NRL Round 6 Discussion - NRL 2017

[robbieando]

Well 5 rounds down and we have only 1 undefeated team remaining with every team having picked up a win. The round begins on Thursday Night with what shapes as the match of the round as the in-form Broncos come up against the Roosters off the back of their first loss of the season (in heart breaking fashion to boot). As usual we'll be hosting our "Thursday Night Live" Discussion Thread for the match, so with no AFL on that night join in the conversation for what should be a cracking match.

Friday starts in Newcastle as the Knights take on a Bulldogs outfit off the back of close loss after a week of discussion surrounding the position of Des Hasler. That is followed by Panthers and the Rabbitohs at the foot of the Mountains, both sides not living up to their pre season billing.

Super Saturday begins with the Sea Eagles and the Dragons, a match that should be decided by the Turbo Brothers followed up Titans and the Raiders in what should be the easiest tip for the weekend. The day wraps up with Cowboys vs the Wests Tigers in Townsville.

Sunday starts with Warriors and the Eels in the "battle of the inconsistent" before we hit Melbourne for the Grand Final replay against the Sharks.

So all in all an interesting round ahead

 

[Aucklander]

I'm working Sunday and might just pop down to the Storm v Sharks game which should be a boomer.

 

[Klim]

Roosters
Bulldogs
Panthers
Dragons
Raiders
Cowboys
Eels
Storm

 

[royboy2]

Roosters
Bulldogs
Panthers
Dragons
Raiders
Cowboys
Eels
Storm

Klim Are you in the tipping competition?

 

[Klim]

Klim Are you in the tipping competition?

No. Not a fan of external tipping.

 

[robbieando]

Des Hasler re-signed for 2 more seasons.

 

[Aucklander]

Team lists from link

Brisbane Broncos v Sydney Roosters at Suncorp Stadium, 7.55pm Thursday

Broncos mail: James Roberts is in doubt with a hamstring issue. If he’s ruled out, David Mead will come into the side, while Kodi Nikorima is pushing for a bench spot and trained strongly on Monday.

Broncos: 1. Darius Boyd 2. Corey Oates 3. James Roberts 4. Tautau Moga 5. Jordan Kahu 6. Anthony Milford 7. Ben Hunt 8. Korbin Sims 9. Andrew McCullough 10. Adam Blair 11. Sam Thaiday 12. Matt Gillett 13. Josh Mcguire 14. Alex Glenn 15. Tevita Pangai 16. Herman Essese 17. Jai Arrow 18. Kodi Nikorima 19. George Fai 20. David Mead 21. Joe Ofahengaue

Roosters mail: Kane Evans returns from a hamstring injury, coming in for Dylan Napa (ankle).

Roosters: 1. Michael Gordon 2. Daniel Tupou 3. Latrell Mitchell 4. Blake Ferguson 5. Shaun Kenny-Dowall 6. Luke Keary 7. Mitchell Pearce 8. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves 9. Jake Friend 10. Isaac Liu 11. Boyd Cordner 12. Mitchell Aubusson 13. Aidan Guerra 14. Kane Evans 15. Zane Tetevano 16. Ryan Matterson 17. Connor Watson 18. Joseph Manu 19. Eloni Vunakece 20. Lindsay Collins 22. Mitchell Cornish

Newcastle Knights v Canterbury Bulldogs at McDonald Jones Stadium, 6pm Friday

Knights mail: Jack Stockwell had 13-14 stitches put in his head after a clash with Paul Gallen on Saturday night. Backrower Sione Mata’utia will be monitored throughout the week after two head knocks.

Knights: 1. Brendan Elliott 2. Ken Sio 3. Dane Gagai 4. Peter Mata’utia 5. Nathan Ross 6. Brock Lamb 7. Trent Hodkinson 8. Jack Stockwell 9. Danny Levi 10. Josh Starling 11. Sione Mata’utia 12. Jamie Buhrer 13. Mitchell Barnett 14. Sam Stone 15. Anthony Tupou 16. Joe Wardle 17. Daniel Saifiti 18. Jaelen Feeney 19. Luke Yates 20. Jacob Gagan 21. Jacob Saifiti

Bulldogs mail: Moses Mbye returns after a week’s suspension. Sam Kasiano suffered a concussion late against Brisbane, but will be right to play. Will Hopoate (facial fracture) won’t return for another couple of weeks

Bulldogs: 1. Brad Abbey 2. Brett Morris 3. Josh Morris 4. Brenko Lee 5. Marcelo Montoya 6. Josh Reynolds 7. Moses Mbye 8. Aiden Tolman 9. Michael Lichaa 10. James Graham 11. Josh Jackson 12. Greg Eastwood 13. David Klemmer 14. Sam Kasiano 15. Danny Fualalo 16. Adam Elliot 17. Raymond Faitala-Mariner 19. Craig Garvey 20. Matt Frawley 21. Francis Tualau 23. Reimis Smith

Penrith Panthers v South Sydney Rabbitohs at Pepper Stadium, 7.50pm Friday

Panthers mail: Anthony Griffin has dropped Matt Moylan, Peta Hiku and Waqa Blake for breaching team protocols. Tyrone Peachey is out for at least a month after fracturing a rib against the Storm.

Panthers: 1. Dylan Edwards 2. Michael Oldfield 3. Dean Whare 4. Dallin Watene Zelezniak 5. Malakai Watene Zelezniak 6. Te Maire Martin 7. Nathan Cleary 8. James Tamou 9. Peter Wallace 10. Regan Campbell-Gillard 11. Corey Harawira 12. Isaah Yeo 13. Trent Merrin 14. Moses Leota 15. Leilani Latu 16. Viliame Kikau 17. Sitaleki Akauola 18. Sione Katoa 19. Tyrone May 20. Samisoni Langi 21. Mitch Rein

Rabbitohs mail: Robbie Farah is out with a back issue. George Burgess returns from suspension on the extended bench.

Rabbitohs: 1. Alex Johnston 2. Braidon Burns 3. Siosifa Talakai 4. Robert Jennings 5. Bryson Goodwin 6. Cody Walker 7. Adam Reynolds 8. Thomas Burgess 9. Damien Cook 10. Kyle Turner 11. John Sutton 12. Angus Crichton 13. Sam Burgess 14. Robbie Farah 15. Jason Clark 16. Zane Musgrove 17. Anthony Cherrington 18. George Burgess 19. Robbie Rochow 20. Cameron Murray 21. Tyrell Fuimaono

Manly Sea Eagles v St George Illawarra Dragons at Lottoland, 3pm Saturday

Sea Eagles mail: Darcy Lussick returns after missing the start of the season with a wrist injury.

Sea Eagles: 1. Tom Trbojevic 2. Jorge Taufua 3. Dylan Walker 4. Brian Kelly 5. Akuila Uate 6. Blake Green 7. Daly Cherry-Evans 8. Brenton Lawrence 9. Apisai Koroisau 10. Martin Taupau 11. Frank Winterstein 12. Curtis Sironen 13. Jake Trbojevic 14. Lewis Brown 15. Nate Myles 16. Darcy Lussick 17. Addin Fonua-blake 18. Jackson Hastings 20. Matthew Wright 21. Jarrad Kennedy 22. Lloyd Perrett

Dragons mail: Euan Aitken should take his place after a minor hamstring injury kept him out of their win over the Tigers. Jason Nightingale offers the most experienced option as Dugan’s fullback replacement and the Kiwi international has been given the nod.

Dragons: 1. Jason Nightingale 2. Nene Macdonald 3. Euan Aitken 4. Timoteo Lafai 5. Kurt Mann 6. Gareth Widdop 7. Josh McCrone 8. Russell Packer 9. Cameron McInnes 10. Paul Vaughan 11. Tyson Frizell 12. Joel Thompson 13. Jack de Belin 14. Tariq Sims 15. Leeson Ah Mau 16. Hame Sele 17. Taane Milne 18. Blake Lawrie 19. Kalifa Faifai Loa 20. Luciano Leilua 21. Jacob Host

Gold Coast Titans v Canberra Raiders at Cbus Super Stadium, 5.30pm Saturday

Titans mail: Hooker Nathan Peats was close to being named to return but looks to still be a week away, while Konrad Hurrell’s ankle injury won’t sideline him any longer. Tyrone Roberts-Davis takes the No.1 jersey, replacing the injured Tyrone Roberts, while Anthony Don (shoulder) returns on a wing. Ryan Simpkins (back), Joe Greenwood (concussion) and Leivaha Pulu (foot) will all need to be monitored after going down in the loss to the Warriors.

Titans: 1. Tyrone Roberts-Davis 2. Anthony Don 3. Dale Copley 4. Konrad Hurrell 5. Daniel Vidot 6. Kane Elgey 7. Ashley Taylor 8. Jarrod Wallace 9. Ryan Simpkins 10. Ryan James 11. Kevin Proctor 12. Chris McQueen 13. Leivaha Pulu 14. Karl Lawton 15. Chris Grevsmuhl 16. Max King 18. Joe Greenwood 19. Morgan Boyle 20. Tyrone Roberts 21. Paterika Vaivai 22. Alexander Brimson

Raiders mail: Elliot Whitehead returns from suspension with Dave Taylor expected to be pushed out of the 17.

Raiders: 1. Jack Wighton 2. Nick Cotric 3. Jarrod Croker 4. Joseph Leilua 5. Jordan Rapana 6. Blake Austin 7. Aidan Sezer 8. Junior Paulo 9. Josh Hodgson 10. Shannon Boyd 11. Josh Papalii 12. Elliot Whitehead 13. Iosia Soliola 14. Adam Clydsdale 15. Luke Bateman 16. Clay Priest 17. Joseph Tapine 18. Dunamis Lui 19. Jordan Turner 20. Dave Taylor 21. Lachlan Croker

North Queensland Cowboys v Wests Tigers at 1300SMILES Stadium, 7.30pm Saturday

Cowboys mail: Lachlan Coote (calf) and Coen Hess (concussion) are expected to be fit. Michael Morgan is also expected to play.

Cowboys: 1. Lachlan Coote 2. Kyle Feldt 3. Javid Bowen 4. Kane Linnett 5. Gideon Gela-Mosby 6. Michael Morgan 7. Johnathan Thurston 8. Patrick Kaufusi 9. Ben Hampton 10. Scott Bolton 11. Gavin Cooper 12. Ethan Lowe 13. Jason Taumalolo 14. Kalyn Ponga 15. John Asiata 16. Coen Hess 17. Shaun Fensom 18. Sam Hoare 20. Corey Jensen 21. Blake Leary 22. Ben Spina

Tigers mail: MattBallin’s knee injury is not the joint that he has had reconstructed twice in the past two years, but the club won’t be taking any chances with the veteran.

Tigers: 1. James Tedesco 2. David Nofoaluma 3. Jamal Idris 4. Kevin Naiqama 5. Moses Suli 6. Mitchell Moses 7. Jack Littlejohn 8. Aaron Woods 9. Matt McIlwrick 10. Ava Seumanufagai 11. Josh Aloiai 12. Chris Lawrence 13. Elijah Taylor 14. Tim Grant 15. Sauaso Sue 16. Michael Chee-Kam 17. Jacob Liddle 18. Kyle Lovett 19. Joel Edwards 20. Justin Hunt 21. Junior Tatola

Warriors v Parramatta Eels at Mt Smart Stadium, 2pm Sunday

Warriors mail: Kieran Foran’s hamstring will be monitored again after he reported a slight twinge late in Sunday’s win over the Titans. Bodene Thompson failed to finish after aggravating a pre-season ankle injury and he will be monitored through the week. Bunty Afoa or Nathaniel Roache will come in if he is ruled out.

Warriors: 1. Roger Tuivasa-sheck 2. Blake Ayshford 3. David Fusitua 4. Solomone Kata 5. Ken Maumalo 6. Kieran Foran 7. Shaun Johnson 8. Charlie Gubb 9. Issac Luke 10. Jacob Lillyman 11. Bodene Thompson 12. Ryan Hoffman 13. Simon Mannering 14. Nathaniel Roache 15. James Gavet 16. Sam Lisone 17. Ligi Sao 18. Albert Vete 20. Bunty Afoa 21. Mafoa’aeata Hingano 22. Mason Lino

Eels mail: Tepai Moeroa is expected to return to the team after missing last week with a lower back issue.

Eels: 1. Bevan French 2. Semi Radradra 3. Michael Jennings 4. Brad Takairangi 5. Josh Hoffman 6. Clint Gutherson 7. Corey Norman 8. Suaia Matagi 9. Kaysa Pritchard 10. Tim Mannah 11. Manu Ma’u 12. Tepai Moeroa 13. Beau Scott 14. Nathan Brown 15. Daniel Alvaro 16. Frank Pritchard 17. Siosaia Vave 18. David Gower 19. Peni Terepo 20. Kirisome Auva’a 21. George Jennings

Storm mail: After missing last week with concussion, Christian Welch is expected to return. Jordan McLean is also likely to come back from a calf injury.

Storm: 1. Billy Slater 2. Suliasi Vunivalu 3. William Chambers 4. Cheyse Blair 5. Josh Addo-Carr 6. Ryley Jacks 7. Cooper Cronk 8. Jesse Bromwich 9. Cameron Smith 10. Nelson Asofa-Solomona 11. Felise Kaufusi 12. Kenneath Bromwich 13. Dale Finucane 14. Joe Stimson 15. Tim Glasby 16. Mark Nicholls 17. Tui Kamikamica 18. Young Tonumaipea 19. Dean Britt 20. Christian Welch 21. Jordan McLean

Sharks mail: No changes are expected.

Sharks: 1. Valentine Holmes 2. Sosaia Feki 3. Jack Bird 4. Ricky Leutele 5. Gerard Beale 6. James Maloney 7. Chad Townsend 8. Andrew Fifita 9. Jayden Brailey 10. Matt Prior 11. Luke Lewis 12. Wade Graham 13. Paul Gallen 14. Jayson Bukuya 15. Chris Heighington 16. Jeremy Latimore 17. James Segeyaro 18. Joseph Paulo 19. Kurt Capewell 20. Edrick Lee 21. Sam Tagataese

 

[Jatz]

Really poor from Matt Moylan. Once you take on the captaincy of the club, you really shouldn't be dropped for breaking protocols.

As for us, I give us a very sneaky chance against the Dogs on Friday night.

 

[balmainforever]

I expect a 50 point thumping by the Cowboys this week.
Expect Moses not to play and players trying even less than what they have against Penrith and Canberra

 

[robbieando]

Saw that, pretty poor from Moses. Have to think the other three are out the door as well

 

[balmainforever]

Moses is actually a parra junior. Did play HM for them before moving to Balmain to play flegg

 

[Jatz]

Saw that, pretty poor from Moses. Have to think the other three are out the door as well

Apparently it only came about because the Tigers withdrew their offer to him. Who really knows with that club.

 

[Jatz]

I expect a 50 point thumping by the Cowboys this week.
Expect Moses not to play and players trying even less than what they have against Penrith and Canberra

Interested to hear that. Why do you think that's the case? Surely they'd want to impress Cleary?

 

[balmainforever]

Interested to hear that. Why do you think that's the case? Surely they'd want to impress Cleary?

It just looks like the inmates are running the asylum. Thinking that the big4 wanted Payton and not Cleary and will send that message this week.

 

[Jatz]

It just looks like the inmates are running the asylum. Thinking that the big4 wanted Payton and not Cleary and will send that message this week.

Far too much player power at the Tigers. Don't think it'd be the worst thing if they were broken up a bit.

 

[Jatz]

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[Jatz]

Good first half from us there. Disappointing to concede on HT but we should have been further ahead anyway.

We have a huge chance at a win here!

 

[Aucklander]

That was woeful.

 

[Aucklander]

Just when you thought the Knights were out of it.

 

[Aucklander]

Phew bad luck

 

[Milang_Panthers]

So close

 

[balmainforever]

Anyone angry atm?

 

[Aucklander]

Agree with the comms there, Knights have a had plenty of opportunities to get all square.

 

[Aucklander]

Thought there was a knock on there

 

[balmainforever]

Dogs get out of jail with a last min try