Round 21 Discussion

[Big Pete]

2013 Telstra Premiership - National Rugby League
Round 21 || Friday 2, Saturday 3, Sunday 4, Monday 5 August

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Newcastle Knights v Brisbane Broncos
Hunter Stadium, Newcastle, Friday 2 August 2013
NRL kickoff 7:35pm
Live TV: Channel 9 QLD
Referees: Shayne Hayne and Jason Robinson; Sideline Officials:Russell Turner and Luke Potter; Video Referees: Steve Clark and Luke Patten

1. Darius Boyd 2. James McManus 3. Dane Gagai 4. Joseph Leilua 5. Akuila Uate 6, Jarrod Mullen 7. Tyrone Roberts 8. David Fa'alogo 9. Danny Buderus 10. Zane Tetevano 11. Robbie Rochow 12. Beau Scott 13. Jeremy Smith
Interchange: 14. Craig Gower 15. Chris Houston 16. Neville Costigan 17. Adam Cuthbertson 18. Korbin Sims

1. Josh Hoffman 2. Corey Oates 3. David Stagg 4. Justin Hodges 5. Lachlan Maranta 6. Scott Prince 7. Ben Hunt 8. Mitchell Dodds 9. Andrew McCullough 10. Josh McGuire 11. Sam Thaiday 12. Matt Gillett 13. Corey Parker
Interchange: 14. Peter Wallace 15. Dunamis Lui 16. Lama Tasi 17. Nick Slyney
Official Match Hashtag: #NRLnewbri

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Penrith Panthers v Sydney Roosters
Centrebet Stadium, Penrith, Friday 2 August 2013
NRL kickoff 7:35pm
Live TV: Channel 9 NSW & ACT / GEM VIC/WA/SA/TAS
Referees: Ben Cummins and Chris James; Sideline Officials: Steve Carrall and Rickey McFarlane; Video Referees: Steve Chiddy and Henry Perenara

1. Matt Moylan 2. James Roberts 3. Lewis Brown 4. Dean Whare 5. David Simmons 6. Isaac John 7. Luke Walsh 8. Jeremy Latimore 9. Kevin Kingston (c) 10. Tim Grant 11. Clint Newton 12. Sika Manu 13. Adam Docker
Interchange: 14. James Segeyaro 15. Cameron Ciraldo 16. Mose Masoe 17. Ryan Simpkins 18. Josh Mansour

1. Anthony Minichiello 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. Luke O'Donnell 11. Boyd Cordner 12. Mitchell Aubusson 13. Frank Paul Nuuausala
Interchange: 14. Daniel Mortimer 15. Aidan Guerra 16. Sam Moa 17. Isaac Liu
Official Match Hashtag: #NRLpensyd

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New Zealand Warriors v Cronulla Sharks
Mt. Smart Stadium, Saturday 3 August 2013
NRL kickoff 3:00pm
Live TV: FOX Sports 1
Referees: Matt Cecchin and Gavin Reynolds; Sideline Officials: Jason Walsh andn Michael Wise; Video Referees: Paul Mellor and Justin Morgan

1. Kevin Locke 2. Ngani Laumape 3. Dane Nielsen 4. Konrad Hurrell 5. Manu Vatuvei 6. Thomas Leuluai 7. Shaun Johnson 8. Sam Rapira 9. Nathan Friend 10. Ben Matulino 11. Feleti Mateo 12. Simon Mannering (c) 13. Elijah Taylor
Interchange: 14. Suaia Matagi 15. Jacob Lillyman 16. Todd Lowrie 17. Dominique Peyroux

1. Michael Gordon 2. Sosaia Feki 3. Ben Pomeroy 4. Jonathan Wright 5. Nathan Stapleton 6. Todd Carney 7. Jeff Robson 8. Andrew Fifita 9. John Morris 10. Bryce Gibbs 11. Jayson Bukuya 12. Wade Graham 13. Paul Gallen (c)
Interchange 14. Isaac De Gois 15. Chris Heighington 16. Sam Tagataese 17. Ben Ross 18. Tyrone Peachey
Official Match Hashtag: #NRLwarcro

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Parramatta Eels v Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles
Parramatta Stadium, Saturday 3 August 2013
NRL kickoff 5:30pm
Live TV: Fox Sports 1
Referees: Ashley Klein and Phil Haines; Sideline Officials: Dan Eastwood and Dave Ryan; Video Referees: Bernard Sutton and Matt Rodwel
Referees: Ashley Klein and Phil Haines; Sideline Officials: Dan Eastwood and Dave Ryan; Video Referees: Bernard Sutton and Matt Rodwell

1. Jake Mullaney 2. Ken Sio 3. Ryan Morgan 4. Willie Tonga 5. Semi Radradra 6. Api Pewhairangi 7. Ben Roberts 8. Tim Mannah (c) 9. Matt Keating 10. Fuifui Moimoi 11. Reni Maitua 12. Daniel Harrison 13. Darcy Lussick
Interchange: 14. Joseph Paulo 15. Peni Terepo 16. Mitchell Allgood 17. Junior Paulo

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. Glenn Stewart
Interchange: 14. Richie Fa'aoso 15. Jamie Buhrer 16. David Gower 17. George Rose 18. James Hasson 19. Peta Hiku
Official Match Hashtag: #NRLparman

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North Queensland Cowboys v South Sydney Rabbitohs
1300SMILES Stadium, Townsville, Saturday 3 August 2013
NRL kickoff 7:30pm AEST
Live TV: FOX Sports 1
Referees: Adam Devcich and Luke Phillips; Sideline Officials: Nick Beashel; Chris Sutton; Video Referees: Chris Ward and Neil Wharton

1. Matthew Bowen 2. Kyle Feldt 3. Brent Tate 4. Kane Linnett 5. Antonio Winterstein 6. Johnathan Thurston (c) 7. Michael Morgan 8. Matthew Scott (c) 9. Ray Thompson 10. James Tamou 11. Gavin Cooper 12. Glenn Hall 13. Joel Riethmuller
Interchange: 14. Scott Moore 15. Tariq Sims 16. Jason Taumalolo 17. Ashton Sims 18. Scott Bolton 19. Rory Kostjasyn

1. Nathan Merritt 2. Dylan Farrell 3. Bryson Goodwin 4. Dylan Walker 5. Matt King 6. John Sutton 7. Adam Reynolds 8. Sam Burgess 9. Issac Luke 10. George Burgess 11. Chris McQueen 12. Ben Te'o 13. Ben Lowe
Interchange: 14. Luke Keary 15. Roy Asotasi 16. Jeff Lima 17. Thomas Burgess 18. David Tyrrell 19. Justin Hunt
Official Match Hashtag: #NRLnqlsou

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Canberra Raiders v Melbourne Storm
Canberra Stadium, Sunday 4 August 2013
NRL kickoff 2:00pm
Live TV: FOX Sports 1
Referees: Jared Maxwell and Gavin Morris; Sideline Officials: Paul Holland and Brett Suttor; Video Referees: Jason Robinson and Luke Patten

1. Anthony Milford 2. Reece Robinson 3. Jarrod Croker 4. Joel Thompson 5. Sandor Earl 6. Terry Campese (c) 7. Josh McCrone 8. David Shillington 9. Glen Buttriss 10. Dane Tilse 11. Josh Papalii 12. Joel Edwards 13. Shaun Fensom
Interchange: 14. Shaun Berrigan 15. Jarrad Kennedy 16. Brett White 17. Paul Vaughan

1. Billy Slater 2. Sisa Waqa 3. Will Chambers 4. Maurice Blair 5. Justin O'Neill 6. Brett Finch 7. Cooper Cronk 8. Jesse Bromwich 9. Cameron Smith (c) 10. Bryan Norrie 11. Kevin Proctor 12. Ryan Hoffman 13. Ryan Hinchcliffe
Interchange: 14. Jason Ryles 15. Tohu Harris 16. Siosaia Vave 17. Slade Griffin
Official Match Hashtag: #NRLcanmel

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Gold Coast Titans v Wests Tigers
Skilled Park, Robina, Sunday 4 August 2013
NRL kickoff 3:00pm
Delayed TV: Channel 9 / GEM Australia wide
Referees: Gavin Badger and Alan Shortall; Sideline Officials: Chris Butler and Brenden Wood; Video Referees: Shayne Hayne and Matt Rodwell

1. David Mead 2. Kevin Gordon 3. Brad Takairangi 4. Jamie Dowling 5. Anthony Don 6. Ashley Harrison 7. Aidan Sezer 8. Luke Douglas 9. Beau Falloon 10. Nate Myles 11. Ben Ridge 12. Mark Minichiello 13. Greg Bird
Interchange 14. David Taylor 15. Ryan James 16. Luke O'Dwyer 17. Sam Irwin

1. James Tedesco 2. David Nofoaluma 3. Blake Ayshford 4. Chris Lawrence 5. Tim Simona 6. Benji Marshall 7. Curtis Sironen 8. Jack Buchanan 9. Robbie Farah 10. Adam Blair 11. Liam Fulton 12. Bodene Thompson 13. Sauaso Sue
Interchange: 14. Ava Seumanufagai 15. Keith Galloway 16. Ben Murdoch-Masila 17. Braith Anasta
Official Match Hashtag: #NRLgldwst

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St. George Illawarra Dragons v Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
WIN Jubilee Oval, Kogarah, Monday 5 August 2013
NRL kickoff 7:00pm
Live TV: Fox Sports 1
Referees: Gerard Sutton and Henry Perenara; Sideline Officials: Adam Reid and Clayton Sharpe; Video Referees: Ashley Klein and Justin Morgan

1. Josh Dugan 2. Brett Morris 3. Chase Stanley 4. Daniel Vidot 5. Jason Nightingale 6. Adam Quinlan 7. Nathan Fien 8. Jack de Belin 9. Mitch Rein 10. Michael Weyman 11. Bronson Harrison 12. Ben Creagh (c) 13. Trent Merrin
Interchange: 14. Matt Prior 15. Leeson Ah Mau 16. Tyson Frizell 17. Jack Stockwell

1. Sam Perrett 2. Mitch Brown 3. Josh Morris 4. Timoteo Lafai 5. Krisnan Inu 6. Josh Reynolds 7. Trent Hodkinson 8. Aiden Tolman 9. Michael Ennis 10. James Graham 11. Frank Pritchard 12. Tony Williams 13. Greg Eastwood
Interchange: 14. Dene Halatau 15. Josh Jackson 16. Sam Kasiano 17. Dale Finucane 20. Tim Browne
Official Match Hashtag: #NRLsgicby

 

[Broncoman]

Broncos
Roosters
Warriors
Sea Eagles
Rabbitohs
Raiders
Tigers
Bulldogs

 

[Porthoz]

Broncos
Chooks
Warriors
Scum
Souffs
Cheats
Tits
Dogs

 

[Big Pete]

I get the feeling the Panthers bubble has burst and the Roosters should just be too strong in the 2003 GF anniversary game. Should be a very one way game.

 

[Broncoman]

What a great game that was it's easily the best Grand Final I've ever seen, I'm lucky to have it on DVD and really enjoy putting it on every now and then. I remember being so dissapointed that the Roosters lost :crying:

 

[Huge]

Broncos Rorters Sharks Sea Sheep Brokebacks ,Legends (lol Porthoz) Tits and Fleabags.

 

[Alec]

We need the Rooters to win to up our chances of making the finals. Don't feel guilty about tipping them.

 

[Buzz Killington]

If the Roosters didn't have such a big game flop in the 7 they would be morals for the title, I see them getting upset in the finals and I see Mitchell Pearce retiring with 0 premierships and 0 origin series to his name. That being said there side is incredible.

 

[Big Pete]

They just look like a premiership team, especially on paper.

Hope it isn't the case but I get the feeling 2013 could be a Souths/Roosters decider.

 

[Buzz Killington]

I reckon one of those will be there and a seasoned battle hardened finals specialist like Melbourne or Manly will punt the other. I am thinking a Rabbits vs Manly final, the Sea Eagles are cruising right now and are getting every back now and they are all starting to play really good footy.

 

[Kaz]

Who was it that called our game last night.

 

[ningnangnong]

Matt Thompson.

He certainly gets excited... even when something extremely unexciting happens haha.

 

[Broncoman]

Matt Thompson.

He certainly gets excited... even when something extremely unexciting happens haha.

Anything is better than Bolts or Tim Tam, if this Matt Thompson guy tones it down a little he could be a good caller.

 

[ningnangnong]

Anything is better than Bolts or Tim Tam, if this Matt Thompson guy tones it down a little he could be a good caller.

Agreed. He annoyed me at times, but is still miles better than Tim Gilbert (LOL), and more bearable than Ray Hadley.

Oh what I would give to have Vossy back!

 

[vertigo]

Oh man, the Warriors are playing sensational footy.

So many offloads, plenty of depth in the structure ensuring whoever catches it is running onto the ball.

 

[Dexter]

I've tipped the Sharks and now they're only 4 points up with 6 to go and charging hard.

It's got me stuffed why that Sharkies ( or any ) winger would contest a bomb one on one against a taller heavier player like Vatuvei. Surely you either punch it dead or stand back and smash him in the air, just dumb footy.

 

[vertigo]

Good game that, the Warriors have a good draw after Manly next week so they should make the 8 playing footy like that.

 

[Broncoman]

Epic return match from Gallen he was in everything today. I thought the Sharks outweighed the Warriors through the middle as Fifita, Gibbs and Gallen all played outstanding games and every bench player from Cronulla did their fair share.