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Parramatta Eels boring in beating Cowboys

Parramatta half-back Brett Finch says rugby league is heading down a boring path thanks to the increasing importance placed on slowing down the ruck area.

Finch’s comments came after the Eels fumbled to a dour 16-4 win over the struggling Cowboys at Parramatta Stadium last night to keep their finals flame flickering.

An Eels penalty goal was the only points scored in the second half, as the home side continued to waste possession with countless wayward attacks in a performance far from what was needed to ignite their post season campaign.

A depleted Cowboys also offered little in attack, contently welcoming repetitive waves of bash and crash football by the hosts in front of a disappointing crowd of 7,253.

Finch says the importance of dominating the ruck area has forced sides to abandon more free-flowing rugby league.

“I think that is just the way the game is heading now with the ruck,” he told reporters in the post match media conference.

“You got to get through your sets and wrestle well.

“It’s is a boring game now because you just can’t afford to turn over cheap possession.”

“It was a boring game to play in and I’m sure a boring game to watch.”

Finch says the success of teams like Cronulla is testament to how the game has changed.

The Sharks, who are sitting in third spot despite a similarly uneventful loss to Brisbane last night, have scored the least points and made the least line-breaks in the NRL.

“They are on the top of the table because they grind so well and give you nothing,” Finch said.

“That’s is just the way the game is heading and if you don’t play that way you get left behind.”

Broncos hold out gritty Sharks at Suncorp

The Broncos were almost playing on one leg as they suffered injuries across the park; but they were still good enough to grind out the win after Cronulla came back at them hard in the second half from 14-6 down with tries to full-back Brett Kearney and second-rower Grant Millington.

When Gallen was asked his thoughts on the Stagg tackle at the post match press conference, Stuart interjected: “I’ll talk about that … that was accidental.”

“I understand the referee wants to let the judiciary or the committee have a look at it,” Stuart said.

“But Paul didn’t even lean into the tackle.

“There was no malice in it, it was an accidental shot and I feel as though that’s the way the panel will see it.

“Because it’s Paul Gallen it will get some extra attention from others outside us but it was one of those accidental shots to the head.

“Hopefully a common sense approach will prevail.”

Gallen described his front-on tackle which left Stagg dazed as a “total accident”.

“There was three or four Brisbane players who said it to me at the time, including Karmichael Hunt,” Gallen said.

Brisbane coach Wayne Bennett said Gallen was a player who played tough and sometimes tackled a little high.

Asked if Gallen deserved a suspension, Bennett said: “It’s not my call, that’s up to the judiciary.”

Brisbane utility Greg Eastwood turned in his best game of the season with some strong defence and also came up with the match-winning try in the 72nd minute.

“It was my best game of the season for sure,” said Eastwood who believes keeping his weight below 110kgs is the secret to playing well.

“I want to play for New Zealand in the World Cup and after a rev up from Wayne (Bennett) through to week I wanted to go out and play well tonight.”

Bennett praised Eastwood but felt veteran lock Tonie Carroll had been outstanding, returning to his damaging best with some rattling hits that softened up the Sharks.

“I thought TC was outstanding tonight,” said Bennett.

“The imposter that’s been in his jersey the last few weeks vanished and the real TC turned up tonight.”

Bennett said he was pleased with the improved effort after putting a rocket up his players last week.

“Cronulla are a tough footy team, they don’t give you much,” he said

Captain Darren Lockyer finished the game with mild concussion after an accidental head clash with teammate Denan Kemp in the 66th minute.

Stuart said Cronulla felt they could still win at half-time but let in some soft tries.

“There’s no reason why we can’t beat them if we meet them again,” he said.

Gallen said he was proud of his players refusal to quit.

“I was proud of the effort of the boys, especially at the end in those last couple of minutes, they never gave up,” he said.

“With Lockyer steering the ship they were just too good.”

Luke Burt could be late inclusion for Eels

Dropped Parramatta fullback Luke Burt remains in the frame for a return to the custodian role against North Queensland tomorrow night. A shock omission from the Parramatta team last week that faced Manly, many were in dismay at the Burt sacking - as he was the NRL’s leading pointscorer and solid performer even in a beaten Eels side. The Parramatta side fared no better without Burt in the team; losing easily to a wounded Sea Eagles side.

When dropped last week, Burt wasn’t asked to play for Parramatta’s feeder team, Wentworthville, in the NSW Cup and had the weekend off. Again this week Burt hasn’t been named in the feeder club team, but even though he hasn’t been named in the first-grade side. Sources suggest that Luke Burt is back in with a shot at first grade for the Cowboys clash and under pressure Eels boss Michael Hagan will decide tomorrow whether to throw Burt back into the mix.

While Hagan suggested the reason for dropping Burt was  his form had been slightly off, it is understood he also had a private matter that he needed to deal with. Initially Burt was given several days off training but has been back on deck with the Eels this week. If thrown into the mix, Luke Burt will no doubt take the fullback role and Jarrod Hayne should move to the centres, which brings him closer to the action that previously on the wing.

Parramatta have been average form for most of the 2008 NRL season, but have really been under the pump over the last month, with 3 losses in a row - to the Panthers, Souths and the Sea Eagles - and have slipped to 13th place on the NRL Ladder. The only positive they can take away is that the crowded NRL table means they are still only 3 points outside the top eight, but at the moment their form would make them also-rans on the big stage.

They desperately need to boost their confidence by beating an injury-ravaged North Queensland team that has set the standard for poor performance this season with 11 straight losses, and Eels second-rower Nathan Hindmarsh is adamant that a narrow win - even though it will bring two points - won’t be sufficient.

“We need to get out there and win by a good margin,” Hindmarsh said yesterday. “It won’t be enough to scrape home by a point or two against a side that is as depleted as the Cowboys are. That wouldn’t remove the question marks. We need to play a strong game all round and win well.”

Hindmarsh said the mood of the players was reasonable, considering the hammering their confidence had taken from the series of disappointing results.

“The mood isn’t too bad,” he said. “It could be better, but things are how you would expect them to be if you’re running 13th. Everyone is still excited about playing on Friday night, but it’s just a bit low-key. All you can do in our situation is keep working hard, and that’s what we’ve done.

“We need to make something good happen for ourselves, and if something bad happens, you can’t drop the head and start kicking stones. You’ve got to move on from it and try harder.”

Halfback Brett Finch said the Eels had to try harder to enjoy their football in an attempt to break the losing cycle.

“We haven’t enjoyed our footy in the last couple of weeks because we haven’t been winning and the pressure has been mounting,” he said. “But one good win could do us the world of good, so we’ve just got to go out there with the aim of enjoying our footy on Friday night.

“We can’t be worried about whether we’ve got to win five out of our last seven games to make the finals, or some other team has got to lose so many games for us to get past them, or whatever. We’ve just got to worry about what’s in front of us - and right now that’s the Cowboys.”

Canberra: Ute saga back to bite Raiders

It’s what many feared was true and now the man that took the fall in the Todd Carney ‘Ute’ Police chase saga; former player Steve Irwin has come forward to admit what really happened last year when Todd Carney was in strife over an alleged drink driving and Police pursuit situation.

It wasn’t hard for most people to put 2 and 2 together, Steve Irwin was merely a passenger in the vehicle as Todd Carney did his best to avoid Police. After the dust settled, it seemed odd that Irwin was the player sacked from the Canberra Raiders and Todd Carney was slapped on the wrists.

But the skeletons have come marching out of the Canberra closet after the latest Todd Carney incident; and the Raiders stand accused of formulating a cover-up that ultimately led to Irwin bending the truth to police to ensure prominent half-back Todd Carney was spared from a possible prison sentence.

After the latest Raiders incident with Todd Carney and Bronx Goodwin; sacked player Steve Irwin, has spoken out to reveal his part in the aftermath of the Carney Ute Pursuit last year which saw the players and the Raiders club splashed across the headlines.

Irwin was sacked in June 2007 after being merely a passenger in the Ute with Carney driving, as Police gave chase.

Irwin reported to Police that the driver, Carney, who was unlicenced, had not been drinking that day or night.

Carney was charged with driving unlicenced, but Irwin’s version of events saved Carney from DUI investigtions.

“Raiders officials asked me to say Carney wasn’t drunk and that would keep him out of jail,” Irwin said.

Canberra have obviously strongly denied the allegations; but by Irwin coming out of the closet it has thrust the heat squarely on Raiders officials.

It was something that crossed the minds of the NRL public at the time (the cover-up) - why was the bystander Steve Irwin thrust into the spotlight and suddenly sacked, while the instigator Carney; was spared?

“Canberra told me that I had to say to police that I asked Todd to drive. That was so he would only be charged with being unlicensed and wouldn’t go to jail.

“I was worried about Todd going to jail. They asked me to say he wasn’t pissed and that would keep him out of jail. Todd was begging me not to go to jail.

“He was sending SMS’s saying we have to stick to our story.

“They said to say he hadn’t been drinking. They were going to deduct me a day’s pay for drinking while injured. That was all.

“Three days later I was in a cafe being sacked. I lost a contract worth $80,000. The only option Canberra gave me was to play for (feeder club) Souths Logan.”

McIntyre was frustrated at Irwin’s claims.

“Absolute bloody rubbish,” McIntyre exclaimed.

“Irwin lacks credibility and discipline. That’s why he has retired from footy. Wynnum (in Brisbane) didn’t want him.”

Asked why Irwin would make such allegations, McIntyre said: “Because he’s dirty on us.”

Carney was unavailable on Wednesday for comment while his manager David Riolo did not return calls.

The Raiders are arranging an emergency board meeting this week to roundtable the situations at hand including; the Carney and Bronx Goodwin affair, who has been charged with two counts of assault following a fight, also outside All Bar Nun on Sunday night. And obviously this latest addition, with Irwin coming forward to tell his side of the story from last year.

Goodwin was summonsed to appear in ACT Magistrates with a hearing date to be determined.

Asked did Carney have a drinking problem, McIntyre said: “That’s putting it mildly. It certainly sounds like the case.

“Counselling is one option but I don’t want to pre-empt what the board and management will do.

“It is extremely disappointing. We were just starting to get some momentum and now this. It is certainly a dampener.

“We will sit down at the board meeting and look at the situation. We are very conscious of our responsibility to the game and the club.”

Canberra chief executive Don Furner stressed Goodwin and Carney would remain suspended pending the ongoing investigation.

“ACT policing has concluded their investigation in regards to the weekend’s incidents, and the Raiders will now begin deciding on a course of action internally,” Furner said.

“At this stage both Bronx and Todd will remain suspended by the club, and their futures will be decided following consultation with the Raiders board, coaching staff and playing group.

“The Raiders take the issue of off-field behaviour very seriously, and will assess the situation involving both Bronx and Todd before deciding on any further action.”

The NRL Finals, can your team make it?

As we approach crunch time in the NRL 2008 season, can your team realistically make the Top 8 for this year? As has been the trend in the past decade, NRL Results are extremely close - with 15 teams a mathematical chance of getting into the finals.

Most experts predict a rematch of last year’s NRL grand final, but while Manly is traveling well - injuries could drive a knife into the back of their finals campaign, especially considering their all important halves pairing is in tatters at present, Matt Orford and Jamie Lyon out of action for the short term at least. While Melbourne on the other hand are going along well and handling everything that any NRL team can throw at them.

Obviously the North Queensland mob can start packing for their end of season trip (The only person happy up that way would be Graham Murray, the experience coach booted before his time and was obviously a valuable part of the Cowboys; the club slumping badly since his departure)

But in regards to the other teams, even the Bulldogs have a chance if the stars align for them.

Certainly they are huge odds to get in the door, but the Top 8 remains possible for the Bulldogs, who would need to be successful in 7 of their 8 games to get the finals gig, but looking at their form and man power - this is almost akin to Jesus popping on George St in the next couple of months.

The resurgent South Sydney are faring slightly better than the Dogs, they too are mathematically a chance but in reality probably left their run a tiny bit too late. At least Jason Taylor is able to sleep a bit better at night and the Bunnies have turned a horror year into something they can build on for NRL in 2009.

The Souths boys can actually afford to lose 1 game and still make the NRL Top 8, but their opponents include Melbourne and Cronulla, so Rusty Crowe might already be planning the after party for his troops.

The remaining 13 candidates have a more serious chance at getting home, but 13 into 8 does go and as such the Newcastle Knights and Parramatta Eels are on shaky ground.

Both the Knights and Eels have favourable match-ups in Round 20, clashing with Souths and the Cowboys respectively, but should they both win - the two sides will face off in Monday Night Football soon after in what should be the ultimate test for both teams; the winner almost certainly pushing the other into oblivion.

Also in the middle of the field the likes of - Canberra, Wests Tigers and New Zealand Warriors are all locked on 20 competition points, just 1 point off Penrith in 8th spot on the NRL Ladder.

While the NZ Warriors have made a great run at the finals in the past few weeks, winning 3 on the trot they do have the worst differential of the three sides at minus 99, and they are set to meet opponents such as Melbourne, Brisbane, Cronulla, St George Illawarra and Penrith.

Of those 5 games, 4 are based in New Zealand. So the Warriors have a massive chance to lock in their spot for 2009. Clashing with the higher ranked teams will also give them good confidence should they manage to jag a few upset wins coming into the final NRL rounds.

Canberra have a similar road home, having 4 of their last 7 games in the ACT, but the recent night club antics of Todd Carney and Bronx Goodwin have thrown their campaign into disarray; the Green Machine have lost two important cogs and may struggle in the next fortnight.

This Saturday night’s meeting of the Wests Tigers and Penrith Panthers will have a big bearing on the NRL Top 8, the winner getting a good leap frog above the pack.

After putting it all together last week, with Benji Marshall and Robbie Farah rediscovering vintage form the Wests Tigers looked like their former 2005 selves as they put Souths away, but a loss here could leave them 3 points out of the eight by the end of the weekend. With the Knights and Eels snapping at their feet.

Due to their tough path home a Penrith Panthers loss in this clash could really hurt their chances, as they still have 2 NRL games chart toppers Manly and a showdown with Melbourne.

The injury plagued Gold Coast Titans are the wildcard in all this; with many feeling they will drop out of the NRL Top 8, missing main strike weapons Scott Prince and Luke Bailey along with the fact they have some horror match-ups with the Melbourne Storm, Brisbane Broncos and Manly Sea Eagles.

The Dragons have also stumbled a bit of late, with back to back losses coming after their 7 game winning hot streak, but Brownies boys really only need 3 wins to secure the deal.

They have some winnable games in their path too, the Dragons are up against crosstown rivals Bulldogs and Cronulla in the next 2 weeks and they should fancy themselves, they were valiant against Melbourne with Gavin Badger stopping them in their tracks to a big extent.

Brisbane are a little harder to pick, their form has been up and down and Wayne Bennett admits he hasn’t been happy with things. The Queenslanders need to beat Cronulla on Friday night if they are serious about gunning for a Top 4 spot, Brisbane are behind 4th spot (Sydney Roosters) by only 3 points.
The Roosters have really hit the wall in recent weeks, copping 2 harsh losses on the trot and facing big guns Manly on Sunday, can the Roosters still lock in a home semi final? They have Brisbane on their tails; welcoming back Darren Lockyer, Peter Wallace and Justin Hodges for the run home.

With 4 of 7 games at home, the Sharks look all set to nail a home final with their well earned Top 4 spot. So it seems a Toyota Stadium clash in week 1 of the NRL finals in 2008, with some luck falling their way they may even see a Manly or Melbourne hiccup and the Sharks could sneak into the Top 2 and receive a vital free passage in the finals. With Manly’s injury run, this is not out of the realms of possibility. The Sharks will be an interesting prospect if they can get into the Top 8, their style is well suited to the finals format and many feel they are a possible threat to Manly and Melbourne if they can keep their chins up in the weeks ahead.

The only worry for the Manly and the Storm is who will take the minor premiership? Its all about the points difference it seems; meaning when the sides meet in the weeks ahead a victory and the margin will be all important!

NZ Warriors tap Nathan Fien on shoulder

The New Zealand Warriors have dropped a bombshell this week, tapping Nathan Fien on the shoulder and telling the strong utility he can start looking for new clubs from here on in.

Fien; a handy hooker, halfback or halves player – was initially tied up with the Warriors until the end of 2009, but has been now been told he is not a key member of plans for for the future and as such, can start making inquiries with other NRL clubs. A solid player with bagloads of experience, Fien is sure to be offered a role somewhere in the NRL with many clubs looking for a senior player to help bring through promising juniors.

“I’ve been really happy in Auckland and as is my family, but NRL is a business I suppose,” he said.

“I’ve been told I’m not in the plans for NRL 2009. I’ve asked whether I can have a look at the market and that if something comes up, the club would look at a release. I want to secure the future for my family.

“While there has already been talk linking me with other clubs, I’m contracted to the Vodafone Warriors until the end of 2009 at this stage.

“I wanted to stay on after that but I really appreciate the way the Warriors have gone about this.”

Warriors CEO Wayne Scurrah gave words of encouragement regarding Fien.

“Nathan has given the club fantastic service,” he said.

“We wanted to give him plenty of notice, that he doesn’t feature in our plans for 2010 and beyond.

“We thought it was only fair to give him an honest view of how we see things as early as possible so it gives him plenty of time to secure a long-term future.”

Billy Slater to miss 1 week, beats grading

Melbourne Storm flyer Billy Slater has been able to get his Grade 2 contrary conduct charge overturned tonight at the NRL judiciary - Slater and his legal team were successful in having the charge merely downgraded, meaning the Storm custodian will miss 1 NRL game instead of the 2 game ban initially imposed.

Slater came face to face with the NRL top brass after letting fly during a brawl in the Storm’s match with St George Illawarra on Monday night. Billy Slater was paired off with Jason Nightingale and showed a clean pair of fists as he unleashed fury on the Kiwi outside back. Slaters defence revolved around the fact that Nightingale was initially the aggressor and came at Slater first with head butts - hence his actions were defensive.

The Dragons’ Beau Scott was also charged over that incident, receiving a one-match ban.

Slater will miss Melbourne’s visit to the New Zealand Warriors this week but will be back for the home game against the Gold Coast Titans a week later.

Bulldog players may have been antagonised

The Bulldogs who were apparently involved in a fight at a Cronulla nitespot have been named; Reni Maitua, Lee Te Maari and Ben Roberts have all been hung out to dry with their reputations taking a big hit after hitting the headlines.

While an anonymous caller has thrust the players into the spotlight, it’s extremely harsh that the Bulldogs are unable to defend their reputations and the other parties are spared the pressure of their names being dragged through the mud. It doesn’t matter if the anonymous caller to Ray Hadley was an off-duty Police officer or the Pope himself - no one is perfect and if this guy was genuine - then he should show his face.

As is so often the case these days, an ‘anonymous’ caller put the tip in to much maligned 2GB radio compare Ray Hadley who let the announcement run on air - leaving the Bulldogs players, regardless of their part in the events in the firing line. Catering for the senior citizens in the most part, 2GB has become a hotbed for accusations, anonymous tips and general mud to be slung around NRL Rugby League circles and seems to thrive on this fact.

The drams took place according to reports at the Sting Bar in central Cronulla; it’s believed the Bulldogs players including Maitua and others were kicked out by security at the popular club.

The witness to the incident who called Hadley, was a gentlemen claiming to be an off-duty Police force member, and his words on talkback radio were along the lines of Maitua “behaved like a caged lion trying to get back into the premises”.

After the story began hitting the press and airwaves, the Sting Bar security guard who was involved has played things down when chatting with News Limited: “There was a bit of push and shove inside, nothing much else.”

“It was enough for me to ask them to leave and they did.

“They didn’t make a fuss and followed instructions.

“I don’t know what went on outside.”

It was afterwards that the siutation blew up apparently. According to witnesses a Bulldogs player believed to be Roberts went over to the other party involved in the disagreement inside the club.

Roberts then allegedly accused him of being the instigator of the problems inside the club before warning the other party off.

The witness alleges he then left the area without any fight taking place.

Bulldogs chief executive Todd Greenberg last night confirmed the club was investigating the claims.

“Should it prove to be correct, we are concerned about the manner of the complaint, but we are going to establish all the facts before we make any comment,” Greenberg said.

The Bulldogs have brought on board their own investigator to find out exactly what went on in Cronulla. His report is expected today.

The struggling Bulldogs didn’t need another blow up like this, even though it seems the players were antagonised by another party and then hung out to dry in the public by the 2GB anonymous caller - the players shouldn’t have put themselves close to the furnace by getting on the drink at a night club in enemy territory.

The club is struggling badly  in 15th place on the NRL ladder, and are in danger of wooden spoon territory with the Cowboys.

Will Raiders have the guts to axe him?

Prominent Canberra Radiers player Todd Carney faces the sack and de-registration by the NRL with police investigating allegations he urinated on a member of the public. Its a second offence for the socially struggling Carney after being caught by Police in a pursuit some months ago; but will Canberra have the guts to axe their best player? Certainly as results continue to be on the up and up; will they sweep it under the carpet like last time?

Carney and teammate Bronx Goodwin were today stood down by the Raiders indefinitely as police investigate three allegations of assault against the two young stars.

Carney is alleged to have urinated on a patron at the All Bar Nun establishment late on Sunday evening while Goodwin is alleged to have assaulted two men outside the club at 11.40pm.

For serial offender Carney it is likely to end his promising rugby league career in Australia as he was already on his last chance with Canberra following two serious driving offences.

He lost his driver’s licence for five years in February 2007 and in June last year was handed 200 hours of community service and narrowly avoided jail time for another incident.

Already on his last chance with the club, Carney faces not only the sack but NRL de-registration if the allegations lead to charges.

The 22-year-old star, touted as a future NSW halfback, could become the fifth player de-registered by the NRL, and the fourth in three years, for serious off-field misconduct.

Julian O’Neill was the first player banished by rugby league for urinating on a croupier at a casino in 1995.

Newcastle prop Dane Tilse, now playing for the Raiders, was banned for one year in 2005 for a drunken episode in Bathurst when he forced his way into a female’s dorm room.

Cronulla’s Tevita Latu was ousted for punching a woman in 2006 while Newcastle’s Terence Seu Seu, now at the Sharks, was briefly de-registered earlier this year for a string of alcohol related indiscretions.

NRL chief executive David Gallop said the league was comfortable with the action taken by the Raiders already but expects serious ramifications if the allegations are proven.

“Clearly when players have been involved in previous incidents there will be different consequences,” said Gallop.

Carney’s actions have long concerned Canberra officials but his talent and star of the future status meant he tended to be treated more leniently.

A gifted footballer and a genuine person off the field, it is common knowledge his behaviour becomes a major problem when he starts drinking alcohol.

Despite his issues the Raiders have continued investing time and money into the young star and extended his deal a further four years earlier this season.

Canberra chief executive Don Furner would not comment on any possible terms in either player’s deals that would see them face further disciplinary action if any misbehaviour was proved, but insisted they wouldn’t prematurely react to the allegations.

“Some incidents have been looked at by the police and we will wait to see what the outcome is before we doing anything,” said Furner.

“We can’t say too much until we work out whether they are allegations or whether there’s much to them.

“We’re not going to hang anyone out to dry until that happens.”

The incident could not come at a worse time for the Raiders as they have won successive games and sit just one point outside the top eight with a favourable run to the finals.

Raiders coach Neil Henry said the playing group will move on without Carney, with Marc Herbert called in to halfback for Saturday’s home clash with Gold Coast.

“We’ll move on, we’ll get over it,” said Henry.

“Of course it’s a distraction but how resilient we are and how we bounce back are important.”

Neither player was available for comment today.

Meanwhile Bulldogs players Lee Te Maari and Ben Roberts could also face serious consequences from their club with investigations ongoing into claims of a fight in Cronulla on Sunday evening involving an off-duty police officer.

Police are not involved in the investigations but Bulldogs chief executive Todd Greenberg is expected to come down hard on the serial offenders if it is found they’ve behaved inappropriately.

“We have received preliminary reports and the investigation is ongoing,” said Greenberg.

“We need to ensure the process is completed properly. We expect to have it resolved before the weekend.”

Roberts and Te Maari were both named in the Bulldogs side today to play St George Illawarra on Monday.

NRL Teams Round 20 2008

NRL Teams and Squad Lineups for Round 20 of the NRL this weekend, commencing on Friday Night (all times AEST).

FRIDAY
Brisbane Broncos v Cronulla Sharks at Suncorp Stadium, 7.45pm
Broncos: Karmichael Hunt, Denan Kemp, Darius Boyd, Justin Hodges, Kaine Manihera, Darren Lockyer (c), Peter Wallace, Ben Hannant, Michael Ennis, Joel Clinton, Corey Parker, Sam Thaiday, Tonie Carroll. Interchange: Ashton Sims, Greg Eastwood, Nick Kenny, David Stagg
Sharks: Brett Kearney, Misi Taulapapa, Ben Pomeroy, David Simmons, Luke Covell, Brett Seymour, Brett Kimmorley, Ben Ross, Isaac de Gois, Luke Douglas, Grant Millington, Fraser Anderson, Paul Gallen (c). Interchange: Danny Nutley, Kade Snowden, Adam Peek, Terence Seu Seu, Blake Green (one to be omitted)
Referee: Shayne Hayne

Parramatta Eels v North Queensland Cowboys at Parramatta Stadium, 7.45pm
Eels: Jarryd Hayne, Joel Reddy, Krisnan Inu, Taulima Tautai, Tony Williams, Kristopher Keating, Brett Finch, Nathan Cayless (c), Matthew Keating, Fuifui Moimoi, Nathan Hindmarsh, Daniel Wagon, Chad Robinson. Interchange: Mark Riddell, Josh Cordoba, Joe Galuvao, Todd Lowrie, Broderick Wright (one to be omitted)
Cowboys: Mark Henry, Ty Williams, Ben Farrar, Ben Harris, John Williams, Sione Faumuina, Travis Burns, Carl Webb, Aaron Payne (c), Shane Tronc, Luke Harlen, Dayne Weston, Steve Southern. Interchange: Jackson Nicolau, George Gatis, Ben Vaeau, Ray Cashmere
Referee: Steve Lyons

SATURDAY
Canberra Raiders v Gold Coast Titans at Canberra Stadium, 5.30pm
Raiders: David Milne, Colin Best, Marshall Chalk, Joel Monaghan, Adrian Purtell, Terry Campese, Marc Herbert, Troy Thompson, Ryan Hinchcliffe, Dane Tilse, Glen Turner, Joe Picker, Alan Tongue (c). Interchange: Ben Jones, Trevor Thurling, Scott Logan, Neville Costigan, Glen Buttriss (one to be omitted).
Titans: Preston Campbell, Jordan Rapana, Gavin Cooper, Brett Delaney, Jordan Atkins, Ashley Harrison, Brad Davis, Michael Henderson, Nathan Friend, Michael Hodgson, Anthony Laffranchi, Daniel Conn, Josh Graham. Interchange: James Stosic, Will Matthews, Luke Swain, Luke O’Dwyer, Matthew Cross (one to be omitted).
Referee: Tony De Las Heras

Penrith Panthers v Wests Tigers at CUA Stadium, 7.30pm
Panthers: Rhys Wesser, Lachlan Coote, Michael Jennings, Brad Tighe, Michael Gordon, Wade Graham, Luke Lewis, Tony Puletua, Luke Priddis, Petero Civoniceva (c), Frank Pritchard, Trent Waterhouse, Nathan Smith. Interchange: Matthew Bell, Junior Moors, Maurice Blair, Masada Iosefa, Luke Rooney (One To Be Omitted)
Tigers: Brett Hodgson (c), Taniela Tuiaki, Dene Halatau, Chris Lawrence, Beau Ryan, Benji Marshall, Robbie Farah, Keith Galloway, John Morris, Bryce Gibbs, Bronson Harrison, Chris Heighington, Liam Fulton. Interchange: Stuart Flanagan, Ben Te’o, Corey Payne, Daine Laurie
Referee: Tony Archer

SUNDAY
New Zealand Warriors v Melbourne Storm at Mt Smart Stadium, 12pm
Warriors: Lance Hohaia, Malo Solomona, Brent Tate, Sonny Fai, Aidan Kirk, Nathan Fien, Grant Rovelli, Ruben Wiki, Ian Henderson, Steve Price (Capt), Simon Mannering, Logan Swann, Micheal Luck. Interchange: Jerome Ropati, Evarn Tuimavave, Sam Rapira, Ben Matulino.
Storm: Billy Slater, Steve Turner, Matt Geyer, Israel Folau, Anthony Quinn, Greg Inglis, Cooper Cronk, Jeff Lima, Cameron Smith (Capt), Brett White, Michael Crocker, Ryan Hoffman, Dallas Johnson. Interchange: Jeremy Smith, Adam Blair, Sika Manu, Antonio Kafusi
Referee: Jared Maxwell

Newcastle Knights v South Sydney Rabbitohs at EnergyAustralia Stadium, 2pm
Knights: Kurt Gidley, James Mcmanus, Junior Sau, Adam Macdougall, Cooper Vuna, Chris Bailey, Jarrod Mullen, Daniel Tolar, Danny Buderus (c), Matthew White, Chris Houston, Steve Simpson, Zeb Taia. Interchange: Cory Paterson, Cameron Ciraldo, Richard Fa’aoso, Danny Wicks, Mark Taufua, Akuila Uate, Scott Dureau (three to be omitted)
Rabbitohs: Nathan Merritt, Shannon Hegarty, Jamie Simpson, Beau Champion, Fetuli Talanoa, Craig Wing, Chris Sandow, Scott Geddes, George Ndaira, Roy Asotasi (c), Luke Stuart, David Faalogo, John Sutton. Interchange: Beau Falloon, Shannan Mcpherson, Manase Manuokafoa, Michael Greenfield, David Kidwell. (one to be omitted)
Referee: Ben Cummins

Sydney Roosters v Manly Sea Eagles at Sydney Football Stadium, 3pm
Roosters: Amos Roberts, Shaun Kenny-Dowall, Mitchell Aubusson, Sia Soliola, Sam Perrett, Braith Anasta, Mitchell Pearce, Mark O’Meley, Riley Brown, David Shillington, Willie Mason, Anthony Tupou, Craig Fitzgibbon (c). Interchange: Lopini Paea, Frank-Paul Nuuausala, Anthony Cherrington, James Aubusson, Brent Grose, (one to be omitted).
Sea Eagles: Brett Stewart, Michael Robertson, Steve Bell, Steve Matai, David Williams, Steve Menzies, Matt Orford (c), Brent Kite, Matt Ballin, Josh Perry, Anthony Watmough, Glenn Hall, Glenn Stewart. Interchange: Heath L’Estrange, Mark Bryant, Adam Cuthbertson, Jack Afamasaga, Jeff Robson, Luke Williamson (two to be omitted)
Referee: Jason Robinson

MONDAY
St George Illawarra Dragons v Bulldogs at ANZ Stadium, 7pm
Dragons: Brett Morris, Jason Nightingale, Mark Gasnier (c), Matt Cooper, Josh Morris, Jamie Soward, Ben Hornby, Justin Poore, Dean Young, Jason Ryles, Beau Scott, Ben Creagh, Lagi Setu. Interchange: Kirk Reynoldson, Dan Hunt, Jarrod Saffy, Rangi Chase, Matt Prior, Stuart Webb, Chase Stanley (three to be omitted)
Bulldogs: Brent Crisp, Hazem El Masri, Daryl Millard, Tim Winitana, Heka Nanai, Daniel Holdsworth, Arana Taumata, Jarrad Hickey, Corey Hughes, Fred Briggs, Sonny Bill Williams, Andrew Ryan (c), Reni Maitua. Interchange: Chris Armit, Lee Te Maari, John Kite, Ben Roberts
Referee: Sean Hampstead

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