Round 24 Discussion

[Big Pete]

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs v Wests Tigers
ANZ Stadium, Thursday 21 August 2014
Kickoff 7:45pm

Referees: Matt Cecchin, Adam Gee; Sideline Officials: Dave Munro, Ricky MacFarlane; Video Referees: Bernard Sutton, Luke Phillips;

1. Sam Perrett 2. Corey Thompson 3. Josh Morris 4. Timoteo Lafai 5. Mitch Brown 6. Moses Mbye 7. Trent Hodkinson 8. Aiden Tolman 9. Michael Ennis 10. James Graham 11. Josh Jackson 12. Tony Williams 13. Greg Eastwood
14. Reni Maitua 15. Dale Finucane 16. David Klemmer 17. Pat O'Hanlon 20. Harlan Alaalatoa

1. Kurtis Rowe 2. Jy Hitchcox 3. Blake Austin 4. Chris Lawrence 5. Cory Paterson 6. Mitchell Moses 7. Luke Brooks 8. Aaron Woods 9. Robbie Farah 10. Keith Galloway 11. Curtis Sironen 12. Bodene Thompson 13. Adam Blair
14. Ava Seumanufagai 15. Martin Taupau 16. Sauaso Sue 17. Jack Buchanan
Official Match Hashtag: #NRLcbywst

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Parramatta Eels v Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles
Pirtek Stadium, Friday 22 August 2014
Kickoff 7:45pm

Referees: Gerard Sutton, Alan Shortall; Sideline Officials: Nick Beashel, Russell Turner; Video Referees: Steve Clark, Luke Patten;

1. Jarryd Hayne 2. Semi Radradra 3. William Hopoate 4. Ryan Morgan 5. Vai Toutai 6. Corey Norman 7. Chris Sandow 8. Tim Mannah 9. Isaac De Gois 10. Junior Paulo 11. Ken Edwards 12. Tepai Moeroa 13. Joseph Paulo
14. Peni Terepo 15. David Gower 16. Darcy Lussick 17. Ben Smith

1. Brett Stewart 2. Jorge Taufua 3. Jamie Lyon 4. Steve Matai 5. Peta Hiku 6. Kieran Foran 7. Daly Cherry-Evans 8. Josh Starling 9. Matt Ballin 10. Brenton Lawrence 11. Anthony Watmough 12. Tom Symonds 13. Jamie Buhrer
14. Jesse Sene-Lefao 15. Justin Horo 16. James Hasson 17. Jason King
Official Match Hashtag: #NRLparman

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Brisbane Broncos v Newcastle Knights
Suncorp Stadium, Saturday 23 August 2014
Kickoff 5:30pm

Referees: Gavin Badger, Chris James; Sideline Officials: Michael Wise, Dan Eastwood; Video Referees: Ashley Klein, Luke Phillips;

1. Lachlan Maranta 2. Daniel Vidot 3. Jack Reed 4. Justin Hodges 5. Dale Copley 6. Ben Barba 7. Ben Hunt 8. Josh McGuire 9. Andrew McCullough 10. Corey Parker 11. Alex Glenn 12. Matt Gillett 13. Sam Thaiday
14. Jarrod Wallace 15. Martin Kennedy 16. Ben Hannant 17. Corey Oates

1. Kurt Gidley 2. Chanel Mata'utia 3. Dane Gagai 4. Joseph Leilua 5. Sione Mata'utia 6. Jarrod Mullen 7. Tyrone Roberts 8. Kade Snowden 9. Adam Clydsdale 10. Willie Mason 11. Beau Scott 12. Robbie Rochow 13. Jeremy Smith
14. Travis Waddell 15. Korbin Sims 17. Adam Cuthbertson 18. David Fa'alogo 19. Chris Houston
Official Match Hashtag: #NRLbrinew

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South Sydney Rabbitohs v North Queensland Cowboys
ANZ Stadium, Saturday 23 August 2014
Kickoff 7:30pm

Referees: Jared Maxwell, Chris Butler; Sideline Officials: Steve Carrall, Brett Suttor; Video Referees: Steve Chiddy, Ben Galea;

1. Greg Inglis 2. Alex Johnston 3. Dylan Walker 4. Kirisome Auva'a 5. Lote Tuqiri 6. Luke Keary 7. Adam Reynolds 8. Luke Burgess 9. Issac Luke 10. David Tyrrell 11. Kyle Turner 12. Chris McQueen 13. Sam Burgess
14. Jason Clark 15. Ben Lowe 16. Joe Picker 17. Thomas Burgess 18. Bryson Goodwin 19. Chris Grevsmuhl

1. Michael Morgan 2. Tautau Moga 3. Matthew Wright 4. Kane Linnett 5. Antonio Winterstein 6. Robert Lui 7. Johnathan Thurston 8. Matthew Scott 9. Rory Kostjasyn 10. Ashton Sims 11. Tariq Sims 12. Jason Taumalolo 13. Glenn Hall
14. Ray Thompson 15. Scott Bolton 16. Gavin Cooper 17. Sam Hoare
Official Match Hashtag: #NRLsounql

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New Zealand Warriors v Sydney Roosters
Mt Smart Stadium, Sunday 24 August 2014
Kickoff 12:00pm

Referees: Shayne Hayne, Dave Munro; Sideline Officials: Jeff Younis, Jason Walsh; Video Referees: Steve Clark, Luke Patten;

1. Sam Tomkins 2. David Fusitua 3. Konrad Hurrell 4. Ngani Laumape 5. Manu Vatuvei 6. Chad Townsend 7. Shaun Johnson 8. Jacob Lillyman 9. Thomas Leuluai 10. Ben Matulino 11. Ben Henry 12. Simon Mannering 13. Sebastine Ikahihifo
14. Feleti Mateo 15. Suaia Matagi 16. Sione Lousi 17. Nathan Friend 18. Jayson Bukuya 20. Sam Rapira 21. Dominique Peyroux

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. Mitchell Aubusson 10. Sam Moa 11. Boyd Cordner 12. Aidan Guerra 13. Frank Paul Nuuausala
14. Remi Casty 15. Isaac Liu 16. Dylan Napa 17. Kane Evans 18. Jackson Hastings
Official Match Hashtag: #NRLwarsyd

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Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks v Canberra Raiders
Remondis Stadium, Sunday 24 August 2014
Kickoff 2:00pm

Referees: Henry Perenara, Gavin Reynolds; Sideline Officials: Russell Turner, Jon Stone; Video Referees: Matt Cecchin, Ben Galea;

1. Michael Gordon 2. Sosaia Feki 3. Jonathan Wright 4. Ricky Leutele 5. Valentine Holmes 6. Fa'amanu Brown 7. Jeff Robson 8. Tim Robinson 9. Michael Lichaa 10. Matt Prior 11. Chris Heighington 12. Anthony Tupou 13. Paul Gallen
14. Pat Politoni 15. Junior Roqica 16. Tupou Sopoaga 17. Blake Ayshford 18. Sione Masima

1. Jack Wighton 2. Bill Tupou 3. Jarrod Croker 4. Jeremy Hawkins 5. Edrick Lee 6. Anthony Milford 7. Josh McCrone 8. Shannon Boyd 9. Glen Buttriss 10. Dane Tilse 11. Josh Papalii 12. Jarrad Kennedy 13. Joel Edwards
14. Mitch Cornish 15. Matt McIlwrick 16. Kyle O'Donnell 17. Paul Vaughan
Official Match Hashtag: #NRLcrocan

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St. George Illawarra Dragons v Gold Coast Titans
Jubilee Oval, Sunday 24 August 2014
Kickoff 3:00pm

Referees: Adam Devcich, Grant Atkins; Sideline Officials: Paul Holland, Dave Ryan; Video Referees: Bernard Sutton, Luke Phillips;

1. Gerard Beale 2. Brett Morris 3. Josh Dugan 4. Peter Mata'utia 5. Jason Nightingale 6. Gareth Widdop 7. Benji Marshall 8. Michael Cooper 9. Mitch Rein 10. Jack de Belin 11. Leeson Ah Mau 12. Joel Thompson 13. Trent Merrin
14. Tyson Frizell 15. Will Matthews 16. Jack Stockwell 17. Kyle Stanley 18. Bronson Harrison

1. William Zillman 2. Kalifa Faifai Loa 3. James Roberts 4. Brad Takairangi 5. Anthony Don 6. Aidan Sezer 7. Daniel Mortimer 8. Luke Bailey 9. Beau Falloon 10. Luke Douglas 11. Mark Minichiello 12. Nate Myles 13. Greg Bird
14. Matt White 15. Mark Ioane 16. Cody Nelson 17. Paul Carter 18. Tom Kingston
Official Match Hashtag: #NRLsgigld

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Penrith Panthers v Melbourne Storm
Sportingbet Stadium, Monday 25 August 2014
Kickoff 7:00pm

Referees: Ben Cummins, Gavin Morris; Sideline Officials: Brett Suttor, Adam Reid; Video Referees: Steve Chiddy, Steve Folkes;

1. Matt Moylan 2. Josh Mansour 3. Dean Whare 4. Jamal Idris 5. Dallin Watene Zelezniak 6. William Smith 7. Jamie Soward 8. Nigel Plum 9. James Segeyaro 10. Sam McKendry 11. Sika Manu 12. Matt Robinson 13. Adam Docker
14. Lewis Brown 15. Ben Murdoch-Masila 16. Jeremy Latimore 17. Tim Grant

1. Billy Slater 2. Sisa Waqa 3. Will Chambers 4. Mahe Fonua 5. Marika Koroibete 6. Ben Roberts 7. Cooper Cronk 8. Jesse Bromwich 9. Cameron Smith 10. Bryan Norrie 11. Kevin Proctor 12. Ryan Hoffman 13. Ryan Hinchcliffe
14. Tim Glasby 15. Tohu Harris 16. Junior Moors 17. Jordan McLean
Official Match Hashtag: #NRLpenmel

 

[Super Freak]

Bulldogs
Manly
Broncos
Rabbitohs
Roosters
Raiders
Titans
Storm

 

[Big Pete]

I'm bringing it back!

Ins and Outs
Round 24 edition

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Bulldogs -IN: Pat O'Hanlon; OUT: Lloyd Perrett
Tigers - IN: Bodene Thompson; OUT: Dene Halatau

Eels - IN: Junior Paulo, Peni Terepo; OUT: Fui Fui Moi Moi, Pauli Pauli
Sea Eagles - IN: Steve Matai; OUT: Cheyse Blair

Broncos - IN: Jarrod Wallace; OUT: Josh Hoffman
Knights - IN: Willie Mason; OUT: Chris Houston

Rabbitohs - IN: Kyle Turner; OUT: Ben Te'o
Cowboys - IN: Tariq Sims; OUT: Ethan Lowe

Warriors - IN: Konrad Hurrell, Sebastine Ikahihifo; OUT: Jayson Bukuya, Sam Rapira
Roosters - IN: Remi Casty; OUT: Heath Le'strange

Sharks - IN: Anthony Tupou; OUT: Tinirau Arona
Raiders - IN: Jeremy Hawkins, Kyle O'Donnell; OUT: Jordan Ropana, Brett White

Dragons - No changes
Titans - No changes

Panthers - No changes
Storm - No changes

 

[Big Pete]

Couple of really good games coming up this weekend.

Broncos v Knights is very much a case of deja vu. Turn the clock back in 2013 and it was Newcastle who drove the final nail into the Broncos coffin. They're in a very similar position here and after scoring upsets against the Roosters, Warriors & Storm wouldn't be surprised to see them do the same here.

Parramatta v Manly is a nice throwback to the 80s and their classic rivalry back then. Manly will go in as favourites but Parra have plenty to prove and if they're up to it, I suspect we'll have a great game of footy on our hands.

Cowboys take on the form team of the competition in a game that could well and truly define their season. Win and they're in with a real shot of winning their maiden premiership, lose and it could very well be a case of so close yet so far. Hopefully it's as engaging as the last meeting.

Warriors will be boosted by the return of Konrad Hurrell as they take on the defending premiers in NZ. Roosters still without Jake Friend & SBW, they could very well be up against it as the Warriors try and firm their spot inside the Top 8.

Then on Monday Night, the plucky Penrith Panthers take on the ever professional Melbourne Storm outfit in a game that will have big finals ramifications. Don't know if Segs will be able to play in this game after his injury on Monday night and I just don't know if they'll be strong enough to handle Melbourne.

Quality footy doesn't strike your fancy? There's always the battle for everybody's least favourite kitchen utensil, the wooden spoon. I'm scratching my head over Ricky's selections and I hope you join me as I pledge all my support behind Cronulla.

 

[broncos4life]

Couple of really good games coming up this weekend.

Broncos v Knights is very much a case of deja vu. Turn the clock back in 2013 and it was Newcastle who drove the final nail into the Broncos coffin. They're in a very similar position here and after scoring upsets against the Roosters, Warriors & Storm wouldn't be surprised to see them do the same here.

Parramatta v Manly is a nice throwback to the 80s and their classic rivalry back then. Manly will go in as favourites but Parra have plenty to prove and if they're up to it, I suspect we'll have a great game of footy on our hands.

Cowboys take on the form team of the competition in a game that could well and truly define their season. Win and they're in with a real shot of winning their maiden premiership, lose and it could very well be a case of so close yet so far. Hopefully it's as engaging as the last meeting.

Warriors will be boosted by the return of Konrad Hurrell as they take on the defending premiers in NZ. Roosters still without Jake Friend & SBW, they could very well be up against it as the Warriors try and firm their spot inside the Top 8.

Then on Monday Night, the plucky Penrith Panthers take on the ever professional Melbourne Storm outfit in a game that will have big finals ramifications. Don't know if Segs will be able to play in this game after his injury on Monday night and I just don't know if they'll be strong enough to handle Melbourne.

Quality footy doesn't strike your fancy? There's always the battle for everybody's least favourite kitchen utensil, the wooden spoon. I'm scratching my head over Ricky's selections and I hope you join me as I pledge all my support behind Cronulla.

Up up cronulla

 

[Broncoman]

Up up cronulla

The boys in the black white and blue
Up Up Cronulla
Name of the Sharks with you
Sharks Sharks forever
Go out and play without fear
Now's the time to see good football
Cause the Sharks are here

UP THE SHARKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Seriously speaking though If Cronulla managed to avoid the spoon that would be a miracle

 

[Super Freak]

I've got money on the Raiders.

**** THE SHARKS!

 

[Big Pete]

Putting money on Ricky.

Dear lord.

Milford isn't going to save you this time SF.

 

[Super Freak]

I have faith in Milf.

All will end well.

 

[Big Pete]

Well, don't say I didn't warn ya.

 

[Huge]

BP, you mentioned that game last year featuring Brisbane and Newcastle. It sure sticks in my mind as I saw it live and watched the replay a little later. I was outraged at the stupidity of Thaiday not to mention his laziness. It was probably the worst captaincy I have ever seen from a Bronco. Giving away penalties, getting sent off and being totally ineffective. We were in front at halftime despite Thaiday but with our season in front of us we were beaten quite easily in the end. It won't surprise me to see Newcastle end our year agin although I think we are a better team this year. That game last year went a long way to Thaiday being dumped and I remember telling my mate on the way out of Suncorp that Thaiday should never captain again...got my wish !

 

[Cult]

Well, don't say I didn't warn ya.

**** he looks like Buzz Rothfield.

 

[Big Pete]

BP, you mentioned that game last year featuring Brisbane and Newcastle. It sure sticks in my mind as I saw it live and watched the replay a little later. I was outraged at the stupidity of Thaiday not to mention his laziness. It was probably the worst captaincy I have ever seen from a Bronco. Giving away penalties, getting sent off and being totally ineffective. We were in front at halftime despite Thaiday but with our season in front of us we were beaten quite easily in the end. It won't surprise me to see Newcastle end our year agin although I think we are a better team this year. That game last year went a long way to Thaiday being dumped and I remember telling my mate on the way out of Suncorp that Thaiday should never captain again...got my wish !

I thought the penalties and sin binning were tough myself but Thaiday should have known better, agreed.

 

[Super Freak]

Segeyaro says he will be playing this week. That's a boost for the Panthers, but I don't think it's enough.

They have been going well despite their injury toll, but going up against the class of Melbourne at this time of year and coming away with a win is an extremely difficult task. It's made even more difficult when you're understrength.

I can't see Storm losing this one.

 

[Big Pete]

Tigers v Bulldogs tonight.

Should be an easy win for the Bulldogs but will be fun to see how Moses, Brooks, Lodge & Siro play.

 

[Morkel]

Tigers are tanking. They want the coach gone.

 

[Big Pete]

Thompson would be right up there as one of the most underrated.

Can't remember him having a shocking game this year and usually makes a good fist of a lot of opportunities either in attack or defence.

 

[Morkel]

I'm not joking. This is deliberate. Intentionally giving away penalties and dropping off tackles. See Farah's effort on Lafai?