NRL ROUND 10 TIPPING PREVIEWBy W D Nicolson
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But we do like at least two genuine upsets this weekend - read on to find out which two we declared as special fried rice in Round 10.
And it looks like Tautau Moga might finally début!
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BRONCOS $2.05 v $1.81 SEA EAGLES 
BRI +1.5 | GAME STATS | @ Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane. 7pm Kick-Off.
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Broncos are 7-2 and 2nd, Sea Eagles are 5-4 and 6th.
HEAD TO HEAD LAST 10
Broncos 4 Sea Eagles 6.
Manly have won 6 of the last 8.
Broncos 4 Sea Eagles 6.
Manly have won 6 of the last 8.
TUESDAY TEAM NEWS
BRI: J Hoffman, G Beale, J Reed, J Hodges, D Copley, C Norman, B Hunt, B Hannant, A McCullough, P Civoniceva, A Glenn, S Thaiday (c), C Parker.
Bench: L Capewell, J McGuire, M Gillett, B Te’o.
Bench: L Capewell, J McGuire, M Gillett, B Te’o.
[Team Changes - Peter Wallace will miss with a badly swollen groin and Ben Hunt will deputise once more at halfback. Luke Capewell has been named as the new utlity cover on the bench. Andrew McCullough picked up an ankle injury against the Warriors but should play. Petero Civoniceva has also announced his retirement from the game at the end of the season. ]
MAN: B Stewart, J Taufua, J Lyon (c), S Matai, D Williams, L Foran, D Cherry-Evans, J King (c), M Ballin, B Kite, A Watmough, J Buhrer, G Stewart.
Bench: V Mauro, J Galuvao, D Lussick, G Rose, D Harrison, D Whare.
Bench: V Mauro, J Galuvao, D Lussick, G Rose, D Harrison, D Whare.
[Team Changes - David Williams is back on deck after a corked hammy, forcing Dean Whare to the bench. Joe Galuvao comes into the squad and there is still no Kieran Foran who is out with a dodgy hammy. ]
THURSDAY GAME PREVIEW
Listen to the Podcast for a full preview, but we like the Sea Eagles. Brisbane are a very good team but Peter Wallace has been a big reason for their form this year, Ben Hunt goes okay but Daly Cherry-Evans is playing behind a Manly pack that is aiming up again - go Manly.
TIPPING AND FANTASY LATE MAIL
SMH and Other Late Mail - Liam Foran will once again deputise for his brother at five-eighth for Manly, while Dean Whare remains on standby for David Williams who has a corked hamstring. Jamie Buhrer who moves to the bench and pushes Vic Mauro out of the 17. Brisbane could spring a surprise and play Kurt Baptiste ahead of Luke Capewell on their bench (or go with a fourth forward) but an ankle injury to Justin Hodges at training is unlikely to keep him out of the game (HODGES IS OUT! Gillett to centres). Sam Thaiday will play despite a rib complaint and Scott Anderson joins the 17 for Hodges.
NOT The Footy Show Video for Round 10 - No video this week.
Matt Prior - Mission NOT accomplished! Hit JT harder next time!
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Join Warrick Nicolson, Matt Duncan, Maria Tsialis and DC Chapman as they talk Petero retiring, Vossy's work on QLD Cup, Gagai's on the market, Carney v Inglis, Channel 9's disdain for the TV rights, Michael Jennings from Windsor to Origin 1, The Feedback Files and we preview Round 10 in full on NOT The Footy Show Episode 105.
We have an update on our predicted Origin teams from www.wdnicolson.com and as always we preview your team's chances in Round 10, with our panel's tips and moderately anticipated Special Fried Rice selections.
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FRIDAY - MAY 11
GLD +9.5 | GAME STATS | @
Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane. 8:45pm Kick-Off.
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Bulldogs by 10.
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Bulldogs are 5-4 and 5th, Titans are 2-7 and 14th.
HEAD TO HEAD LAST 10
Bulldogs 5 Titans 3.
The Dogs have won the past 2 including their Round 5 clash on the Gold Coast.
Bulldogs 5 Titans 3.
The Dogs have won the past 2 including their Round 5 clash on the Gold Coast.
TUESDAY TEAM NEWS
CBY: B Barba, J Wright, J Morris, T Lafai, B Goodwin, J Reynolds, K Keating, A Tolman, M Ennis (c), S Kasiano, F Pritchard, D Halatau, G Eastwood.
Bench: J Graham, D Stagg, C Payne, J Romelo, M Taupau.
Bench: J Graham, D Stagg, C Payne, J Romelo, M Taupau.
[Team Changes - No changes for the Bulldogs - which means Trent Hodkinson is either still injured or hasn't been able to force his way past Kris Keating to get his #7 jersey back. Martin Taupau is once again, 18th man. Tim Lafai was subbed late in last week's game but the club reported no injury concerns. ]
GLD: W Zillman, K Gordon, J Idris, D Peyroux, D Mead, A Sezer, J Rankin, L Bailey (c), M Srama, N Myles, G Bird, M Minichiello, A Harrison.
Bench: M White, L Douglas, L O'Dwyer, B Thompson, P Graham.
Bench: M White, L Douglas, L O'Dwyer, B Thompson, P Graham.
[Team Changes - William Zillman returns at the expense of Phil Graham at fullback (Graham goes to the bench), and there is still no Scott Prince (but don't rule him out playing). Mark Minichiello starts in the second row again and Luke O'Dwyer reverts to the bench. Jordan Rankin and Aidan Sezer are retained in the halves. ]
THURSDAY GAME PREVIEW
Listen to the Podcast for a full preview, but we like the Bulldog simply because we can't tip the Titans. Not much else to add, other than Ben Barba could score 7 tries Friday night (let's guess 3).
TIPPING AND FANTASY LATE MAIL
SMH and Other Late Mail - Scott Prince and Beau Champion will come in for Jordan Rankin and Dominique Peyroux. Matthew White will also miss, with Brenton Lawrence favoured to come in. Phil Graham or Rankin will be 18th man. The Dogs will likely resist bringing Trent Hodkinson back until their next home game, so Kris 'The Answer' Keating will remain at halfback.
THE NRL TWEET'S PICKBulldogs by 10.
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SATURDAY - MAY 12
SYD +7.5 | GAME STATS | @ Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland. 7:30pm Kick-Off.
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THE NRL TWEET'S PICK
Warriors by 14.
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Warriors are 4-5 and 11th, Roosters are 5-4 and 9th.
HEAD TO HEAD LAST 10
Warriors 6 Roosters Draw 1.
The Roosters won in Round 5 and have won two in a row but haven't won at Mt Smart since 2008.
Warriors 6 Roosters Draw 1.
The Roosters won in Round 5 and have won two in a row but haven't won at Mt Smart since 2008.
TUESDAY TEAM NEWS
WAR: J Ropati, B Tupou, B Henry, K Hurrell, M Vatuvei, J Maloney, S Johnson, R Packer, A Mara, B Matulino, E Taylor, S Mannering (c), F Mateo.
Bench: L Brown, U Ta’ai, Sione Lousi, J Lillyman.
Bench: L Brown, U Ta’ai, Sione Lousi, J Lillyman.
[Team Changes - Nathan Friend misses with a busted jaw, Alehana Mara is named in the number nine to replace him. Jacob Lillyman retains his spot on the bench after being a late replacement last week. ]
SYD: A Minichiello, P Tagive, J Leilua, S Kenny-Dowall, S Perrett, B Anasta (c), M Pearce, J Waerea-Hargreaves, J Friend, M Kennedy, A Guerra, M Aubusson, T Arona.
Bench: B Cordner, L Tasi, B Takairangi, M Masoe, J Bosden.
Bench: B Cordner, L Tasi, B Takairangi, M Masoe, J Bosden.
[Team Changes - No changes for the Roosters - who are coming off a 24-6 win over the Knights. Jack Bosden is added as 18th man for the trip to New Zealand. ]
THURSDAY GAME PREVIEW
Listen to the Podcast for a full preview, but we like the Warriors, especially if it is a typical wet cold night in Auckland in Autumn. The Roosters might have been going ok of late but those conditions won't suit the Chooks and the Warriors could really pile on the pain if they start well.
TIPPING AND FANTASY LATE MAIL
SMH and Other Late Mail - The Warriors could start with Lewis Brown at hooker and shift Alehana Mara to the bench, otherwise they should be unchanged. The Roosters are reportedly facing life without Peni Tagive with a leg injury and we might FINALLY see the arrival of Tautau Moga in the top grade. Jack Bosden will likely be 18th man, while Boyd Cordner could be a late starter at lock.
THE NRL TWEET'S PICKWarriors by 14.
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SATURDAY - MAY 12
NEW +2.0 | GAME STATS | @ Hunter Stadium, Newcastle. 7:30pm Kick-Off.
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Knights by 4.
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Knights are 4-5 and 10th, Cowboys are 5-4 and 4th.
HEAD TO HEAD LAST 10
Cowboys 4 Knights 6.
The Cowboys won at Hunter last season but the Knights have won 3 of the last 5.
Cowboys 4 Knights 6.
The Cowboys won at Hunter last season but the Knights have won 3 of the last 5.
TUESDAY TEAM NEWS
NEW: D Boyd, J McManus, J Sa’u, T Tahu, A Uate, J Mullen, T Roberts, K Snowden, M Hilder, E Tuimavave, C Houston, Z Taia, N Costigan.
Bench: R Fa’aoso, W Mason, A Cuthbertson, A McKinnon.
Bench: R Fa’aoso, W Mason, A Cuthbertson, A McKinnon.
[Team Changes - Wes Naiqama has been dropped to NSW Cup and Joel Edwards misses a week with suspension. Junior Sa'u comes into the centres and Evarn Tuimavave returns from a corked quad at prop. Richie Fa'aoso holds his spot on the bench and is joined by Adam Cuthbertson. Alex McKinnon will likely play after suffering a head knock last week. ]
NQL: M Bowen, A Graham, B Tate, K Linnett, A Winterstein, J Thurston (c), R Thompson, M Scott (c), A Payne, J Tamou, G Cooper, T Sims, D Johnson.
Bench: J Segeyaro, R Thorby, A Sims, G Hall.
Bench: J Segeyaro, R Thorby, A Sims, G Hall.
[Team Changes - Kane Linnett's return last week demoted Kalifa Fai-Fai Loa to QLD Cup and the winger is joined by Jason Taumalolo who is omitted for the return of Glenn Hall. Matt Scott's successful return from injury sees Ashton Sims on the bench once again. Johnathan Thurston should play after being cleared of a head injury. ]
THURSDAY GAME PREVIEW
Listen to the Podcast for a full preview, but we like the Knights - for two reasons. One, Wayne Bennett gets his teams up for games like these when they aren't expected to win at home and the Cowboys aren't a team you can overly trust on the road (see Round 8 v Souths). The Cowboys aren't as good as they showed last week and the Knights aren't as bad (even without Kurt Gidley) as they showed against the Roosters. If the Knights can play this game up the middle - the Cowboys might find it hard work at Newcastle.
TIPPING AND FANTASY LATE MAIL
SMH and Other Late Mail - The Knights might have a reshuffle at kick-off with Evarn Tuimavave, Alex McKinnon or Adam Cuthbertson likely to make way for rookie hooker Chris Adams on the interchange bench. You might still see Neville Costigan start at hooker and Matt Hilder either to lock or to the bench to let any of the forwards on the bench (Mason, Cuthbertson, Fa'aoso or McKinnon) start. Akuila Uate has struggled with a hip injury of late but he'll play. The Cowboys will take Scott Bolton and Michael Morgan to Newcastle and decide which one of them replaces the suspended James Segeyaro (misses one week) on the bench. Matt Scott will be fine and Johnathan Thurston should be 100% after his head got tent-pegged by Matt Prior last Friday.
THE NRL TWEET'S PICKKnights by 4.
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SUNDAY - MAY 13
PAR +6.5 | GAME STATS | @ Canberra Stadium, Canberra. 2:00pm Kick-Off.
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THE NRL TWEET'S PICK
Eels by 8.
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Raiders are 3-6 and 13th, Eels are 1-8 and 16th.
HEAD TO HEAD LAST 10
Raiders 5 Eels 5.
Canberra have won two straight but these teams have only played at Canberra once since 2007.
Raiders 5 Eels 5.
Canberra have won two straight but these teams have only played at Canberra once since 2007.
TUESDAY TEAM NEWS
CAN: J Dugan, B Ferguson, J Croker, J Wighton, R Robinson, J McCrone, S Williams, D Shillington (c), T Waddell, T Learoyd-Lahrs, J Papalii, J Thompson, S Fensom.
Bench: S Berrigan, J Picker, S Mataora, D Tilse, B Harrison.
Bench: S Berrigan, J Picker, S Mataora, D Tilse, B Harrison.
[Team Changes - Shaun Berrigan is once again in the utility role on the bench with Travis Waddell starting at hooker. Jack Wighton is in the centres with Bronson Harrison unable to force his way past a bench spot despite being named to return from injury. ]
PAR: J Hayne, L Burt, R Morgan, C Blair, K Sio, C McGuire, C Sandow, T Mannah, M Keating, FF MoiMoi, N Hindmarsh (c), J Paulo, M Ryan.
Bench: T Lasalo, M Allgood, J Poore, T Tautai.
Bench: T Lasalo, M Allgood, J Poore, T Tautai.
[Team Changes - Chris Sandow is back at #7, with Casey McGuire to five-eighth and Ben Roberts punted to NSW Cup. Matt Ryan goes to lock for the suspended Reni Maitua and Taniela Lasalo and Taulima Tautai join the bench. Cheyse Blair comes in at centre for the injured Willie Tonga. ]
THURSDAY GAME PREVIEW
Listen to the Podcast for a full preview, but we like the Eels for some strange reason. Look Canberra played the style they wanted to against Manly and never looked like having another gear to beat he Premiers, while Parra actually started well before imploding against the Dogs. Take a team that tries to score points vs a team that tries not to lose... and sadly that means you pick Parramatta even on the road. Canberra simply aren't very good, and granted Parra aren't much better but Jarryd Hayne and Chris Sandow will win a game by themselves sooner or later.
TIPPING AND FANTASY LATE MAIL
SMH and Other Late Mail - Bronson Harrison could miss another week, with the Raiders unchanged from last week's loss to Manly. There is a chance Shaun Berrigan could start for Travis Waddell but that seems too proactive a move for the Raiders. Cheyse Blair should return from a minor hamstring strain, while Justin Horo is believed to have trained with the team and could edge out Taulima Tautai for the final bench spot. Otherwise the Eels should be as per program.
THE NRL TWEET'S PICKEels by 8.
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SUNDAY - MAY 13
CRO +9.5 | GAME STATS | @ Toyota Stadium, Cronulla. 3:00pm Kick-Off.
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