ROUND 11 TIPS and LATE MAILPlus The Postman's NRL Dream Team/NRL Super Coach Picks
2013 NRL Premiership
By W D Nicolson - May 22, 2013
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EXTRA LATEST OF LATE MAIL ADDED THROUGHOUT ROUND
ALL EXPERT PICKS AND SPECIAL FRIED RICE NOW ADDED
The almost certain NSW and QLD Game 1 Teams are here
Read about why NSW can't keep overloading with backrowers in Game 1 here.
With Game 1 State of Origin Teams named at the end of Round 11 - we've got Scouting Reports on various contenders right here.
Here is the Predicted NSW Game 1 Team we believe coach Laurie Daley is set to announce for the June 5 clash with Queensland at ANZ Stadium.
Plus Mal Meninga's Queensland Team has also been predicted... though injuries are playing havoc with both lineups.
Continue reading below for the Round 11 Tipping Preview.
Who doesn't love a good draw?Manly and Melbourne played out a riveting 80 minute draw at AAMI Park on Monday night... and then engaged in a less than engaging 10 minute overtime period as part of the David Gallop Golden Point initiative.
Since it came in around a decade ago, Golden Point has divided observers and but for approximately half of those people who might wish it be cast aside - in the era of TV controlling Rugby League - it's not going away.
But I don't bring up the game for the Golden Point field goal fest from unrealistic distances (though Gareth Widdop struck his beautifully) - I bring up the 80 minutes before that as one team dominated the first half as the other struggled with its identity and then in the second half one team found it had so much ball that eventually it realised that they might still be able to play the game... then the referee produced a magical square up and we had a tie at the end of 80 minutes.
I could be specific but if you watched the game at all closely in the final 15 minutes - you know what happened. Two calls that canceled each other out and both resulted in penalty goals.
But anyhoo - I love a good draw, both teams deserved something out of it (no matter what Geoff Toovey screamed about for half an hour at the press conference) and the players said as much on the field after the game.
I'd love to see the 80 minute draw back in the rulebook - both teams take a point and we move on, if only because I think the NRL Ladder gets a whole lot more interesting because of it.
To the tips!
PS - Before you go down to the Tips and Late Mail people - we have news on a temporary (and I stress temporary) NOT The Footy Show return...
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| New Podcast June 1st |
Admittedly only for a State of Origin Special but after getting a lot of feedback that people had missed our combination of footy chat and I guess you'd call it 'analysis' - a few of your NOT The Footy Show regulars are reuniting on May 31st to produce an hour long podcast previewing Game 1 on June 5 at ANZ Stadium.
We are not returning full time, this is just a chance to talk some footy with old friends and hopefully - remind you all of what you've missed!
So keep an eye on @NRLTweet for more details, but we can confirm that DC Chapman, Jake Hauritz, Nic McInerney and Matthew Duncan will join host Warrick Nicolson for a little more live to tape NOT The Footy Show fun.
The Origin 1 Podcast should be available on www.wdnicolson.com and iTunes by early afternoon Saturday June 1st.
As far as Late Mail goes the rolling lockout for all you NRL Dream Team and NRL Super Coach nerds should have allowed you to make any last minute changes quite easily, but once again our Latest of Late Mail should help in any selections you make before the round begins.
Voting Allocation for Round 11 of the NRL is below.
ROUND 11, 2013
Wednesday Odds Courtesy of Sportingbet | NRL LADDER
Friday 7:35pm at ANZ StadiumFOOTYTAB: BRI +6.5
Tuesday Teams Analysed on NRL Injured List
| Warrick Nicolson @NRLTweet Matt Vickers @mercurialmattyv |
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@NRLTweet's PREDICTION:Seems to be a trend this year in games where picking either team doesn't make a lot of sense... The Dogs backed up 3 straight wins with a deplorable effort in Newcastle, while the Broncos lost 2 in a row before coming out and running riot over the Titans. Neither side have been particularly good this year but health wise the Dogs look in better shape and they are at home... So when forced to pick between them let's go Canterbury by 8 points... I think.
LATE UPDATE? Josh Jackson will replace Tony Williams (ankle) in the run on team. Tim Browne is added to the bench.The Postman's DT/SC TIP: I've been on the Benny Barba Express for the last fortnight - admittedly for moderate results - but the signs are there that he's got the feel for the game back... he's due for a monster game very soon.
LATE UPDATE? Hodges will play, while Prince has to wait another week. Lui and Kemp will drop off the bench. Broncos 1-17.The Postman's DT/SC TIP: Alex Glenn is the only regular starting forward who won't feature in Origin (Hannant is injured/McCullough a hooker) and isn't a bad pickup for this time of year... especially if he starts finding the tryline again.
If you have a DT/SC question grab The Postman on Twitter @NRLTweet and I'll answer there.
Friday 7:35pm at Leichhardt OvalFOOTYTAB: WTG +10.5
Tuesday Teams Analysed on NRL Injured List
| Adrian McMurray @adrmcm Matthew Duncan @mrpeninsula |
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@NRLTweet's PREDICTION:North Queensland have been 'unlucky' and 'unfortunate' for too many weeks in a row for mine... simply put you are either a good team or you are not. If they can't beat the Tigers (even in Sydney) then they are kidding themselves dreaming of September. The Tigers will stand up and be counted sooner or later... but you can't tip them yet. Cowboys by 10 points.
LATE UPDATE? Anasta will play. Tegrs 1-17 so Utai, Murdoch-Masila and Spence miss out.The Postman's DT/SC TIP: Benji Marshall is about to be incredibly cheap... just give it another week or two in SC (B/E of 90). However his B/E in DT is just 48... so if you think he's going to start kicking in general play again soon... very soon would be the time.
LATE UPDATE? Ricky Thorby looks like the 18th man, so somehow Jason Taumalolo plays another week in QLD Cup. Bolton starts, Tamou to come off the bench.The Postman's DT/SC TIP: Don't get on the Robert Lui bandwagon... not least because he can't stay fit and Michael Morgan is a better fit for the Cowboys. Don't do it.
If you have a DT/SC question grab The Postman on Twitter @NRLTweet and I'll answer there.
Saturday 5:30pm at WIN Jubilee OvalFOOTYTAB: PEN +7.5
Tuesday Teams Analysed on NRL Injured List
| Justin Davies @dragonpunk12 Maria Tsialis @mtsialis |
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@NRLTweet's PREDICTION:St George Illawarra are giving away Steedens on Saturday night... yep that's the most interesting part of this clash with the Panthers. Admittedly both teams won last week but I fancy neither as a team to actually go on with anything in 2013 - so let's go the home team by a margin of, let's say Dragons by 12 points.
LATE UPDATE? Cooper and Prior miss out, with Morris and Rein taking their place in the team. Vidot or Nightingale will play in the centres for Cooper.The Postman's DT/SC TIP: Jack Stockwell has at least one more price rise in him but that's not why you hold him - his playing status for Round 12 is why. B/E in the 20s means he should get there... save him for a post-Round 12 trade.
LATE UPDATE? Ryan Simpkins is replaced by James Roberts on the bench.The Postman's DT/SC TIP: If you want Isaac John's cash injection and want to use 2 trades - do it. If you want to save trades, John isn't for you. Note: Penrith has a bye in Round 12.
If you have a DT/SC question grab The Postman on Twitter @NRLTweet and I'll answer there.
Saturday 7:30pm at Brookvale OvalFOOTYTAB: CAN +9.5
Tuesday Teams Analysed on NRL Injured List
| Matt Trodden @trods2906 Matt Spillane @devonhead |
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@NRLTweet's PREDICTION:Manly's coaching staff might be fuming over taking only a point from Melbourne but their players would be ecstatic after not seeing the ball for the first 20 minutes of the second half and still getting a point. Canberra are a hard team to read as when they should back up a good win - they don't and when they get beat they find a way to rebound when they shouldn't... If Manly lead early Canberra won't trouble them... but the other way around and the fatigue factor comes into play for the home team Sea Eagles. Let's go Manly by 10 points.
LATE UPDATE? Matai remains the only concern.The Postman's DT/SC TIP: Kieran Foran is one big tease... he was sensational on Monday Night but you don't get extra points for key plays in Fantasy Land (AFL SuperCoach excepted) and thus despite his affordability - do not pick him up in DT or SC.
LATE UPDATE? McCrone says he's right to go, sending Williams back to NSW Cup. Fensom's eye isn't pretty but he wants to play. Croker travelled with the team and will play, so Sandor Earl misses out.The Postman's DT/SC TIP: Anthony Milford will skyrocket in price again next week if he plays semi-decently against Manly... but will Furner keep him playing enough minutes for his addition not to be a move that costs you 2 trades - despite the cash he generates?
If you have a DT/SC question grab The Postman on Twitter @NRLTweet and I'll answer there.
Saturday 7:30pm at Allianz StadiumFOOTYTAB: MEL +2.5
Tuesday Teams Analysed on NRL Injured List
| Ben Hoese @gunnermcdagget Matthew Duncan @mrpeninsula |
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@NRLTweet's PREDICTION:Let's start with a quality yet insignificant stat: In the last 7 games between Easts & Melbourne the lowest winning margin is 16 points. The average margin of victory is 28 points. They have split the past 4 games (slightly more relevant) but the Storm have won 5 of 7.
To what actually might matter - Melbourne managed to grab a point out of their clash with Manly. That's huge for the psyche of the STorm - with Cooper Cronk in particular struggling on the night. To get away with a point with all the possession they had was huuuuuuge. Lose that and Sydney are significant favourites at home this Saturday. I like what the Roosters have done in back to back weeks - beating Manly and North Queensland away from home (especially up front last week without Moa/JWH) but I still rate Melbourne as the best in the business so I'll tip the Storm by 7 points.
LATE UPDATE? Dylan Napa is 18th man at this stage.The Postman's DT/SC TIP: Everytime Mitchell Aubusson puts up a DT/SC performance that says 'pick me!' he backs it up with a game that says 'what were you doing you idiot?'. Good player but just too inconsistent to trade into your side at this stage of the season.
LATE UPDATE? Griffin is 18th man at this stage. Jordan McLean (a prop) will debut, so Lagi Setu's spot might be under threat. RLW Mole also thinks Mahe Fonua is set to miss, so hello Will Chambers?The Postman's DT/SC TIP: If you think Maurice Blair is a Bellamy favorite you are correct... if you think he can keep Will Chambers out of the top grade - he's a steal in both SC and DT... but you are being very game thinking that.
If you have a DT/SC question grab The Postman on Twitter @NRLTweet and I'll answer there.
Sunday 2:00pm at Mt Smart Stadium (NZ time)FOOTYTAB: WAR +2.5
Tuesday Teams Analysed on NRL Injured List
| Greg Delaney @gregdelaney84 Adrian McMurray @adrmcm |
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@NRLTweet's PREDICTION:Can't pick the Warriors after getting smashed by 56 points but I'm not wild about picking the Knights away from home either... The Knights on a wet track in Auckland worry me... but then again the Warriors on any track do the same. I'll keep this simple and logical and pick the Knights by 7 points.
LATE UPDATE? Word filtered through that Ben Henry did his ACL at training, so Jerome Ropati or Konrad Hurrell likely get the call, with Ngani Laumape on standby for the wing. Lowrie won't play and Locke is still in some doubt.The Postman's DT/SC TIP: To those that kept Kurt Gidley through his rough patch... he's earning cash again for you. Plus there is talk he might miss the NSW bench - graaaavy for DT/SC coaches.
LATE UPDATE? Uate looks very likely to play.The Postman's DT/SC TIP: No value here... but if Todd Lowrie has done a good job for you so far - his rib injury means it is time to cut the cord and trade up.
If you have a DT/SC question grab The Postman on Twitter @NRLTweet and I'll answer there.
Sunday 3:00pm at Mudgee StadiumFOOTYTAB: PAR +1.5
Tuesday Teams Analysed on NRL Injured List
| Matt Spillane @devonhead Matt Trodden @trods2906 |
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@NRLTweet's PREDICTION:Utterly stoked to see a Premiership game taken to the bush. Considering the Eels would have struggled to attract 7,000 people to Parramatta Stadium for a visit from the Titans - this move just makes sense on every level. Problem is - I do not rate Parramatta... so much so that when I started this Preview a few hours ago I initially tipped the Eels by 1 point... but the Titans can't be that bad again (that being their 'effort' Friday against Brisbane) right? Stuff it - if I don't rate Parra, how can I possibly pick them? Titans by 6 points.
LATE UPDATE? 1-17 in all likelihood. Does anyone have a manifest of the bus that left Parramatta Thursday arvo? Well someone has... suggestions Ryan Morgan and Ben Smith might be recalled which is not good news for Junior Paulo or Api Pewhairangi owners. The other tip is rookie forward Pauli Pauli getting his debut.The Postman's DT/SC TIP: The Eels are the DT/SC Rookie Production Factory this year... fresh off the line with Api Pewhairangi and Peni Terepo worth of consideration this week entering their 3rd game. Somehow Ken Sio is at the lowest possible price in DT... yet hasn't been seen in a game for weeks... people remember his hey-day last year right?
LATE UPDATE? Ashley Harrison has a knee concern and though he will travel with the team, may not play. Dave Taylor became the 18th man in the squad when cleared at the judiciary, and may force Mark Ioane out of the squad if Harrison is fit.The Postman's DT/SC TIP: He might not be a huge scorer when he plays but prop Mark Ioane might be an okay downgrade target for the Origin period... should get game time when the Origin crew depart... just a thought.
If you have a DT/SC question grab The Postman on Twitter @NRLTweet and I'll answer there.
Monday 7:00pm at Sharks StadiumFOOTYTAB: CRO +6.5
Tuesday Teams Analysed on NRL Injured List
| Nigel Wilbow @parramattersWarrick Nicolson @NRLTweet |
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@NRLTweet's PREDICTION:Cronulla took every chance they got from Canberra en route to a 30-20 victory at Shark Park... but Souths won't give them out so freely. If Gallen and Lewis play - Cronulla are in this because their pack matches up well with the Rabbitohs. Souths will drop a game like this eventually but right now, you've gotta stick with the hot hand - even if the Bunnies are coming off a walk in the part against the Tigers. Rabbitohs by 4 points.
LATE UPDATE? Gallen and Lewis are out, and Gordon is a major doubt... Gardner would come in for Gordon if he withdraws. Peachey and Tagataese seem like obvious replacements for the two forwards.The Postman's DT/SC TIP: Jayson Bukuya is tempting price right now... but don't forget he couldn't get a run earlier this year and had limited minutes most weeks when he did. His cash-cow-ness-ness was last year.
LATE UPDATE? Te'o will play. Lima apparently played NSW Cup, so Tyrrell might get a late recall.The Postman's DT/SC TIP: Dylan Walker is cheap but his halves positional attribution isn't kind and his job security remains unclear until Andrew Everingham comes back... in saying that - Everingham has been DT/SC kryptonite this year... give DW another week if you can.
If you have a DT/SC question grab The Postman on Twitter @NRLTweet and I'll answer there.
What are your tips for Round 11? Are you taking any advice from our Awesome Foursome panel this year?
Let us know by commenting below or replying on Twitter.
@NRLTWEET's 2013 TIPPING RECORD
TIPPING TOTAL AFTER 10 ROUNDS - 51/80 @ 63.4%
FOOTYTAB TOTAL AFTER 10 ROUNDS - 43/80 @ 53.8%
SPECIAL FRIED RICE involves each tipster taking a 'certainty' in a set order, with the tipster with the highest score at the end of the year literally winning a mountain of Special Fried Rice. The SFR Order rotates every week and is a fun way to put your rice where your mouth is.
ROUND 11 SELECTIONS | The Awesome Foursome
TIPPING:
Bulldogs Cowboys Dragons Sea Eagles Storm Knights Titans Rabbitohs
LW: 4/8 | SEASON: 51/80
FOOTYTAB:
CBY -6.5 NQL -10.5 STI -7.5 MAN -9.5
MEL +2.5 NEW -2.5 GLD -1.5 CRO +6.5
LW: 4/8 | SEASON: 43/80
Special Fried Rice: COWBOYS over Tigers (Has 2nd Pick)
Season SFR: 7.5/10
CAN4 CBY3 SOU2 MEL1 CRO4 MAN3 SYD2 SYD1 SOU4 MEL3 NQL2
Bulldogs Cowboys Dragons Sea Eagles Storm Knights Titans Rabbitohs
LW: 4/8 | SEASON: 51/80
FOOTYTAB:
CBY -6.5 NQL -10.5 STI -7.5 MAN -9.5
MEL +2.5 NEW -2.5 GLD -1.5 CRO +6.5
LW: 4/8 | SEASON: 43/80
Special Fried Rice: COWBOYS over Tigers (Has 2nd Pick)
Season SFR: 7.5/10
CAN4 CBY3 SOU2 MEL1 CRO4 MAN3 SYD2 SYD1 SOU4 MEL3 NQL2
TIPPING:
Broncos Cowboys Panthers Sea Eagles Storm Knights Titans Rabbitohs
LW: 5/8 | SEASON: 46/80
FOOTYTAB:
BRI +6.5 WTG +10.5 PEN +7.5 MAN -9.5
MEL +2.5 NEW -2.5 GLD -1.5 SOU -6.5
LW: 4/8 | SEASON: 37/80
Special Fried Rice: KNIGHTS over Warriors (Has 4th Pick)
Season SFR: 7/10
SOU2 SOU1 MAN4 PAR3 NQL2 MEL1 BRI4 WAR3 STI2 BRI1 WAR4
Jake Hauritz, Channel 9 Darwin
Broncos Cowboys Panthers Sea Eagles Storm Knights Titans Rabbitohs
LW: 5/8 | SEASON: 46/80
FOOTYTAB:
BRI +6.5 WTG +10.5 PEN +7.5 MAN -9.5
MEL +2.5 NEW -2.5 GLD -1.5 SOU -6.5
LW: 4/8 | SEASON: 37/80
Special Fried Rice: KNIGHTS over Warriors (Has 4th Pick)
Season SFR: 7/10
SOU2 SOU1 MAN4 PAR3 NQL2 MEL1 BRI4 WAR3 STI2 BRI1 WAR4
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| @Horry37 |
TIPPING:
Bulldogs Cowboys Dragons Sea Eagles Storm Knights Titans Rabbitohs
LW: 5/8 | SEASON: 55/80
FOOTYTAB:
BRI +6.5 NQL -10.5 PEN +7.5 CAN +9.5
MEL +2.5 NEW -2.5 GLD -1.5 SOU -6.5
LW: 3/8 | SEASON: 39/80
Special Fried Rice: SEA EAGLES over Raiders (Has 3rd Pick)
Season SFR: 6/10
MEL1 BRI4 MEL3 CRO2 MEL1 CAN4 NQL3 MEL2 MEL1 CAN4 MAN3
Bulldogs Cowboys Dragons Sea Eagles Storm Knights Titans Rabbitohs
LW: 5/8 | SEASON: 55/80
FOOTYTAB:
BRI +6.5 NQL -10.5 PEN +7.5 CAN +9.5
MEL +2.5 NEW -2.5 GLD -1.5 SOU -6.5
LW: 3/8 | SEASON: 39/80
Special Fried Rice: SEA EAGLES over Raiders (Has 3rd Pick)
Season SFR: 6/10
MEL1 BRI4 MEL3 CRO2 MEL1 CAN4 NQL3 MEL2 MEL1 CAN4 MAN3
TIPPING:
Bulldogs Cowboys Dragons Sea Eagles Roosters Knights Titans Rabbitohs
LW: 6/8 | SEASON: 44/80
FOOTYTAB:
CBY -6.5 WTG +10.5 PEN +7.5 MAN -9.5
SYD -2.5 NEW -2.5 GLD -1.5 SOU -6.5
LW: 5/8 | SEASON: 29/80
Special Fried Rice: RABBITOHS over Sharks (Has 1st Pick)
Season SFR: 8/10
NEW3 MAN2 CRO1 NEW4 SOU3 NEW2 MEL1 NEW4 BRI3 SOU2 SOU1
Bulldogs Cowboys Dragons Sea Eagles Roosters Knights Titans Rabbitohs
LW: 6/8 | SEASON: 44/80
FOOTYTAB:
CBY -6.5 WTG +10.5 PEN +7.5 MAN -9.5
SYD -2.5 NEW -2.5 GLD -1.5 SOU -6.5
LW: 5/8 | SEASON: 29/80
Special Fried Rice: RABBITOHS over Sharks (Has 1st Pick)
Season SFR: 8/10
NEW3 MAN2 CRO1 NEW4 SOU3 NEW2 MEL1 NEW4 BRI3 SOU2 SOU1
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