Teams are starting to find their groove now as we move into Round 3 of the NRL season. Tippers can make their moves with a bit more confidence, but upsets are always on the cards.
Good luck with your tips.
Thursday, March 21
Penrith Panthers vs. Brisbane Broncos
Bluebet Stadium, 8pm (AEDT)
Panthers: 1. Dylan Edwards 2. Sunia Turuva 3. Izack Tago 4. Taylan May 5. Brian To'o 6. Jarome Luai 7. Nathan Cleary 8. Moses Leota 9. Mitch Kenny 10. Lindsay Smith 11. Scott Sorensen 12. Liam Martin 13. Isaah Yeo Bench: 14. Daine Laurie 15. Matt Eisenhuth 16. Liam Henry 17. Luke Garner Reserves: 18. Soni Luke 19. Mavrik Geyer
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Broncos: 1. Reece Walsh 2. Jesse Arthars 3. Kotoni Staggs 4. Selwyn Cobbo 5. Deine Mariner 6. Ezra Mam 7. Jock Madden 8. Corey Jensen 9. Billy Walters 15. Fletcher Baker 11. Brendan Piakura 12. Jordan Riki 13. Patrick Carrigan Bench: 14. Tyson Smoothy 16. Kobe Hetherington 17. Martin Taupau 18. Xavier Willison Reserves: 19. Tristan Sailor 22. Jaiyden Hunt
Officials
Referee: Gerard Sutton Touchies: Kasey Badger, Drew Oultram Bunker: Ashley Klein
Prediction: We saw the true Panthers bounce back last week against the Eels, but there were still signs of rustiness as they try to bed in new combinations. The Broncos were too good for the Rabbitohs and looked better than they did in Vegas. The Broncos travel to Penrith with Adam Reynolds and Payne Haas missing through knee injuries. They would need both of those key players fit and firing to have any chance against the Panthers.
Tip: Panthers by 12
PointsBet odds: Panthers $1.27 (-11.5 $1.90) Broncos $3.80 (+11.5 $1.90)
Friday, March 22
New Zealand Warriors vs. Canberra Raiders
Apollo Projects Stadium, Christchurch, 6pm (AEDT)
Warriors: 1. Taine Tuaupiki 2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak 3. Rocco Berry 4. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck 5. Marcelo Montoya 6. Luke Metcalf 7. Shaun Johnson 8. Addin Fonua-Blake 9. Wayde Egan 10. Mitchell Barnett 11. Jackson Ford 12. Kurt Capewell 13. Tohu Harris Bench: 14. Freddy Lussick 15. Tom Ale 16. Bunty Afoa 20. Jazz Tevaga Reserves: 23. Chanel Harris-Tavita 22. Jacob Laban
Raiders: 1. Jordan Rapana 2. Nick Cotric 3. Matthew Timoko 4. Albert Hopoate 5. Xavier Savage 6. Ethan Strange 7. Jamal Fogarty 8. Josh Papali'i 9. Danny Levi 10. Joseph Tapine 11. Hudson Young 12. Elliott Whitehead 13. Morgan Smithies Bench: 14. Tom Starling 15. Emre Guler 16. Zac Hosking 17. Pasami Saulo Reserves: 18. James Schiller 19. Kaeo Weekes
Officials
Referee: Liam Kennedy Touchies: Chris Sutton, Paki Parkinson Bunker: Matt Noyen
Prediction: Just when you think a new Warriors have arrived on the scene, they start the season with two losses that could not have been more classic Warriors. They had the Sharks on toast in Round 1 before falling asleep and they had the Storm beaten with eight minutes remaining and let them score two tries. Meanwhile, the Raiders have been exceeding everyone's expectations, comfortably dismissing the Knights and Tigers to remain unbeaten. Surely the Warriors will come good this time?
Tip: Warriors by 8
PointsBet odds: Warriors $1.42 (-7.5 $1.90) Raiders $2.85 (+7.5 $1.90)
Sydney Roosters vs. South Sydney Rabbitohs
Allianz Stadium, 8pm (AEDT)
Roosters: 1. James Tedesco 2. Daniel Tupou 3. Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii 4. Joseph Manu 5. Dominic Young 6. Sandon Smith 7. Sam Walker 8. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves 9. Brandon Smith 10. Lindsay Collins 11. Nat Butcher 12. Sitili Tupouniua 13. Victor Radley Bench: 14. Connor Watson 15. Naufahu Whyte 16. Terrell May 17. Angus Crichton Reserves: 18. Michael Jennings 19. Egan Butcher
Rabbitohs: 1. Latrell Mitchell 2. Alex Johnston 3. Jack Wighton 4. Isaiah Tass 5. Taane Milne 6. Cody Walker 7. Dean Hawkins 8. Tevita Tatola 9. Damien Cook 10. Davvy Moale 11. Keaon Koloamatangi 12. Jacob Host 13. Cameron Murray Bench: 14. Siliva Havili 15. Tallis Duncan 16. Sean Keppie 17. Thomas Burgess Reserves: 18. Michael Chee Kam 20. Shaquai Mitchell
Officials
Referee: Ashley Klein Touchies: David Munro, Wyatt Raymond Bunker: Adam Gee
Prediction: The Roosters mixed it with the impressive Sea Eagles last week in a game that could have gone either way, while the Rabbitohs remain winless after losing to the Broncos. Souths will be absolutely desperate not to lose a third game, especially against their oldest foes. They welcome star recruit Jack Wighton to the side, but it is hard to see how much of a difference he will make to the ordinary form they have displayed so far.
Tip: Roosters by 12.
PointsBet odds: Roosters $1.70 (-2.5 $1.90) Rabbitohs $2.15 (+2.5 $1.90)
Saturday, March 23
Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs vs. Gold Coast Titans
Belmore Sports Ground, 3pm (AEDT)
Bulldogs: 1. Blake Taaffe 2. Blake Wilson 3. Jacob Kiraz 4. Stephen Crichton 5. Connor Tracey 6. Matt Burton 7. Drew Hutchison 8. Max King 9. Reed Mahoney 10. Liam Knight 11. Viliame Kikau 12. Jacob Preston 13. Jaeman Salmon Bench: 14. Kurt Mann 15. Samuel Hughes 16. Josh Curran 17. Kurtis Morrin Reserves: 19. Bronson Xerri 20. Toby Sexton 21. Jake Turpin 22. Kitione Kautoga 23. Chris Patolob
Titans: 1. Keano Kini 2. Alofiana Khan-Pereira 3. Brian Kelly 4. AJ Brimson 5. Phillip Sami 6. Kieran Foran 7. Tanah Boyd 8. Moeaki Fotuaika 9. Chris Randall 10. Tino Fa'asuamaleaui 11. Klese Haas 12. Beau Fermor 13. Jaimin Jolliffe Bench: 14. Sam Verrills 15. Isaac Liu 16. Erin Clark 17. Keenan Palasia Reserves: 18. Joe Stimson 19. Harley Smith-Shields 20. Jacob Alick 21. Thomas Weaver 22. Josiah Pahulu
Officials
Referee: Todd Smith Touchies: Kieren Irons, Nick Pelgrave Bunker: Grant Atkins
Prediction: Bulldogs coach Cameron Ciraldo tried a different approach after last week's loss to the Sharks blaming the referee for his team's demise. The Titans enjoyed the bye after their big loss to the Dragons in Round 1. Des Hasler has had a chance to reset his Gold Coast troops and travels to Belmore Sports Ground, a venue he is very familiar with. If the Bulldogs don't win this, and I am tipping that they won't, there are going to be some serious questions asked about Ciraldo's true ability as a head coach.
Tip: Titans by 16
PointsBet odds: Bulldogs $1.80 (-1.5 $1.90) Titans $2 (+1.5 $1.90)
St George Illawarra Dragons vs. North Queensland Cowboys
Netstrata Jubilee Stadium, 5:30pm (AEDT)
Dragons: 1. Tyrell Sloan 2. Zac Lomax 3. Moses Suli 4. Jack Bird 5. Mikaele Ravalawa 6. Kyle Flanagan 7. Ben Hunt 8. Jack de Belin 9. Jesse Marschke 10. Blake Lawrie 11. Luciano Leilua 12. Jaydn Su'A 13. Tom Eisenhuth Bench: 14. Connor Muhleisen 15. Michael Molo 16. Raymond Faitala-Mariner 17. Viliami Fifita Reserves: 18. Christian Tuipulotu 19. Ben Murdoch-Masila 20. Mathew Feagai 21. Ryan Couchman 22. Alec Tuitavake
Cowboys: 1. Scott Drinkwater 2. Kyle Feldt 3. Valentine Holmes 4. Zac Laybutt 5. Murray Taulagi 6. Tom Dearden 7. Chad Townsend 8. Jordan McLean 9. Reece Robson 10. Jason Taumalolo 11. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki 12. Jeremiah Nanai 13. Reuben Cotter Bench: 14. Jake Granville 15. Griffin Neame 16. Sam McIntyre 17. Jack Gosiewski Reserves: 18. Tomas Chester 19. Thomas Mikaele 20. Semi Valemei 21. Marly Bitungane 22. Jake Clifford
Officials
Referee: Belinda Sharpe Touchies: Phil Henderson Michael Wise Bunker: Adam Gee
Prediction: The Dragons plummeted back to earth with an enormous thud against the Dolphins, following their impressive start to the year against the Titans. The Cowboys did it the hard way against the Knights, giving away a big start before chasing them down and winning in golden point extra time. Which Dragons team will turn up this week? This game could really go either way, but perhaps the Dragons at home, after a week of hard work and reflection.
Tip: Dragons by 6
PointsBet odds: Dragons $2.85 (+7.5 $1.90) Cowboys $1.42 (-7.5 $1.90)
Wests Tigers vs. Cronulla Sutherland Sharks
Leichhardt Oval, 7:35pm (AEDT)
Tigers: 1. Jahream Bula 2. Charlie Staines 3. Solomona Faataape 4. Justin Olam 5. Junior Tupou 6. Lachlan Galvin 7. Aidan Sezer 8. Stefano Utoikamanu 9. Apisai Koroisau 10. David Klemmer 11. Isaiah Papali'i 12. John Bateman 13. Fonua Pole Bench: 14. Jayden Sullivan 15. Alex Seyfarth 16. Alex Twal 17. Samuela Fainu Reserves: 18. Asu Kepaoa 19. Jake Simpkin 20. Justin Matamua 21. Alexander Lobb 22. Brent Naden
Sharks: 1. William Kennedy 2. Sione Katoa 3. Jesse Ramien 4. Siosifa Talakai 5. Ronaldo Mulitalo 6. Braydon Trindall 7. Nicho Hynes 8. Toby Rudolf 9. Blayke Brailey 10. Oregon Kaufusi 11. Jack Williams 12. Teig Wilton 13. Cameron McInnes Bench: 14. Dale Finucane 15. Royce Hunt 16. Billy Burns 17. Thomas Hazelton Reserves: 18. Kayal Iro 19. Tuku Hau Tapuha 20. Daniel Atkinson 21. Samuel Stonestreet 22. Jayden Berrell
Officials
Referee: Chris Butler Touchies: Tyson Brough, Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski Bunker: Gerard Sutton
Prediction: The Tigers hobble into this clash after an ordinary effort against the Raiders in Canberra in their first start of the year. The Sharks on the other hand stride in with a wealth of confidence after impressive efforts against the Warriors and Bulldogs. The Tigers will lift and put in a much improved effort at Leichhardt Oval, but it should not be enough to overwhelm the unbeaten Sharks.
Tip: Sharks by 14
PointsBet odds: Tigers $3.70 (+11.5 $1.90) Sharks $1.28 (-11.5 $1.90)
Sunday, March 24
Parramatta Eels vs. Manly Warringah Sea Eagles
CommBank Stadium, 4:05pm (AEDT)
Eels: 1. Clinton Gutherson 2. Morgan Harper 3. Viliami Penisini 4. Blaize Talagi 5. Sean Russell 6. Dylan Brown 7. Mitchell Moses 8. Reagan Campbell-Gillard 9. Joey Lussick 10. Junior Paulo 11. Shaun Lane 12. Bryce Cartwright 13. J'maine Hopgood Bench: 14. Luca Moretti 15. Ryan Matterson 16. Joe Ofahengaue 17. Kelma Tuilagi Reserves: 18. Ofahiki Ogden 20. Brendan Hands
Sea Eagles: 1. Tom Trbojevic 2. Raymond Tuiamalo Vaega 3. Tolutau Koula 4. Reuben Garrick 5. Jaxson Paulo 6. Luke Brooks 7. Daly Cherry-Evans 8. Taniela Paseka 9. Lachlan Croker 10. Josh Aloiai 11. Haumole Olakau'atu 12. Ben Trbojevic 13. Jake Trbojevic Bench: 14. Karl Lawton 15. Corey Waddell 16. Ethan Bullemor 17. Nathan Brown Reserves: 18. Jakob Arthur 20. Aaron Woods
Officials
Referee: Peter Gough Touchies: Drew Oultram, Jon Stone Bunker: Chris Butler
Prediction: What a cracking way to spend a Sunday afternoon, watching these two old foes go at it on the idyllic CommBank Stadium surface. Going on their performances so far this season, it should be a fast and exciting clash with plenty of ball movement. The Eels weren't quite up to the task of beating the Panthers last week, while the Sea Eagles looked very good in beating the Roosters. This clash will give everyone a clearer idea of the form lines moving forward. There looks to be something special brewing at Manly and think they can win this one.
Tip: Sea Eagles by 8
PointsBet odds: Eels $1.80 (-1.5 $1.90) Sea Eagles $2 (+1.5 $1.90)
Newcastle Knights vs. Melbourne Storm
McDonald Jones Stadium, 6:15pm (AEDT)
Knights: 1. Kalyn Ponga 2. Thomas Jenkins 3. Dane Gagai 4. Bradman Best 5. Enari Tuala 6. Tyson Gamble 7. Jack Cogger 8. Jacob Saifiti 9. Phoenix Crossland 10. Leo Thompson 11. Tyson Frizell 12. Kai Pearce-Paul 13. Adam Elliott Bench: 14. Jayden Brailey 15. Daniel Saifiti 20. Mathew Croker 21. Dylan Lucas Reserves: 18. Brodie Jones 19. Will Pryce
Storm: 1. Ryan Papenhuyzen 2. William Warbrick 3. Reimis Smith 4. Nick Meaney 5. Xavier Coates 6. Jonah Pezet 7. Tyran Wishart 8. Tui Kamikamica 9. Harry Grant 10. Josh King 12. Eliesa Katoa 22. Shawn Blore 13. Trent Loiero Bench: 14. Kane Bradley 15. Tepai Moeroa 16. Chris Lewis 17. Alec MacDonald Reserves: 18. Grant Anderson 19. Aaron Pene
Officials
Referee: Grant Atkins Touchies: Wyatt Raymond, Matt Noyan Bunker: Liam Kennedy
Prediction: The Knights remain winless after losing last week to the Cowboys when they really should have won. The Storm remain unbeaten after beating the Warriors in a game they really should have lost. The Knights were expected to be underdogs for this clash, but the suspension of Jahrome Hughes means the Storm will be without both first choice halves. Still the Storm always seem to get the job done.
Tip: Storm by 4
PointsBet odds: Knights $1.90 (-0.5 $1.95) Storm $1.90 (+0.5 $1.85)
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