Round 8 Discussion

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Discuss!

 

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Warriors

1 Sam Tomkins
2 David Fusitua
3 Dane Nielsen
4 Ngani Laumape
5 Manu Vatuvei
6 Chad Townsend
7 Shaun Johnson
8 Sam Rapira
9 Nathan Friend
10 Jacob Lillyman
11 Jayson Bukuya
12 Simon Mannering (c)
13 Sebastine Ikahihifo

Interchange
14 Ben Henry
15 Suaia Matagi
16 Siliva Havili
17 Feleti Mateo

Coach: Andrew McFadden

Chad Townsend slots in at five-eighth for Thomas Leuluai (groin), with Jayson Bukuya again named to start after being a late withdrawal the past two weeks. Feleti Mateo joins the interchange..

 

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Broncos

1 Ben Barba
2 Daniel Vidot
3 Jack Reed
4 Justin Hodges (c)
5 Dale Copley
6 Josh Hoffman
7 Ben Hunt
8 Josh McGuire
9 Andrew McCullough
10 Martin Kennedy
11 Alex Glenn
12 Corey Parker (c)
13 Matt Gillett

Interchange
14 Ben Hannant
15 Corey Oates
16 Jarrod Wallace
17 Jake Granville
18 Todd Lowrie

Coach: Anthony Griffin

The Broncos are unchanged, with Sam Thaiday remaining on the sidelines with a calf injury.

 

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Rabbitohs

1 Greg Inglis
2 Nathan Merritt
3 Dylan Walker
4 Kirisome Auva'a
5 Bryson Goodwin
6 John Sutton (c)
7 Adam Reynolds
8 George Burgess
9 Apisai Koroisau
10 Dave Tyrrell
11 Kyle Turner
12 Ben Te'o
13 Sam Burgess

Interchange
14 Cameron McInnes
15 Jason Clark
16 Chris McQueen
17 Luke Burgess
18 Joel Reddy
19 Ben Lowe
20 Joe Picker

Coach: Michael Maguire

George Burgess and Ben Te'o return from suspension.

 

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[h=4]Panthers[/h] 1 Matt Moylan
2 David Simmons
3 Dean Whare
4 Jamal Idris
5 Josh Mansour
6 Jamie Soward
7 Peter Wallace (c)
8 Tim Grant
9 Kevin Kingston (c)
10 Brent Kite
11 Sika Manu
12 Elijah Taylor
13 Adam Docker

Interchange
14 James Segeyaro
15 Jeremy Latimore
16 Tyrone Peachey
17 Nigel Plum
18 Matt Robinson

Coach: Ivan Cleary

Penrith are unchanged, with a decision to be made on whether Adam Docker will challenge his dangerous throw charge.

 

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[h=4]Knights[/h] 1 Darius Boyd
2 James McManus
3 Dane Gagai
4 Joey Leilua
5 Jake Mamo
6 Jarrod Mullen
7 Tyrone Roberts
8 Kade Snowden
9 Kurt Gidley (c)
10 Zane Tetevano
11 Beau Scott
12 Chris Houston
13 Jeremy Smith

Interchange
14 Adam Clydsdale
15 Korbin Sims
16 Adam Cuthbertson
17 Robbie Rochow

Coach: Wayne Bennett

Kade Snowden returns from concussion, replacing the suspended Willie Mason at prop.

 

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1 Brett Stewart
2 Jorge Taufua
3 Peta Hiku
4 Steve Matai
5 David Williams
6 Jamie Lyon (c)
7 Daly Cherry-Evans
8 Josh Starling
9 Matt Ballin
10 Brenton Lawrence
11 Anthony Watmough
12 Justin Horo
13 Glenn Stewart

Interchange
14 James Hasson
15 Dunamis Lui
16 Jamie Buhrer
17 Jason King
18 Jesse Sene-Lefao

Coach: Geoff Toovey

Kieran Foran is out for a month with a knee injury, with Daly Cherry-Evans returning at halfback and Jamie Lyon playing at five-eighth. Anthony Watmough is in doubt with an elbow injury, while Jason King is battling a groin injury.

 

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[h=4]Raiders[/h] 1 Anthony Milford
2 Reece Robinson
3 Jarrod Croker
4 Matt Allwood
5 Bill Tupou
6 Jack Wighton
7 Terry Campese (C)
8 David Shillington
9 Glen Buttriss
10 Brett White
11 Josh Papalii
12 Joel Edwards
13 Shaun Fensom

Interchange
14 Josh McCrone
15 Paul Vaughan
16 Dane Tilse
17 Shannon Boyd
18 Jake Foster

Coach: Ricky Stuart

Canberra name an unchanged 17, with Jake Foster added as 18th man.

 

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[h=4]Titans[/h] 1 David Mead
2 Kevin Gordon
3 Maurice Blair
4 Brad Takairangi
5 Anthony Don
6 Aidan Sezer
7 Albert Kelly
8 Luke Douglas
9 Beau Falloon
10 Nate Myles (c)
11 Greg Bird (c)
12 David Taylor
13 Ashley Harrison

Interchange
14 Mark Ioane
15 Ryan James
16 Mark Minichiello
17 Paul Carter
18 William Zillman

Coach: John Cartwright

Matt White is suspended for two games due to a dangerous throw, with Mark Ioane coming into the 17. William Zillman (hamstring) is expected to miss this week's match.

 

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[h=4]Sharks[/h] 1 Michael Gordon
2 Sosaia Feki
3 Blake Ayshford
4 Ricky Leutele
5 Jonathan Wright
6 Todd Carney
7 Jeff Robson
8 Andrew Fifita
9 John Morris
10 Bryce Gibbs
11 Chris Heighington
12 Wade Graham
13 Paul Gallen (c)

Interchange
14 Isaac De Gois
15 Tinirau Arona
16 Sam Tagataese
17 Siosaia Vave
20 Beau Ryan

Coach: Peter Sharp

Winger Beau Ryan comes on to an extended bench and culd play his first game of the season after neck problems. Hooker Michael Lichaa has been dropped for Isaac De Gois on the bench.

 

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[h=4]Cowboys[/h] 1 Michael Morgan
2 Matthew Wright
3 Brent Tate
4 Kane Linnett
5 Curtis Rona
6 Johnathan Thurston (c)
7 Ray Thompson
8 Matt Scott (c)
9 Rory Kostjasyn
10 James Tamou
11 Gavin Cooper
12 James Taumalolo
13 Tariq Sims

Interchange
14 Anthony Mitchell
15 Joel Riethmuller
16 Ashton Sims
17 Scott Bolton
18 Glenn Hall
20 Ethan Lowe

Coach: Paul Green

Halfback Robert Lui has been dropped, with Ray Thompson moving to No.7 from hooker. Rory Kostjasyn starts at No.9, with Anthony Mitchell coming on to the bench as back-up. Kyle Feldt drops out of the squad with centre Kane Linnett returning. Joel Riethmuller and Ethan Lowe are additions to an extended bench.

 

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[h=4]Eels[/h] 1 Jarryd Hayne (c)
2 Semi Radradra
3 Will Hopoate
4 Willie Tonga
5 Ken Sio
6 Corey Norman
7 Chris Sandow
8 Tim Mannah (c)
9 Nathan Peats
10 Fuifui Moimoi
11 Pauli Pauli
12 Manu Ma'u
13 Joseph Paulo

Interchange
14 Darcy Lussick
15 Mitch Allgood
16 David Gower
17 Peni Terepo

Coach: Brad Arthur

Pauli Pauli moves into the starting second row for Kenny Edwards, who is out or 4-6 weeks with a broken hand. Prop Peni Terepo comes on to the bench.

 

[QUEENSLANDER]

Warriors cant be taken seriously while hurrell is still playing NSWCup

 

[Kimlo]

Yeah WTF is up with that? Why does Hurrell get dropped every other week?

 

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[h=4]Storm[/h] 1 Billy Slater
2 Sisa Waqa
3 Mahe Fonua
4 Justin O'Neill
5 Young Tonumaipea
6 Ben Hampton
7 Cooper Cronk
8 Jesse Bromwich
9 Cameron Smith (c)
10 Bryan Norrie
11 Kevin Proctor
12 Ryan Hoffman
13 Ryan Hinchcliffe

Interchange
14 Kenny Bromwich
15 Tohu Harris
16 Mitch Garbutt
17 George Rose
18 Dayne Weston
19 Tim Glasby

Coach: Craig Bellamy

Ben Hampton comes back into the five-eighth spot for Ben Roberts, who is out with a knee injury. Mitch Garbutt is back on the bench after missing Sunday's match in Canberra with illness.

 

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[h=4]Bulldogs[/h] 1 Sam Perrett
2 Corey Thompson
3 Josh Morris
4 Tim Lafai
5 Mitch Brown
6 Josh Reynolds
7 Trent Hodkinson
8 Aiden Tolman
9 Michael Ennis (c)
10 James Graham
11 Josh Jackson
12 Tony Williams
13 Dale Finucane

Interchange
14 Greg Eastwood
17 David Klemmer
22 Tim Browne
24 Sam Kasiano
19 Moses Mbye
20 Pat O'Hanlon

Coach: Des Hasler

No changes for the Bulldogs, although Greg Eastwood ultimately started at lock for Dale Finucane on Good Friday.

 

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[h=4]Dragons[/h] 1 Josh Dugan
2 Brett Morris
3 Nathan Green
4 Gerard Beale
5 Jason Nightingale
6 Gareth Widdop
7 Michael Witt
8 Jack Stockwell
9 Mitch Rein
10 Dan Hunt
11 Joel Thompson
12 Ben Creagh (c)
13 Trent Merrin

Interchange
14 Bronson Harrison
15 Tyson Frizell
16 Mike Cooper
17 Leeson Ah Mau
18 Jack De Belin

Coach: Steve Price

Joel Thompson is back in the starting second row after missing last weekend with concussion. Prop Dan Hunt is named in the starting side after being benched on Saturday, while Jack De Belin drops to 18th man.

 

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[h=4]Wests Tigers[/h]1 Kurtis Rowe
2 David Nofoaluma
3 Tim Simona
4 Chris Lawrence
5 Pat Richards
6 Braith Anasta
7 Luke Brooks
8 Aaron Woods
9 Joel Luani
10 Keith Galloway
11 Liam Fulton
12 Bodene Thompson
13 Adam Blair

Interchange
14 Martin Taupau
15 Ava Semanafagai
16 Blake Austin
17 Sitaleki Akauola

Coach: Mick Potter

Liam Fulton is back from a minor shoulder problem, replacing James Gavet who is out for a month with a hamstring tear.