Round 25 Discussion

[Big Pete]

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs vs North Queensland Cowboys
Bellmore Park, Thursday 25 August 2016
Kick Off 7:50pm

1. William Hopoate 2. Brett Morris 3. Josh Morris 4. Kerrod Holland 5. Curtis Rona 6. Josh Reynolds 7. Moses Mbye 8. Aiden Tolman 9. Michael Lichaa 10. James Graham 11. Josh Jackson 12. Greg Eastwood 13. David Klemmer
Interchange: 14. Danny Fualalo 15. Tim Browne 16. Tony Williams 17. Raymond Faitala-Mariner

1. Lachlan Coote 2. Kyle Feldt 3. Justin O'Neill 4. Kane Linnett 5. Antonio Winterstein 6. Michael Morgan 7. Johnathan Thurston 8. Matthew Scott 9. Ray Thompson 10. James Tamou 11. Gavin Cooper 12. Ethan Lowe 13. Jason Taumalolo
Interchange: 14. Rory Kostjasyn 15. Coen Hess 16. Scott Bolton 17. Patrick Kaufusi

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Melbourne Storm vs Brisbane Broncos
AAMI Park, Friday 26 August 2016
Kick Off 7:50pm

1. Cameron Munster 2. Suliasi Vunivalu 3. Will Chambers 4. Ryan Morgan 5. Marika Koroibete 6. Blake Green 7. Cooper Cronk 8. Jesse Bromwich 9. Cameron Smith 10. Tim Glasby 11. Kenneath Bromwich 12. Tohu Harris 13. Dale Finucane
Interchange: 14. Felise Kaufusi 15. Christian Welch 16. Nelson Asofa-Solomona 17. Ben Hampton

1. Darius Boyd 2. Corey Oates 3. Tom Opacic 4. James Roberts 5. Jordan Kahu 6. Anthony Milford 7. Ben Hunt 8. Josh McGuire 9. Andrew McCullough 10. Adam Blair 11. Sam Thaiday 12. Matt Gillett 13. Corey Parker
Interchange: 14. Jarrod Wallace 15. Tevita Pangai Junior 16. Jai Arrow 17. Alex Glenn

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Manly Sea Eagles vs Canberra Raiders
Brookvale Oval, Saturday 27 August 2016
Kick Off 3:00pm

1. Tom Trbojevic 2. Jorge Taufua 3. Lewis Brown 4. Dylan Walker 5. Brayden Wiliame 6. Matthew Wright 7. Daly Cherry-Evans 8. Addin Fonua-blake 9. Apisai Koroisau 10. Nate Myles 11. Martin Taupau 12. Jamie Buhrer 13. Jake Trbojevic
Interchange: 14. Matt Parcell 15. Josh Starling 16. Frank Winterstein 17. Siosaia Vave 18. Blake Leary

1. Jack Wighton 2. Edrick Lee 3. Jarrod Croker 4. Joseph Leilua 5. Jordan Rapana 6. Blake Austin 7. Aidan Sezer 8. Paul Vaughan 9. Josh Hodgson 10. Shannon Boyd 11. Josh Papalii 12. Elliot Whitehead 13. Iosia Soliola
Interchange: 14. Kurt Baptiste 15. Luke Bateman 16. Clay Priest 17. Joseph Tapine 18. Brenko Lee 19. Shaun Fensom

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Gold Coast Titans vs Penrith Panthers
Cbus Super Stadium, Saturday 27 August 2016
Kick Off 5:30pm

1. Jarryd Hayne 2. Anthony Don 3. Josh Hoffman 4. Konrad Hurrell 5. Nene Macdonald 6. Tyrone Roberts 7. Ashley Taylor 8. Luke Douglas 9. Nathan Peats 10. Ryan James 11. Zeb Taia 12. Chris McQueen 13. Greg Bird
Interchange: 14. David Shillington 15. Ryan Simpkins 16. Agnatius Paasi 17. Nathan Friend 18. David Mead 19. Leivaha Pulu

1. Matt Moylan 2. Josh Mansour 3. Waqa Blake 4. Tyrone Peachey 5. Dallin Watene Zelezniak 6. Bryce Cartwright 7. Nathan Cleary 8. Leilani Latu 9. Peter Wallace 10. Suaia Matagi 11. Isaah Yeo 12. James Fisher-Harris 13. Trent Merrin
Interchange: 14. Sitaleki Akauola 15. Regan Campbell-Gillard 16. Chris Grevsmuhl 17. Zak Hardaker 20. Moses Leota 21. Jeremy Latimore

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Cronulla Sharks vs Sydney Roosters
Southern Cross Group Stadium, Saturday 27 August 2016
Kick Off 7:30pm

1. Ben Barba 2. Sosaia Feki 3. Jack Bird 4. Ricky Leutele 5. Valentine Holmes 6. James Maloney 7. Chad Townsend 8. Andrew Fifita 9. Michael Ennis 10. Matt Prior 11. Luke Lewis 12. Wade Graham 13. Paul Gallen
Interchange: 14. Joseph Paulo 15. Chris Heighington 16. Jesse Sene-Lefao 17. Jayson Bukuya

1. Blake Ferguson 2. Daniel Tupou 3. Mitchell Aubusson 4. Shaun Kenny-Dowall 5. Latrell Mitchell 6. Connor Watson 7. Mitchell Pearce 8. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves 9. Jake Friend 10. Dylan Napa 11. Boyd Cordner 12. Aidan Guerra 13. Sio Siua Taukeiaho
Interchange: 14. Sam Moa 15. Isaac Liu 16. Ryan Matterson 17. Kane Evans

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Warriors vs Wests Tigers
Mt Smart Stadium, Sunday 28 August 2016
Kick Off 2:00pm

1. David Fusitua 2. Tuimoala Lolohea 3. Blake Ayshford 4. Solomone Kata 5. Manu Vatuvei 6. Thomas Leuluai 7. Shaun Johnson 8. Jacob Lillyman 9. Nathaniel Roache 10. Albert Vete 11. Bodene Thompson 12. Ryan Hoffman 13. Simon Mannering
Interchange: 14. Ata Hingano 15. Sam Lisone 16. Ben Matulino 17. James Gavet 18. Bunty Afoa

1. David Nofoaluma 2. Jordan Rankin 3. Tim Simona 4. Kevin Naiqama 5. Josh Addo-Carr 6. Mitchell Moses 7. Luke Brooks 8. Aaron Woods 9. Dene Halatau 10. Sauaso Sue 11. Josh Aloiai 12. Chris Lawrence 13. Elijah Taylor
Interchange: 14. Kyle Lovett 15. Ava Seumanufagai 16. Tim Grant 17. Joel Edwards 18. Michael Chee-Kam

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Newcastle Knights vs South Sydney Rabbitohs
Hunter Stadium, Sunday 28 August 2016
Kick Off 4:00pm

1. Jake Mamo 2. Cory Denniss 3. Dane Gagai 4. Peter Mata'utia 5. Brendan Elliott 6. Jarrod Mullen 7. Trent Hodkinson 8. Sam Mataora 9. Tyler Randell 10. Korbin Sims 11. Sione Mata'utia 12. Mitchell Barnett 13. Jeremy Smith
Interchange: 14. Josh King 15. Daniel Saifiti 16. Jacob Saifiti 17. Pat Mata'utia

1. Greg Inglis 2. Alex Johnston 3. Hymel Hunt 4. Aaron Gray 5. Joe Burgess 6. Cody Walker 7. Adam Reynolds 8. George Burgess 9. Damien Cook 10. Thomas Burgess 11. John Sutton 12. Kyle Turner 13. Sam Burgess
Interchange: 14. Jason Clark 15. Jack Gosiewski 16. Angus Crichton 17. Nathan Brown 18. Cameron McInnes 19. David Tyrrell 20. Zane Musgrove

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Parramatta Eels vs St George Illawarra Dragons
Pirtek Stadium, Monday 29 August 2016
Kick Off 7:00pm

1. Bevan French 2. Semi Radradra 3. Michael Jennings 4. Brad Takairangi 5. Michael Gordon 6. Clinton Gutherson 7. Jeff Robson 8. Danny Wicks 9. Isaac De Gois 10. Tim Mannah 11. Manu Ma'u 12. Tepai Moeroa 13. Beau Scott
Interchange: 14. Kaysa Pritchard 15. Ken Edwards 16. Peni Terepo 17. Daniel Alvaro 18. David Gower

1. Josh Dugan 2. Kurt Mann 3. Euan Aitken 4. Timoteo Lafai 5. Jason Nightingale 6. Gareth Widdop 7. Drew Hutchison 8. Leeson Ah Mau 9. Mitch Rein 10. Michael Cooper 11. Tyson Frizell 12. Joel Thompson 13. Jack de Belin
Interchange: 15. Will Matthews 16. Jacob Host 17. Jake Marketo 21. Luciano Leilua

 

[GCBRONCO]

Huge blow for the Raiders with Blake Austin out indefinitely.

 

[Sproj]

Huge blow for the Raiders with Blake Austin out indefinitely.

For what? Terrible goatees?

 

[GCBRONCO]

For what? Terrible goatees?

No if it was with regard to those terrible goatees it would be for crimes against humanity. He got injured during a defensive training session during the week forcing him to have hand surgery.

 

[GCBRONCO]

At least that is the cover story, I heard it was more a case of over stimulation if you catch my drift.

 

[Big Pete]

Kicking off the round we have the Canterbury Bulldogs playing the North Queensland Cowboys at Belmore Park. The last time these two teams met, the Cowboys dished up a reality check to the Bulldogs. 36-0 in what was the Cowboys best performance of the season. On that night, Johnathan Thurston was untouchable. His ability to force repeat set broke the Bulldogs, allowing the Cowboys to cruise for the majority of the second half.

That result has to be playing in the mind of coach Des Hasler and his men. The loss knocked the Bulldogs down a peg and while they put together 3 consecutive wins, their performances weren't as convincing as they had been prior. If they're to rescue their season, tonight has to be the catalyst and they'll have to do it without super-sub Sam Kasiano following his suspension.

On the other side of the coin, the Cowboys had the opposite reaction. They went on a 3 game losing streak, before weathering the storm with a strong 34-6 victory over the Warriors. It was a timely win for the Cowboys, resurrecting their bid for back-to-back premierships and at the forefront that night was Kiwi sensation Jason Taumalolo. Taumalolo tore through his fellow country men, racking up an explosive 215m, a figure that was complimented by James Tamou's 231m. It was an impressive performance, but they'll have their hands full tonight against the Bulldogs.

Still, I can see the Cowboys winning this game. They're a far more structured side, with better players in key positions. The Bulldogs won't lie down like they did last time and they'll fight hard to make the Cowboys earn it. Ultimately it will be their last tackle options that will prove the difference, with the class of Thurston & Coote shining through.

 

[Morkel]

1. Jarryd Hayne

About time!

 

[Broncoman]

About time fullback is where Hayne plays best.

 

[Fozz]

At least that is the cover story, I heard it was more a case of over stimulation if you catch my drift.

Hurr hurr hurr

 

[Rally Towel]

No if it was with regard to those terrible goatees it would be for crimes against humanity. He got injured during a defensive training session during the week forcing him to have hand surgery.

Must have caught him by surprise, making a tackle.

 

[Sproj]

Jarryd Hayne has been hated on like Jesus in his own words don't you know.

 

[Dexter]

Getting to the pointy end of tipping comps. I'm in a decent one at the golf club ( winner to receive around $1500) and 1 point off 3rd and 3 off 1st.

Anyone else tipping the chooks this week to beat Sharks.?

 

[bb_gun]

I've put a cheeky $20 on the Bulldogs to win. Something tells me they'll be up for this one but logic tells me I just flushed a twenty down the toilet.

 

[Super Freak]

**** me even the players know it's not a try.

 

[GCBRONCO]

**** me even the players know it's not a try.

Yeah still can't believe it had to get checked, **** what are the touch judges for again?

 

[GCBRONCO]

Good work Eastwood, nearly bombed it though had support in Reynolds and didn't use him but managed to get through.

 

[Super Freak]

Lovely pass Morgan..

And who was that player that made that Dave Taylor effort at tackle on Eastwood?

 

[Fozz]

He out stepped Coote there.