Struggling to work out who to pick for a clash this week? With many mouth-watering and entertaining clashes ahead, there are some tough decisions to make but we have you covered here as our tipping guru casts his eye over the week’s fixtures. Would you tip the same teams he does or their opposition?

After what seems like an eternity, round one is finally here! A word of warning: you probably won’t get a harder round to pick all year because you simply have no reliable way to gauge form. Yes, trials and the Auckland 9s and the Charity Shield and the Indigenous All Stars are all great to watch, but they generally tell us precious little about how the first round clashes will go. It’s a lot of guesswork and luck. Unfortunately, that trend continues for the first five or six rounds when upsets reign supreme and you’re doing well to be batting at a 50% average. It’s best to tip conservatively in the opening weeks, ride the inconsistent results and look to jag the upset tips and the 50/50s when we have some form to consider. Anything above four out of eight this week would be considered par.

At a glance: Souths, Eels, Knights, Tigers, Cowboys, Panthers, Sharks, Storm
Stand-out: Sharks

Broncos v Souths, Suncorp Stadium

A bumper match to kick of 2015 with the reigning premiers taking on a new-look Brisbane outfit. This is a really tough way to start the round and I think this game is much closer than the betting suggests. The bookies have the Bunnies as fairly clear favourites (Broncos $2.35, Souths $1.62 [Odds through Sportsbet]) but I’m not sure it’s this clear cut. To me Souths are significantly weaker without Burgess, Te’o and Auva’a (Tuqiri is missing as well from their Grand Final side), and the Broncos squad is definitely stronger than last year’s edition – their pack is monstrous. The Broncos play exceptionally well at Suncorp (won six of their last seven at home in 2014), have a great record in round one fixtures but it’s just too hard to go past the reigning premiers. Part of me wants to tip the Broncos but it’s too high-risk this early in the season.
Tip: Souths.

Eels v Manly, Pirtek Stadium

This is another really tough call. Manly have their noses in front in the betting, but their injury toll worries me. Their overall squad is weaker in 2015 and they’re already down some troops in Matai, Taufua and Starling, with Lawrence, Lyon and Symonds all under a cloud (suffered injuries in their last trial). I think the Eels can get the job done given their strong record at Pirtek, and they’ll get home on the back of a massive game from Watmough.
Tip: Eels.

Knights v Warriors, Hunter Stadium

You can’t take the Warriors in round one clashes, and you can’t take them in away fixtures. The Knights should be too good, especially with a few rookies in the Warriors’ backline; expect Gagai and Leilua to have a field day. Tomkins is also under a massive injury cloud which will throw out the Warriors’ attack should he miss the game.
Tip: Knights

Titans v Tigers, CBus Super Stadium

This clash was a straight-out coin toss before the cocaine crisis, but now I’m reasonably confident the Tigers will get up. The Titans just have too many front-liners missing, and it wasn’t an overly strong squad to begin with. I’ll always give the Tigers a chance when Tedesco and Farah are on deck and Titans are awful at home.
Tip: Tigers

Cowboys v Roosters, 1300SMILES Stadium

I’m not completely convinced, but you have to take the Cowboys at home, especially with Friend missing for the Roosters. The Cows will still be rueing their heartbreaking loss in the semis last year, and I think the big Roosters forwards will struggle in the heat. I expect the Cowboys to make in 12 wins on the trot at Townsville, even though as a rule they start seasons poorly. This clash worries me, though.
Tip: Cowboys

Panthers v Bulldogs, Pepper Stadium

The Dogs are slight favourites in this clash mainly due to Penrith’s injury toll. They have a number of players out including Mansour, Docker and Plum. I am a big fan of the Dogs but I think the Panthers are the safer option: I saw Canterbury struggle on the road in 2014 and with a number of players coming back from off-season surgery the Panthers should get the chocolates. The Dogs will need some time to adjust to their new hooker and fullback, and the heat won’t favour their gargantuan pack.
Tip: Panthers

Sharks v Raiders, Remondis Stadium

This clash takes place at 6.30pm Sunday night, so it’s almost the tried-and-tested “Shark park in the Dark” rule, but even in the twilight the Sharkies should get home – they’ve got more points in them than the Raiders. It’ll be closer than people think, but the Raiders need time to adjust to their new recruits, in particular the new spine of Wighton, Austin, Cornish and Hodgson.
Tip: Sharks

Dragons v Storm, Jubilee Oval

I’ve got no wraps on the Dragons this year, and although I reckon the Storm are on the slide they should still be too good in this one. The Storm generally start seasons well and their forward pack is a class above their opponents. Cameron Smith is in doubt but even if he misses the game (unlikely), I’d still be taking Melbourne.
Tip: Storm

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Perhaps one of the most heavily criticised teams by its own fans, the pressure is on the players to give the fans the satisfaction they seek – success. After some rather lean years, the only way is up but that will not be made easy given several senior players have departed, putting the pressure on the remaining veterans and the promising youngsters coming through the ranks.

One of the biggest talking point for the Dragons has been the departure of one of the club’s best wingers, in Brett Morris. Morris always wanted to play alongside his brother once again but Dragons fans were hopeful that could have been at their club and not the Canterbury Bulldogs. His departure leaves a gaping hole in the back-line in terms of experience, with the only available players either rookies or players still developing.
With young guns like Euan Aitken waiting in the wings, or signings like Dylan Farrell, although a lot of the players are young, the competition for spots is healthy. The one player who may have a clear edge, though, is Fijian flyer Eto Nabuli. On the back of a very solid NRL Auckland Nines competition and quality performances during the Dragons trial games, he is earmarked as the youngster to make a start in the back-line. A big, powerful & robust centre/wing, Nabuli showed that he can make a smooth transition into the game.

With Morris regarded as the club’s best player over the last few years, the pressure now moves onto fullback Josh Dugan and halves Gareth Widdop and Benji Marshall. Three quality players in their own right, they are the ones that have to step up now and lead the side. For Dugan, he will be hoping that a solid season can lead to an Origin berth in his favoured position of fullback and fans will be hoping that the enigmatic, live-wire back can spark the attack from the back.
As for Widdop and Marshall, the duo are still developing as a halves pairing but both are showing great signs during their time with the club so far. The Englishman especially started the year with a bang, with try assists and creative nous on show for all to see, something that greatly pleased all Dragons fans. As for Marshall, although he started out being criticised for some of his games and touches, he gradually improved and with a full pre-season under his belt – a solid one at that – he will be primed and ready to go for a big year.

Another main talking point is the future of Trent Merrin. The Dragons forward and his agent have gone on record to state that he is not happy at the club and that he wants a move away from the club to start afresh. Although Merrin is a great player in his own right, a distraction such as this helps no-one – not he, his team-mates or the club – and the question remains whether he will continue to be a part of the Dragons club given he wants out. Will coach McGregor persist with him or will it be a case of demoting him because of a bad attitude and a bad approach to the Dragons club and culture? Having made it perfectly clear through his agent in particular that he wants a move away from the club that he has called home for many years, should Merrin play, will he be the same player that he has been in the past?

The uncertainty about Merrin and whether he will start or not opens up some interesting possibilities in the Dragons forward pack. With improving players like Tyson Frizell and Joel Thompson vying for permanent spots and longer minutes, coupled with veterans such as Ben Creagh, the final make-up of the side across the board makes for some interesting viewing and thinking. The Dragons boast a handy forward pack and if 2014 was anything to go by, McGregor has his favourites but can he make the right choices and can the players he chooses to play, step up to the plate? One player in particular who is primed to make his mark is Joel Thompson. Under former coach Steve Price, he seemed stagnated and stuck as a player but since McGregor has come on board, he has shown faith in the back-rower and as a result, he has played more minutes, worked hard, knuckled down and is now being rewarded as a result of the good form.

Overall, despite having lost a lot more quality than those that have signed at the club, the core of the side is still there to mount somewhat of a challenge. Whilst they are not an elite team in the NRL this year, with the right attitude, approach to games and form by the players when required, the Dragons can sneak into the top 8 and cause some potential headaches. A lot hinges on Dugan, the halves and the group of players at the club. For if they do not succeed, the Dragons fans will be ruthless.

Best buy: Unable to crack first-grade at the Penrith Panthers, a fresh start and a move had Eto Nabuli hopeful of a starting berth and reports suggest that will be the case. The recruitment by the Dragons has not been particularly strong but signing Nabuli and seeing the form he has since produced during trials has a lot of Dragons fans excited about his ability, his progression and development and keen to see how successful his transition into the top grade can be. His trial form showed that he has speed on him – hence he is referred to as the Fijian flyer – and it also showed his astute aerial presence. Along with Jason Nightingale on the other wing, the Dragons boast two strong aerial players and with Nabuli’s frame, Dragons fans will be hoping he can use that to his advantage and overpower opposition defenders to get the score. With many expecting big things from him, can Nabuli deliver and put a smile on the faces of Dragon fans?

Most Promising Talent: This one should be a no-brainer, especially given speculation that he was also headed for a first-grade berth. After some fantastic years in the Holden Cup and leading from the front for the Dragons side, Euan Aitken has been touted as a future star and a player that can achieve great things in the game of rugby league. He is not the biggest centre but he works hard and toils and with a great work-rate, nifty footwork and great game awareness, his play seems to be effortless on the footy field. He is another talented youngster that the Dragons have high hopes for and they will be keen to see him play first-grade at some point, even if it does not come for Rd 1. His ability can take him places and if given a chance, he will be hungry to make the most of it.

2015 Gains: Fraser Alcock (2015), Beau Henry (Gold Coast Titans), Justin Hunt (Parramatta Eels), Kris Keating (Hull Kingston Rovers), Heath L’Estrange (Sydney Roosters), Eto Nabuli (Penrith Panthers), Dane Nielsen (New Zealand Warriors), Rulon Nutira (2015), George Rose (Melbourne Storm), Adam Tuimavave-Gerrard (New Zealand Warriors)

Our predicted line-up:

1. Josh Dugan
2. Jason Nightingale
3. Peter Mata’utia
4. Charly Runciman
5. Eto Nabuli
6. Gareth Widdop
7. Benji Marshall
8. Jack de Belin
9. Mitch Rein
10. Mike Cooper
11. Tyson Frizell
12. Joel Thompson
13. Ben Creagh (C)

14. Trent Merrin
15. George Rose
16. Rory O’Brien
17. Leeson Ah Mau

In what will be the first article of many from them when it comes to tipping, Tipping Point join us to evaluate the teams that are easy to pick and the teams that are hard to pick. In some way, we all struggle with tipping at times, so this guide and weekly tipping previews is designed to help you make the best possible tips.

If you’re sick of finishing 47th in the office tipping comp, check out Tipping Point’s weekly selections which will be published each week on NRL News. This week, Tipping Point runs the rule over every team to see how they fared on the tipping front last season and what we can expect for 2015.

Brisbane Broncos
2014 record: Won 12, lost 13, finished eighth (Quarter finalists); 7/12 at Suncorp Stadium.
The Broncos are a tipsters dream in that they are reasonably simple to predict. They are very strong at home (won six of their last seven at Suncorp in 2014), and generally beat teams below them on the ladder. Tend to struggle on the road against the better teams, especially against their hoodoo teams in Souths and Melbourne, which makes their round one encounter with the Rabbitohs all the more difficult to predict.

Canberra Raiders
2014 record: Won eight, lost 16, finished 15th; 4/12 at GIO Stadium.
Generally are straightforward to tip, however they do tend to spring a surprise victory when you least expect it (they knocked off Melbourne, Souths, Newcastle and Parramatta when underdogs in 2014); don’t ever tip them for these upsets – especially away from home – as they are just as likely to capitulate and lose by a cricket score. I expect big improvements from the Green Machine in 2015 so things may not be so cut and dried, but I’ll need a lot of convincing to ever back them outside of the Nation’s capital.

Canterbury Bulldogs
2014 record: Won 16, lost eight, finished 7th (runners-up); 6/12 at ANZ Stadium in regular season [1/2 as away team at ANZ; 1/2 during finals at ANZ].
The Bulldogs were my bogey side in 2014 – I couldn’t quite get on their wavelength. But I’ve learnt my lesson: they’re hard to beat at ANZ, they play particularly well against the Eels, Roosters, Warriors and Storm, and they’re prone to the odd shocker when playing teams outside the eight away from home. Overall their squad is stronger than last year, so it’ll take a pretty good team to knock them over.

Cronulla Sharks
2014 record: Won five, lost 19, finished 16th; 2/12 at Remondis Stadium.
For obvious reasons they were the easiest team to pick in 2014 (although I still curse their upset defeat of Brisbane in round 16 which cost me victory in a “Last Man Standing” comp) but with a new-look squad it’s hard to get a bead on them. Their fate in matches is often tied to the fitness of their big forwards, who are unfortunately susceptible to injury at any stage – this makes tipping the Sharks a lottery. They have a fairly gentle start with three home games in the first four rounds, including matches against the Raiders and the Titans, so the early tipping should be fairly straightforward – by that stage you’ll know if the Sharks of 2015 have put the misery of last year behind them and are ready to mount a challenge for that long-awaited first title.

Gold Coast Titans
2014 record: Won nine, lost 15, finished 14th; 3/12 at Cbus Super Stadium.
Traditionally the Titans start new seasons well but fall apart when origin rolls around and they lose their two best players to origin commitments. Before news of their recent off-field issues broke I thought they were worth a look in the first few rounds, but with massive question marks hanging over a number of key players I’ll be steering clear. If they can return to some sense of normality then they might have a few wins in them, noting that as a rule they are pretty terrible at home (but always play well against their Queensland counterparts).

Manly Sea-Eagles
2014 record: Won 16, lost 10, finished 3rd (semi-finalists); 9/10 at Brookvale Oval, 2/2 at Central Coast Stadium.
Manly are a dream a tip; they are close to invincible at home (just ask the Panthers and Knights, who both squandered near unassailable leads in the dying minutes at Brookie last year only to lose on the bell), and generally get the job done on the road as well. In saying that, I expect Manly to come back to the field in 2015, so while I’ll always back them at Brookie, I’ll be far more cautious on the road, especially against good opposition.

Melbourne Storm
2014 record: Won 14, lost 11, finished 6th (quarter finalists); 8/12 at AAMI Park in regular season [0/1 at AAMI Park in finals]
Reasonably straightforward to tip. They’re usually a lock if the “Big 3” are on deck and they’re at home and playing the weaker sides. The Storm do tend to get overwhelmed by the better sides; for example, the Bulldogs beat them three times last year (I got the tip wrong every time), and the Roosters beat them twice. They also lost on the road to the Raiders, Titans, Dragons and the Warriors. Stay away from them around Origin.

Newcastle Knights
2014 record: Won 10, lost 14, finished 12th; 7/12 at Hunter Stadium.
The Knights have always been hard to beat at home and they racked up some scores in the back-half of last season including strong victories over the Storm, Cowboys and Roosters. They’ll head into 2015 on a six-game winning streak at home so I’ll generally be backing them at Hunter Stadium, but giving them a wide berth on the road having only won a third of their matches outside of Newcastle.

North Queensland Cowboys
2014 record: Won 15, lost 11, finished 5th (semi-finalists); 11/12 at 1300SMILES Stadium in regular season [1/1 at 1300SMILES Stadium in finals]
When they’re playing at home, it’s easy as pie: tip them. On the road it’s slightly more complicated. They only won three games on the road last year, and these all came in the back-half of the season with wins over the Sharks and the two grand finalists; admittedly, many of their defeats were by thin margins, but they do seem unable to consistently get the job done outside of Townsville. As a result, I’ll be very wary of tipping them in the first half of the season away from home as they are renowned for their slow starts.

Parramatta Eels
2014 record: Won 12, lost 12, finished 10th; 7/9 at Pirtek Stadium, 0/2 at ANZ Stadium (as home team) and 1/1 at TIO Stadium (Darwin).
The Eels wrecked my tipping on more than one occasion last year, in particular the last two rounds where they lost as favourites against the Knights and the Raiders when a semi-final spot was up for grabs. They were however close to unstoppable at Pirtek, posting impressive wins over Manly, the Cowboys, Penrith and the Roosters, but they were awful on the road – and I mean awful. They conceded more than 38 points in half of their away fixtures. I give them some hope at Pirtek, but unless they figure out a way to win without Hayne I won’t be tipping them too often in 2015.

Penrith Panthers
2014 record: Won 16, lost 10, finished 4th (preliminary finalists); 9/11 at Sportingbet Stadium; 0/1 at Carrington Park (Bathurst)
The Panthers saved my bacon on a number of occasions in 2014 because they were incredibly consistent – a hallmark of Ivan Cleary’s coaching. Virtually a lock playing at Sportingbet, and they very rarely sprang a surprise result on the road either. In the main, Penrith won when they were meant to, and lost when they were meant to; for example, they had pre-match favourites Manly well and truly beaten at Brookie in round 25 with a seven-point lead and just eight minutes left on the clock, only to concede two tries (including one in the final minute) to ensure conservative tipsters were left happy.

St George-Illawarra Dragons
2014 record: Won 11, lost 13, finished 11th; 3/4 at WIN Jubillee; 2/4 at WIN Stadium; 1/2 at ANZ; 0/1 at SCG; 0/1 at Allianz Stadium.
The Dragons were among the most predictable teams tipping-wise last year; barring four exceptions (which out of 24 matches is quite good), they always knocked over teams outside of the eight, but went down against top-eight sides. Two of their upset wins came during the Origin period, and as for their two upset losses? Well, one came in the last round, when they had nothing to play for, while the other was an inexplicable drubbing to the Eels, which coincidentally was Benji Marshall’s debut for the club. As for this year, I won’t be making a habit of tipping them unless they’re playing the real cellar dwellers.

South Sydney Rabbitohs
2014 record: Won 18, lost 9, finished third (premiers); 4/9 at ANZ Stadium (as home team) in regular season [1/2 at ANZ as away team and 2/2 during finals series]; 1/1 at NIB Stadium (Perth); 1/1 at Barlow Park (Carins); 1/1 at SCG.
Considering they finished second on the ladder and ended up winning the competition, Souths delivered a number of strange results which confounded tipsters, dropping points against the Raiders, Titans and the Tigers, and were beaten twice by the Cowboys. This reflects South Sydney’s style: when they were up for the battle they were close to unstoppable, but when their forwards didn’t aim up they were susceptible against anyone. With a weaker pack this year, I’d wager on there being a few more “surprise” results, especially with everyone keen to knock the Bunnies off their perch.

Sydney Roosters
2014 record: Won 17, lost 10, finished 1st (preliminary finalists); 9/12 at Allianz Stadium; 1/3 at Allianz Stadium as away team and during finals.
The Roosters were pretty bankable in 2014 with just a few blots on their copybook: upset losses at the hands of the Eels (round six), Sharks (round 17) and Newcastle (round 20). Surprisingly, they were knocked over by their 2013 grand final foes Manly twice, and copped a drubbing at the hands of the Cowboys to the tune of 42-10 in round 10. As a general rule I tip them at home, but exercise caution when they’re on the road against the best sides.

New Zealand Warriors
2014 record: Won 12, lost 12, finished 9th; 6/8 at Mount Smart Stadium; 1/3 at Eden Park; 1/1 at Westpac Stadium (Wellington).
Has there ever been a side as consistently inconsistent as the Warriors? This is a side that in 2014 knocked over North Queensland in Townsville (the only side to achieve this all year), Melbourne in Melbourne and the Raiders in Canberra, but also gave the Sharks their first win of the year and got rolled by the Dragons twice. This is a side that in round one got hammered 36-16 against the Eels, but reversed the result in round 20 to the tune of 48 zip. You have to love the Warriors: the only certainty with them is that they start seasons terribly; their win rate in round one matches is around 20%. After that, well, it’s anyone’s guess.

Wests Tigers
2014 record: Won 10, lost 14, finished 13th; 2/5 at Liechardt Oval; 2/4 at Campbelltown Stadium; 2/3 at ANZ (1/3 at ANZ as away team).
Last season was a tale of two halves for the Tigers: having started brightly posting a solid seven wins across the first 13 rounds, the joint venture club capitulated, freefalling out of the top eight losing nine of their last 12 games as tension surrounding the tenure of Michael Potter escalated. When Tedesco, Brooks, Woods and Farah were all on deck the Tigers were a chance against anyone (they knocked over Souths, Manly, the Bulldogs and the Cowboys last year when close to full strength). I’d expect a similar tale this year – the problem is keeping these key personnel on the paddock.

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Whilst they may head into the season as reigning premiers, the chance to go back-to-back will not be an easy one for the South Sydney Rabbitohs, given the multitude of quality sides in the NRL. The side have spades of belief in themselves, though, and with the talent at their disposal, the club will back their abilities to succeed once again in 2015 and capture a second successive premiership, a feat not done in some time.

Off the bat, the one issue with the Souths side that remains on everyone’s mind is the lack of Sam Burgess. An inspirational player for the club over the years, he cemented his spot as an elite player, often single-handedly changing the momentum of a game or giving Souths the opportunity to get back into a game that seemed lost. The impact he provided the club both in the back-row and front-row had opposition teams quivering in their boots, as he bulldozed defenders, offloaded at will and scored more tries than you would expect to see from a forward. His loss leaves a big hole in the Souths forward pack with no other player quite like him in any sense, so replacing him with an active member of the roster is not easy.

With several roster changes in the Souths back-line as well as the indefinite suspension of Kirisome Auva’a, there is a chance that some of those spots open up for young, emerging players. Of course, there is also the chance that veteran players at the club will get an opportunity and that makes the decision even harder for coach Michael Maguire. Although Maguire has shown that he has no hesitation to play youngsters and nurture them through first-grade, the situation itself will determine exactly who gets the nod. If you, the fan, were the coach of Souths, would you pick a young, up-and-comer or would you go with the veteran that has the experience required? Tough question, isn’t it?

Going back-to-back is never easy and that will be the challenge for Souths. With several sides improving their rosters and thus bringing the competition closer together and making it more even, the pressure is on the Bunnies to produce once again and capture their 2nd straight premiership. They certainly have the roster do so with the likes of boom halfback Adam Reynolds, representative fullback Greg Inglis and the remaining Burgess brothers George and Tom, who both add starch and punch to their pack but the consistency will be the key aspect. The elite players at their disposal coupled with one of the best young coaches in the game in Michael Maguire means that Souths have a great chance to go back-to-back and for their fans, they hope that is the case.

For the first time in some years at Souths, John Sutton is unlikely to be playing five-eighth. Bunnies fans have become accustomed to seeing Sutton partner Reynolds in the halves but with the recent emergence of talented half Luke Keary, those dynamics are set to change heading into the 2015 season. Keary burst onto the scene firstly as an interchange player off the bench, before being given constant opportunities by coach Maguire and making the most of them throughout his career so far. As a result, it would appear that Keary will be rewarded for making his mark quickly – team lists on Tuesday will confirm that for sure – and should it be the case, it will cap off a remarkable rise for the talented half. Knowing what he is capable of, the Souths fans will be hopeful that he can form a solid partnership with Reynolds that will help the club win as many games as possible across the season.

Ultimately, despite the loss of Burgess, Souths still have a very good side and yet again, you would expect to see them in the top 4. And even despite the pressure they may face as a result of being reigning premiers, they were well equipped to handle it accordingly and play to their potential.

Best buy: With some crucial forward depth having left, signing a player like Glenn Stewart was a huge boost for the Bunnies and their chances to go back-to-back. Although he spent most of 2014 injured, Stewart’s reputation has an elite ball-playing lock over the years has him pencilled in as a starter for the Bunnies side. Similar to Sutton in that sense but at the same time, very different, Stewart can offer some direction and ball-playing ability to the Bunnies pack, especially since the departure of Sam Burgess. With Stewart at lock, it can allow new team-mate John Sutton to move onto the fringes – given his running game and style – leaving Stewart to focus on the bulk of the additional ball-playing skills and to support the halves in that regard. With that injury now behind him, Stewart is hopeful he can have some good years with the Bunnies and Souths fans are hopeful that he can have a solid stint with their club.

Most Promising Talent: Rarely does a player slot into a team and offer impact straight away but that is exactly what Chris Grevsmuhl did. Biding his time as he waited for an opportunity, Grevsmuhl was given that chance at the Auckland Nines, in the Charity Shield and in the recent World Club series and he certainly made the most of it. He may not be the biggest forward but it is his heart and tenacity that saw him rewarded with continued spots in pre-season, to the point where he looms as a likely contender to play a part off the Souths bench come Rd 1. On numerous occasions, he saved Souths skin this pre-season and worked hard to get his game in order to be given a shot and considered for a potential Rd 1 berth. With options limited at his former club, the North Queensland Cowboys, it would seem that the hard work Grevsmuhl has put in and the patient recovery from injury, has turned him into a better player and person and as a result, a chance is set to come his way.

2015 Gains: Tim Grant (Penrith Panthers), Sione Masima (Cronulla Sharks), Daryl Millard (Catalan Dragons, Scott Sorensen (Cronulla Sharks), Glenn Stewart (Manly Sea Eagles) & Cody Walker (Melbourne Storm).

Our predicted line-up:

1. Greg Inglis (C)
2. Alex Johnston
3. Dylan Walker
4. Aaron Gray
5. Joel Reddy
6. Luke Keary
7. Adam Reynolds
8. George Burgess
9. Issac Luke
10. Tim Grant
11. Kyle Turner
12. John Sutton
13. Glenn Stewart

14. Dave Tyrrell
15. Jason Clark
16. Thomas Burgess
17. Chris Grevsmuhl

Coach: Michael Maguire.