Sorry for the lateness to replying to this. Trading Ponga in the end was a solid move especially with Raiders and Melbourne coming up. Pity you didn't go with the guns but that's okay they had massive BEs anyway so it's understandable. Sad news over the doubles comp flopping but I'd happily join a group. I would also love to set up a 1v1 rivalry with you Connoiseur. My team name is living on the edge. What is yours?
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G Williams, E Katoa and J Taunoa-Brown on the bench have currently managed to outscore A Fifita (B Walters automatic replacement), K Staggs, J Isaako, S Johnson and E Marsters onfield. 
Hopefully can somehow muster a way to reach 900 after exceeding 1085 in Rounds 1 and 2.
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Andrew Fifita was ruled out an hour before kick-off as he continues to deal with a chronic knee issue that has been troubling him for the best part of two seasons now. The Sharks front rower was quoted during the season break that he qualifies for medical retirement due to his knee injury already, but he wants to push his body and continue playing in hopes of winning another premiership. Chronic knee issues that involve cartilage degeneration require careful ongoing maintenance, with management of the load (training, games etc) the knee is put under the most important treatment tool. Add to this that Fifita is playing with a PCL deficient knee (he tore his PCL years ago but continues to play without one) and the Sharks have to carefully plan how much running they require from him each week.
Andrew Fifita was thumbs up at a training session but thumbs down an hour before kick-off. Picture: AAP Image/Craig Golding
If Fifita’s symptoms (commonly pain, swelling) are mild, the load can be increased, meaning more training and output during games. But if those same symptoms become aggravated the load must be decreased, allowing the “angry” knee to settle before gradually building up training again. The fact that Fifita’s knee was at a point where an NRL game was too much after a 10 week break in the season is concerning. For many other players managing injuries across the competition the break resulted in them coming back feeling “better than ever”. They were able to back off overall loads where needed, which usually isn’t possible during the regular season. Coach John Morris said they may be forced to push Fifita to return next week after yet another loss in Round 3. Even if he is able to return questions will remain concerning his physical output for the rest of 2020.
Lower leg soft tissue injuries, namely calf and hamstring strains, were always going to be an increased risk with the rapid return to gameplay for NRL players. To go from individual isolation training to NRL game level in 3 weeks is a monumental task, and in order to prepare their bodies appropriately a rapid increase in training loads often brings greater risk for these strains. To add to Townsend’s in game hamstring issue, Dylan Edwards (hamstring), Liam Martin (leg), Lachlan Fitzgibbon (hamstring), Sio Siua Taukeiaho (hamstring), Jordan Kahu (hamstring) and Gavin Cooper (calf) all suffered training injuries that kept them from being available in Round 3. Edwards, Taukeiaho and Cooper all sound likely to be available in the next 1-2 weeks, with the severity of the remaining injuries yet to be revealed by the players’ respective clubs.
WEEKEND CASUALTY WARD
Alex Glenn Broncos (Leg 2-4 weeks)
Chad Townsend Sharks (Hamstring TBC)
Peta Hiku Warriors (Ribs TBC)
Eliesa Katoa Warriors (Concussion – returned to field)
Lachlan Burr Warriors (Concussion – TBC)
Adam Blair Warriors (Concussion – returned to field)
King Vuniyayawa Warriors (Concussion TBC)
Bailey Simonsson Raiders (leg infection TBC)
Mitchell Pearce Knights (Concussion TBC)
Connor Watson (Ankle, TBC)
FULL CASUALTY WARD
BRISBANE BRONCOS
Jack Bird (ACL, season)
Tevita Pangai (Suspension, Round 6)
Alex Glenn (Leg, Round 6-8)
Jordan Kahu (Shoulder, Mid-season)
Sean O’Sullivan (ACL, Mid-season)
Keenan Palasia (ACL, Late-season)
Izaia Perese (Stood down)
CANTERBURY-BANKSTOWN BULLDOGS
Marcelo Montoya (Hamstring, Round 10)
Chris Smith (Knee, round 11)
Joe Stimson (Shoulder, season)
Kieran Foran (Shoulder, Round 3-4)
Kerrod Holland (Knee, Round 3)
NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS
Gavin Cooper (Calf, round 4)
Michael Morgan (Shoulder, round 7)
ST GEORGE-ILLAWARRA DRAGONS
Ben Hunt (Leg, round 4)
Jack de Belin (Stood down)
PARRAMATTA EELS
Nathan Brown (Suspension, round five)
NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS
Phoenix Crossland (Groin, Round 4)
Lachlan Fitzgibbon (Hamstring, Round 4)
Kalyn Ponga (Suspension, Round 4)
Mitchell Barnett (Shoulder, Round 8-10)
Jayden Brailey (Knee, Season)
Mitchell Pearce (Concussion TBC)
Connor Watson (Ankle, TBC)
PENRITH PANTHERS
Dylan Edwards (Ankle, Round 4)
Soni Luke (Pectoral, April)
Shaun Blore (ACL, April-May)
Brayden McGrady (ACL, April-May)
Jack Hetherington (Suspension, round 4)
SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS
No injuries
CANBERRA RAIDERS
Hudson Young (Suspension, Round 6)
John Bateman (Shoulder, round 4)
Sebastian Kris (extended leave)
Bailey Simonsson (leg, TBC)
SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Sitili Tupouniua (Knee, Indefinite)
Billy Smith (ACL, Season)
MANLY SEA EAGLES
Albert Hopoate (Knee, Round 8)
Jack Gosiewski (Back disc infection, Indefinite)
Manase Fainu (Stood down/shoulder, Indefinite)
CRONULLA SHARKS
Bronson Xerri (Stood down)
Cameron King (ACL, Season)
Chad Townsend (Hamstring, TBC)
Andrew Fifita (Calf, round 4
MELBOURNE STORM
Tui Kamikamica (Back, round 4)
Sandor Earl (Hamstring, round 4)
GOLD COAST TITANS
AJ Brimson (Back, Indefinite)
Beau Fermor (Knee, Early-to-mid season)
Anthony Don (Knee, round 4)
Tyrone Roberts (Ankle, round 4)
Ryan James (ACL, Season)
NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS
Eliesa Katoa (Concussion, TBC)
Lachlan Burr (Concussion, round 4)
Taane Milne (ACL, Season)
Jazz Tevaga (Ankle, Round 5-7)
Nathaniel Roache (Knee, Mid-season)
Jackson Frei (ACL, Season)
Bunty Afoa (ACL, Season)
Peta Hiku (Ribs, TBC))
WESTS TIGERS
Jacob Liddle (Knee, Indefinite)
Russell Packer (Foot, Indefinite)
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1. The new rules and one-referee system has had an immediate impact
The ball is in play more, the defensive lines seem shorter, and as a result the base stats (particularly tackles) seem to be up across the board. Whether this is just a short-term issue, or whether there is much more to this, I’ll reserve judgment for one more week. It’s still definitely something to keep an eye on as it could make for some changes to expected averages of some players (especially the ‘tackle bots’ – potentially hookers, front row and second row forwards).
2. Not-so-Penalty Broncos
In Round 1 of this season we saw the referees blow 103 penalties, each costing the penalised player two points as a negative stat for their SuperCoach score. Round 2 featured 121 penalties. Why is this relevant at all for KFC SuperCoach NRL? Well, with it being confirmed that ‘six again’ ruck infringements (which now restart the tackle count) do not count as a penalty, or an error, hence they won’t result in a “-2” to the score, it’s interesting that there were only 73 penalties blown in Round 3. In terms of KFC SuperCoach NRL impact though, that remains to be really seen. However, players who might constantly wrestle and get pinged for ruck infringements may end up two to four points better on any given week.
3. The old Josh Mansour IS back
For those who may have read this article following Round 2, you might remember that I was on the border of saying Mansour was back. Well, following a ridiculous 51 points from hit-ups this week (23 runs in total), plus three tackle busts and a few offloads, he is firming as one of the top four CTW options for 2020 off the back of his ridiculous workrate. The attacking stats may be lacking but with that much work going on, who cares!
4. Not entirely Cooked
Damien Cook, that is. After two concerning scores to start the year, we saw some signs of life from Cook with his score of 71 featuring 55 points in pure base stats, five tackle busts and a forced dropout. There was plenty of speculation that Cook might thrive with the new rules and while not quite smashing it out of the park with his Round 3 score, there is certainly a lot of potential there for more gun SuperCoach scores. He has a tough match-up in Round 4 (and some more cash to lose) but a match-up in Round 5 against the Titans looms as a rather interesting conundrum. The same sentiments also apply to Cam Murray and Braidon Burns too …
5. McInnes to the rescue
It was his first game back from serious injury but why else would we expect anything but 80 minutes out the gate and defensive effort upon defensive effort. McInnes tackles anything that moves but when the thing that moves does so with history-making efficiency (first NRL team in history to complete 40/40 sets, let alone finish with 43/45 sets), well, it’s no surprise that he topped the tackle counts with 69 less one missed tackle! McInnes has arguably the highest floor of all the hookers but as noted above, with the rule changes potentially improving the base stats of hookers and middle defenders in general, McInnes could be a legitimate option in the 2RF position too.
6. The Harry Grant hype train is about to depart
The hype train has arrived, and it’s about to officially depart for KFC SuperCoach purposes. His first game in Tigers’ colours was just about what we expected – 57 minutes for 55 points in base and base attack stats, and a try with a line break on top for a total of 80 points; great work rate, crisp service and a decision-making ability in attack reserved for the best hookers in the game. His price won’t change next week but even if he plays 50-60 minutes each week (let alone if he plays 80 minutes), Grant already appears to be a playable option in your 17 on a weekly basis. Some SuperCoaches have already jumped on and you can bet a few are already considering grabbing him this coming week …
7. George Williams, welcome to the NRL!
He was good in Round 1, a little quieter in Round 2 but wow, talk about stepping up for a big time game! He was understandably the standout of the Raiders’ Round 3 triumph over the Storm, setting up two tries from one line break and one line break assist, but for KFC SuperCoach purposes, it was again encouraging to see his base and base attack stats over the 30 mark as halves with that level of work can be a genuine playable option in your 17. There are signs that he will only improve which bodes very well for his prospects – in the NRL and also for KFC SuperCoach – in his first season in Australia.
8. Bradman BEAST – that is all
He was a late inclusion for the final team but boy, didn’t he make his presence felt! A ridiculous 2020 debut for Best which featured a double, but also an impressive amount of work (19 runs for over 30 points in hit-ups alone). Sure, the game did go for an extra 10 minutes but that’s still a LOT of work for someone so young. He looks like a perfect downgrade in Round 5 (before his third game) for a maxed out CTW cash cow (the likes of Wiliame or Lomax, perhaps).
9. Valentine Holmes stakes his claim for the congested fullback position
It was against the Titans so it’s not entirely surprising, but faithful owners or recent traders (1.2% of SuperCoaches) were rewarded with a strong 102 point showing, which included three try assists (with accompanying line break assists) and highlighted how integral he is to their attacking structures already. What remains a little concerning is his lower work rate, but you wonder how much of that is due to his ongoing adjustment/transition fitness-wise back to the NRL. In any case his goalkicking does provide a boost to that floor so he could still be a major POD option in that difficult fullback spot, especially considering the Cowboys’ favourable draw.
10. The ‘old firm’ at fullback is still the elite
T & T – Messrs Tedesco and Trbojevic – reminded us exactly why they are the elite this week with dominant performances in their first game back from the elite. High breakevens weren’t a deterrent to many savvy SuperCoaches who grabbed one or both elite fullbacks, and were duly rewarded with the scores they expected. Tommy Turbo was the standout with a 2020 season-high 149 (pending further updates) and it could have been even bigger! Tedesco wasn’t quite there but given his opposition, he was still very impressive. The difficult decision facing KFC SuperCoaches is whether you buy in to ‘the new guard’ of P, P & H (Ponga, Papenhuyzen and Holmes) or rely on ‘old faithful’. Good luck with that decision!
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Rd Rank: 65,502
Overall Rank: 21908 (from 6397)
Current trades for RD4:
Out: B Walters, K Staggs
In: T Trbojevic, B Best
A Fifita for T Flegler or J Saifiti is an alternative instead of K Staggs to Best but I'll likely leave the Fifita trade for a week or 2, to hopefully allow sufficient cash to grab P Haas.
Current lineup for RD4:
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Current trades for RD4:
Out: B Walters, K Staggs
In: T Trbojevic, B Best
A Fifita for T Flegler or J Saifiti is an alternative instead of K Staggs to Best but I'll likely leave the Fifita trade for a week or 2, to hopefully allow sufficient cash to grab P Haas.
Current lineup for RD4:
SuperCoach news: LOLO IS OUT – sorry to shout but that deserves all caps if anything does.
LOSERS
* Jason Taumalolo - JASON TAUMALOLO IS OUT. YES, THE MOST POPULAR PLAYER IN KFC SUPERCOACH IS OUT. KNEE INJURY. NO WORD YET ON SEVERITY. DRAMA. WILL STOP shouting.
* Kotoni Staggs - Out for a week through suspension but a hold given he's predicted to rise by $53,000 next time he takes the field.
* Tyrell Fuimaono - Popular cheapie drops out of Dragons' 17 in major reshuffle.
LOSERS
* Jason Taumalolo - JASON TAUMALOLO IS OUT. YES, THE MOST POPULAR PLAYER IN KFC SUPERCOACH IS OUT. KNEE INJURY. NO WORD YET ON SEVERITY. DRAMA. WILL STOP shouting.
* Kotoni Staggs - Out for a week through suspension but a hold given he's predicted to rise by $53,000 next time he takes the field.
* Tyrell Fuimaono - Popular cheapie drops out of Dragons' 17 in major reshuffle.
WINNERS
* Bradman Best - Most purchased player this week, attracting more than double the trades of the next player Isaah Yeo after tonning up on his return from injury. While the two tries were an obvious highlight, a massive 47 points came in pure base stats and he looms as one of the cheapies of the year. KFC SuperCoaches can afford to wait another week before his first price rise, but with Nathan Cleary and Harry Grant also on the shopping list for Round 5, the wise move is to move a week early.
* Kalyn Ponga - Returns from a one-game suspension and will challenge popular buys Teddy and Turbo for top fullback honours by the end of the year.
* Stephen Crichton - Looks to have scored a permanent starting spot at the Panthers. Sits in the borderline cheapie range but only owned by two per cent.
* Harry Grant - A near must-have at some stage, although KFC SuperCoaches have the luxury of waiting until next week and still buying at the same price. With 80 points, 57 minutes and 49 in pure base, he looms as one of the cheapies of the year and is currently the sixth most purchased player. Biggest issue is who to sell – Apisai Koroisau or Blayke Brailey? Unfortunately, Grant’s emergence will soon spell the end of popular cheapie Billy Walters, although with a BE of -2 he's worth holding for another week.
* Will Kennedy - Popular cheapie earns a stay of execution - and predicted $28K price rise on top of $42K last week. Kennedy's fullback rival Mat Moylan returns from injury in the halves in place of the injured Chad Townsend, handing Kennedy at least another week.
* Adam Clune - Cheapie to watch at the Dragons. The NSW Cup halfback of the year has been named in jersey No.7 with Ben Hunt to wear No. 6 and Corey Norman moving to fullback.
* Tom Trbojevic, James Tedesco, Isaah Yeo, Ryan Matterson, Eliesa Katoa - All among the most purchased players this week and all are worth it.
* Bradman Best - Most purchased player this week, attracting more than double the trades of the next player Isaah Yeo after tonning up on his return from injury. While the two tries were an obvious highlight, a massive 47 points came in pure base stats and he looms as one of the cheapies of the year. KFC SuperCoaches can afford to wait another week before his first price rise, but with Nathan Cleary and Harry Grant also on the shopping list for Round 5, the wise move is to move a week early.
* Kalyn Ponga - Returns from a one-game suspension and will challenge popular buys Teddy and Turbo for top fullback honours by the end of the year.
* Stephen Crichton - Looks to have scored a permanent starting spot at the Panthers. Sits in the borderline cheapie range but only owned by two per cent.
* Harry Grant - A near must-have at some stage, although KFC SuperCoaches have the luxury of waiting until next week and still buying at the same price. With 80 points, 57 minutes and 49 in pure base, he looms as one of the cheapies of the year and is currently the sixth most purchased player. Biggest issue is who to sell – Apisai Koroisau or Blayke Brailey? Unfortunately, Grant’s emergence will soon spell the end of popular cheapie Billy Walters, although with a BE of -2 he's worth holding for another week.
* Will Kennedy - Popular cheapie earns a stay of execution - and predicted $28K price rise on top of $42K last week. Kennedy's fullback rival Mat Moylan returns from injury in the halves in place of the injured Chad Townsend, handing Kennedy at least another week.
* Adam Clune - Cheapie to watch at the Dragons. The NSW Cup halfback of the year has been named in jersey No.7 with Ben Hunt to wear No. 6 and Corey Norman moving to fullback.
* Tom Trbojevic, James Tedesco, Isaah Yeo, Ryan Matterson, Eliesa Katoa - All among the most purchased players this week and all are worth it.
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BRONCOS VS ROOSTERS
Thursday, June 4th, 7:50pm Suncorp Stadium
Broncos: 1. Jamayne Isaako, 2. Corey Oates, 3. Jesse Arthars, 4. Darius Boyd, 5. Herbie Farnworth, 6. Anthony Milford, 7. Brodie Croft (c), 8. Tom Flegler, 9. Jake Turpin, 10. Payne Haas, 11. Ethan Bullemor, 12. Jamil Hopoate, 13. Pat Carrigan (c)
Interchange: 14. Tesi Niu, 15. Joe Ofahengaue, 16. Rhys Kennedy, 17. Matthew Lodge
Reserves: 18. Cory Paix, 19. Xavier Coates, 20. Tom Dearden, 21. Pride Petterson-Robati
SuperCoach news: Jesse Arthars switches from wing to centre to replace Kotoni Staggs (suspension), with Herbie Farnworth promoted from the bench to the wing. Ethan Bullemor starts for Alex Glenn (leg cut) in the back row. Much-hyped prospect Tesi Niu will debut as a bench utility while Rhys Kennedy also joins the interchange.
Roosters: 1. James Tedesco, 2. Daniel Tupou, 3. Josh Morris, 4. Joseph Manu, 5. Brett Morris, 6. Luke Keary, 7. Kyle Flanagan, 8. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves, 9. Jake Friend, 10. Lindsay Collins, 11. Boyd Cordner, 12. Angus Crichton, 13. Victor Radley
Interchange: 14. Sam Verrills, 15. Isaac Liu, 16. Nat Butcher, 17. Sitili Tupouniua
Reserves: 18. Siosiua Taukeiaho, 19. Mitchell Aubusson, 20. Ryan Hall, 21. Lachlan Lam
SuperCoach news: Unchanged 17. But Mitchell Aubusson (family reasons) and Siosiua Taukeiaho (hamstring) could return after being named on the extended bench. Victor Radley has been named in his customary No.13 jersey but faces a one-match ban at the judiciary on Tuesday night.
PANTHERS VS WARRIORS
Friday, June 5th, 6:00pm, Campbelltown Stadium
Panthers: 1. Caleb Aetkins, 2. Josh Mansour, 3. Dean Whare, 4. Stephen Crichton, 5. Brian To’o, 6. Matt Burton, 7. Jarome Luai, 8. James Tamou, 9. Apisai Koroisau, 10. James Fisher-Harris, 11. Viliame Kikau, 12. Kurtis Capewell, 13. Isaah Yeo
Interchange:14. Mitch Kenny, 15. Zane Tetevano, 16. Moses Leota, 17. Liam Martin
Reserves:18. Brent Naden, 19. Billy Burns, 20. Jack Hetherington, 21. Charlie Staines
SuperCoach news: Liam Martin replaces Billy Burns on the bench in the only change to the 17. As per last week’s late switch, KFC SuperCoach cheapie prospect Stephen Crichton retains his centre spot ahead of Brent Naden, who has been named 18th man. Nathan Cleary is suspended for another week.
Warriors: 1. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck (c), 2. Patrick Herbert, 3. Karl Lawton, 4. Gerard Beale, 5. Ken Maumalo, 6. Kodi Nikorima, 7. Blake Green, 8. Adam Blair, 9.Wayde Egan, 10. Jamayne Taunoa-Brown, 11. Elisea Katoa, 12. Tohu Harris, 13. Isaiah Papali’i
Interchange: 14. Jack Murchie, 15. Poasa Faamausili, 16. King Vuniyayawa, 17. Josh Curran
Reserves: 18. Channel Harris-Tevita, 20. Hayze Perham, 21. Adam Pompey, 22. Leivaha Pulu
SuperCoach news: Peta Hiku (ribs) is replaced at centre by Karl Lawton. Agnatius Paasi (suspension) is replaced on the bench by new signing and former Rooster Poasa Faamausili, while Josh Curran also joins the interchange. In huge news for KFC SuperCoaches, star cheapies Jamayne Taunoa-Brown and Eliesa Katoa retain starting spots.
STORM VS RABBITOHS
Friday, June 5th, 7:50pm, AAMI Park
Storm: 1. Ryan Papenhuyzen, 2. Suliasi Vunivalu, 3. Justin Olam, 4. Marion Seve, 5. Josh Addo-Carr, 6. Cameron Munster, 7. Jahrome Hughes, 8. Jesse Bromwich, 9. Cameron Smith, 10. Christian Welch, 11. Felise Kaufusi, 12. Kenny Bromwich, 13. Dale Finucane
Interchange: 14. Brandon Smith, 15. Tino Faasuamaleaui, 16. Ryley Jacks, 17. Max King
Reserves: 18. Brenko Lee, 19. Albert Vete, 20. Darryn Schonig, 21. Chris Lewis
SuperCoach news: Nelson Asofa-Solomona (suspension) is replaced at prop by Christian Welch with Ryley Jacks joining the bench.
Rabbitohs: 1. Latrell Mitchell, 2. Dane Gagai, 3. Campbell Graham, 4. Braidon Burns, 5. Alex Johnston, 6. Troy Dargan, 7. Adam Reynolds, 8. Tevita Tatola, 9. Damien Cook, 10. Thomas Burgess, 11. Jaydn Su’A, 12. Cameron Murray, 13. Liam Knight
Interchange: 14. Mark Nicholls, 15. Ethan Lowe, 16. Bayley Sironen, 17. Patrick Mago
Reserves: 18. Bryson Goodwin, 19. Tom Amone, 20. James Roberts, 21. Keaon Koloamatangi
SuperCoach news: Patrick Mago replaces Tom Amone on the interchange in the only change.
EELS VS SEA EAGLES
Saturday, June 6th, 5:30pm, Bankwest Stadium
Eels: 1. Clint Gutherson, 2. Maika Sivo, 3. Michael Jennings, 4. Waqa Blake, 5. Blake Ferguson, 6. Dylan Brown, 7. Mitchell Moses, 8. Reagan Campbell-Gillard, 9. Reed Mahoney, 10. Junior Paulo, 11. Shaun Lane, 12. Ryan Matterson, 13. Marata Niukore
Interchange: 14. Brad Takairangi, 15. Ray Stone, 16. Kane Evans 17. Peni Terepo
Reserves: 18. Oregon Kaufusi, 19. George Jennings, 20. Will Smith, 21. David Gower
SuperCoach news: No changes after three from three.
Sea Eagles: 1. Tom Trbojevic 2. Jorge Taufua 3. Brad Parker 4. Moses Suli 5. Reuben Garrick 6. Dylan Walker 7. Daly Cherry-Evans 8. Addin Fonua-Blake 9. Danny Levi 10. Martin Taupau 11. Joel Thompson 12. Curtis Sironen 13. Jake Trbojevic
Interchange: 14. Lachlan Croker 15. Corey Waddell, 16. Sean Keppie, 17. Taniela Paseka
Reserves: 18. Morgan Boyle, 19. Jack Gosiewski, 20. Tevita Funa 21. Brendan Elliot
SuperCoach news: No changes.
COWBOYS VS SHARKS
Saturday, June 6th, 7:30pm, Queensland Country Bank Stadium
Cowboys: 1. Valentine Holmes, 2. Kyle Feldt, 3. Justin O’Neill, 4. Esan Marsters, 5. Ben Hampton, 6. Scott Drinkwater, 7. Jake Clifford, 8. Francis Molo, 9. Jake Granville, 10. Jordan McLean, 11. Mitchell Dunn, 12. Coen Hess, 13. Josh McGuire
Interchange: 14. Reece Robson, 15. John Asiata, 16.Tom Gilbert, 17. Gavin Cooper
Reserves: 18. Corey Jensen, 19. Shane Wright, 20. Tom Opacic, 21. Reuben Cotter
SuperCoach news: LOLO IS OUT – sorry to shout but that deserves all caps if anything does. Josh McGuire will start at lock in place of Jason Taumaolo and Franci Molo moves from the bench to take McGuire’s starting prop role. Gavin Cooper is back from injury but scheduled to resume from the bench.
Sharks: 1. William Kennedy, 2. Sione Katoa, 3. Josh Dugan, 4. Jesse Ramien, 5. Ronaldo Mulitalo, 6. Matt Moylan, 7. Shaun Johnson, 8. Toby Rudolf, 9. Blayke Brailey, 10. Aaron Woods, 11. Briton Nikora, 12. Wade Graham, 13. Jack Williams
Interchange: 14. Connor Tracey, 15. Braden Hamlin-Uele, 16. Siosifa Talaki, 17. Scott Sorensen
Reserves: 18. Billy Magoulias, 19. Braydon Trindall, 20. Royce Hunt, 21. Teig Wilton
SuperCoach news: The Sharks lose playmaker Chad Townsend (thumb) and Matt Moylan will start at five-eighth in his place which gifts Will Kennedy one more lifeline. Still no Andrew Fifita which grants Toby Rudolf another start. Former South Sydney and Junior Kiwis backrower Siosifa Talakai named on bench for his Sharks debut.
RAIDERS VS KNIGHTS
Sunday, June 7th, 4:05pm, Campbelltown Stadium
Raiders: 1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad, 2. Bailey Simonsson, 3. Jarrod Croker, 4. Curtis Scott, 5. Nick Cotric, 6. Jack Wighton, 7. George Williams, 8. Josh Papalii, 9. Josh Hodgson, 10. Dunamis Lui, 11. Corey Horsburgh, 12. Joe Tapine, 13. Corey Horsburgh
Interchange: 14. Siliva Havili, 15. Emre Guler, 16. Iosia Soliola 17. Jordan Rapana
Reserves: 18. Tom Starling, 19. Matt Frawley, 20. Kai O’Donnell, 21. Michael Oldfield
SuperCoach news: Winger Bailey Simonsson is back for the Raiders in an otherwise settled lineup. Jordan Rapana will wear 17 and start from the interchange bench.
Knights: 1. Kalyn Ponga, 2. Edrick Lee, 3. Enari Tuala, 4. Bradman Best, 5. Hymel Hunt, 6. Kurt Mann, 7. Mitchell Pearce, 8. David Klemmer, 9. Andrew McCullough, 10. Daniel Saifiti, 11. Aidan Guerra, 12. Sione Mata’utia, 13. Herman Ese’ese
Interchange:14. Tex Hoy, 15. Jacob Saifiti, 16. Tim Glasby, 17. Brodie Jones
Reserves: 18. Gehamat Shibasaki, 19. Chris Randall, 20. Mason Lino, 21. Pasami Saulo
SuperCoach news: Kalyn Ponga (suspension) is back. Connor Watson (ankle) has not recovered from the injury he picked up early in the round three match against the Panthers and will not play. Watsons’ absence opens the door for exciting youngster Tex Hoy to take the utility slot on the interchange bench. New recruit Andrew McCullough makes his club debut and will start at hooker. Mitchell Pearce has been named despite copping a heavy knock to the head last week.
TITANS VS TIGERS
Sunday, June 7th, 6:30pm, CBUS Super Stadium
Titans: 1. Tyrone Roberts, 2. Brian Kelly, 3. Dale Copley, 4. Tyrone Peachey, 5. Phil Sami, 6. Ash Taylor, 7. Jamal Fogarty, 8. Moeaki Fotuaika, 9. Erin Clark, 10. Sam Lisone, 11. Kevin Proctor (c), 12. Keegan Hipgrave, 13. Jai Arrow.
Interchange: 14. Tanah Boyd, 15. Jaiman Jolliffe, 16. Bryce Cartwright, 17. Young Tonumaipea
Reserves: 18. Jarrod Wallace, 19. Jai Whitbread, 20. Anthony Don, 21. Jonus Pearson.
SuperCoach news: Jarrod Wallace played Origin for Queensland in 2019 but is out of the Titans starting 17 and named in the reserves. Erin Clark wins the start at hooker with Nathan Peats left right out. Bryce Cartwright is back with Shannon Boyd dropped which suggests SC mid-ranger Mo Fotuaika may get the minutes he needs to challenge for ‘gun’ status. Former Storm player Young Tonumaipea comes on to the bench.
Tigers: 1. Adam Doueihi, 2. David Nofoaluma, 3. Joseph Leilua, 4. Moses Mbye, 5. Robert Jennings, 6. Benji Marshall, 7. Luke Brooks, 8. Josh Aloiai, 9. Harry Grant, 10. Thomas Mikaele, 11. Luke Garner, 12. Luciano Leilua, 13. Alex Twal
Interchange: 14 .Oliver Clark, 15. Billy Walters, 16. Chris Lawrence, 17. Alex Sayfarth
Reserves: 18. Josh Reynolds, 19. Corey Thompson, 20. Matthew Eisenhuth, 21. Michael Chee Kam
SuperCoach news: No changes at the Tigers who are 1-17 from last week.
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BULLDOGS VS DRAGONS
Monday, June 8th, 4:05pm, Bankwest Stadium
Bulldogs: 1. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak, 2. Nick Meaney, 3. Reimis Smith, 4. Will Hopoate, 5. Christian Crichton, 6. Kieran Foran, 7. Lachlan Lewis, 8. Aiden Tolman, 9. Jeremy Marshall-King, 10. Dylan Napa, 11. Josh Jackson, 12. Dean Britt, 13. Adam Elliott
Interchange: 14. Jake Averillo, 15. Renouf To’omaga, 16. Raymond Faitala-Mariner, 17. Sauaso Sue
Reserves: 19. Ofahiki Ogden, 20. Kerrod Holland, 21. Sione Katoa, 22. Brandon Wakeham
SuperCoach news: Kieran Foran makes his long-awaited return for the Bulldogs and has been named to start at five-eighth. Not much else of SC interest here with Jake Averillo on the bench as a utility.
Dragons: 1. Corey Norman, 2. Jordan Pereira, 3. Brayden Williame, 4. Zac Lomax, 5. Mikaele Ravalawa, 6. Ben Hunt, 7. Adam Clune 8. Josh Kerr, 9. Cameron McInnes, 10. Paul Vaughan, 11. Tyson Frizell, 12. Tariq Sims, 13. James Graham
Interchange: 14. Trent Merrin, 15. Blake Lawrie, 16. Issac Luke, 17. Euan Aitken
Reserves: 18. Tyrell Fuimaono, 19. Matthew Dufty, 20. Jacob Host, 21. Jackson Ford
SuperCoach news: Changes galore at the Dragons. Corey Norman has been shifted to fullback which sees Matt Dufty dropped to the reserves. NSW Cup halfback of the year Adam Clune has been named to start in jersey number 7 with Ben Hunt to wear 6. Josh Kerr promoted to the starting side at prop, and James Graham holds his spot at lock despite being largely ineffectual last week. More changes on the bench with Issac Luke named in a potential blow to Cameron McInnes fans, and he is joined by Trent Merrin. Tyrell Fuimaono has been relegated to the reserves despite strong play when given a chance.
Monday, June 8th, 4:05pm, Bankwest Stadium
Bulldogs: 1. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak, 2. Nick Meaney, 3. Reimis Smith, 4. Will Hopoate, 5. Christian Crichton, 6. Kieran Foran, 7. Lachlan Lewis, 8. Aiden Tolman, 9. Jeremy Marshall-King, 10. Dylan Napa, 11. Josh Jackson, 12. Dean Britt, 13. Adam Elliott
Interchange: 14. Jake Averillo, 15. Renouf To’omaga, 16. Raymond Faitala-Mariner, 17. Sauaso Sue
Reserves: 19. Ofahiki Ogden, 20. Kerrod Holland, 21. Sione Katoa, 22. Brandon Wakeham
SuperCoach news: Kieran Foran makes his long-awaited return for the Bulldogs and has been named to start at five-eighth. Not much else of SC interest here with Jake Averillo on the bench as a utility.
Dragons: 1. Corey Norman, 2. Jordan Pereira, 3. Brayden Williame, 4. Zac Lomax, 5. Mikaele Ravalawa, 6. Ben Hunt, 7. Adam Clune 8. Josh Kerr, 9. Cameron McInnes, 10. Paul Vaughan, 11. Tyson Frizell, 12. Tariq Sims, 13. James Graham
Interchange: 14. Trent Merrin, 15. Blake Lawrie, 16. Issac Luke, 17. Euan Aitken
Reserves: 18. Tyrell Fuimaono, 19. Matthew Dufty, 20. Jacob Host, 21. Jackson Ford
SuperCoach news: Changes galore at the Dragons. Corey Norman has been shifted to fullback which sees Matt Dufty dropped to the reserves. NSW Cup halfback of the year Adam Clune has been named to start in jersey number 7 with Ben Hunt to wear 6. Josh Kerr promoted to the starting side at prop, and James Graham holds his spot at lock despite being largely ineffectual last week. More changes on the bench with Issac Luke named in a potential blow to Cameron McInnes fans, and he is joined by Trent Merrin. Tyrell Fuimaono has been relegated to the reserves despite strong play when given a chance.
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