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South Sydney Rabbitohs v Parramatta Eels
ANZ Stadium - Friday 7:45pm
1. Alex Johnston 2. Joel Reddy 3. Dylan Walker 4. Bryson Goodwin 5. Aaron Gray 6. John Sutton 7. Luke Keary 8. George Burgess 9. Cameron McInnes 10. David Tyrrell 11. Ben Lowe 12. Chris McQueen 13. Jason Clark
Interchange: 14. Issac Luke 15. Nathan Brown 16. Tim Grant 17. Thomas Burgess 18. Daryl Millard 19. Chris Grevsmuhl
Changes from Last Round
In -Reddy, Clark, Millard (extended bench) Out - Inglis
Analysis - The Rabbitohs lose Greg Inglis to Origin duties, with Alex Johnson shifting to his preferred fullback position and Joel Reddy returns to the wing. Jason Clark also returns which sees Ben Lowe shift to the second row. Souths will miss their captain however they will still fancy themselves against the last placed Eels. Isaac Luke has again been named to start from the bench.
Supercoach Studs - Souths miss the big bye rounds and offer great coverage. Rookie Aaron Gray (55) has been sensational on the wing and will be essential over the bye period. Dylan Walker (57) will be a popular buy this week, he offers both dual position, is a potential keeper and is at a rock bottom price.
Supercoach Duds - George Burgess (33) did not get too involved against the Storm but is not a sell. Isaac Luke (38) is stressing out owners as the coach has again picked him in the #14 jersey, surely this won't last.
1. Reece Robinson 2. Semi Radradra 3. Ryan Morgan 4. Brad Takairangi 5. John Folau 6. Corey Norman 7. Luke Kelly 8. Danny Wicks 9. Nathan Peats 10. Tim Mannah 11. Manu Ma'u 12. Tepai Moeroa 13. Anthony Watmough
Interchange: 14. Junior Paulo 15. Richie Fa'aoso 16. Peni Terepo 17. Pauli Pauli
Changes from Last Round
In - Junior Paulo, Folau Out - Hopoate, De Gois
Analysis - The last placed Eels will be desperate for the 2 points against the Bunnies who will be missing a few key players. Will Hopoate has been recalled to the Blues side and is replaced by John Folau. Junior Paulo returns from a nine week suspension for Isaac De Gois who is out with a facial injury.
Supercoach Studs - Nathan Peats (68) continues to score well and with Isaac De Gois out will more than likely play 80 minutes. Danny Wicks (45) again starts and will be a handy player over the bye period. Semi Radradra (73) looked dangerous, scoring 2 tries and had 1 disallowed. Cheapie John Folau (DNP) returns to the side.
Supercoach Duds - Reese Robinson (23) should really take over the kicking duties considering Luke Kelly (34) would struggle to kick his cat.
Wests Tigers v North Queensland Cowboys
Campbelltown Stadium - Saturday 7:30pm
1. James Tedesco 2. Kevin Naiqama 3. David Nofoaluma 4. Chris Lawrence 5. Pat Richards 6. Mitchell Moses 7. Luke Brooks 8. Matthew Lodge 9. Dene Halatau 10. Keith Galloway 11. Curtis Sironen 12. Kyle Lovett 13. Martin Taupau
Interchange: 14. Ava Seumanufagai 15. Jack Buchanan 16. Sauaso Sue 17. Delouise Hoeter 18. Brenden Santi 20. Joel Luani
Changes from Last Round
In - Lodge, Hoeter, Santi, Luani (extended bench) Out - Woods, Farah
Analysis - Wests Tigers lose big guns in Aaron Woods and skipper Robbie Farah. This will be a big test for their young halves in Luke Brooks and Mitchell Moses to see how they have developed. The Cowboys are depleted and the Tigers need to make this game count, huge game for their 2015 season.
Supercoach Studs - James Tedesco (51) is a must if you haven't bought in yet, he will be a key player this weekend if the Tigers are to win. Luke Brooks (53) was strong on the weekend and will look to take control of the young Tigers.
Supercoach Duds - Kyle Lovett (27) starts this weekend and is a hold over the byes. Pat Richards (28) is up and down but worth holding for now if you have him.
1. Lachlan Coote 2. Matthew Wright 3. Justin O'Neill 4. Kane Linnett 5. Antonio Winterstein 6. Michael Morgan 7. Ray Thompson 8. Ben Hannant 9. Jake Granville 10. Sam Hoare 11. Gavin Cooper 12. Ethan Lowe 13. John Asiata
Interchange: 14. Rory Kostjasyn 15. Glenn Hall 16. Ben Spina 17. Kelepi Tanginoa
Changes from Last Round
In -Kostjaysyn, Hall, Tanginoa Out - Thurston, Scott, Tamou
Analysis - North Queensland lose key players in Jonathan Thurston, Matt Scott and James Tamou. They may also lose the in form Michael Morgan who has been included in the Queensland squad. Ray Thompson will stand in for Thurston but the high flying Cowboys will need a huge effort here.
Supercoach Studs - Michael Morgan (126) has been in red hot form with another 5 star display, he would be a great buy however as mentioned has been called in to replace Daly Cherry-Evans. Ethan Lowe (86) was again strong and will be a sound captain choice this week. Ben Spina (35) is the best of the rookies this week.
Supercoach Duds - Matthew Wright (13), Antonio Winsterstein (24) and Kane Linnett (23) will look to get more involved without their senior players against the Tigers.
Canberra Raiders v Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
GIO Stadium - Sunday 4:00pm
1. Jack Wighton 2. Edrick Lee 3. Jarrod Croker 4. Sisa Waqa 5. Jordan Rapana 6. Blake Austin 7. Mitchell Cornish 8. Paul Vaughan 9. Josh Hodgson 10. Frank Paul Nuuausala 11. Josh Papalii 12. Iosia Soliola 13. Shaun Fensom
Interchange: 14. Kurt Baptiste 15. Jarrad Kennedy 16. David Shillington 17. Shannon Boyd
Changes from Last Round
In - Nil Out - Nil
Analysis - Canberra host the Bulldogs at GIO Stadium and are one of the few sides totally unaffected by Origin. The Raiders have a huge opportunity to kick the Dogs while they are down and will look to keep their good form going. Watch for Josh Papali to come out strong after his Queensland omission.
Supercoach Studs - Josh Papalii (80) left his run a bit late, but as discussed will lift after being left out of the Queensland squad. Sia Soliola (83) scored his second try in 2 games and has been a sensational buy this year. Mitch Cornish (70) returned with a bang making a very tidy price rise, however Sam Williams is a chance of being a late inclusion.
Supercoach Duds - Shaun Fensom's (43) 80 minute games are looking like a thing of the past. Blake Austin (24) had a quiet game but is certainly worth holding.
1. Sam Perrett 2. Curtis Rona 3. Timoteo Lafai 4. Chase Stanley 5. Corey Thompson 6. Josh Reynolds 7. Moses Mbye 8. Aiden Tolman 9. Michael Lichaa 10. James Graham 11. Frank Pritchard 12. Tony Williams 13. Greg Eastwood
Interchange: 14. Sam Kasiano 15. Tim Browne 16. Lloyd Perrett 17. Antonio Kaufusi 19. Danny Fualalo 22. Herman Essese
Changes from Last Round
In - Lafai, Stanley, L Perrett, Kaufusi, Fualalo, Ese'ese (extended bench) Out - Morris, Hodkinson, Klemmer, Jackson
Analysis - Just as Canterbury looked to be getting some troops back they now lose 4 players to the NSW side. Tim Lafai is a major inclusion and gives the Dogs some much needed strike power out wide. Moses Mbye, who has arguably been their best this season moves to halfback. How will Josh Reynolds respond to his NSW axing?
Supercoach Studs - Frank Pritchard (63) again starts in this game and has looked very good each time he has this season. Aiden Tolman (62) continues his good form.
Supercoach Duds - James Graham (30) was concussed after 20 minutes but was great while on the field, is in some doubt with a knee injury and has been seen in a brace this week. Sam Perrett (17) has a forgettable game against his former club.
Newcastle Knights v Brisbane Broncos
Hunter Stadium - Monday 7:00pm
1. Dane Gagai 2. James McManus 3. Sione Mata'utia 4. Joseph Leilua 5. Akuila Uate 6. Kurt Gidley 7. Tyrone Roberts 8. Kade Snowden 9. Tyler Randell 10. David Fa'alogo 11. Joseph Tapine 12. Tariq Sims 13. Jeremy Smith
Interchange: 14. Chad Redman 15. Chris Houston 16. Korbin Sims 17. Jack Stockwell
Changes from Last Round
In - Tapine Out - Scott
Analysis - Newcastle lose Beau Scott who is replaced by Joseph Tapine in their only change. The Knights will look to make it back to back wins against the depleted Broncos, Dane Gagai again starts at fullback and Kurt Gidley stays at five eighth.
Supercoach Studs - Joey Leilua (72) put in a man of the match performance after putting his contract negotiations behind him. Dane Gagai (52) looms as a great buy this week and will only improve in the #1 despite spilling a few kicks against the Tigers.
Supercoach Duds - Akuila Uate (20) had a quiet game but has been one of the Knights best this season.
1. Jordan Kahu 2. Daniel Vidot 3. Jack Reed 4. Dale Copley 5. Lachlan Maranta 6. Anthony Milford 7. Ben Hunt 8. Jarrod Wallace 9. Andrew McCullough 10. Adam Blair 11. Alex Glenn 12. David Stagg 13. Jo Ofanhengaue
Interchange: 14. Joe Boyce 15. Francis Molo 16. Corey Oates 17. Kodi Nikorima
Changes from Last Round
In - Vidot, Copley, Stagg, Boyce, Ofahengaue Out - Boyd, Hodges, Gillett, Parker, Thaiday
Analysis - Brisbane, as is tradition lose a huge amount of players for this clash. This will be an opportunity for fringe players to put their hand up. Halves Ben Hunt and Anthony Milford will need to lift in order to cause an upset in Newcastle.
Supercoach Studs - Anthony Milford (83) continues to shine for Brisbane and may be returning to keeper status. Jordan Kahu (55) moves to his preferred fullback spot in the absence of Darius Boyd and has almost peaked.
Supercoach Duds - Supercoaches would have been hoping Kodi Nikorima (13) would be getting more minutes over this period but this seems unlikely.