NRL 2012: Round 5 NRL Preview Tips Teams Predictions Late Mail Fantasy News Odds

ROUND 5 NRL TIPPING PREVIEW
By W D Nicolson 
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Last week, the previously undefeated Dogs got dusted by the Knights, the Eels and Titans suck, the Wests Tigers dropped to 1-3 and Billy Slater kept scoring at an unnatural rate.

For more on Round 5, check out the Podcast and Preview below.

For game-specific Late Mail every week - check back on Friday (or if there's an earlier game, earlier) for all your tipping and fantasy game needs.

Latest Podcast 28/03/2012: Download as MP3
NOT The Footy Show Episode 99 - NRL Round 5 Preview

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NRL PREVIEW ROUND 5 - 2012
29/03 Odds are courtesy of Sportingbet Australia
For some more insight into the markets check out NOT The Footy Show's new resident tipster's site GT Tips http://www.gttips.co.uk
All Kick-Offs are LOCAL time.


FRIDAY - MARCH 30

STORM $1.41 v $3.00 KNIGHTS 

NEW +7.5 | GAME STATS | @ AAMI Park, Melbourne. 7:45pm Kick-Off.

NRL TWEET PLAYER OF THE YEAR VOTERS
B Hoese and W Nicolson. Follow #NRLTweetPOTY for every Vote in 2012.
COMING IN

Melbourne are 4-0 and 1st, Newcastle are 2-2 and 9th.

HEAD TO HEAD LAST 10
Storm 8 Knights 2
Melbourne have won 4 straight since 2010.

TUESDAY TEAM NEWS

MEL: B Slater, M Duffie, D Nielsen, W Chambers, S Waqa, G Widdop, C Cronk, J Bromwich, C Smith (c), B Norrie, S Manu, R Hoffman, T Lowrie.
Bench: R Hinchcliffe, K Proctor, S Vave, J Ryles, R Kostjasyn.

[Team Changes - Will Chambers and Sisa Waqa hold their centre and wing spots after being late starters for the injured Justin O'Neill and Anthony Quinn last weekend. The only other change is Rory Kostjasyn added to a five man bench. ]

NEW: D Boyd, J McManus, J Sa'u, T Tahu, A Uate, K Gidley (c), J Mullen, K Snowden, D Buderus (c), R Fa'aoso, C Houston, Z Taia, N Costigan.
Bench: A McKinnon, A Cuthbertson, J Edwards, Z Tetevano, M Hilder.

[Team Changes - Adam Cuthbertson and Akuila Uate return from injury, while Kurt Gidley is given back the #6 jumper he surprisingly filled last Sunday. Richie Fa'aoso holds his starting spot, while Matt Hilder is 18th man after getting hooked soon after taking the field in the second half last week. ]

THURSDAY GAME PREVIEW

Listen to the Podcast for a full preview, but we like the Storm. 

TIPPING AND FANTASY LATE MAIL

SMH and Other Late Mail - Matt Hilder is set to miss out in favour of Zane Tetevano, Aku Uate will play. The Storm should be 1-17 unless Anthony Quinn is over a corked thigh or Justin O'Neill is over a calf injury - either would come in for Sisa Waqa. There's also talk that Gareth Widdop's ankle isn't 100% and Rory Kostjasyn or Luke Kelly would come in.

THE NRL TWEET'S PICK
Storm by 12.

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NOT The Footy Show Episode 99 - Round 5 NRL Preview Podcast 2012

ANZAC Test Team revealed!

... plus Luke Lewis, Mitch Achurch and the Robbie Farah battle with Matt Johns from NRL on Fox.

Get all the expert tips for Round 5 on NOT The Footy Show's NRL Podcast.

Warrick Nicolson is joined by Matthew Duncan, Maria Tsialis, George 'GT' Taylor and yes even Nic McInerney to discuss Robbie Farah getting ripped by Matt Johns, Australia's potential ANZAC Test Team, Phil Gould leaving Twitter, Channel 9 finally showing games live in non-NRL states and the latest on the Bradford Bulls folding situation.

Eyes gives it to his uncle for tipping against the Raiders and we Preview Round 5 and the panel gives all their tips and Special Fried Rice selections.

At just over an hour long - there's no excuse not to give NOT The Footy Show a try at some point in your life.

There will be no Monday review show this week - we are saving our 100th Show for Round 6 - Wednesday April 4th at 8:15pm. Listen to the Podcast for details on how to help choose our Guest.

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NOT The Footy Show Episode 99
- Round 5 Preview 2012 - Released Wednesday March 28, 2012

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NOT The Footy Show Episode 98 - Round 4 NRL Recap Podcast 2012

Josh McCrone for Origin!!!

... why Joey Johns and Nic McInerney (yes he lives!) have lost their minds.

Get your full Round 4 Recap on NOT The Footy Show's NRL Podcast with Matt Duncan and Warrick Nicolson teaming up to talk footy and update the full NRL Tweet Player of the Year Leaderboard - can anyone catch Billy Slater?

Plus a Dream Team Dribble Round-Table featuring YoAdrian, RC Carter and Ketch.

Find out why your team won or lost this weekend.

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NOT The Footy Show Episode 98
- Round 4 Recap 2012 - Released Monday March 26, 2012

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We'll be back on Wednesday night for our Round 5 Preview Show featuring interviews with Luke Lewis, Sam McKendry and Mitch Achurch from the Penrith Panthers.
The Podcast is just 46 minutes long, so perfect for the trip to or from work on early in the week.

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NRL 2012: Round 4 NRL Preview Tips Teams Predictions Late Mail Fantasy News Odds

ROUND 4 NRL TIPPING PREVIEW
By W D Nicolson 
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Last week, the defending premiers were toppled in the comfy confines of Shark Park and the Roosters became the worst 2-1 team in NRL history. Can anyone topple the two undefeateds in Round 4?

For more on Round 4, check out the Podcast and Preview below.

For game-specific Late Mail every week - check back on Friday (or if there's an earlier game, earlier) for all your tipping and fantasy game needs.

Latest Podcast 21/03/2012: Download as MP3
NOT The Footy Show Episode 97 - NRL Round 4 Preview

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If you play Fantasy League Games - Dream Team, Super Coach or Fantasy NRL - our comp information is below our Preview Section.

NTFS TIPPING COMP
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1st Prize: NRL Match Steeden Ball. 2nd to 5th: NTFS Club Mascot T-Shirts.

NRL PREVIEW ROUND 4 - 2012
21/03 Odds are courtesy of Sportingbet Australia
For some more insight into the markets check out NOT The Footy Show's new resident tipster's site GT Tips http://www.gttips.co.uk
All Kick-Offs are LOCAL time.


FRIDAY - MARCH 23

EELS $2.15 v $1.73 PANTHERS     

PAR +2.5 | GAME STATS | @ Parramatta Stadium, Parramatta. 7:45pm Kick-Off.

NRL TWEET PLAYER OF THE YEAR VOTERS
Warrick Nicolson and Nigel Wilbow. Follow #NRLTweetPOTY for every Vote in 2012.
COMING IN

Parramatta are 0-3 and 16th, Penrith are 1-2 and 12th.

HEAD TO HEAD LAST 10

Eels 4 Panthers 6
Penrith won both games last year, and have won 4 of the last 6 since 2008.

TUESDAY TEAM NEWS

PAR: L Burt, K Sio, R Morgan, W Tonga, C Blair, B Roberts, C Sandow, T Mannah, M Keating, M Allgood, N Hindmarsh (c), T Lasalo, R Maitua.
Bench: C McGuire, FF MoiMoi, J Poore, J Paulo, P O'Hanlon.

[Team Changes - Despite getting shellacked by the Cowboys in Townsville, the Eels retain 16 of the 17 man squad that got beaten, with only FuiFui MoiMoi likely to return at the expense of Pat O'Hanlon. Wow. ]

PEN: L Coote, E Uaisele, M Jennings, B Tighe, D Simmons T Burns, L Walsh, S McKendry, K Kingston, T Grant, N Smith, C Newton, L Lewis (c).
Bench: D Galea, D Weston, B Austin, R Simpkins, C Ciraldo, M Achurch.

[Team Changes - Tim Grant returns from a calf injury at prop, moving Dayne Weston to the bench. Luke Lewis and Nathan Smith swap jerseys in the backrow, while David Simmons pulled through his comeback game and is on the wing. Etu Uaisele is named in both the NRL and NSW Cup, so expect Sandor Earl to actually play instead. Ryan Simpkins is on the bench as the backup hooker, while Cameron Ciraldo is named to return from a shoulder injury and Chris Armit is out. Mitch Achurch is the 19th man. ]

THURSDAY GAME PREVIEW

Listen to the Podcast for a full preview, but we like the Eels - they may have sucked deluxe so far this season but the Panthers haven't looked impressive either. This is a game that the Eels somehow win even when they aren't any good, and Penrith drop games just like this when they are expected to win. 

TIPPING AND FANTASY LATE MAIL

SMH and Other Late Mail - Jarryd Hayne may be a very late inclusion, with a quicker than expected return from a knee injury. Cameron Ciraldo is out with a shoulder injury, while Tim Grant is reportedly a late withdrawal. The Hayne decision will come at approx 6:45pm.

THE NRL TWEET'S PICK
Eels by 7.

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NOT The Footy Show Episode 97 - Round 4 NRL Preview Podcast 2012

Adam Cuthbertson and Darius Boyd interviews headline our Round 4 Preview.

Get all the expert tips for Round4 on NOT The Footy Show's NRL Podcast. 

DC Chapman and Warrick Nicolson are in the studio and are joined by regular guests Matthew Duncan and George 'GT' Taylor to discuss Tony Williams' dangerous tackle, Willie Mason not joining the Wests Tigers, Which teams can we write off as premiership contenders already and the $2 OAK Milk/Hot Dog deal at Penrith Park.

Eyes also makes his regular appearances as we Preview Round 4 and the panel gives all their tips and Special Fried Rice selections.

At just over an hour long - there's no excuse not to give NOT The Footy Show a try at some point in your life.

NOT The Footy Show Episode 97
- Round 4 Preview 2012 - Released Wednesday March 21, 2012

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We'll be back on Monday night for our Round 4 Review Show.

NOT The Footy Show Episode 96 - Round 3 NRL Recap Podcast 2012

We told you Cronulla would beat Manly!

... pity we didn't actually pick them.

Get your full Round 3 Recap with NOT The Footy Show's NRL Podcast.

Matt Duncan and Warrick Nicolson team up to dissect all the action from Round 3, talk about Dave Taylor's switch to the Titans and hand out all the NRL Tweet Player of the Year Votes. Find out why your team won or lost this weekend.

Plus NRL Dream Team Dribble with Adrian McMurray talks about replacing Shaun Fensom who you had likely picked to replace Corey Parker...

NOT The Footy Show Episode 96

- Round 3 Recap 2012 - Released Monday March 19, 2012

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We also update the panel's Special Fried Rice picks and their tipping results for Round 3.

We'll be back on Wednesday night for our Round 4 Preview Show.

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NRL 2012: Round 3 NRL Preview Tips Teams Predictions Late Mail Fantasy News Odds

ROUND 3 NRL TIPPING PREVIEW
By W D Nicolson 
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In Round 2, the Dragons folded and the Dogs barked... in other less surprising news, the Eels and Titans are still ordinary. Welcome to 2012.

For more on Round 3, check out the Podcast and Preview below.

For game-specific Late Mail every week - check back on Friday (or if there's an earlier game, earlier) for all your tipping and fantasy game needs.

Latest Podcast 14/03/2012: Download as MP3
NOT The Footy Show Episode 95 - NRL Round 3 Preview

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If you play Fantasy League Games - Dream Team, Super Coach or Fantasy NRL - our comp information is below.

NTFS TIPPING COMP
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1st Prize: NRL Match Steeden Ball. 2nd to 5th: NTFS Club Mascot T-Shirts.

NRL PREVIEW ROUND 3 - 2012
14/03 Odds are courtesy of Sportingbet Australia
For some more insight into the markets check out NOT The Footy Show's new resident tipster's site GT Tips http://www.gttips.co.uk
All Kick-Offs are LOCAL time.


FRIDAY - MARCH 16

DRAGONS $1.87 v $1.95 TIGERS    

EVEN LINE | GAME STATS | @ WIN Jubilee, Kogarah. 7:45pm Kick-Off.
NRL TWEET PLAYER OF THE YEAR VOTERS
Justin Davies and Greg Delaney. Follow #NRLTweetPOTY for every Vote in 2012.
COMING IN

St.George-Illawarra are 1-1 and in 13th, Wests Tigers are 1-1 and in 10th.

HEAD TO HEAD LAST 10

STI 5 WTG 5
The Tigers won 2 of 3 in 2011, including the semi final in week 1. The Dragons have won the past 3 games at WIN Jubilee.

TUESDAY TEAM NEWS

STI: K Stanley, B Morris, B Scott, M Cooper, J Nightingale, J Soward, B Hornby (c), J Latimore, M Rein, M Weyman, M Prior, B Creagh, D Young.
Bench: N Fien, L Ah Mau, T Merrin, J de Belin. 

[Team Changes - Beau Scott is picked despite playing half a game against the Bulldogs, Matt Cooper will return from an ankle injury. Dean Young is named at lock but expect Jack De Belin to start again. Leeson Ah Mau took an early plea for a dangerous tackle charge and will play. Dan Hunt is close to returning but probably not this week. ]

WTG: T Humble, B Ryan, B Ayshford, C Lawrence, J Reddy, B Marshall, T Moltzen, A Woods, R Farah (c), M Groat, A Blair, G Ellis, C Heighington.
Bench: L Fulton, B Murdoch-Masila, M Bell, S Meaney, J Moors.

[Team Changes - Joel Reddy is the new winger for the injured Matt Utai, while Gareth Ellis is long odds to play due to a badly corked thigh. Ben Murdoch-Masila, Matthew Bell and Junior Moors could all play if Ellis cannot. Sean Meaney looks like the new utility back on the bench. ]

THURSDAY GAME PREVIEW

Listen to the Podcast. More written preview Friday morning. 

TIPPING AND FANTASY LATE MAIL

SMH and Other Late Mail - Matt Cooper and Beau Scott remain in some doubt, Nathan Green will play if one of them is out. Gareth Ellis is unlikely to play due to a corked thigh.

THE NRL TWEET'S PICK
Dragons by 7.

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