Round 1 Discussion

[Big Pete]

Sydney Roosters v South Sydney Rabbitohs
Allianz Stadium, Moore Park
Thursday 7 March 2013, kickoff 8:05pm.
Live TV: Channel 9 (NSW/ACT/NT) and GEM (SA/WA/VIC/TAS). Delayed in QLD.

Referees: Ben Cummins and Chris James; Sideline Officials: Paul Holland and Nick Beashel; Video Referees: Steve Clark and Luke Phillips

Roosters: 1. Anthony Minichiello (c) 2. Daniel Tupou 3. Michael Jennings 4. Shaun Kenny-Dowall 5. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck 6. James Maloney 7. Mitchell Pearce 8. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves 9. Jake Friend 10. Sam Moa 11. Aidan Guerra 12. Mitchell Aubusson 13. Frank-Paul Nuuausala
Interchange: 14. Daniel Mortimer 15. Martin Kennedy 16. Sonny Bill Williams 17. Luke O’Donnell 18. Boyd Cordner 19. Michael Oldfield 20. Tinirau Arona

Rabbitohs: 1. Greg Inglis 2. Nathan Merritt 3. Dylan Farrell 4. Beau Champion 5. Andrew Everingham 6. John Sutton 7. Adam Reynolds 8. Sam Burgess 9. Issac Luke 10. Roy Asotasi 11. Chris McQueen 12. Ben Te'o 13. Ben Lowe
Interchange: 14. Nathan Peats 15. Michael Crocker (c) 16. Jeff Lima 17. George Burgess 18. Dave Tyrrell 19. Jason Clark 20. Bryson Goodwin

Brisbane Broncos v Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles
Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
Friday 8 March 2013, kickoff 8:05pm AEDT (7:05pm QLD time)
Live TV: Channel 9 (QLD/NSW/ACT/NT) and GEM (SA/WA/VIC/TAS).

Referees: Shayne Hayne and Alan Shortall; Sideline Officials: Russell Turner and Chris Butler; Video Referees: Paul Mellor and Neil Wharton

Broncos: 1. Corey Norman 2. Josh Hoffman 3. Jack Reed 4. Justin Hodges 5. Lachlan Maranta 6. Scott Prince 7. Peter Wallace 8. Josh McGuire 9. Andrew McCullough 10. Sam Thaiday (c) 11. Alex Glenn 12. Matt Gillett 13. Corey Parker
Interchange: 14. Ben Hunt 15. Ben Hannant 16. Mitchell Dodds 17. David Stagg 18. Scott Anderson

Sea Eagles: 1. Brett Stewart 2. Jorge Taufua 3. Jamie Lyon 4. Steve Matai 5. David Williams 6. Kieran Foran 7. Daly Cherry-Evans 8. Brenton Lawrence 9. Matt Ballin 10. Brent Kite 11. Anthony Watmough 12. Justin Horo 13. Jamie Buhrer
Interchange: 14. Richie Fa'aoso 15. Joe Galuvao 16. David Gower 17. Jesse Sene-Lefao 19. Peta Hiku 22. George Rose

Parramatta Eels v Warriors
Parramatta Stadium
Saturday 9 March 2013, kickoff 5:30pm
Live TV: FOX Sports 1

Referees: Jared Maxwell and Adam Gee; Sideline Officials: Ricky MacFarlane and Dan Eastwood; Video Referees: Bernard Sutton and Gavin Badger

Eels: 1. Jarryd Hayne 2. Ken Sio 3. Ryan Morgan 4. Jacob Loko 5. Cheyse Blair 6. Luke Kelly 7. Chris Sandow 8. Darcy Lussick 9. Matt Keating 10. Tim Mannah 11. Reni Maitua 12. Ben Smith 13. Joseph Paulo
Interchange: 14. Ben Roberts 15. Fuifui Moimoi 16. Mitchell Allgood 17. Matthew Ryan

Warriors: 1. Kevin Locke 2. Glen Fisiiahi 3. Dane Nielsen 4. Konrad Hurrell 5. Manu Vatuvei 6. Thomas Leuluai 7. Shaun Johnson 8. Sam Rapira 9. Elijah Taylor 10. Ben Matulino 11. Feleti Mateo 12. Simon Mannering (C) 13. Todd Lowrie
Interchange: 14. Ben Henry 15. Jacob Lillyman 16. Sebastine Ikahihifo 17. Pita Godinet 20. Steve Rapira 21. Charlie Gubb

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs v North Queensland Cowboys
Bluetongue Central Coast Stadium, Gosford NSW
Saturday 9 March 2013, kickoff 7:30pm
Live TV: FOX Sports 1

Referees: Jason Robinson and Gavin Morris; Sideline Officials: Steve Carrall and Adam Reid; Video Referees: Paul Simpkins and Luke Patten

Bulldogs: 1. Steve Turner 2. Drury Low 3. Josh Morris 4. Krisnan Inu 5. Sam Perrett 6. Josh Reynolds 7. Kris Keating 8. Aiden Tolman 9. Michael Ennis (c) 10. Martin Taupau 11. Tony Williams 12. Josh Jackson 13. Greg Eastwood
Interchange: 14. Dene Halatau 15. Dale Finucane 16. Tim Browne 17. David Klemmer 19. Mitch Brown

Cowboys: 1. Matthew Bowen 2. Ashley Graham 3. Brent Tate 4. Kane Linnett 5. Antonio Winterstein 6. Johnathan Thurston (c) 7. Ray Thompson 8. Matt Scott (c) 9. Scott Moore 10. James Tamou 11. Gavin Cooper 12. Glenn Hall 13. Dallas Johnson
Interchange: 14. Rory Kostjasyn 15. Ashton Sims 16. Tariq Sims 17. Jason Taumalolo 18. Scott Bolton 19. Robert Lui

Penrith Panthers v Canberra Raiders
Centrebet Stadium, Penrith
Sunday 10 March 2013, kickoff 2:00pm
Live TV: FOX Sports 1

Referees: Adam Devcich and Henry Perenara; Sideline Officials: Michael Wise and Jason Walsh; Video Referees: Jared Maxwell and Steve Chiddy

Panthers: 1. Dean Whare 2. Josh Mansour 3. Wes Naiqama 4. Brad Tighe 5. David Simmons 6. Lachlan Coote 7. Luke Walsh 8. Sam McKendry 9. Kevin Kingston 10. Tim Grant 11. Sika Manu 12. Lewis Brown 13. Nathan Smith
Interchange: 14. James Segeyaro 15. Nigel Plum 16. Clint Newton 17. Jeremy Latimore 18. Adam Docker

Raiders: 1. Reece Robinson 2. Sandor Earl 3. Jack Wighton 4. Blake Ferguson 5. Edrick Lee 6. Josh McCrone 7. Sam Williams 8. David Shillington (vc) 9. Shaun Berrigan 10. Dane Tilse 11. Josh Papalii 12. Joel Thompson 13. Shaun Fensom
Interchange: 14. Matt McIlwrick 15. Joel Edwards 16. Mark Nicholls 17. Tom Learoyd-Lahrs 18. Brett White (vc)

Melbourne Storm v St George Illawarra Dragons
AAMI Park, Melbourne
Sunday 10 March 2013, kickoff 3:00pm
Delayed TV: Channel 9 (NSW/QLD/NT/ACT) and GEM (VIC/TAS/WA/SA)

Referees: Matt Cecchin and Luke Phillips; Sideline Officials: Jeff Younis and Grant Atkins; Video Referees: Shayne Hayne and Justin Morgan

Storm: 1. Billy Slater 2. Matt Duffie 3. Will Chambers 4. Justin O'Neill 5. Mahe Fonua 6. Gareth Widdop 7. Cooper Cronk 8. Jesse Bromwich 9. Cameron Smith 10. Bryan Norrie 11. Tohu Harris 12. Ryan Hoffman 13. Ryan Hinchcliffe
Interchange: 14. Jason Ryles 15. Lagi Setu 16. Siosaia Vave 17. Junior Moors 18. Brett Finch

Dragons: 1. Gerard Beale 2. Brett Morris 3. Chase Stanley 4. Matt Cooper 5. Jason Nightingale 6. Jamie Soward 7. Nathan Fien 8. Dan Hunt 9. Mitch Rein 10. Michael Weyman 11. Tyson Frizell 12. Ben Creagh (c) 13. Trent Merrin
Interchange: 14. Bronson Harrison 15. Leeson Ah Mau 16. Matt Prior 17. Cameron King 19. Jack Stockwell

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks v Gold Coast Titans
Sharks Stadium, Woolooware
Sunday 10 March 2013, kickoff 6:30pm
Live TV: FOX Sports 1

Referees: Ashley Klein and Phil Haines; Sideline Officials: Russell Turner and Shane Rehm; Video Referees: Chris Ward and Jason Robinson

Sharks: 1. Michael Gordon 2. Jonathan Wright 3. Ricky Leutele 4. Matthew Wright 5. Beau Ryan 6. Todd Carney 7. Jeff Robson 8. Andrew Fifita 9. Isaac De Gois 10. Ben Ross 11. Luke Lewis 12. Wade Graham 13. Paul Gallen
Interchange: 14. Chris Heighington 15. Jon Green 16. John Morris 17. Anthony Tupou 18. Jayson Bukuya 19. Mark Taufua 20. Chad Townsend

Titans: 1. William Zillman 2. Kevin Gordon 3. Brad Takairangi 4. Jamal Idris 5. David Mead 6. Aidan Sezer 7. Albert Kelly 8. Luke Douglas 9. Matt Srama 10. Nate Myles 11. Greg Bird 12. Ben Ridge 13. Ashley Harrison
Interchange: 14. Dave Taylor 15. Luke Bailey 16. Ryan James 17. Beau Falloon 18. Luke O'Dwyer

Newcastle Knights v Wests Tigers
Hunter Stadium, New Lambton
Monday 11 March 2013, kickoff 7:00pm
Live TV: FOX Sports 1

Referees: Gerard Sutton and Brett Suttor; Sideline Officials: Nick Beashel and Dave Munro; Video Referees: Henry Perenara and Steve Clark

Knights: 1. Darius Boyd 2. James McManus 3. Dane Gagai 4. Anthony Quinn 5. Akuila Uate 6. Jarrod Mullen 7. Kurt Gidley (c) 8. Kade Snowden 9. Travis Waddell 10. Willie Mason 11. Beau Scott 12. Chris Houston 13. Jeremy Smith
Interchange: 14. Tyrone Roberts 15. Neville Costigan 16. Robbie Rochow 17. Alex McKinnon 18. David Fa’alogo

Tigers: 1. Tim Moltzen 2. Marika Koroibete 3. Blake Ayshford 4. Chris Lawrence 5. Matt Utai 6. Benji Marshall 7. Jacob Miller 8. Jack Buchanan 9. Robbie Farah 10. Keith Galloway 11. Braith Anasta 12. Liam Fulton 13. Adam Blair
Interchange: 14. Matt Bell 15. Ben Murdoch-Masila 16. Bodene Thompson 17. Eddy Pettybourne 18. Joel Reddy 19. Aaron Woods

 

[Big Pete]

Who you guys tipping?

Rabbitohs
Broncos
Eels
Cowboys
Raiders
Storm
Sharks
Knights

Pretty much not confident with any of them aside from the Storm & Sharks.

Eels are probably my big smokies of the week. Just think the Warriors away from home, with the possibility of losing Johnson & Taylor at hooker could fall against a Parra side looking to impress.

 

[Porthoz]

Good job BP! :thumbup1:

My tips:

Chooks in an upset
Broncos
Eels
Cowboys
Panthers
Storm by a gazillion
Tits in another upset
Knights

 

[Fozz]

I'm EXCITED.

WHOOO! FOOTBALL!!!!!!

The long dark cold summer is finally over!

 

[Broncoman]

Season opener between the 2 foundation clubs with one of the biggest rivelries in the premiership plus the arrival of SBW given a delayed coverage into QLD by 9. Another classic channel 9 moment.

 

[simmo77]

Hey nice work BP. Tips to come but wanted to say awesome fucking job bro.

 

[Alec]

Souffs
Broncos
Warriors (Eels are Eels)
Cowboys (No Graham, Kasiano or Barba for the Dogs. There goes 80% of their attack)
Raiders (They've got a really good side, Panthers are likely wooden spooners)
Storm
Sharks
Knights

 

[Big Pete]

Hey nice work BP. Tips to come but wanted to say awesome fucking job bro.

Cheers but credit must go to Timmah and the fine people of LU. So like 2 other people. :tongue_smilie:

We'll be using their template for the rest of the year for these discussion threads. We're planning on using our own unique template for all Broncos matches though. :thumbup1:

 

[Son Edo]

Unofficial tips

Roosters, Broncos, Eels, Cowboys, Raiders, Storm, Sharks, Knights.

 

[Big Pete]

Where can I find the official Son Edo tips. :001_tt2:

That Titans side is pretty interesting. I'd probably back them too if Takairangi wasn't in the centres. Matt Wright & Ricky Leutele aren't exactly lethal but the Titans centres will be huge targets in defence. A shame, because I like that they didn't just throw Taylor into the starting side.

 

[Son Edo]

Where can I find the official Son Edo tips. :001_tt2:.

Basically I haven't put any thought into it. So take them with a grain of salt.

 

[Broncoman]

Opening tips

Rabbitohs
Broncos
Eels
Cowboys
Raiders
Storm
Titans
Knights

 

[Son Edo]

My tips for the fucking competition on here or whatever the **** it's called.

Rabbitohs, Broncos, Eels, Cowboys, Raiders, Storm, Sharks and Tigers.

 

[broncos4life]

Obviously I missed the tipping for this game (would have been rabbitohs for what it's worth) but the rest are: broncos, eels, cows, raiders, storm, titans and knights

 

[Porthoz]

Late Mail:

RABBITOHS V ROOSTERS

SBW successfully completed all fitness tests and is a certain starter for the Roosters from the bench to play around 50 minutes. Vice-captain Boyd Cordner was named 18th man but will be right to return from a minor shoulder injury next week. The Bunnies will cut Dave Tyrrell, Jason Clark and Bryson Goodwin from their extended bench.

BRONCOS v SEA EAGLES

THE Broncos' starting 17 has been settled since Friday, with Scott Anderson to drop off the bench. Anthony Watmough (ribs) and David Williams (knee) have been cleared to play for the Sea Eagles. Jason King will be back as early as round two.

EELS V WARRIORS

Shaun Johnson (hyper-extended elbow) has trained this week and the Warriors won't keep him in cotton wool. Back-rower Ben Henry is nursing an ankle injury that kept him out of the club's final trial. The Eels are yet to name a date when centre Willie Tonga (shoulder) will return.

BULLDOGS V COWBOYS

The Bulldogs are missing four key players from last year's finals series. Ben Barba (suspension), Frank Pritchard (groin), Sam Kasiano (shin splints) and James Graham (suspension) are all unavailable. It remains unclear if Drury Low will replace Steve Turner at fullback.

PANTHERS V RAIDERS

Jarrod Croker (knee) and Josh Dugan (infected lip) trained yesterday and are a chance to play. The injured pair will be assessed at training today and monitored before their final practice run on Saturday. The Panthers will field six club debutants in Dean Whare, Wes Naiqama, Sika Manu, Lewis Brown, Jeremy Latimore and James Segeyaro.

STORM V DRAGONS

The Dragons will be 1-17, with Jack Stockwell to be cut from the bench. The Storm have no injury concerns. Brett Finch will make his return to rugby league in Australia with Cronulla in the NSW Cup.

SHARKS V TITANS

A number of Cronulla players could be stood down from playing indefinitely as early as today because of ASADA's investigation into illegal and banned substance abuse in the major sporting codes. Betting has been suspended on this match. The Cronulla players could be facing six-month bans from competing while the ASADA investigation continues. The drama has the potential to rip the club apart. The Titans are unchanged.

KNIGHTS V TIGERS

The Tigers will be without prop Aaron Woods (knee), with debutant prop Jack Buchanan to start in the front row. The Knights will be without Joseph Leilua until round five after the NRL committed to the four-match suspension initially imposed after he was found guilty of using his mobile phone in an offensive way by sending naked pictures of his ex-girlfriend.

 

[Big Pete]

Channel 9 rant of the week.

It's BS that we've got to wait until 8 until the footy comes on.

Screw the Block.

 

[Son Edo]

Roosters right wing is woeful.

 

[Kaz]

Fittler is still a moron.

Why is Karl 'The Idiot' Stefanovic there.