The NRL season continues to navigate the Origin period, with just the five games to contemplate this week. Surely picking five from five won't be too hard a task?
Good luck with your tips.
Friday, June 21
Dolphins vs. Melbourne Storm
Suncorp Stadium, 8pm (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. Kenny Bromwich 11. Connelly Lemuelu 12. Euan Aitken 13. Max Plath Bench: 14. Josh Kerr 15. Mark Nicholls 16. Ray Stone 17. Tevita Pangai Junior Reserves: 18. Oryn Keeley 21. Tesi Niu
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Storm: 1. Ryan Papenhuyzen 2. William Warbrick 3. Grant Anderson 4. Nick Meaney 5. Sualauvi Faalogo 6. Tyran Wishart 7. Jahrome Hughes 8. Tui Kamikamica 9. Bronson Garlick 10. Josh King 11. Shawn Blore 12. Eliesa Katoa 13. Trent Loiero Bench: 14. Jack Howarth 15. Christian Welch 16. Nelson Asofa-Solomona 17. Joe Chan Reserves: 22. Kane Bradley 21. Chris Lewis
Officials
Referee: Liam Kennedy Touchies: Belinda Sharpe, Phil Henderson Bunker: Grant Atkins
Prediction: The Dolphins travelled to Shark Park last week and looked like running away with a big win. The Sharks ran them down, but the team from Redcliff had the last laugh getting up to win by two points. The Storm looked set for a tough encounter with the Warriors, but proved way too good in the end. The Dolphins without The Hammer just don't seem as dangerous, and a lesson needs to be learned from last week about ever tipping against the Storm.
Tip: Storm by 4
PointsBet odds: Dolphins $2.40 (+4.5 $1.90) Storm $1.57 (-4.5 $1.90)
Saturday, June 22
Gold Coast Titans vs. New Zealand Warriors
Cbus Super Stadium, 3pm (AEST)
Titans: 1. Keano Kini 2. Alofiana Khan-Pereira 3. Brian Kelly 4. Phillip Sami 5. Jojo Fifita 6. Jayden Campbell 7. Kieran Foran 8. Keenan Palasia 9. Chris Randall 10. Josiah Pahulu 11. David Fifita 12. Beau Fermor 13. Erin Clark Bench: 14. Sam Verrills 15. Isaac Liu 16. Iszac Fa'asumaleaui 17. Joe Stimson Reserves: 18. Tanah Boyd 19. Jacob Alick-Wiencke 20. Ken Maumalo 21. Arama Hau 22. Jaylan De Groot
Warriors: 1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad 2. Edward Kosi 3. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck 4. Adam Pompey 5. Marcelo Montoya 6. Te Maire Martin 7. Shaun Johnson 8. Addin Fonua-Blake 9. Wayde Egan 10. Jackson Ford 11. Marata Niukore 12. Dylan Walker 13. Tohu Harris Bench: 14. Chanel Harris-Tavita 15. Jacob Laban 16. Jazz Tevaga 17. Tom Ale Reserves: 18. Bunty Afoa 20. Taine Tuaupiki 21. Moala Graham-Taufa 22. Freddy Lussick 23. Demitric Sifakula
Officials
Referee: Adam Gee Touchies: David Munro, Matt Noyen Bunker: Kasey Badger
Prediction: The Titans were back to their disappointing ways in losing to the Tigers last week, while the Warriors were equally inept, in losing to the Storm at home. The Titans are always capable of springing a surprise, but surely the time has come for the Warriors to get serious about their run to the finals.
Tip: Warriors by 12
PointsBet odds: Titans $2.70 (+6.5 $1.90) Warriors $1.47 (-6.5 $1.90)
Sydney Roosters vs. Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs
Industree Group Stadium, Gosford, 5:30pm (AEST)
Roosters: 1. James Tedesco 2. Daniel Tupou 3. Fetalaiga Pauga 4. Joseph Manu 5. Dominic Young 6. Luke Keary 7. Sam Walker 8. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves 9. Brandon Smith 10. Terrell May 11. Nat Butcher 12. Victor Radley 13. Naufahu Whyte Bench: 14. Sandon Smith 15. Blake Steep 16. Sitili Tupouniua 17. Siua Wong Reserves: 18. Ethan King 19. Dylan Napa 20. Tyler Moriarty 21. Hugo Savala 22. Salesi Foketi
Bulldogs: 1. Connor Tracey 2. Jeral Skelton 3. Bronson Xerri 4. Jacob Kiraz 5. Blake Wilson 6. Matt Burton 7. Toby Sexton 8. Max King 9. Reed Mahoney 10. Samuel Hughes 11. Josh Curran 12. Jaeman Salmon 13. Bailey Hayward Bench: 14. Jake Turpin 15. Poasa Faamausili 16. Kurtis Morrin 17. Lipoi Hopoi Reserves: 19. Drew Hutchison 20. Blake Taaffe 21. Eli Clark 22. Harry Hayes 23. Viliame Kikau
Officials
Referee: Grant Atkins Touchies: Drew Oultram, Jon Stone Bunker: Peter Gough
Prediction: The Bulldogs are riding on a high after adding the Eels to their list of victims two weeks ago before enjoying the bye. The Roosters had a big win of their own over the Eels last week. The Bulldogs will be missing inspirational leader Stephen Crichton to Origin duties, while the Roosters will be without Angus Crichton, Spencer Leniu, Lindsay Collins and Connor Watson. This is a great opportunity for the Bulldogs to maintain their successful run.
Tip: Bulldogs by 8
PointsBet odds: Roosters $1.30 (-10.5 $2) Bulldogs $3.50 (+10.5 $1.80)
South Sydney Rabbitohs vs. Manly Warringah Sea Eagles
Accor Stadium, 7:35pm (AEST)
Rabbitohs: 1. Jye Gray 2. Alex Johnston 3. Taane Milne 4. Richard Kennar 5. Jacob Gagai 6. Jack Wighton 7. Cody Walker 8. Davvy Moale 9. Damien Cook 10. Sean Keppie 11. Michael Chee Kam 12. Jai Arrow 13. Keaon Koloamatangi Bench: 14. Peter Mamouzelos 15. Tallis Duncan 16. Thomas Burgess 17. Liam Le Blanc Reserves: 18. Dion Teaupa 19. Chase Chapman 20. Adam Christensen 21. Bayleigh Bentley-Hape 22. Gehamat Shibasaki
Sea Eagles: 1. Lehi Hopoate 2. Jason Saab 3. Tolutau Koula 4. Aaron Schoupp 5. Tommy Talau 6. Luke Brooks 7. Karl Lawton 8. Ethan Bullemor 9. Jake Simpkin 10. Toafofoa Sipley 11. Corey Waddell 12. Ben Trbojevic 13. Nathan Brown Bench: 14. Gordon Chan Kum Tong 15. Ben Condon 16. Caleb Navale 17. Aitasi James Reserves: 18. Clayton Faulalo 19. Jaxson Paulo 20. Brad Parker 21. Jamie Humphreys 22. Raymond Tuiamalo Vaega
Officials
Referee: Chris Butler Touchies: Chris Sutton, Michael Wise Bunker: Wyatt Raymond
Prediction: The Rabbitohs continued their revival last week with an upset victory over the Broncos, while the Sea Eagles overcame injuries and a dogged Dragons side for a good win at Brookvale. This game is a tough one to pick, with both sides losing inspirational stars, Latrell Mitchell and Cameron Murray from the Bunnies and Daly Cherry-Evans, Jake Trbojevic and Haumole Olakau'atu from the Sea Eagles.
Tip: Rabbitohs by 2
PointsBet odds: Rabbitohs $1.50 (-6.5 $1.96) Sea Eagles $2.60 (+6.5 $1.85)
Sunday, June 23rd
Wests Tigers vs. Canberra Raiders
Campbelltown Sports Stadium, 4:05pm (AEST)
Tigers: 1. Jahream Bula 2. Solomona Faataape 3. Brent Naden 20. Adam Doueihi 5. Charlie Staines 6. Lachlan Galvin 7. Aidan Sezer 8. Stefano Utoikamanu 9. Apisai Koroisau 10. Fonua Pole 11. Reuben Porter 12. Samuela Fainu 13. Justin Matamua Bench: 15. Sione Fainu 16. Alex Seyfarth 17. Kit Laulilii 18. Heath Mason Reserves: 19. Luke Laulilii 21. Tony Sukkar
Raiders: 1. Jordan Rapana 2. Nick Cotric 3. Matthew Timoko 4. Sebastian Kris 5. Xavier Savage 6. Ethan Strange 7. Kaeo Weekes 8. Josh Papali'i 9. Danny Levi 10. Joseph Tapine 11. Hudson Young 12. Elliott Whitehead 13. Morgan Smithies Bench: 14. Zac Woolford 15. Ata Mariota 16. Trey Mooney 17. Emre Guler Reserves: 18. Albert Hopoate 19. Adrian Trevilyan
Officials
Referee: Todd Smith Touchies: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski, Clayton Wills Bunker: Gerard Sutton
Prediction: The Tigers rose to the occasion at Leichhardt Oval last week to defeat the Titans, while the Raiders were extremely disappointing against the Cowboys at home. Both teams are untouched by Origin and this game at Campbelltown gives the Tigers a chance to build on last week's victory. You never know what the Raiders are going to dish up, but surely they won't cough up their Top 8 position with a loss here.
Tip: Raiders by 20
PointsBet odds: Tigers $2.35 (+4.5 $1.85) Raiders $1.60 (-4.5 $1.95)
BYE:
Broncos
Cowboys
Dragons
Eels
Knights
Panthers
Sharks
All odds correct at time of publication. Check pointsbet.com.au for the latest.