Round 8 Discussion

[Super Freak]

[h=4]Roosters[/h] 1 Anthony Minichiello (c)
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 Sam Moa
11 Boyd Cordner
12 Sonny Bill Williams
13 Aidan Guerra

Interchange
14 Frank-Paul Nu'uausala
15 Mitchell Aubusson
16 Isaac Liu
17 Dylan Napa 18 Daniel Mortimer

Coach: Trent Robinson

Daniel Tupou returns on the wing, pushing Mitch Aubusson back to the bench. Daniel Mortimer drops to 18th man.

 

[Super Freak]

My tips

Dragons
Storm
Broncos
Sharks
Cowboys
Bulldogs
Raiders
Tigers

 

[Ari Gold]

Looks like Hurrell might be playing this week.

 

[Big Pete]

The Warriors would be silly not too - the Storm's fringe defence is one of the worst in the game and while they may miss-fire the combo of Tomkins, Hurrell & Laumape maybe lethal. Let's hope Tomkins is gracious enough to spread the ball and let Koni do all the work.

Nielsen would have to be on his last chance, if it hasn't already evaporated. He was dreadful, as were the halves who were about as creative as Wallace following a 'clinical' gameplan. I'd cut Leuluai and tell Johnson to basically stick with long kicks and running it to the line - his last tackle kicking has always sucked.

But hey, the side is already 20% if only because they cut Peyroux. Dead-set nothing against the bloke personally but how he got a starting spot last week does my head in. Always been a pace or two off at this level.

 

[broncos4life]

The Warriors would be silly not too - the Storm's fringe defence is one of the worst in the game and while they may miss-fire the combo of Tomkins, Hurrell & Laumape maybe lethal. Let's hope Tomkins is gracious enough to spread the ball and let Koni do all the work.

Nielsen would have to be on his last chance, if it hasn't already evaporated. He was dreadful, as were the halves who were about as creative as Wallace following a 'clinical' gameplan. I'd cut Leuluai and tell Johnson to basically stick with long kicks and running it to the line - his last tackle kicking has always sucked.

But hey, the side is already 20% if only because they cut Peyroux. Dead-set nothing against the bloke personally but how he got a starting spot last week does my head in. Always been a pace or two off at this level.

For sure.

I have never understood how peyroux is a first grader, and Nielsen just sucks. It's embarassing that he played for queensland

 

[Bucking Beads]

Dane Nielsen is on big cash as well. Madness imo.

 

[broncos4life]

Dane Nielsen is on big cash as well. Madness imo.

The warriors are just fucked

 

[Morkel]

Dane Nielsen is on big cash as well. Madness imo.

Another Storm myth.

 

[Super Freak]

Dragons v Roosters

Dragons: Prop Tyson Frizell is expected to be fit for today’s clash despite training away from the main squad for part of the Dragons captain’s run. St George Illawarra welcome back Joel Thompson (concussion) and Dan Hunt (knee) for the clash, while a call will be made closer to kickoff on whether 18th man Jack De Belin plays.

Roosters: Expected to be 1-17, unless 18th man Daniel Mortimer gets a late call-up. Gun winger Daniel Tupou is back after missing last weekend with knee soreness.


Storm v Warriors

Storm: No major changes expected, with two to drop off an extended bench. Tim Glasby, Mitch Garbutt, George Rose and Dayne Weston are the omission candidates. Ben Hampton is back at five-eighth for Ben Roberts (knee).

Warriors: Powerhouse centre Konrad Hurrell has travelled to Melbourne with the squad and looks in line to play despite not being named. A reshuffle could see winger David Fusitua drop out. Back-rower Jayson Bukuya should finally return from a foot injury, while plenty of eyes will be on recalled enigma Feleti Mateo.

Broncos v Rabbitohs

Broncos: Makeshift five-eighth Josh Hoffman is in serious doubt after suffering a suspected Achilles strain at training on Thursday. Ben Barba could now move to No.6, with Justin Hodges going to fullback, Dale Copley to centre and Lachlan Maranta brought in to play on the wing. Hodges is another option at five-eighth. Sam Thaiday (calf) is definitely out. Exciting prospect Jordan Kahu will return from a knee injury in Queensland Cup.

Rabbitohs: Former Australian Schoolboys star Alex Johnston is set to debut on the wing after the shock axing of club hero Nathan Merritt, though Joel Reddy is some chance to take the spot after being named on an extended bench. Hooker Apisai Koroisau (shoulder) has been cleared, while Greg Inglis (back), Kyle Turner and Dave Tyrrell (both concussion) are expected to play. Joe Picker is battling a rib problem but it likely to drop from the extended bench with Reddy and Ben Lowe. Top forwards George Burgess and Ben Te’o return to the starting side after suspensions.

Sharks v Panthers

Sharks: Popular winger Beau Ryan should play his first game of the season after overcoming a neck problem, at the expense of Jonathan Wright. Former Kangaroos back-rower Anthony Tupou is also likely to make a comeback from a knee reconstruction, off the bench in place of Siosaia Vave. Bench hooker Michael Lichaa was dropped for Isaac De Gois.

Panthers: Should be unchanged after lock Adam Docker beat a dangerous throw charge at the judiciary. Matt Robinson will drop off the bench.

Cowboys v Eels

Cowboys: Should be 1-17, with Glenn Hall and Ethan Lowe to drop from the extended bench. Centre Kane Linnett (back) is expected to be fit after being reinstated at the expense of Kyle Feldt. A revamped line-up has Ray Thompson a halfback for the dumped Robert Lui, while Rory Kostjasyn and the recalled Anthony Mitchell will share hooker duties.

Eels: No changes expected, with Pauli Pauli starting in the second row for Kenny Edwards (hand) and prop Peni Terepo coming on to the bench.

Bulldogs v Knights

Bulldogs: The full squad is fit and firing so the top 17 should play, with Pat O’Hanlon and Moses Mbye dropping off the extended bench.

Knights: New Zealand Test back-rower Jeremy Smith is battling an ongoing knee injury and may be rested, dependent on a Friday fitness test. His omission would likely see Robbie Rochow start and veteran David Fa’alogo promoted. Prop Kade Snowden (concussion) is good to play, while Willie Mason will serve the first week of a two-match shoulder charge ban.

Sea Eagles v Raiders

Sea Eagles: Jesse Sene-Lefao may win yet another start after being named 18th man, with back-rower Anthony Watmough (elbow) and prop Jason King (groin) yet to be cleared. Gun halfback Daly Cherry-Evans returns from leg soreness, to be partnered by Jamie Lyon at five-eighth due to a one-month knee injury to Kieran Foran.

Raiders: No changes expected, with five-eighth Jack Wighton (concussion) cleared. Brilliant fullback Anthony Milford has a minor knee complaint but will play.

Wests Tigers v Titans

Wests Tigers: Veteran back-rower Liam Fulton (shoulder) returns, sending Sitaleki Akauola - expected to play despite a hip issue - to the bench. Bench prop James Gavet is out with a hamstring tear.

Titans: Centre Maurice Blair is in doubt with a wrist problem but is expected to play. There was some hope fullback William Zillman (hamstring) and prop Luke Bailey (ankle) could return but they should be back after the representative weekend break. Bench prop Matt White starts a two-game dangerous throw suspension

Late mail: Round 8 - NRL.com

 

[QUEENSLANDER]

Im hearing Hurrell will come onto the bench and Nielsen will drop out with Ben Henry to play centre. NRL late mail is always wildly inaccurate. Also read that hodges will play 6 with maranta to wing, copley centre

 

[Broncoman]

Roosters
Storm
Broncos
Panthers
Cowboys
Bulldogs
Sea Eagles
Tigers

 

[Broncoman]

Go Roosters it wouldn't be ANZAC day without a great win today. I have a lot of fond memories watching this clash, Fittler's 2004 try being the best.

 

[Battler]

Maloney butchers a try Hoffman style.

 

[Browny]

Play to whistle dragons lol

 

[Fozz]

 

[Browny]

Bombed try there. Wish they awarded it to shut Gus up

 

[Fozz]

I only saw the last replay, I thought he got it down. Was it short of the line>

 

[Browny]

Fingertips. I thought it was a try but the way it bounced up suggested he lost it