NRL 2013: Round 1 Team Analysis | #NRLDT #Supercoach Tips

ROUND 1 TEAM ANALYSIS
Plus NRL Dream Team/NRL Super Coach Specials

2013 NRL Premiership

By W D Nicolson - March 5, 2013
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Team List Tuesday for Round 1 - the day of days has arrived for NRL Fantasy tragics.

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Below you'll find the Official Teams named for Round 1 with a very important element you can't get anywhere else - analysis that has no reason to let bias or agenda get in the way of reality.

We'll have a full preview with predictions on Thursday, but for the time being - here is our analysis of each team for Round 1, with our NRL Dream Team and NRL Super Coach tips for players you need to consider/ignore from each side.

NRL TEAM ANALYSIS ROUND 1 2013

 Thursday 8:00pm at Allianz Stadium

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SYDNEY ROOSTERS:
A Minichiello (c), D Tupou, M Jennings, S Kenny-Dowall, R Tuivasa-Sheck, J Maloney, M Pearce, J Waerea-Hargreaves, J Friend, S Moa, A Guerra, M Aubusson, FP Nuuausala.
Bench: D Mortimer, M Kennedy, SB Williams, L O'Donnell, B Cordner, M Oldfield, T Arona.
[Team Changes: Sonny Bill Williams is on the bench... and although he may not play Thursday - the Roosters would be foolish to rule him out because he's another 5-10k through the gates at the SFS come kick-off. Boyd Cordner looks to be on standby for him after being named as 18th man. James Maloney is the new half and kicker, while Sam Moa has a starting spot ahead of Martin Kennedy in the front row. Mitch Aubusson and Aidan Guerra start in the second row. ]

The Postman's DT/SC TIP: Don't touch SBW yet, even if he plays he might take a few weeks to be at his best - and then his price might be down.

SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS:
G Inglis, N Merritt, D Farrell, B Champion, A Everingham, J Sutton, A Reynolds, S Burgess, I Luke, R Asotasi, C McQueen, B Te'o, B Lowe.
Bench: N Peats, M Crocker (c), J Lima, G Burgess, D Tyrrell, J Clark, B Goodwin.
[Team Changes: South Sydney have named a very strong side for Round 1 - missing just Luke Burgess and Matt King from their best 17. Jeff Lima is picked on the bench alongside George Burgess for the prop rotation, while Michael Crocker will come off the bench 'as captain' with Chris McQueen, Ben Te'o and Ben Lowe preferred to start. Dylan Farrell and Beau Champion are the first choice centres and with Nathan Merritt's alarm clock working - he's relegated Bryson Goodwin to an extended bench. Jason Clark is the man most likely to force his way into the last four reserves from the named extended bench. ]

The Postman's DT/SC TIP: Greg Inglis and Sam Burgess will be worth every cent people.

NRL 2013: Melbourne Storm Season Preview

Season Preview:
MELBOURNE STORM

2013 NRL Premiership

By W D Nicolson - March 4, 2013
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Last Year: PREMIERS, 2nd with a 17-7 (+218) record and 38 points.

@NRLTweet's BRIEF
They were the best team of the last half dozen years and in 2012 they 'finally' won a premiership. The past won't be forgotten on both sides of the Salary Cap scandal for a while yet, but anyone who begrudges the Storm from winning the title on the back of three players they developed from their junior system needs a reality check. Cameron Smith, Billy Slater and Cooper Cronk are outstanding footballers and coach Craig Bellamy demands a level from all his players that stuns new signings at the club. That's a rather potent combination...

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IMPACT PLAYERS
Brett Finch is the biggest name acquisition, accepting a bench role over a possible starting spot elsewhere in the NRL to return to the Storm. Junior Moors, Lagi Setu and Junior Sa'u have all joined the Storm as depth players, with no guarantee of a first grade spot - but their willingness to accept that role and embrace the chance when they get it, is the attitude Bellamy rewards at the Storm. And of course when it comes to the Storm - watch out for the next wave of young talent.


BEST LINE-UP | If every player is available, this is the top squad listed 1-17.

NRL 2013: South Sydney Rabbitohs Season Preview

Season Preview:
SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS

2013 NRL Premiership

By W D Nicolson - March 4, 2013
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Last Year: 3rd with a 16-7 (+121) record and 36 points.

@NRLTweet's BRIEF
Last year proved the Bunnies had it what it took to match it with the big boys of the premiership and perhaps had their rookie half not done a hammy in the prelim final - they could have been there on Grand Final day. But the fact is - they fell a game short, restocked the roster with a couple of key additions and have a guy called Greg Inglis. It's not quite Premiership or bust at Souths - but right now the club has their eyes firmly on the prize.

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IMPACT PLAYERS
Ben Te'o was South Sydney's big ticket signing, with the club using a good percentage of the contract Dave Taylor was on to sign the former Bronco and Tiger. He'll start in the backrow, while forward Thomas Burgess was added from Super League to complete the Burgess Quartet. His twin brother George plied his trade in NSW Cup last year - and both could end up in the top grade. Bryson Goodwin and Beau Champion were added in the off-season and are good enough to start in the three-quarter line, while Jeff Lima could be the best purchase of them all - adding grunt up front.


BEST LINE-UP | If every player is available, this is the top squad listed 1-17.