The NRL action continues this week, with the Roosters testing their premiership credentials against the Storm, before the Eels try to climb back into the Top 8 when they face the Dolphins. On Saturday we see the Broncos host the Raiders in what should be a cracker.
Good luck with your tips.
Thursday, April 19
Sydney Roosters vs. Melbourne Storm
Allianz Stadium, 7:50pm (AEST)
Roosters: 1. James Tedesco 2. Daniel Tupou 3. Michael Jennings 4. Joseph Manu 5. Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii 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. Egan Butcher 17. Terrell May Reserves: 18. Fetalaiga Pauga 19. Dylan Napa
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Storm: 1. Ryan Papenhuyzen 2. William Warbrick 3. Reimis Smith 4. Nick Meaney 5. Xavier Coates 6. Cameron Munster 7. Jahrome Hughes 8. Nelson Asofa-Solomona 9. Harry Grant 10. Josh King 11. Shawn Blore 12. Eliesa Katoa 13. Trent Loiero Bench: 14. Tyran Wishart 15. Christian Welch 16. Joe Chan 17. Alec MacDonald Reserves: 18. Grant Anderson 19. Jack Howarth
Officials
Referee: Ashley Klein Touchies: Liam Kennedy, Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski Bunker: Adam Gee
Prediction: The Roosters were narrow winners over the Knights last week, but welcome back captain James Tedesco for this tough clash with the Storm. Melbourne were lucky last week to escape with the points against the Bulldogs. Roosters hooker Brandon Smith will be set for a big one against his former club, and could provide the spark around the ruck the Roosters will need.
Tip: Rooster by 6
PointsBet odds: Roosters $1.85 (-1.5 $1.95) Storm $1.95 (+1.5 $1.85)
Friday, April 20
St George Illawarra Dragons vs. New Zealand Warriors
WIN Stadium, 6pm (AEST)
Dragons: 1. Tyrell Sloan 2. Christian Tuipulotu 3. Moses Suli 4. Zac Lomax 5. Mikaele Ravalawa 6. Kyle Flanagan 7. Ben Hunt 8. Francis Molo 9. Jacob Liddle 10. Hame Sele 11. Raymond Faitala-Mariner 12. Jaydn Su'A 13. Tom Eisenhuth Bench: 15. Blake Lawrie 16. Jack de Belin 17. Ben Murdoch-Masila 18. Michael Molo Reserves: 19. Mathew Feagai 22. Fa'amanu Brown
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. Jacob Laban 17. Adam Pompey 21. Ali Leiataua Reserves: 18. Zyon Maiu'u 23. Paul Roache
Officials
Referee: Gerard Sutton Touchies: Phil Henderson, Kasey Badger Bunker: Liam Kennedy
Prediction: The Dragons were too good for the Tigers last week, in a game where both teams had their moments. The Warriors started poorly against the Sea Eagles and were lucky to sneak away with a draw. The Warriors really must win this one comfortably if anyone is going to take them seriously as premiership contenders.
Tip: Warriors by 18
PointsBet odds: Dragons $2.60 (+5.5 $1.90) Warriors $1.50 (-5.5 $1.90)
Parramatta Eels vs. Dolphins
TIO Stadium, Darwin, 8pm (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. Blaize Talagi Reserves: 18. Brendan Hands 21. Makahesi Makatoa
Dolphins: 1. Trai Fuller 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 10. Mark Nicholls 11. Kenny Bromwich 12. Euan Aitken 13. Max Plath Bench: 14. Josh Kerr 15. Sean O'Sullivan 16. Ray Stone 17. Jarrod Wallace Reserves: 18. Oryn Keeley 20. Mason Teague
Officials
Referee: Todd Smith Touchies: Michael Wise, Tyson Brough Bunker: Peter Gough
Prediction: The Eels surprised many with an improved effort to beat the Cowboys last week, while the Dolphins disappointed in losing to the Broncos. This is a very tough game to pick, because it is not really clear whether the Dolphins are heading to the finals or whether they will be found out by the stronger teams. The Eels would qualify as one of those stronger teams, if not for the missing Mitchell Moses, but they didn't need him last week. To add to the confusion, they are playing in steamy Darwin.
Tip: Dolphins 6
PointsBet odds: Eels $1.42 (-7.5 $1.85) Dolphins $2.90 (+7.5 $1.95)
Saturday, April 20
Penrith Panthers vs. Wests Tigers
Carrington Park, Bathurst, 3pm (AEST)
Panthers: 1. Dylan Edwards 2. Sunia Turuva 3. Izack Tago 4. Taylan May 5. Brian To'o 6. Jarome Luai 7. Brad Schneider 8. Moses Leota 9. Mitch Kenny 10. James Fisher-Harris 11. Scott Sorensen 12. Liam Martin 13. Isaah Yeo Bench: 14. Daine Laurie 15. Lindsay Smith 16. Liam Henry 17. Luke Garner Reserves: 18. Jack Cole 19. Mavrik Geyer 20. Matt Eisenhuth 21. Paul Alamoti 22. Tyrone Peachey
Tigers: 1. Jahream Bula 2. Charlie Staines 3. Brent Naden 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. Latu Fainu 15. Alex Twal 16. Alex Seyfarth 17. Samuela Fainu Reserves: 18. Justin Matamua 19. Asu Kepaoa 20. Solomon Alaimalo 21. Jake Simpkin 22. Sione Fainu
Officials
Referee: Wyatt Raymond Touchies: Chris Sutton, Matt Noyen Bunker: Grant Atkins
Prediction: The Panthers enjoyed the bye last weekend, while the Tigers were very sloppy in their loss to the Dragons. This game is in Bathurst where the Tigers have enjoyed some success in the past, but it is hard to see any level of enthusiasm and commitment overcoming the vast gap in class between these two teams.
Tip: Panthers by 22
PointsBet odds: Panthers $1.17 (-14.5 $1.95) Tigers $5 (+14.5 $1.85)
Gold Coast Titans vs. Manly Warringah Sea Eagles
Cbus Super Stadium, 5:30pm (AEST)
Titans: 1. Phillip Sami 2. Alofiana Khan-Pereira 3. Brian Kelly 4. Harley Smith-Shields 5. Jojo Fifita 6. AJ Brimson 7. 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: 18. Joe Stimson 19. Keano Kini 20. Tanah Boyd 21. Tony Francis 22. Jacob Alick-wiencke
Sea Eagles: 1. Tom Trbojevic 2. Jason Saab 3. Tolutau Koula 4. Reuben Garrick 5. Tommy Talau 6. Luke Brooks 7. Daly Cherry-Evans 8. Taniela Paseka 9. Lachlan Croker 10. Matthew Lodge 11. Haumole Olakau'atu 12. Corey Waddell 13. Jake Trbojevic Bench: 14. Karl Lawton 15. Ethan Bullemor 16. Aaron Woods 17. Nathan Brown Reserves: 18. Jakob Arthur 19. Dean Matterson 20. Jaxson Paulo 21. Gordon Chan Kum Tong 22. Aitasi James
Officials
Referee: Liam Kennedy Touchies: Belinda Sharpe, Nick Pelgrave Bunker: Gerard Sutton
Prediction: The Titans were much improved last week, but still lost to the Raiders, albeit in golden point extra time. The Sea Eagles wasted a strong start against the Warriors, ending with a draw. If any coach knows the inner workings of the Sea Eagles it is the Titans' Des Hasler, but even that advantage won't help them here.
Tip: Sea Eagles by 12
PointsBet odds: Titans $3.50 (+8.5 $1.90) Sea Eagles $1.30 (-8.5 $1.90)
Brisbane Broncos vs. Canberra Raiders
Suncorp Stadium, 7:35pm (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: 18. Martin Taupau 19. Benjamin Te Kura 20. Jordan Pereira 21. Blake Mozer 22. Josiah Karapani
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. Ata Mariota 13. Morgan Smithies 14. Tom Starling 15. Simi Sasagi 16. Trey Mooney 17. Pasami Saulo 18. Kaeo Weekes 19. Emre Guler 20. Zac Woolford 21. Nick Cotric 22. Peter Hola
Officials
Referee: Chris Butler Touchies: Jon Stone, Jarrod Cole Bunker: Kasey Badger
Prediction: The Broncos were too good for the Dolphins last week, while the Raiders escaped with a one-point victory over the Titans. This is another one that could go either way, with the Raiders needing a win here to convince many of their premiership chances. Still, at home, it is hard to tip against the Broncos.
Tip: Broncos by 8
PointsBet odds: Broncos $1.38 (-8.5 $1.90) Raiders $3.10 (+8.5 $1.90)
Sunday, April 21
Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs vs. Newcastle Knights
Accor Stadium, 2pm (AEST)
Bulldogs: 1. Connor Tracey 2. Jacob Kiraz 3. Bronson Xerri 4. Stephen Crichton 5. Josh Addo-Carr 6. Matt Burton 7. Drew Hutchison 22. Max King 9. Reed Mahoney 10. Chris Patolo 11. Viliame Kikau 12. Jaeman Salmon 13. Josh Curran Bench: 8. Samuel Hughes 14. Bailey Hayward 16. Kurtis Morrin 17. Blake Taaffe Reserves: 21. Jake Turpin
Knights: 1. Kalyn Ponga 2. Greg Marzhew 4. Bradman Best 5. Enari Tuala 22. Thomas Jenkins 20. Tyson Gamble 7. Jackson Hastings 15. Daniel Saifiti 9. Jayden Brailey 10. Leo Thompson 11. Dylan Lucas 12. Kai Pearce-Paul 13. Adam Elliott Bench: 8. Jacob Saifiti 14. Phoenix Crossland 16. Jack Hetherington 19. Brodie Jones Reserves: 17. Mat Croker
Officials
Referee: Peter Gough Touchies: Clayton Wills, Phil Henderson Bunker: Wyatt Raymond
Prediction: The Bulldogs very nearly beat the Storm last week, but made a lot of little, but costly mistakes. The Knights dropped their bundle when captain Kalyn Ponga was injured in the first half, but fought back in the second to nearly beat the Roosters. The Bulldogs are building enough momentum to win this, if they play smart footy.
Tip: Bulldogs by 8
PointsBet odds: Bulldogs $1.90 (+1.5 $1.80) Knights $1.90 (-1.5 $2)
Cronulla Sutherland Sharks vs. North Queensland Cowboys
PointsBet Stadium, 4:05pm (AEST)
Sharks: 1. William Kennedy 2. Samuel Stonestreet 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. Jack Williams 15. Toby Rudolf 16. Siosifa Talakai 17. Braden Hamlin-Uele Reserves: 18. Daniel Atkinson 19. Tuku Hau Tapuha
Cowboys: 1. Scott Drinkwater 2. Kyle Feldt 3. Valentine Holmes 4. Tomas Chester 5. Semi Valemei 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
Officials
Referee: Adam Gee Touchies: David Munro, Paki Parkinson Bunker: Ashley Klein
Prediction: The Sharks were too good last week for the Rabbitohs, while the Cowboys were disappointing against the Eels. The Sharks are performing better than many expected and the Cowboys are so unpredictable. I'm tipping the Sharks at home, but anything could happen here.
Tip: Sharks by 10
PointsBet odds: Sharks $1.62 (-3.5 $1.90) Cowboys $2.30 (+3.5 $1.90)
BYE: 
Rabbitohs
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