NZ WARRIORS v MANLY SEA EAGLES
Game 1: 6pm,Go Media Stadium, Auckland, NZ
New Zealand Warriors
1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad 2. Taine Tuaupiki 3. Ali Leiataua 4. Adam Pompey, 5. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck 6. Chanel Harris-Tavita 7. Luke Metcalf 8. James Fisher-Harris, 9. Wayde Egan 10. Mitchell Barnett 11. Kurt Capewell 12. Marata Niukore, 13. Erin Clark 14. Dylan Walker 15. Jackson Ford 16. Demitric Vaimauga, 17. Leka Halasima 18. Samuel Healey 20. Te Maire Martin 21. Eddie Ieremia 22. Bunty Afoa 23. Edward Kosi
Changes from last match:
In: Samuel Healey (reserve), Te Maire Martin (reserve), Eddie Ieremia-Toeava (reserve), Bunty Afoa (reserve), Edward Kosi (reserve)
Changes: Jackson Ford (front row to bench), Mitchell Barnett (lock to front row), Erin Clark (bench to lock)
MANLY SEA EAGLES
1. Tom Trbojevic 2. Jason Saab 3. Tolutau Koula 4. Reuben Garrick 5. Lehi Hopoate 6. Luke Brooks 7. Daly Cherry-Evans 8. Taniela Paseka 9. Jazz Tevaga 10. Josh Aloiai 11. Haumole Olakau’atu 12. Ben Trbojevic 13. Jake Trbojevic 14. Jake Simpkin 15. Corey Waddell 16. Ethan Bullemor 17. Toafofoa Sipley 18. Clayton Faulalo 19. Tommy Talau 20. Gordon Chan Kum Tong 21. Jakob Arthur 22. Dean Matterson
Changes from last match:
Out: Siosiua Taukeiaho (front row)
In: Josh Aloiai (front row), Clayton Faulalo (bench), Tommy Talau (bench), Gordon Chan Kum Tong (reserve), Jakob Arthur (reserve), Dean Matterson (reserve)
Referees, Adam Gee, Touch Judges, Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski, Michael Wise, Bunker, Chris Butler;
PREDICTION
The Warriors were very disappointing in their opening round loss to the Raiders two weeks ago and must overcome any Vegas hangovers if they are to stand any chance of winning this one. Lets face it, they were terrible. They are at home in front of what will be a packed house, they can’t possibly play any worse and they should be a team who bounce back to avoid going 0-2. But, look who they are playing against! The Sea Eagles were devastating last week against the Cowboys and I can’t tip against them in this. Manly by a dozen points.
GAME 2 :PENRITH PANTHERS v SYDNEY ROOSTERS
8pm,Commbank Stadium, Sydney
PENRITH PANTHERS
1. Dylan Edwards 2. Casey McLean 3. Izack Tago 4. Paul Alamoti 5. Brian To’o, 6. Jack Cole 7. Nathan Cleary 8. Moses Leota 9. Mitch Kenny 10. Lindsay Smith 11. Scott Sorensen 12. Liam Martin 13. Isaah Yeo 14. Daine Laurie 15. Isaiah Papali’i 16. Matt Eisenhuth 17. Luke Garner 18. Brad Schneider 19. Luron Patea 20. Liam Henry 21. Luke Sommerton 22. Thomas Jenkins
Changes from last match:
In: Brian To’o (wing), Brad Schneider (reserve), Liam Henry (reserve), Luke Sommerton (reserve), Thomas Jenkins (reserve)
Changes: Luke Garner (centre to bench), Paul Alamoti (wing to centre)
SYDNEY ROOSTERS
1. James Tedesco 2. Daniel Tupou 3. Mark Nawaqanitawase 4. Robert Toia, 5. Dominic Young 6. Sandon Smith 7. Chad Townsend 8. Lindsay Collins, 9. Connor Watson 10. Naufahu Whyte 11. Angus Crichton 12. Siua Wong , 13. Salesi Foketi 14. Zach Dockar-Clay 15. Makahesi Makatoa 16. Blake Steep , 17. Taylor Losalu 18. Hugo Savala 19. Ethan Roberts 20. Ethan King 21. Max McCathie, 22. Billy Smith
Changes from last match:
Out: Victor Radley (second row)
In: Makahesi Makatoa (bench), Hugo Savala (reserve), Ethan Roberts (reserve), Ethan King (reserve), Max McCathie (reserve), Billy Smith (reserve)
Changes: Siua Wong (lock to second row), Salesi Foketi (bench to lock)
Referees, Todd Smith, Touch Judges, Belinda Sharpe, Phil Henderson, Bunker, Grant Atkins.
PREDICTION
The Panthers were clinical against the Sharks in Vegas, showing that they will be well in the running for a fifth straight premiership. The Roosters started well enough against the Broncos, but it was all a facade which quickly crumbled as the Broncos ran up a cricket score. The Rooster are a candidate for a bounce back this weekend, but they simply don’t have the talent to get home over the Panthers at their temporary Parramatta home ground. Penrith by a dozen, maybe more.
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