Round 21 Discussion

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St George Illawarra Dragons v Melbourne Storm
WIN Stadium, Wollongong
Friday 27 July 2012, kickoff 7:45pm

Dragons: Jason Nightingale, Brett Morris, Chase Stanley, Beau Scott, Daniel Vidot, Jamie Soward, Ben Hornby, Dan Hunt, Mitch Rein, Trent Merrin, Matt Prior, Ben Creagh, Dean Young. Interchange: Nathan Fien, Jack de Belin, Josh Miller, Will Mathews, Leeson Ah Mau

Storm: Billy Slater, Sisa Waqa, Dane Nielsen, Will Chambers, Anthony Quinn, Gareth Widdop, Cooper Cronk, Jesse Bromwich, Cameron Smith, Jason Ryles, Sika Manu, Ryan Hoffman, Ryan Hinchcliffe. Interchange: Todd Lowrie, Rory Kostjasyn, Richie Fa'aoso, Kevin Proctor, Bryan Norrie

Sydney Roosters v Gold Coast Titans
Allianz Stadium, Moore Park Sydney
Friday 27 July 2012, kickoff 7:45pm

Roosters: Anthony Minichiello, Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, Joseph Leilua, Shaun Kenny-Dowall, Tautau Moga, Braith Anasta, Mitchell Pearce, Jared Waerea-Hargreaves, Jake Friend, Frank Paul Nuuausala, Aidan Guerra, Boyd Cordner, Tinirau Arona. Interchange: Nafe Seluini, Lama Tasi, Mitchell Aubusson, Martin Kennedy, Brad Takairangi

Titans: William Zillman, Kevin Gordon, Jamal Idris, Steve Michaels, David Mead, Aidan Sezer, Scott Prince, Luke Bailey, Matt Srama, Luke Douglas, Greg Bird, Mark Minichiello, Nate Myles. Interchange: Matt White, Ben Ridge, Luke O'Dwyer, Beau Falloon, Michael Henderson

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs v North Queensland Cowboys
ANZ Stadium, Sydney Olympic Park
Saturday 28 July 2012, kickoff 5:30pm

Bulldogs: Ben Barba, Sam Perrett, Josh Morris, Krisnan Inu, Jonathan Wright, Josh Reynolds, Kris Keating, Aiden Tolman, Mick Ennis, James Graham, Frank Pritchard, Josh Jackson, Greg Eastwood. Interchange: Martin Taupau, Dale Finucane, Corey Payne, David Stagg, Harlan Alaalatoa

Cowboys: Matthew Bowen, Kalifa Faifai Loa, Brent Tate, Kane Linnett, Antonio Winterstein, Johnathan Thurston, Michael Morgan, Matthew Scott, Aaron Payne, James Tamou, Gavin Cooper, Glenn Hall, Dallas Johnson. Interchange: Anthony Mitchell, Ricky Thorby, Ashton Sims, Scott Bolton, Ray Thompson (one to be omitted)

Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles v Warriors
Patersons Stadium, Subiaco WA
Saturday 28 July 2012, kickoff 7:30pm (5:30pm WA local time)

Sea Eagles: Dean Whare, Jorge Taufua, Jamie Lyon, Steve Matai David Williams, Kieran Foran, Daly Cherry-Evans, Jason King, Matt Ballin, Brent Kite, Anthony Watmough, Tony Williams, Glenn Stewart. Interchange: Jamie Buhrer, Joe Galuvao, Darcy Lussick, George Rose, Vic Mauro, Daniel Harrison

Warriors: Kevin Locke, Bill Tupou, Lewis Brown, Konrad Hurrell, Manu Vatuvei (c), James Maloney, Shaun Johnson, Russell Packer, Nathan Friend, Ben Matulino, Feleti Mateo, Ben Henry, Elijah Taylor. Interchange: Sam Lousi, Sione Lousi, Jacob Lillyman, Sebastine Ikahihifo, Pita Godinet

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks v Penrith Panthers
Toyota Stadium, Woolooware
Saturday 28 July 2012, kickoff 7:30pm

Sharks: Matthew Wright, John Williams, Ricky Leutele, Colin Best, Nathan Stapleton, Todd Carney, Jeff Robson, Bryce Gibbs, Isaac De Gois, Ben Ross, Jeremy Smith, Jayson Bukuya, Paul Gallen (c). Interchange: Andrew Fifita, Tyson Frizell, John Morris, Mark Taufua, Anthony Tupou, Jon Green

Panthers: Josh Mansour, Etu Uaisele, Michael Jennings, Brad Tighe, David Simmons, Lachlan Coote, Luke Walsh, Sam McKendry, Kevin Kingston, Tim Grant, Clint Newton, Cameron Ciraldo, Nigel Plum. Interchange: Shane Shackleton, Mitch Achurch, Ryan Simpkins, Matt Robinson, Danny Galea

Canberra Raiders v Newcastle Knights
Canberra Stadium
Sunday 29 July 2012, kickoff 2:00pm

Raiders: Josh Dugan, Sandor Earl, Jarrod Croker, Blake Ferguson, Reece Robinson, Josh McCrone, Sam Williams, David Shillington, Travis Waddell, Tom Learoyd-Lahrs, Josh Papalii, Joel Thompson, Shaun Fensom. Interchange: Shaun Berrigan, Joe Picker, Mark Nicholls, Sam Mataora, Jarrad Kennedy

Knights: Darius Boyd, Kevin Naiqama, Dane Gagai, Timana Tahu, Akuila Uate, Jarrod Mullen, Tyrone Roberts, Zane Tetevano, Danny Buderus (c), Willie Mason, Chris Houston, Joel Edwards, Neville Costigan. Interchange: Robbie Rochow, Zeb Taia, Adam Cuthbertson, Alex McKinnon, Marvin Filipo

South Sydney Rabbitohs v Wests Tigers
ANZ Stadium, Sydney Olympic Park
Sunday 29 July 2012, kickoff 3:00pm

Rabbitohs: Nathan Merritt, Justin Hunt, Matt King, Dylan Farrell, Andrew Everingham, John Sutton, Adam Reynolds, Eddy Pettybourne, Nathan Peats, Sam Burgess, Chris McQueen, Dave Taylor, Michael Crocker. Interchange: Jason Clark, Dave Tyrrell, Luke Burgess, Ben Lowe, Shaune Corrigan, Josh Starling

Tigers: Tim Moltzen, Matt Utai, Blake Ayshford, Chris Lawrence, Beau Ryan, Curtis Sironen, Benji Marshall, Aaron Woods, Robbie Farah (c), Adam Blair, Liam Fulton, Gareth Ellis, Chris Heighington. Interchange: Junior Moors, Ben Murdoch-Masila, Matt Bell, Ray Cashmere

Brisbane Broncos v Parramatta Eels
Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
Monday 30 July 2012, kickoff 7:00pm

Broncos: Luke Capewell, Aaron Whitchurch, Alex Glenn, Gerard Beale, Lachlan Maranta, Corey Norman, Peter Wallace, Ben Hannant, Andrew McCullough, Petero Civoniceva, Matt Gillett, Sam Thaiday, Corey Parker. Interchange: Ben Hunt, Josh McGuire, Mitchell Dodds, Dunamis Lui, Brendon Gibb

Eels: Jake Mullaney, Luke Burt, Ryan Morgan, Cheyse Blair, Ken Sio, Ben Roberts, Chris Sandow, Tim Mannah, Nathan Smith, Fuifui Moimoi, Nathan Hindmarsh, Ben Smith, Reni Maitua. Interchange: Joseph Paulo, Taulima Tautai, Justin Poore, Matthew Ryan, Mitchell Allgood

 

[Broncoman]

I'm expecting risk free footy from the Roosters as their season is over and they have nothing but pride to play for. Thank God Vossy is calling the game.

 

[Alec]

I was looking forward and was even a bit excited for the Storm/Dragons game. Then I turn on the TV. It's the freaking Titans and Roosters. Oh god.

 

[Kaz]

FFS Beau Ryan is on the sidelines for the Roosters vs Titans game.

What have we done to deserve this game & now we have to hear the halfwit Beau Ryan.

Die Channel 9 Die

 

[user_nat]

NSW game spoilers..

Slater marks his return by passing the ball to Morris for a 100m try.

 

[The Brizz]

Jamal Idris is retarded sometimes LOL!

 

[Ari Gold]

Jamal Idris is retarded sometimes LOL!

Only sometimes?

 

[Kaz]

Jamal Idris is retarded sometimes

You Jest

Only sometimes.

 

[Big Pete]

This is actually turning out to be a good game of footy. As Bman predicted, the Roosters are playing pressure free football and just going for it while the Titans are just holding there & have hit back with a nice try of their own.

Mead has to be up there as one of the game's most underrated players. He's been saving Idris' butt for months now.

 

[Bucking Beads]

Bloody Bird just looks like a grubby criminal

 

[Broncoman]

Beau Ryan's commentary is just as bad if not worse than Darren Lockyer's. He is totally uncomfortable behind the mic and should stick to the Footy Show.

 

[user_nat]

Lockyer has been less crappy tonight.

I think having Vossy and not being a Broncos game helps.

 

[Kaz]

Beau Ryan's commentary is just as bad if not worse than Darren Lockyer's. He is totally uncomfortable behind the mic and should stick to the Footy Show.

He should stick to just playing football.

IMO: He isn't funny, but others seem to think so. (I don't see it)

 

[Kaz]

I think having Vossy and not being a Broncos game helps.

Plus he isn't competing with Hadley, who seems to hog the microphone & talks non stop.

 

[Big Pete]

It's tough with Lockyer.

I'm sure he wants a career in the media but Ch. 9 have only really hired him to appeal to Queensland (well...Bronco) fans so he's only ever called on when they need to talk about them.

Vossy is certainly helping.

 

[Big Pete]

Now it appears the Titans will run away with it, Roosters handing the ball over ridiculously cheaply.

Zillman the try scorer.

 

[Twiztid]

Someone just put a photo of the crowd on Facebook. How many does it look like on tv? 4000?

 

[Kaz]

Someone just put a photo of the crowd on Facebook. How many does it look like on tv? 4000?

They will say the crowd is 13,000.

Just like last week there was about 11,000 at Skilled Park, but the Titans said it was 20,000+