 4 Discussion

[Big Pete]

Sydney Roosters vs. Penrith Panthers
Allianz Stadium, Thursday 28 March 2024
Kick Off: 7:00pm (AEST)

SYDNEY ROOSTERS

1. James Tedesco 2. Daniel Tupou 3. Joseph Suaalii 4. Joseph Manu 5. Dominic Young 6. Luke Keary 7. Sam Walker 8. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves 9. Brandon Smith 10. Terrell May 11. Nat Butcher 12. Sitili Tupouniua 13. Victor Radley

14. Connor Watson 15. Naufahu Whyte 16. Egan Butcher 17. Angus Crichton

18. Michael Jennings 19. Siua Wong 20. Fetalaiga Pauga 21. Zach Dockar-Clay 22. Dylan Napa

PENRITH PANTHERS

1. Dylan Edwards 2. Sunia Turuva 3. Izack Tago 4. Taylan May 5. Brian To'o 6. Jarome Luai 7. Brad Schneider 8. Moses Leota 9. Mitch Kenny 10. Lindsay Smith 11. Luke Garner 12. Liam Martin 13. Isaah Yeo

14. Daine Laurie 15. Matt Eisenhuth 16. Liam Henry 17. Mavrik Geyer

18. Soni Luke 19. Jack Cole 20. Ativalu Lisati 21. Paul Alamoti 22. Tyrone Peachey

South Sydney Rabbitohs vs. Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
Accor Stadium, Friday 29 March 2024
Kick Off: 3:05pm (AEST)

SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS

1. Latrell Mitchell 2. Alex Johnston 3. Jack Wighton 4. Isaiah Tass 5. Taane Milne 6. Cody Walker 7. Dean Hawkins 8. Tevita Tatola 9. Damien Cook 10. Thomas Burgess 11. Keaon Koloamatangi 12. Jacob Host 13. Cameron Murray

14. Michael Chee Kam 15. Tallis Duncan 16. Shaquai Mitchell 17. Davvy Moale

18. Siliva Havili 19. Lachlan Ilias 20. Sean Keppie 21. Peter Mamouzelos 22. Izaac Tu’itupou Thompson

CANTEBURY BANKSTOWN BULLDOGS

1. Blake Taaffe 2. Blake Wilson 3. Jacob Kiraz 4. Stephen Crichton 5. Connor Tracey 6. Matt Burton 7. Drew Hutchison 8. Max King 9. Reed Mahoney 10. Liam Knight 11. Viliame Kikau 12. Jacob Preston 13. Jaeman Salmon

14. Kurt Mann 15. Samuel Hughes 16. Josh Curran 17. Kurtis Morrin

19. Bronson Xerri 20. Toby Sexton 21. Jake Turpin 22. Kitione Kautoga 23. Josh Addo-Carr

Brisbane Broncos vs. North Queensland Cowboys
Suncorp Stadium, Friday 29 March 2024
Kick Off: 7:05pm (AEST)

BRISBANE BRONCOS

1. Tristan Sailor 2. Jesse Arthars 3. Kotoni Staggs 4. Selwyn Cobbo 5. Deine Mariner 6. Ezra Mam 7. Adam Reynolds 8. Corey Jensen 9. Billy Walters 10. Fletcher Baker 11. Jaiyden Hunt 12. Jordan Riki 13. Patrick Carrigan

14. Tyson Smoothy 15. Xavier Willison 16. Kobe Hetherington 17. Corey Oates

18. Benjamin Te Kura 19. Jock Madden 20. Delouise Hoeter 21. Martin Taupau 22. Jordan Pereira

NORTH QLD COWBOYS

1. Scott Drinkwater 2. Kyle Feldt 3. Valentine Holmes 4. Zac Laybutt 5. Murray Taulagi 6. Tom Dearden 7. Chad Townsend 8. Jordan McLean 9. Reece Robson 10. Jason Taumalolo 11. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki 12. Jeremiah Nanai 13. Reuben Cotter

14. Jake Granville 15. Griffin Neame 16. Sam McIntyre 17. Jack Gosiewski

18. Tomas Chester 19. Thomas Mikaele 20. Semi Valemei 21. Marly Bitungane 22. Jake Clifford

St George Illawarra Dragons vs. Manly Sea Eagles
WIN Stadium, Saturday 30 March 2024
Kick Off: 4:30pm (AEST)

ST GEORGE ILLAWARRA DRAGONS

1. Tyrell Sloan 2. Zac Lomax 3. Moses Suli 4. Jack Bird 5. Mikaele Ravalawa 6. Kyle Flanagan 7. Ben Hunt 8. Francis Molo 9. Jacob Liddle 10. Blake Lawrie 11. Luciano Leilua 12. Jaydn Su'A 13. Tom Eisenhuth

14. Jesse Marschke 15. Jack de Belin 16. Hame Sele 17. Raymond Faitala-Mariner

18. Christian Tuipulotu 19. Michael Molo 20. Viliami Fifita 21. Connor Muhleisen 22. Mathew Feagai

MANLY SEA EAGLES

1. Tom Trbojevic 2. Raymond Tuiamalo Vaega 3. Tolutau Koula 4. Reuben Garrick 5. Jaxson Paulo 6. Luke Brooks 7. Daly Cherry-Evans 8. Taniela Paseka 9. Lachlan Croker 10. Josh Aloiai 11. Haumole Olakau'atu 12. Ben Trbojevic 13. Jake Trbojevic

14. Karl Lawton 15. Corey Waddell 16. Ethan Bullemor 17. Nathan Brown

18. Jakob Arthur 19. Tommy Talau 20. Aaron Woods 21. Brad Parker 22. Toafofoa Sipley

Gold Coast Titans vs. Dolphins
Cbus Super Stadium, Saturday 30 March 2024
Kick Off: 6:35pm (AEST)

GOLD COAST TITANS

1. Jayden Campbell 2. Alofiana Khan-Pereira 3. Brian Kelly 4. AJ Brimson 5. Phillip Sami 6. Kieran Foran 7. Tanah Boyd 8. Moeaki Fotuaika 9. Chris Randall 10. Keenan Palasia 11. Klese Haas 12. Beau Fermor 13. Jaimin Jolliffe

14. Sam Verrills 15. Isaac Liu 16. Erin Clark 17. Joe Stimson

18. David Fifita 19. Jojo Fifita 20. Harley Smith-Shields 21. Thomas Weaver 22. Josiah Pahulu

THE DOLPHINS

1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow 2. Jamayne Isaako 3. Jake Averillo 4. Herbie Farnworth 5. Jack Bostock 6. Kodi Nikorima 7. Isaiya Katoa 8. Jesse Bromwich 9. Jeremy Marshall-King 10. Thomas Flegler 11. Felise Kaufusi 12. Euan Aitken 13. Max Plath

14. Josh Kerr 15. Kurt Donoghoe 16. Mark Nicholls 17. Ray Stone

18. Kenny Bromwich 19. Sean O'Sullivan 20. Oryn Keeley 21. Tesi Niu 22. Mason Teague

Warriors vs. Newcastle Knights
Go Media Stadium, Sunday 31 March 2024
Kick Off: 3:05pm (AEST)

NZ WARRIORS

1. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck 2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak 3. Rocco Berry 4. Adam Pompey 5. Marcelo Montoya 6. Luke Metcalf 7. Shaun Johnson 8. Addin Fonua-Blake 9. Wayde Egan 10. Mitchell Barnett 11. Jackson Ford 12. Kurt Capewell 13. Tohu Harris

14. Freddy Lussick 15. Marata Niukore 16. Bunty Afoa 17. Dylan Walker

18. Tom Ale 20. Jazz Tevaga 21. Chanel Harris-Tavita 22. Te Maire Martin 23. Ali Leiataua

NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS

1. Kalyn Ponga 2. Thomas Jenkins 3. Dane Gagai 4. Bradman Best 5. Enari Tuala 6. Tyson Gamble 7. Jack Cogger 8. Jacob Saifiti 9. Phoenix Crossland 10. Daniel Saifiti 11. Tyson Frizell 12. Kai Pearce-Paul 13. Adam Elliott

14. Jayden Brailey 15. Mathew Croker 16. Jack Hetherington 17. Brodie Jones

18. Dylan Lucas 19. Jed Cartwright 20. Thomas Cant 21. Will Pryce 22. Jackson Hastings

Cronulla Sharks vs. Canberra Raiders
PointsBet Stadium, Sunday 31 March 2024
Kick Off: 5:15pm (AEST)

CRONULLA SHARKS

1. William Kennedy 2. Sione Katoa 3. Jesse Ramien 4. Kayal Iro 5. Ronaldo Mulitalo 6. Braydon Trindall 7. Nicho Hynes 8. Thomas Hazelton 9. Blayke Brailey 10. Oregon Kaufusi 11. Siosifa Talakai 12. Teig Wilton 13. Cameron McInnes

14. Daniel Atkinson 15. Jack Williams 16. Billy Burns 17. Tuku Hau Tapuha

18. Jayden Berrell 19. Blake Hosking 20. Samuel Stonestreet 21. Niwhai Puru 22. Max Bradbury

CANBERRA RAIDERS

1. Jordan Rapana 2. James Schiller 3. Matthew Timoko 4. Sebastian Kris 5. Xavier Savage 6. Ethan Strange 7. Jamal Fogarty 8. Josh Papali'i 9. Danny Levi 10. Joseph Tapine 11. Hudson Young 12. Elliott Whitehead 13. Morgan Smithies

14. Tom Starling 15. Ata Mariota 16. Zac Hosking 17. Pasami Saulo

18. Trey Mooney 19. Corey Horsburgh 20. Kaeo Weekes 21. Zac Woolford 22. Nick Cotric

Parramatta Eels vs. Wests Tigers
CommBank Stadium, Monday 1 April 2024
Kick Off: 3:00pm (AEST)

PARRAMATTA EELS

1. Clinton Gutherson 2. Maika Sivo 3. Viliami Penisini 4. Morgan Harper 5. Sean Russell 6. Blaize Talagi 7. Dylan Brown 8. Reagan Campbell-Gillard 9. Joey Lussick 10. Junior Paulo 11. Shaun Lane 12. Bryce Cartwright 13. J'maine Hopgood

14. Luca Moretti 15. Ryan Matterson 16. Joe Ofahengaue 17. Kelma Tuilagi

18. Ofahiki Ogden 19. Wiremu Greig 20. Brendan Hands 21. Makahesi Makatoa 22. Bailey Simonsson

WESTS TIGERS

1. Jahream Bula 2. Charlie Staines 3. Solomona Faataape 4. Justin Olam 5. Junior Tupou 6. Lachlan Galvin 7. Aidan Sezer 8. Stefano Utoikamanu 9. Apisai Koroisau 10. David Klemmer 11. Isaiah Papali'i 12. John Bateman 13. Fonua Pole

14. Jayden Sullivan 15. Alex Seyfarth 16. Asu Kepaoa 17. Samuela Fainu

18. Justin Matamua 19. Latu Fainu 20. Alexander Lobb 21. Brent Naden 22. Tallyn Da Silva

 

[Big Pete]

Teams are in.

It sounds like we can expect further changes with Isaah Yeo and Bryce Cartwright reportedly being ruled out only moments after the announcement.

Despite the loss of Cleary, Fisher-Harris and potentially Yeo the Maundy Thursday game still shapes as a big litmus test for both sides. Despite winning three consecutive grand finals, Penrith look as strong as ever, meanwhile the Roosters are playing the style of footy most expected of them last year.

It's just a matter of consistensy and whether they can sustain that style against a quality side like the Panthers. They were impressive in Round 1 against the Broncos, but it was in LA and they had the benefit of Piakura going down early so bit of an anamoly. Then they were completely out-played by Manly and were lucky not to have lost by more.

They put South Sydney to the sword last week, but Souths are struggling big time and they smelled blood in the water a game that was easy to get up for - can they do it against a team that thrives on making their opposition uncomfortable?

I'd be concerned if they struggled. This should be a comfortable victory and while I wouldn't put them down for a 30+ score, if this isn't the type of game where they lead by the 20th and hold it through the duration I'd have those reservations about them being able to get it done in the post-season.

On the other hand, Penrith's depth has been remarkable over the years and even without their best players, they seem so secure in their structures that it hardly makes a difference. This will be tested early and it'll be a good opportunity to see how their players handle the occasion. I'd be worried if they roll over, especially with the Sea Eagles on the horizon. They'll get an opportunity to regroup after the bye against the Tigers but then they have to make the road-trip to Townsville.

Penrith have suffered back to back losses in 2021 and 2023, but if those losses start stacking up it will knock them down a peg and open up the competition.

 

[NZWarriors.com]

Good game first up. Rorters in with a good chance to finally beat the Panthers.

 

[Big Pete]

NZWarriors

Holla if you hear me!

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[NZWarriors.com]

Good game first up. Rorters in with a good chance to finally beat the Panthers.

Hope so, Penrith B wins they'll be even more insufferable.

 

[Sproj]

NZWarriors

Holla if you hear me!

EDIT:

 

[NZWarriors.com]

Those pink shirts are kaka. We go pink and I am boycotting the game

 

[NZWarriors.com]

Is The Chin really that big of an out when Keary is playing like Jeff Robson?

Collins and Fisher pretty much cancel eachother out both being missing.

 

[NZWarriors.com]

Gummon pamfers. Crush these Sombrero mfers

 

[NZWarriors.com]

Is The Chin really that big of an out when Keary is playing like Jeff Robson?

Collins and Fisher pretty much cancel eachother out both being missing.

Penrith have won 12/15 recent games without him. I’m still on them.

 

[NZWarriors.com]

I don't normally support the Roosters, but come on Roosters let's beat these arrogant panthers

 

[NZWarriors.com]

Penrith have won 12/15 recent games without him. I’m still on them.

Luai has definitely shown he can stand up when Nathaniel isn't there, both at the Panthers and with Samoa.

Will be interesting to see Galvin and Luai pairing next season at Ligers.

 

[NZWarriors.com]

Man Penrith are so good in defense.

 

[Mustafur]

good kick by Schneider

 

[NZWarriors.com]

Missed the first 5 minutes, had an epic poo.

 

[Sproj]

Missed the first 5 minutes, had an epic poo.

I know they can't see our messages but this guy is watching the Lions too.

 

[Battler]

It’s actually insane how much leeway riff get from the refs. It’s bordering on the bad old days of the storm

 

[NZWarriors.com]

Roosters D line is labored