The NRL season heads into Round 6 with injuries starting to take a serious toll on some teams, while others continue to struggle with their form.
Good luck with your tips.
Thursday, April 11
Newcastle Knights vs. Roosters
McDonald Jones Stadium, 7:50pm (AEST)
Knights: 1. Kalyn Ponga 2. Thomas Jenkins 3. Dane Gagai 4. Bradman Best 5. Enari Tuala 6. Jack Cogger 7. Jackson Hastings 8. Jacob Saifiti 9. Jayden Brailey 10. Leo Thompson 11. Dylan Lucas 12. Kai Pearce-Paul 13. Adam Elliott Bench: 14. Phoenix Crossland 15. Daniel Saifiti 16. Jack Hetherington 17. Mathew Croker Reserves: 19. Brodie Jones 22. Greg Marzhew
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Roosters: 1. Joseph Manu 2. Daniel Tupou 3. Michael Jennings 4. Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii 5. Fetalaiga Pauga 6. Connor Watson 7. Luke Keary 8. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves 9. Brandon Smith 10. Lindsay Collins 11. Nat Butcher 12. Angus Crichton 13. Victor Radley Bench: 14. Zach Dockar-Clay 15. Naufahu Whyte 16. Sitili Tupouniua 17. Terrell May Reserves: 18. Egan Butcher 19. Lewis Murphy
Officials
Referee: Gerard Sutton Touchies: David Munro, Matt Noyen Bunker: Chris Butler
Prediction: The Knights thumped the Dragons last week in what could best be described as a lake in Newcastle. The Roosters were embarrassed in the first half by the Bulldogs, before putting in an improved effort after the break. The Roosters will be missing some key players for this clash, which should go the Knights' way in Newcastle.
Tip: Knights by 8
PointsBet odds: Knights $1.55 (-4.5 $1.90) Broncos $2.45 (+4.5 $1.90)
Friday, April 12
Melbourne Storm vs. Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs
AAMI Park, 6pm (AEST)
Storm: 1. Ryan Papenhuyzen 2. William Warbrick 3. Reimis Smith 4. Nick Meaney 5. Xavier Coates 6. Cameron Munster 7. Jahrome Hughes 8. Tui Kamikamica 9. Harry Grant 10. Josh King 11. Shawn Blore 12. Eliesa Katoa 13. Trent Loiero Bench: 14. Tyran Wishart 15. Christian Welch 16. Tepai Moeroa 17. Alec MacDonald Reserves: 18. Joe Chan 19. Jack Howarth
Bulldogs: 1. Stephen Crichton 2. Connor Tracey 3. Jacob Kiraz 4. Bronson Xerri 5. Josh Addo-Carr 6. Matt Burton 7. Drew Hutchison 10. Chris Patolo 9. Reed Mahoney 15. Poasa Faamausili 11. Viliame Kikau 12. Josh Curran 13. Jaeman Salmon Bench: 14. Bailey Hayward 16. Samuel Hughes 17. Kitione Kautoga 20. Liam Knight Reserves: 19. Toby Sexton 21. Jake Turpin
Officials
Referee: Wyatt Raymond Touchies: Todd Smith, Tyson Brough Bunker: Grant Atkins
Prediction: The Storm were almost back to their very best last week, with the return of their full spine against the Broncos. The Bulldogs had a brilliant first half before collapsing, but still managed to hold on against the Roosters. Injuries have hit the Bulldogs hard and although they often give the Storm a tough time, they will struggle on this occasion.
Tip: Storm by 14
PointsBet odds: Storm $1.13 (-18.5 $1.90) Bulldogs $6 (+18.5 $1.90)
Brisbane Broncos vs. Dolphins
Suncorp Stadium, 8pm (AEST)
Broncos: 1. Reece Walsh 2. Corey Oates 3. Kotoni Staggs 4. Selwyn Cobbo 5. Jesse Arthars 6. Ezra Mam 7. Jock Madden 8. Corey Jensen 9. Billy Walters 10. Fletcher Baker 11. Jaiyden Hunt 12. Jordan Riki 13. Patrick Carrigan Bench: 14. Tyson Smoothy 15. Xavier Willison 16. Kobe Hetherington 17. Tristan Sailor Reserves: 19. Benjamin Te Kura 20. Jordan Pereira
Dolphins: 1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow 2. Jamayne Isaako 3. Jake Averillo 4. Tesi Niu 5. Jack Bostock 6. Kodi Nikorima 7. Isaiya Katoa 8. Jesse Bromwich 9. Jeremy Marshall-King 16. Mark Nicholls 11. Kenny Bromwich 12. Euan Aitken 13. Ray Stone Bench: 14. Josh Kerr 15. Anthony Milford 17. Jarrod Wallace 22. Lachlan Hubner Reserves: 18. Oryn Keeley 19. Sean O'Sullivan
Officials
Referee: Adam Gee Touchies: Michael Wise, Belinda Sharpe Bunker: Ashley Klein
Prediction: The Broncos gave the Storm a good run for their money last week, but paid dearly with the hamstring injury to Adam Reynolds. The Dolphins continued their winning ways, dismissing the pesky Tigers, while losing several key players to injury. This is the Battle for Brisbane and the new boys on the block will be keen to maintain their spot at the top of the ladder.
Tip: Dolphins by 6
PointsBet odds: Broncos $1.32 (-10.5 $1.90) Dolphins $3.40 (+10.5 $1.90)
Saturday, April 13
New Zealand Warriors vs. Manly Warringah Sea Eagles
Go Media Stadium, 3pm (AEST)
Warriors: 1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad 2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak 3. Rocco Berry 4. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck 5. Marcelo Montoya 6. Te Maire Martin 7. Shaun Johnson 8. Addin Fonua-Blake 9. Wayde Egan 10. Mitchell Barnett 11. Jackson Ford 12. Kurt Capewell 13. Tohu Harris Bench: 14. Chanel Harris-Tavita 15. Tom Ale 16. Jazz Tevaga 17. Jacob Laban Reserves: 18. Adam Pompey 20. Taine Tuaupiki 21. Zyon Maiu'u 22. Edward Kosi 23. Ali Leiataua
Sea Eagles: 1. Tom Trbojevic 2. Tommy Talau 3. Tolutau Koula 4. Ben Trbojevic 5. Jaxson Paulo 6. Luke Brooks 7. Daly Cherry-Evans 8. Taniela Paseka 9. Lachlan Croker 10. Josh Aloiai 11. Haumole Olakau'atu 12. Corey Waddell 13. Jake Trbojevic Bench: 14. Karl Lawton 15. Ethan Bullemor 16. Toafofoa Sipley 17. Nathan Brown Reserves: 18. Jakob Arthur 19. Aaron Woods 20. Brad Parker 21. Raymond Tuiamalo Vaega 22. Gordon Chan Kum Tong
Officials
Referee: Chris Butler Touchies: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski, Paki Parkinson Bunker: Liam Kennedy
Prediction: The Warriors were very impressive last week in destroying the Rabbitohs, while the Sea Eagles shocked most with their dismantling of the Panthers. This promises to be one of the games of the round, with both teams struggling for consistency, but almost unbeatable when they are switched on. Perhaps the Warriors at home.
Tip: Warriors by 10
PointsBet odds: Warriors $1.53 (-5.5 $1.90) Sea Eagles $2.50 (+5.5 $1.90)
Parramatta Eels vs. North Queensland Cowboys
CommBank Stadium, 5:30pm (AEST)
Eels: 1. Clinton Gutherson 2. Bailey Simonsson 3. Viliami Penisini 4. Morgan Harper 5. Sean Russell 6. Daejarn Asi 7. Dylan Brown 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 19. Blaize Talagi 20. Wiremu Greig 21. Makahesi Makatoa 22. Maika Sivo
Cowboys: 1. Scott Drinkwater 2. Kyle Feldt 3. Valentine Holmes 4. Tomas Chester 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. Jake Clifford 19. Thomas Mikaele 20. Semi Valemei 21. Jamal Shibasaki 22. Viliami Vailea
Officials
Referee: Peter Gough Touchies: David Munro, Kieren Irons Bunker: Gerard Sutton
Prediction: The Eels were thumped last week by the Raiders, while the Cowboys took care of the Titans. The Eels look really lost without Mitchell Moses and could be in for another torrid time if the Cowboys turn up ready to play a full 80 minutes of quality football.
Tip: Cowboys by 16
PointsBet odds: Eels $2.30 (+3.5 $1.90) Cowboys $1.62 (-3.5 $1.90)
South Sydney Rabbitohs vs. Cronulla Sutherland Sharks
Accor Stadium, 7:35pm (AEST)
Rabbitohs: 1. Jye Gray 2. Tyrone Munro 3. Jack Wighton 4. Isaiah Tass 5. Taane Milne 6. Cody Walker 7. Dean Hawkins 8. Tevita Tatola 9. Peter Mamouzelos 10. Thomas Burgess 11. Keaon Koloamatangi 12. Jacob Host 13. Cameron Murray Bench: 14. Michael Chee Kam 15. Siliva Havili 16. Shaquai Mitchell 17. Davvy Moale Reserves: 18. Damien Cook 19. Jacob Gagai 20. Sean Keppie 21. Tallis Duncan 22. Dion Teaupa
Sharks: 1. William Kennedy 2. Sione Katoa 3. Jesse Ramien 4. Kayal Iro 5. Ronaldo Mulitalo 6. Braydon Trindall 7. Nicho Hynes 8. Thomas Hazelton 9. Blayke Brailey 10. Oregon Kaufusi 11. Briton Nikora 12. Teig Wilton 13. Cameron McInnes Bench: 14. Billy Burns 15. Jack Williams 16. Siosifa Talakai 17. Tuku Hau Tapuha Reserves: 18. Daniel Atkinson 19. Jayden Berrell 20. Toby Rudolf 21. Samuel Stonestreet 22. Braden Hamlin-Uele
Officials
Referee: Ashley Klein Touchies: Nick Pelgrave, Phil Henderson Bunker: Adam Gee
Prediction: The Rabbitohs were awful again last week in losing to the Warriors, while the Sharks rested with the bye. It will be interesting to see how the Bunnies perform with Latrell Mitchell missing through suspension. I get the feeling that they may actually improve, but probably not enough to beat the Sharks.
Tip: Sharks by 14
PointsBet odds: Rabbitohs $2.80 (+8.5 $1.90) Sharks $1.44 (-8.5 $1.90)
Sunday, April 14
Wests Tigers vs. St George Illawarra Dragons
Campbelltown Sports Stadium, 4:05pm (AEST)
Tigers: 1. Jahream Bula 2. Charlie Staines 3. Solomona Faataape 4. Justin Olam 5. Junior Tupou 6. Jayden Sullivan 7. Aidan Sezer 8. Stefano Utoikamanu 9. Apisai Koroisau 10. David Klemmer 11. Isaiah Papali'i 12. Alex Seyfarth 13. Fonua Pole Bench: 14. Jake Simpkin 15. Alex Twal 16. Justin Matamua 17. Asu Kepaoa Reserves: 21. Kit Laulilii 19. Josh Feledy
Dragons: 1. Tyrell Sloan 2. Zac Lomax 3. Moses Suli 4. Jack Bird 5. Mikaele Ravalawa 6. Kyle Flanagan 7. Ben Hunt 8. Francis Molo 9. Jacob Liddle 10. Hame Sele 12. Jaydn Su'A 17. Raymond Faitala-Mariner 13. Tom Eisenhuth Bench: 14. Jesse Marschke 15. Blake Lawrie 16. Jack de Belin 18. Ben Murdoch-Masila Reserves: 20. Michael Molo 19. Christian Tuipulotu
Officials
Referee: Grant Atkins Touchies: Jon Stone, Liam Kennedy Bunker: Todd Smith
Prediction: The Tigers were outclassed last week by the Dolphins, while the Dragons were hammered in a Newcastle quagmire. The Tigers are playing a lot more consistently, but if the good Dragons turn up, they could cause an upset out at Campbelltown.
Tip: Dragons by 8
PointsBet odds: Tigers $1.77 (-1.5 $1.90) Dragons $2.05 (+1.5 $1.90)
Canberra Raiders vs. Gold Coast Titans
GIO Stadium, 6:15pm (AEST)
Raiders: 1. Chevy Stewart 2. James Schiller 3. Matthew Timoko 4. Sebastian Kris 5. Xavier Savage 6. Ethan Strange 7. Jamal Fogarty 8. Josh Papali'i 9. Danny Levi 10. Joseph Tapine 11. Hudson Young 12. Zac Hosking 13. Morgan Smithies Bench: 14. Tom Starling 15. Ata Mariota 16. Trey Mooney 17. Pasami Saulo Reserves: 18. Kaeo Weekes 19. Simi Sasagi
Titans: 1. Jayden Campbell 5. Jojo Fifita 2. Harley Smith-Shields 3. Brian Kelly 22. Alofiana Khan-Pereira 4. AJ Brimson 6. Kieran Foran 8. Moeaki Fotuaika 9. Chris Randall 10. Jaimin Jolliffe 11. David Fifita 12. Beau Fermor 13. Klese Haas Bench: 14. Sam Verrills 15. Erin Clark 16. Isaac Liu 17. Josiah Pahulu Reserves: 21. Tony Francis 20. Iszac Fa'asumaleaui
Officials
Referee: Kasey Badger Touchies: Damian Brady, Chris Sutton Bunker: Peter Gough
Prediction: The Raiders were too good for the Eels last week, while the Titans went down to the Cowboys. The Raiders turned themselves right around after the collapse to the Sharks the week before, and if they continue in that vein, the Titans will remain winless for another week.
Tip: Raiders by 18
PointsBet odds: Raiders $1.30 (-10.5 $1.90) Titans $3.50 (+10.5 $1.90)
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