ESPN staffJun 4, 2024, 04:00 PM
The NRL season continues on through the Origin disruptions, with some players backing up and others missing out. Three teams have a bye this weekend, lets hope tipping is a bit easier than it was last week.
Good luck with your tips.
Friday, June 7
St. George Illawarra Dragons vs. Wests Tigers
WIN Stadium, 8pm (AEST)
Dragons: 1. Tyrell Sloan 5. Mathew Feagai 3. Moses Suli 4. Max Feagai 23. Zac Lomax 6. Kyle Flanagan 21. Ben Hunt 8. Francis Molo 9. Jacob Liddle 10. Jack de Belin 11. Luciano Leilua 12. Raymond Faitala-Mariner 13. Tom Eisenhuth Bench: 14. Blake Lawrie 15. Ben Murdoch-Masila 16. Toby Couchman 22. Jaydn Su'A Reserves: 17. Ryan Couchman 2. Sione Finau
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Tigers: 1. Jahream Bula 2. Alexander Lobb 3. Charlie Staines 4. Justin Olam 5. Solomon Alaimalo 6. Lachlan Galvin 7. Jayden Sullivan 8. Stefano Utoikamanu 9. Apisai Koroisau 10. Alex Twal 11. Samuela Fainu 12. Alex Seyfarth 13. Justin Matamua Bench: 14. Brent Naden 15. Fonua Pole 16. Sione Fainu 17. Reuben Porter Reserves: 18. Tallyn Da Silva 19. Solomona Faataape
Officials
Referee: Chris Butler Touchies: Todd Smith, Jon Stone Bunker: Adam Gee
Prediction: The Dragons were impressive last week in beating an understrength Panthers, considering they were without a few key players of their own. The Tigers had last week off after being thumped by the Cowboys the week before. Will Benji Marshall's men come back for their break refreshed and ready to turn their season around? This might be tougher than the Dragons expect, but they should have enough firepower to win this.
Tip: Dragons by 14
PointsBet odds: Dragons $1.42 (-7.5 $1.90) Tigers $2.85 (+7.5 $1.90)
Saturday, June 8
Gold Coast Titans vs. South Sydney Rabbitohs
Cbus Super Stadium, 3pm (AEST)
Titans: 1. Keano Kini 2. Alofiana Khan-Pereira 3. Brian Kelly 4. Phillip Sami 5. Jojo Fifita 6. Chris Randall 7. Kieran Foran 8. Moeaki Fotuaika 9. Sam Verrills 10. Josiah Pahulu 11. David Fifita 12. Beau Fermor 13. Klese Haas Bench: 14. Isaac Liu 15. Keenan Palasia 16. Erin Clark 17. Jacob Alick-wiencke Reserves: 18. Joe Stimson 19. Jayden Campbell 20. Iszac Fa'asumaleaui 21. Tanah Boyd 22. Jaylan De Groot
Rabbitohs: 1. Latrell Mitchell 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. Siliva Havili 17. Thomas Burgess Reserves: 18. Dion Teaupa 19. Liam Le Blanc 20. Adam Christensen 21. Leon Te Hau 22. Bayleigh Bentley-Hape
Officials
Referee: Chris Sutton Touchies: Michael Wise, Nick Pelgrave Bunker: Liam Kennedy
Prediction: The Titans continued their improved run defeating the Broncos two weeks ago, before enjoying the bye last weekend. The Rabbitohs thumped the Eels in their last outing and have had a week off to consider exactly what happened. This is a tough one to pick, but if the Titans can maintain their upward path, they should win this one at home.
Tip: Titans by 8
PointsBet odds: Titans $1.80 (-1.5 $1.90) Rabbitohs $2 (+1.5 $1.90)
North Queensland Cowboys vs. New Zealand Warriors
Queensland Country Stadium, 5:30pm (AEST)
Cowboys: 1. Scott Drinkwater 2. Kyle Feldt 3. Jaxon Purdue 4. Viliami Vailea 5. Braidon Burns 6. Jake Clifford 7. Chad Townsend 8. Jordan McLean 9. Sam McIntyre 10. Griffin Neame 11. Heilum Luki 12. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki 13. Thomas Mikaele Bench: 14. Tomas Chester 15. Harrison Edwards 16. Jamal Shibasaki 17. Jason Taumalolo Reserves: 18. Thomas Duffy 19. Valentine Holmes 20. Murray Taulagi 21. Tom Dearden 22. Reece Robson 23. Jeremiah Nanai 24. Reuben Cotter
Warriors: 1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad 2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak 3. Rocco Berry 4. Adam Pompey 5. Marcelo Montoya 6. Chanel Harris-Tavita 7. Te Maire Martin 8. Addin Fonua-Blake 9. Wayde Egan 10. Jackson Ford 11. Marata Niukore 12. Mitchell Barnett 13. Tohu Harris Bench: 14. Dylan Walker 15. Jazz Tevaga 16. Tom Ale 17. Kurt Capewell Reserves: 18. Freddy Lussick 20. Taine Tuaupiki 21. Bunty Afoa 22. Edward Kosi 23. Moala Graham-Taufa
Officials
Referee: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski Touchies: Matt Noyen, Jarrod Cole Bunker: Ashley Klein
Prediction: The Cowboys ran out some youngsters on the weekend and managed to upset the Roosters in Sydney. The Warriors won their last game two weeks ago, narrowly beating the Dolphins at home. Another tough game to pick, with the Cowboys maybe having the advantage at home if they can maintain the 80-minute determination that they showed against the Roosters.
Tip: Cowboys by 6
PointsBet odds: Cowboys $1.55 (-5.5 $1.90) Warriors $2.45 (+5.5 $1.90)
Brisbane Broncos vs. Cronulla Sutherland Sharks
Suncorp Stadium, 7:35pm (AEST)
Broncos: 1. Reece Walsh 2. Corey Oates 3. Kotoni Staggs 4. Selwyn Cobbo 5. Deine Mariner 6. Ezra Mam 7. Jock Madden 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. Joshua Rogers 19. Fletcher Baker 20. Blake Mozer 21. Martin Taupau 22. Josiah Karapani 23. Tristan Sailor 24. Jaiyden Hunt
Sharks: 1. William Kennedy 2. Sione Katoa 3. Jesse Ramien 4. Kayal Iro 5. Ronaldo Mulitalo 6. Daniel Atkinson 7. Braydon Trindall 8. Thomas Hazelton 9. Blayke Brailey 10. Oregon Kaufusi 11. Briton Nikora 12. Siosifa Talakai 13. Cameron McInnes Bench: 14. Jack Williams 15. Toby Rudolf 16. Royce Hunt 17. Tuku Hau Tapuha Reserves: 18. Mawene Hiroti 19. Billy Burns 20. Jayden Berrell 21. Niwhai Puru 22. Jesse Colquhoun
Officials
Referee: Grant Atkins Touchies: Drew Oultram, Damian Brady Bunker: Peter Gough
Prediction: The Broncos lost their last clash to the Titans two weeks ago, and go into this game with some players backing up from State of Origin. The Sharks were thumped by the Eels last week and are facing a third-straight loss. It should take more than an Origin hangover to stop the Broncos from winning this one at home.
Tip: Broncos by 10
PointsBet odds: Broncos $1.53 (-5.5 $1.90) Sharks $2.50 (+5.5 $1.90)
Sunday, June 9
Melbourne Storm vs. Newcastle Knights
AAMI Park, 2pm (AEST)
Storm: 1. Sualauvi Faalogo 2. Grant Anderson 3. Reimis Smith 4. Nick Meaney 5. Xavier Coates 6. Tyran Wishart 7. Jahrome Hughes 8. Christian Welch 9. Harry Grant 10. Tui Kamikamica 11. Shawn Blore 12. Eliesa Katoa 13. Josh King Bench: 14. Bronson Garlick 15. Trent Loiero 16. Nelson Asofa-Solomona 17. Alec MacDonald Reserves: 18. Joe Chan 19. Jack Howarth 20. Young Tonumaipea 21. Kane Bradley 22. Dean Ieremia
Knights: 1. David Armstrong 2. Enari Tuala 3. Dane Gagai 4. Krystian Mapapalangi 5. Greg Marzhew 6. Jack Cogger 7. Jackson Hastings 8. Jacob Saifiti 9. Jayden Brailey 10. Leo Thompson 11. Kai Pearce-Paul 12. Dylan Lucas 13. Adam Elliott Bench: 14. Phoenix Crossland 15. Daniel Saifiti 16. Tyson Frizell 17. Brodie Jones Reserves: 18. Thomas Cant 19. Mathew Croker 20. Will Pryce 21. Jack Hetherington 22. Fletcher Sharpe
Officials
Referee: Adam Gee Touchies: Phil Henderson, Belinda Sharpe Bunker: Ashley Klein
Prediction: The Storm had the weekend off after losing to the Sea Eagles the week before, while the Knights were upset at home by an understrength Bulldogs side. The Knight surely can not play as poorly as they did against the Bulldogs, but even at their best they would struggle against the Storm who rarely lose two on the trot.
Tip: Storm by 18
PointsBet odds: Storm $1.25 (-12.5 $2) Knights $4 (+12.5 $1.80)
Penrith Panthers vs. Manly Warringah Sea Eagles
BlueBet Stadium, 4:05pm (AEST)
Panthers: 1. Daine Laurie 2. Sunia Turuva 3. Izack Tago 4. Paul Alamoti 5. Brian To'o 6. Jack Cole 7. Jarome Luai 8. Moses Leota 9. Mitch Kenny 10. James Fisher-Harris 11. Scott Sorensen 12. Liam Martin 13. Isaah Yeo Bench: 14. Trent Toelau 15. Lindsay Smith 16. Liam Henry 17. Luke Garner Reserves: 18. Brad Schneider 19. Mavrik Geyer 20. Matt Eisenhuth 21. Jesse McLean 22. Preston Riki 23. Dylan Edwards 24. Tyrone Peachey
Sea Eagles: 1. Lehi Hopoate 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. Haumole Olakau'atu 12. Ben Trbojevic 13. Jake Trbojevic Bench: 14. Gordon Chan Kum Tong 15. Corey Waddell 16. Toafofoa Sipley 17. Nathan Brown Reserves: 18. Ethan Bullemor 19. Raymond Tuiamalo Vaega 20. Jaxson Paulo 21. Jamie Humphreys 22. Ben Condon 23. Jake Simpkin
Officials
Referee: Gerard Sutton Touchies: Liam Kennedy, Wyatt Raymond Bunker: Chris Butler
Prediction: The Panthers couldn't beat the Dragons last week without their Origin stars, while the Sea Eagles had the weekend off after beating the Storm the week before. Both teams will be feeling the bruises of the State of Origin opener and how the players back up will make a big difference to the outcome of this game. I don't think the Panthers will lose a third game in a row.
Tip: Panthers by 14
PointsBet odds: Panthers $1.35 (-9.5 $1.90) Sea Eagles $3.20 (+9.5 $1.90)
Monday, June 10
Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs vs. Parramatta Eels
Accor Stadium, 4pm (AEST)
Bulldogs: 1. Connor Tracey 2. Jacob Kiraz 3. Bronson Xerri 4. Stephen Crichton 5. Blake Wilson 6. Matt Burton 7. Toby Sexton 8. Max King 9. Reed Mahoney 10. Samuel Hughes 11. Jacob Preston 12. Jaeman Salmon 13. Kurt Mann Bench: 14. Bailey Hayward 15. Josh Curran 16. Kurtis Morrin 17. Lipoi Hopoi Reserves: 19. Poasa Faamausili 20. Blake Taaffe 21. Jake Turpin 22. Drew Hutchison 23. Harry Hayes
Eels: 1. Clinton Gutherson 2. Maika Sivo 3. Will Penisini 4. Blaize Talagi 5. Sean Russell 6. Dylan Brown 7. Mitchell Moses 8. Reagan Campbell-Gillard 9. Brendan Hands 10. Junior Paulo 11. Kelma Tuilagi 12. Bryce Cartwright 13. J'maine Hopgood Bench: 14. Joe Ofahengaue 15. Shaun Lane 16. Makahesi Makatoa 17. Wiremu Greig Reserves: 18. Daejarn Asi 19. Morgan Harper 20. Joey Lussick 21. Ryan Matterson 22. Luca Moretti
Officials
Referee: Peter Gough Touchies: David Munro, Todd Smith Bunker: Kasey Badger
Prediction: The Bulldogs were impressive last week in defeating the Knights without their three best players, while the Eels welcomed back Mitchell Moses and Clint Gutherson before thumping the Sharks. This is a key clash for these two teams as the Bulldogs look to continue their improvement, while the Eels are looking to start a climb back towards the Top 8. Another tough one to tip, but if the Bulldogs can maintain their frustrating defence, they might be able to get the better of the Eels.
Tip: Bulldogs by 8
PointsBet odds: Bulldogs $2.15 (+2.5 $1.90) Eels $1.70 (-2.5 $1.90)
BYES:
Dolphins
Raiders
Roosters
All odds correct at time of publication. Check pointsbet.com.au for the latest.
