Round 10 of the NRL season is another that will see some key changes to line-ups as injuries strike again. With State of Origin looming it is time for teams to make their moves up the ladder.
Good luck with your tips.
Thursday, May 9
Dolphins vs. Manly Warringah Sea Eagles
Suncorp Stadium, 7:50pm (AEST)
Dolphins: 1. Trai Fuller 2. Jamayne Isaako 3. Jake Averillo 4. Herbie Farnworth 5. Jack Bostock 6. Kodi Nikorima 7. Isaiya Katoa 8. Jesse Bromwich 9. Jeremy Marshall-King 10. Mark Nicholls 11. Felise Kaufusi 12. Euan Aitken 13. Max Plath Bench: 14. Josh Kerr 15. Kenny Bromwich 16. Ray Stone 17. Connelly Lemuelu Reserves: 18. Kurt Donoghoe 22. Oryn Keeley
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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. Karl Lawton 10. Josh Aloiai 11. Ben Trbojevic 12. Corey Waddell 13. Jake Trbojevic Bench: 14. Gordon Chan Kum Tong 15. Toafofoa Sipley 16. Ethan Bullemor 17. Matthew Lodge Reserves: 18. Aaron Woods 19. Jakob Arthur
Officials
Referee: Ashley Klein Touchies: Todd Smith, Michael Wise Bunker: Gerard Sutton
Prediction: These two teams are very hard to pin down, just when you think they are going to be genuine finals threats, they put in a less than impressive performance. Last week the Dolphins were great in defeating the Cowboys in Townsville, while the Sea Eagles threw away a 20-point lead to lose to the Raiders. If form was anything to go by and these two teams were reliable, you would say the Dolphins should win this at home.
Tip: Dolphins by 4
PointsBet odds: Dolphins $2.10 (+2.5 $1.85) Sea Eagles $1.73 (-2.5 $1.95)
Friday, May 10
Penrith Panthers vs. Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs
BlueBet Stadium, 6pm (AEST)
Panthers: 1. Dylan Edwards 2. Sunia Turuva 3. Paul Alamoti 4. Taylan May 5. Brian To'o 6. Jarome Luai 7. Nathan Cleary 8. Moses Leota 9. Mitch Kenny 10. James Fisher-Harris 11. Luke Garner 12. Liam Martin 13. Isaah Yeo Bench: 14. Jack Cole 15. Lindsay Smith 16. Liam Henry 17. Mavrik Geyer Reserves: 19. Matt Eisenhuth
Bulldogs: 22. Connor Tracey 2. Jacob Kiraz 3. Bronson Xerri 4. Stephen Crichton 5. Josh Addo-Carr 6. Matt Burton 7. Drew Hutchison 8. Max King 9. Reed Mahoney 15. Samuel Hughes 11. Viliame Kikau 12. Jaeman Salmon 13. Kurt Mann Bench: 10. Josh Curran 14. Bailey Hayward 16. Kurtis Morrin 17. Jacob Preston Reserves: 1. Blake Taaffe
Officials
Referee: Liam Kennedy Touchies: Drew Oultram, Wyatt Raymond Bunker: Kasey Badger
Prediction: The Panthers trailed the Rabbitohs 12-0 last week, but then proceeded to do Panthers things for the rest of the game to run away comfortable winners. The Bulldogs were similarly down against the Tigers but fought back in the second half for a sloppy win. This is a big game for the Bulldogs with so many former Panthers now at the club, but we have not seen anything this year that suggests their ongoing improvement has them anywhere near ready to upset the premiers.
Tip: Panthers by 18
PointsBet odds: Panthers $1.15 (-15.5 $1.90) Bulldogs $5.50 (+15.5 $1.90)
Parramatta Eels vs. Brisbane Broncos
CommBank Stadium, 8pm (AEST)
Eels: 1. Blaize Talagi 2. Maika Sivo 3. Viliami Penisini 4. Sean Russell 5. Bailey Simonsson 6. Ethan Sanders 7. Dylan Brown 8. Reagan Campbell-Gillard 9. Joey Lussick 10. Junior Paulo 11. Shaun Lane 12. Ryan Matterson 13. J'maine Hopgood Bench: 15. Makahesi Makatoa 16. Joe Ofahengaue 17. Kelma Tuilagi 22. Brendan Hands Reserves: 18. Luca Moretti 20. Daejarn Asi
Broncos: 1. Reece Walsh 2. Corey Oates 3. Kotoni Staggs 4. Selwyn Cobbo 5. Deine Mariner 6. Ezra Mam 7. Joshua Rogers 8. Corey Jensen 9. Billy Walters 10. Payne Haas 11. Brendan Piakura 12. Jordan Riki 13. Patrick Carrigan Bench: 14. Tyson Smoothy 15. Xavier Willison 16. Kobe Hetherington 17. Jack Gosiewski Reserves: 18. Tristan Sailor 19. Fletcher Baker
Officials
Referee: Gerard Sutton Touchies: David Munro, Matt Noyen Bunker: Grant Atkins
Prediction: The Eels had last week off to regather their thoughts and prepare for a renewed effort, while the Broncos were smashed by the Roosters on the scoreboard and in the casualty ward. This is a very important game for both of these sides as they continue to adjust to having key players out injured. Surely Reece Walsh won't have another shocker like last week? This is a tough game to pick.
Tip: Broncos by 8
PointsBet odds: Eels $3.15 (+9.5 $1.95) Broncos $1.36 (-9.5 $1.85)
Saturday, May 11
Wests Tigers vs. Newcastle Knights
Scully Park, Tamworth, 3pm (AEST)
Tigers: 1. Jahream Bula 2. Charlie Staines 3. Starford To'a 4. Justin Olam 5. Brent Naden 6. Lachlan Galvin 7. Jayden Sullivan 8. Stefano Utoikamanu 9. Apisai Koroisau 10. David Klemmer 11. Samuela Fainu 12. John Bateman 13. Isaiah Papali'i Bench: 14. Jake Simpkin 15. Alex Twal 16. Alex Seyfarth 17. Fonua Pole Reserves: 18. Tallyn Da Silva 19. Solomon Alaimalo 20. Asu Kepaoa 21. Alexander Lobb 22. Solomona Faataape
Knights: 1. David Armstrong 2. Greg Marzhew 3. Dane Gagai 4. Bradman Best 5. Enari Tuala 6. Tyson Gamble 7. Jackson Hastings 8. Daniel Saifiti 9. Jayden Brailey 10. Leo Thompson 11. Tyson Frizell 12. Kai Pearce-Paul 13. Adam Elliott Bench: 14. Phoenix Crossland 15. Jacob Saifiti 16. Dylan Lucas 17. Brodie Jones Reserves: 18. Jack Hetherington 19. Jack Cogger 20. Mathew Croker 21. Jed Cartwright 22. Krystian Mapapalangi
Officials
Referee: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adasmki Touchies: Chris Sutton Damian Brady Bunker: Peter Gough
Prediction: The Tigers led the Bulldogs early last week before falling away in the second half in what was an ordinary game of football. The Knights were gutsy and determined and managed to beat the Warriors, still without star fullback Kalyn Ponga. The Tigers take this home game to Tamworth, and I can't see them upsetting the Knights who are really throwing everything they have into their defence.
Tip: Knights by 14
PointsBet odds: Tigers $2.35 +3.5 $1.95) Knights $1.60 (-3.5 $1.85)
St George Illawarra Dragons vs. South Sydney Rabbitohs
Netstrata Jubilee Stadium, 5:30pm (AEST)
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 11. Raymond Faitala-Mariner 12. Jaydn Su'A 13. Tom Eisenhuth Bench: 14. Fa'amanu Brown 15. Blake Lawrie 16. Jack de Belin 17. Ben Murdoch-Masila Reserves: 18. Michael Molo 19. Mathew Feagai 20. Toby Couchman 21. Luciano Leilua 22. Jesse Marschke
Rabbitohs: 1. Latrell Mitchell 2. Gehamat Shibasaki 3. Jack Wighton 4. Michael Chee Kam 5. Izaac Tu'itupou Thompson 6. Cody Walker 7. Dion Teaupa 8. Davvy Moale 9. Damien Cook 10. Sean Keppie 11. Keaon Koloamatangi 12. Jai Arrow 13. Siliva Havili Bench: 14. Peter Mamouzelos 15. Tallis Duncan 16. Thomas Burgess 17. Matthew French Reserves: 18. Bayleigh Bentley-Hape 19. Leonard Skelton 20. Liam Le Blanc 21. Chase Chapman 22. Alex Johnston
Officials
Referee: Belinda Sharpe Touchies: Jon Stone, Todd Smith Bunker: Ashley Klein
Prediction: The Dragons were looking good in the first half last week against Cronulla, but ran out of steam on the soggy Shark Park surface. The Rabbitohs started strongly under new coach Ben Hornby, but were no match for the Panthers who ended up embarrassing them. This game could go either way, especially if the Rabbitohs are serious about performing now that Jason Demetriou has gone.
Tip: Rabbitohs by 6
PointsBet odds: Dragons $1.57 (-3.5 $1.80) Rabbitohs $2.40 (+3.5 $2)
Melbourne Storm vs. Cronulla Sutherland Sharks
AAMI Park, 7:35pm (AEST)
Storm: 1. Sualauvi Faalogo 2. William Warbrick 3. Reimis Smith 4. Nick Meaney 5. Grant Anderson 6. Tyran Wishart 7. Cameron Munster 8. Christian Welch 9. Harry Grant 10. Josh King 11. Shawn Blore 12. Eliesa Katoa 13. Trent Loiero Bench: 14. Bronson Garlick 15. Joe Chan 16. Nelson Asofa-Solomona 17. Alec MacDonald Reserves: 18. Kane Bradley 19. Jack Howarth 20. Dean Ieremia 21. Chris Lewis 22. Tui Kamikamica
Sharks: 1. William Kennedy 2. Sione Katoa 3. Jesse Ramien 4. Kayal Iro 5. Ronaldo Mulitalo 6. Daniel Atkinson 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. Siosifa Talakai 16. Royce Hunt 17. Braden Hamlin-Uele Reserves: 18. Tuku Hau Tapuha 19. Mawene Hiroti 20. Samuel Stonestreet 21. Kade Dykes 22. Billy Burns
Officials
Referee: Grant Atkins Touchies: Phil Henderson, Nick Pelgrave Bunker: Adam Gee
Prediction: The Storm won a tight one last week against the Titans, but lost two key parts of their superstar spine in Ryan Papenhuyzen and Jahrome Hughes. The Sharks were once again impressive in beating the Dragons and they now face a run of serious opposition, where their true premiership credentials will be on the line. Before the injuries I would have confidently gone with Melbourne in this one, but they are two major losses.
Tip: Sharks by 2
PointsBet odds: Storm $1.67 (-2.5 $1.90) Sharks $2.20 (+2.5 $1.90)
Sunday, May 12
Sydney Roosters vs. New Zealand Warriors
Allianz Stadium, 2pm (AEST)
Roosters: 1. James Tedesco 2. Daniel Tupou 3. Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii 4. Joseph Manu 5. Dominic Young 6. Luke Keary 7. Sam Walker 8. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves 14. Connor Watson 10. Lindsay Collins 11. Angus Crichton 12. Nat Butcher 13. Victor Radley Bench: 15. Naufahu Whyte 16. Spencer Leniu 17. Terrell May 18. Sandon Smith Reserves: 22. Fetalaiga Pauga 19. Egan Butcher
Warriors: 1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad 2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak 3. Rocco Berry 17. Adam Pompey 22. Edward Kosi 6. Te Maire Martin 7. Shaun Johnson 8. Addin Fonua-Blake 9. Wayde Egan 10. Bunty Afoa 11. Jackson Ford 12. Mitchell Barnett 13. Tohu Harris Bench:14. Dylan Walker 15. Tom Ale 16. Jazz Tevaga 23. Freddy Lussick Reserves: 18. Jacob Laban 20. Taine Tuaupiki
Officials
Referee: Kasey Badger Touchies: Tyson Brough, Drew Oultram Bunker: Adam Gee
Prediction: This should have been one of the games of the year, but the Warriors have gone from premiership threats to complete jokes in the past few weeks, losing to the Dragons, Titans and Knights. The Roosters were too good for a battered Broncos last week, and if they pull up alright from that encounter they should take care of the Warriors, who are due for a bounce back, but I won't be wasting my tip on them again.
Tip: Roosters by 20
PointsBet odds: Roosters $1.30 (-11.5 $1.90) Warriors $3.50 (+11.5 $1.90)
Gold Coast Titans vs. North Queensland Cowboys
Cbus Super Stadium, 4:05pm (AEST)
Titans: 1. AJ Brimson 2. Phillip Sami 3. Brian Kelly 4. Harley Smith-Shields 5. Jojo Fifita 6. Chris Randall 7. Kieran Foran 8. Moeaki Fotuaika 9. Sam Verrills 10. Jaimin Jolliffe 11. David Fifita 12. Beau Fermor 13. Isaac Liu Bench: 14. Keano Kini 15. Erin Clark 16. Klese Haas 17. Josiah Pahulu Reserves: 18. Alofiana Khan-Pereira 19. Keenan Palasia
Cowboys: 1. Scott Drinkwater 2. Kyle Feldt 3. Valentine Holmes 4. Viliami Vailea 5. Semi Valemei 6. Tom Dearden 7. Chad Townsend 10. Griffin Neame 9. Reece Robson 15. Thomas Mikaele 11. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki 12. Jeremiah Nanai 13. Reuben Cotter Bench: 14. Heilum Luki 16. Sam McIntyre 17. Jason Taumalolo 20. Harrison Edwards Reserves: 18. Jake Granville 19. Jake Clifford
Officials
Referee: Wyatt Raymond Touchies: Jarrod Cole, David Munro Bunker: Peter Gough
Prediction: This is another game where the form guide won't be of much help. The Titans continue to improve, last week losing narrowly to the Storm. The frustrating Cowboys lost a very winnable game at home to the Dolphins. At home, could the Titans cause an upset against their inconsistent Queensland rivals?
Tip: Titans by 6
PointsBet odds: Titans $2.30 (+3.5 $1.90) Cowboys $1.62 (-3.5 $1.90)
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