ROUND 7 NRL TIPPING PREVIEWBy W D Nicolson
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Last week, the Warriors and Tigers kept losing, Melbourne and Brisbane kept winning and Manly woke up. Right now four teams that didn't feature in the Top 8 last year sit in positions 3rd through 6th.
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FRIDAY - APRIL 13
NEW +4.0 | GAME STATS | @ WIN Jubilee Oval, Kogarah. 7:40pm Kick-Off.
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Dragons are 3-3 and 11th, Knights are 3-3 and 8th.
HEAD TO HEAD LAST 10
Dragons 6 Knights 4
The away team has won the last 10 games straight.
Dragons 6 Knights 4
The away team has won the last 10 games straight.
TUESDAY TEAM NEWS
STI: B Morris, D Vidot, K Stanley, M Prior, J Nightingale, J Soward, B Hornby (c), D Hunt, M Rein, M Weyman, B Scott, B Creagh, D Young.
Bench: N Fien, J Latimore, T Merrin, J de Belin.
Bench: N Fien, J Latimore, T Merrin, J de Belin.
[Team Changes - A few changes for the Dragons - Matt Prior returns from injury to replace Nathan Green in the centres and Nathan Fien comes onto the bench for Leeson Ah Mau. Matt Cooper might be back but it is more likely he is given until after the rep weekend to recover from an ankle injury. ]
NEW: D Boyd, J McManus, J Sa'u, T Tahu, A Uate, J Mullen, T Roberts, K Snowden, D Buderus (c), R Fa'aoso, C Houston, Z Taia, N Costigan.
Bench: M Hilder, J Edwards, A Cuthbertson, A McKinnon, E Tuimavave.
Bench: M Hilder, J Edwards, A Cuthbertson, A McKinnon, E Tuimavave.
[Team Changes - The Knights have only one change to the team that beat the Eels and that comes on the bench with Evarn Tuimavave recalled for the trip to Kogarah to take on the Dragons in a rematch of Round 1's season opener. ]
THURSDAY GAME PREVIEW
Listen to the Podcast for a full preview, but we like the Dragons.
The Knights are playing ok and the Dragons have struggled the past fortnight but that freakish away team stat (won last 10 straight!) is hard to ignore. No Gidley key here, Dragons to squeeze the Knights out of it.
The Knights are playing ok and the Dragons have struggled the past fortnight but that freakish away team stat (won last 10 straight!) is hard to ignore. No Gidley key here, Dragons to squeeze the Knights out of it.
TIPPING AND FANTASY LATE MAIL
SMH and Other Late Mail - Matt Cooper could return, while Nathan Fien should play and Matt Prior is still in some doubt. Newcastle could bring in Evarn Tuimavave before kick-off.
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FRIDAY - APRIL 13
CAN +6.5 | GAME STATS | @ Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane. 7:45pm Kick-Off.
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THE NRL TWEET'S PICK
Broncos by 4.
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Broncos are 5-1 and 2nd, Raiders are 3-3 and 6th.
HEAD TO HEAD LAST 10
Broncos 5 Raiders 5
Brisbane won both games last year.
Broncos 5 Raiders 5
Brisbane won both games last year.
TUESDAY TEAM NEWS
BRI: J Hoffman, G Beale, J Reed, J Hodges, D Copley, C Norman, P Wallace, B Hannant, A McCullough, P Civoniceva, A Glenn, S Thaiday (c), M Gillett.
Bench: B Hunt, J McGuire, C Parker B Te'o.
Bench: B Hunt, J McGuire, C Parker B Te'o.
[Team Changes - Ben Te'o will challenge a 3 week suspension for a dangerous shot with his shoulder and if guilty - misses a month. Scott Anderson would be favoured to join the squad after being pushed out by the return of Corey Parker last Friday night from injury. ]
CAN: R Robinson, B Ferguson, J Croker, S Berrigan, J Wighton, T Campese (c), J McCrone, D Shillington, G Buttriss, T Learoyd-Lahrs, J Picker, B Harrison, J Papalii.
Bench: T Waddell, J Kennedy, S Mataora, D Tilse.
Bench: T Waddell, J Kennedy, S Mataora, D Tilse.
[Team Changes - David Shillington was a surprise return last Sunday and is starting at prop this week. Dane Tilse remains on the bench and Mark Nicholls is expected to be the 18th man. Shaun Fensom, Josh Dugan and Trevor Thurling may not be seen until after the representative weekend. ]
THURSDAY GAME PREVIEW
Listen to the Podcast for a full preview, but we like the Broncos.
Wallace out is a huge opening for the Raiders, if they are actually any good Campese will take full advantage, but they're and he won't - so pick Brisbane.
Wallace out is a huge opening for the Raiders, if they are actually any good Campese will take full advantage, but they're and he won't - so pick Brisbane.
TIPPING AND FANTASY LATE MAIL
SMH and Other Late Mail - Peter Wallace is out with a badly swollen groin, Ben Hunt goes to halfback and Dunamis Lui joins the bench along with probably Scott Anderson or hooker Kurt Baptiste. Terry Campese should play after overcoming a knee concern, while Sam Williams travelled with the team.
THE NRL TWEET'S PICKBroncos by 4.
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SATURDAY - APRIL 14
CBY +9.5 | GAME STATS | @ AAMI Park, Melbourne. 5:30pm Kick-Off.
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THE NRL TWEET'S PICK
Storm by 12.
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Storm are 6-0 and 1st, Bulldogs are 4-2 and 3rd.
HEAD TO HEAD LAST 10
Storm 8 Bulldogs 2
Melbourne winners of two straight here.
Storm 8 Bulldogs 2
Melbourne winners of two straight here.
TUESDAY TEAM NEWS
MEL: B Slater, M Duffie, D Nielsen, W Chambers, A Quinn, G Widdop, C Cronk, J Bromwich, C Smith (c), B Norrie, K Proctor, R Hoffman, T Lowrie.
Bench: R Hinchcliffe, R Kostjasyn, S Vave, J Ryles, A Quinn.
Bench: R Hinchcliffe, R Kostjasyn, S Vave, J Ryles, A Quinn.
[Team Changes - Justin O'Neill was a late inclusion (as predicted last week) and holds his spot on the wing despite the return of Anthony Quinn from a one week suspension. Maurice Blair and Jaiman Lowe have missed out again, with Kevin Proctor starting in the second row. ]
CBY: B Barba, S Turner, J Morris, J Wright, B Goodwin, J Reynolds, K Keating, A Tolman, M Ennis (c), S Kasiano, F Pritchard, D Halatau, D Stagg.
Bench: J Graham, G Eastwood, C Payne, J Romelo.
Bench: J Graham, G Eastwood, C Payne, J Romelo.
[Team Changes - No changes for the Bulldogs. They are retaining the same 17 that was beaten soundly by the Rabbitohs last Friday. Martin Taupau will travel as 18th man. ]
THURSDAY GAME PREVIEW
Listen to the Podcast for a full preview, but we like the Storm.
Dogs were woeful last week, Storm went about their business in style and rarely lost at home. Melbourne.
Dogs were woeful last week, Storm went about their business in style and rarely lost at home. Melbourne.
TIPPING AND FANTASY LATE MAIL
SMH and Other Late Mail - Dogs will be 1-17, Melbourne will leave Anthony Quinn or Rory Kostjasyn out, while Michael Greenfield could come in for Siosaia Vave.
THE NRL TWEET'S PICKStorm by 12.
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SATURDAY - APRIL 14
GLD +12.5 | GAME STATS | @ Brookvale Oval, Brookvale. 7:30pm Kick-Off.
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THE NRL TWEET'S PICK
Sea Eagles by 16.
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Sea Eagles are 3-3 and 7th, Titans are 1-5 and 15th.
HEAD TO HEAD LAST 10
Sea Eagles 5 Titans 3
Manly's win last year was just their 2nd in the last 5 games.
Sea Eagles 5 Titans 3
Manly's win last year was just their 2nd in the last 5 games.
TUESDAY TEAM NEWS
MAN: B Stewart, J Taufua, J Lyon (c), S Matai, D Williams, K Foran, D Cherry-Evans, J King (c), M Ballin, B Kite, A Watmough, J Buhrer, V Mauro.
Bench: N Skinner, J Galuvao, D Lussick, D Whare, D Harrison.
Bench: N Skinner, J Galuvao, D Lussick, D Whare, D Harrison.
[Team Changes - Manly have named Kieran Foran (Hammy) and Brett Stewart (Ribs) after both missed Monday's win over Penrith. Vic Mauro is named to start at lock again but Glenn Stewart's return is imminent. Dean Whare is on an extended bench, while Liam Foran goes back to NSW Cup. ]
GLD: W Zillman, K Gordon, J Idris, B Champion, D Mead, A Sezer, S Prince (c), L Bailey, M Srama, L Douglas, N Myles, L O'Dwyer, A Harrison.
Bench: M White, M Henderson, M Minichiello, B Thompson, J Rankin.
Bench: M White, M Henderson, M Minichiello, B Thompson, J Rankin.
[Team Changes - Has John Cartwright begun to realise that his roster needs an overhaul? Steve Michaels is finally relegated to QLD Cup with Jamal Idris to start and Aiden Sezer getting his chance at five-eighth for Jordan Rankin who is benched. Brenton Lawrence also goes to QLD Cup with Matthew White, Michael Henderson and Mark Minichiello now on the bench. ]
THURSDAY GAME PREVIEW
Listen to the Podcast for a full preview, but we like the Sea Eagles.
The Titans are not a good team, the Sea Eagles won the comp last year - do the math.
The Titans are not a good team, the Sea Eagles won the comp last year - do the math.
TIPPING AND FANTASY LATE MAIL
SMH and Other Late Mail - Brett Stewart may yet play but Glenn Stewart and Kieran Foran are bigger doubts. Liam Foran would come in at five-eighth if his brother isn't fit and Dean Whare for the fullback Stewart. Mark Minichiello and Matt White are still in serious doubt, while Dom Peyroux or Steve Michaels will come in for the injured Beau Champion.
THE NRL TWEET'S PICKSea Eagles by 16.
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SATURDAY - APRIL 14
SYD +2.5 | GAME STATS | @ TIO Stadium, Darwin. 7:30pm Kick-Off.
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THE NRL TWEET'S PICK
Cowboys by 14.
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Roosters are 4-2 and 5th, Cowboys are 3-3 and 9th.
HEAD TO HEAD LAST 10
Roosters 5 Cowboys 5
North Queensland have won 4 of the last 5 - but this is in Darwin.
Roosters 5 Cowboys 5
North Queensland have won 4 of the last 5 - but this is in Darwin.
TUESDAY TEAM NEWS
NQL: M Bowen, A Graham, B Tate, A Winterstein, K Fai-Fai Loa, J Thurston (c), R Thompson, A Sims, A Payne, J Tamou, G Cooper, G Hall, D Johnson.
Bench: J Segeyaro, S Bolton, R Thorby, T Sims, M Pangai.
SYD: A Minichiello, J Carney, J Leilua, S Kenny-Dowall, S Perrett, B Anasta (c), M Pearce, J Waerea-Hargreaves, J Friend, M Kennedy, B Cordner, M Aubusson, T Arona.
Bench: A Guerra, L Tasi, B Takairangi, A Mitchell, D Mortimer, J Bosden.
Bench: A Guerra, L Tasi, B Takairangi, A Mitchell, D Mortimer, J Bosden.
[Team Changes - As with most mid-season Brian Smith sides - the team named is rarely reflected in the run on team. Frank-Paul Nuuausala busted his jaw and is out for 6-8 weeks, while Jack Bosden, Daniel Mortimer and Aiden Guerra are back on the bench after missing out last week. Tinirau Arona starts at lock, while yet again, Tautau Moga remains in NYC. ]
Bench: J Segeyaro, S Bolton, R Thorby, T Sims, M Pangai.
[Team Changes - Scott Bolton returns on the bench at the expense of Joel Riethmuller, while Kalifa Fai-Fai Loa is finally back in first grade for the injured Kane Linnett. Matthew Scott may not be back until after the representative weekend but don't be shocked if he makes a late bid to regain his test jumper here. Mosese Pangai has travelled to Darwin (where the Roosters moved the game) as 18th man. ]
THURSDAY GAME PREVIEW
Listen to the Podcast for a full preview, but we like the Cowboys.
Great idea by the Roosters to move this game but despite being 4-2 - they'll regret leaving the SFS here. Cows to win.
Great idea by the Roosters to move this game but despite being 4-2 - they'll regret leaving the SFS here. Cows to win.
TIPPING AND FANTASY LATE MAIL
SMH and Other Late Mail - The Cowboys should be 1-17 unless Matt Scott makes a late appearance, while the Roosters will likely leave Mortimer and Bosden out and Moga is a long shot.
THE NRL TWEET'S PICKCowboys by 14.
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SUNDAY - APRIL 15
SOU +4.0 | GAME STATS | @ Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland. 2:00pm Kick-Off.
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