Team List Tuesday - Analysis Round 12

Penrith Panthers v Parramatta Eels
Pepper Stadium - Friday 7:45pm

1. Matt Moylan 2. Josh Mansour 3. Waqa Blake 4. Dallin Watene Zelezniak 5. David Simmons 6. Jamie Soward 7. Peter Wallace 8. Nigel Plum 9. James Segeyaro 10. Sam McKendry 11. Lewis Brown 12. Isaah Yeo 13. Elijah Taylor
Interchange: 14. Bryce Cartwright 15. Jeremy Latimore 16. Sika Manu 17. Regan Campbell-Gillard 18. Apisai Koroisau

Changes from Last Round
In - Wallace, Mansour Out - Jennings

Analysis - Some big inclusions for Penrith welcoming back Josh Mansour and halfback Peter Wallace who return after long lay offs. This sees Jamie Soward return to his preferred five-eighth position and Api Koroisau moves to 18th man. Expect confidence to be high with these players returning against bitter rivals the Eels.

Supercoach Studs - Matt Moylan (73) was again strong in Round 10 and is a certain keeper in the fullback position, however as 19th man for NSW be aware he is one injury away from being selected.

Supercoach Duds - Waqa Blake (29) is a sell this week if you didn't get him out last week, likewise George Jennings (29) who is out with a broken leg. Both have been good rookies. James Segeyaro (38) should stay at hooker for 80 minutes now with both Jamie Soward (23) and Peter Wallace (DNP) returning.



1. Reece Robinson 2. Semi Radradra 3. William Hopoate 4. Brad Takairangi 5. Ryan Morgan 6. Corey Norman 7. Chris Sandow 8. Danny Wicks 9. Nathan Peats 10. Tim Mannah 11. Manu Ma'u 12. Tepai Moeroa 13. Anthony Watmough
Interchange: 14. Junior Paulo 15. Joseph Paulo 16. Daniel Alvaro 17. Pauli Pauli

Changes from Last Round
In - Hopoate, Joseph Paulo, Alvaro Out - Kelly, Fa'aoso, Terepo

Analysis - The Eels again went down in heartbreaking fashion, this time against the Rabbitohs. The experiment with Chris Sandow at fullback was a dud and he returns to the #7 after a stint for Wentworthville. Will Hopoate returns to the centres provided he gets through Origin ok.

Supercoach Studs - Manu Mau (82) was strong for the Eels scoring a try. Semi Radradra (65) is again a good option over the rep round and possibly to the end.

Supercoach Duds - As mentioned, the Chris Sandow (3) experiment at fullback did not go to plan.


Gold Coast Titans v South Sydney Rabbitohs
Cbus Super Stadium - Saturday 3:00pm

1. Josh Hoffman 2. Anthony Don 3. James Roberts 4. William Zillman 5. Kevin Gordon 6. Aidan Sezer 7. Kane Elgey 8. Luke Douglas 9. Kierran Moseley 10. Nate Myles 11. Ryan James 12. Dave Taylor 13. Lachlan Burr
Interchange: 14. Matt White 15. Eddy Pettybourne 16. Ben Ridge 17. Daniel Mortimer 18. Mark Ioane

Changes from Last Round
In - Gordon, Ridge Out - Mead

Analysis - The 13th placed Titans host the defending premiers and will be looking to snap a 2 game losing streak. David Mead is out and is replaced on the wing by Kevin Gordon.

Supercoach Studs - The Titans play Round 14 and therefore Lachlan Burr (66) emerges as a great cheapie after playing 80 minutes against the Sharks in Round 10. He looms as a great pick up this week and hopefully Ben Ridge being named on the bench won't eat into his minutes. Ryan James (59) continues his good form but may have finally peaked for this season (I have said this about 3 times this year however) upgrading to Mannering or Bromwich may be on the cards now.

Supercoach Duds - James Roberts (22) has dipped in form and may not be a must have at this stage. Has a huge breakeven of 131pts this week.


1. Greg Inglis 2. Alex Johnston 3. Dylan Walker 4. Bryson Goodwin 5. Aaron Gray 6. John Sutton 7. Luke Keary 8. Thomas Burgess 9. Issac Luke 10. David Tyrrell 11. Ben Lowe 12. Chris McQueen 13. Jason Clark
Interchange: 14. Cameron McInnes 15. Nathan Brown 16. Tim Grant 17. George Burgess 18. Chris Grevsmuhl 19. John Olive

Changes from Last Round
In - Inglis, Grevsmuhl, Olive (extended bench) Out - Reddy

Analysis - The Rabbitohs left it late against Parramatta in one of their poorest performances in 2015. Provided he gets through Origin ok, Greg Inglis will be a huge confidence boost. Issac Luke finally returns to the starting side after being named in the #14 for the last 3 weeks.

Supercoach Studs - John Sutton (77) emerges as a very good buy this week, with his dual position status and bye coverage he is worth considering at a very low price. Aaron Gray (69) has been a superb cheapie and looks to have earned his spot on the wing by being a try scoring machine.

Supercoach Duds - George Burgess (38) has been a concern and he has been replaced in the starting side by his twin Tom, he is a hold due to the great bye coverage. Issac Luke (39) owners will be hoping he goes back to his usual tackle busting self.


Canberra Raiders v Brisbane Broncos
GIO Stadium - Saturday 5:30pm

1. Jack Wighton 2. Edrick Lee 3. Jarrod Croker 4. Sisa Waqa 5. Jeremy Hawkins 6. Blake Austin 7. Sam Williams 8. Paul Vaughan 9. Josh Hodgson 10. David Shillington 11. Josh Papalii 12. Iosia Soliola 13. Shaun Fensom
Interchange: 14. Kurt Baptiste 15. Jarrad Kennedy 16. Frank Paul Nuuausala 17. Kyle O'Donnell

Changes from Last Round
In - Wighton, Williams, O'Donnell Out - Rapana, Cornish, Boyd

Analysis - Canberra welcome back Sam Williams who replaces Mitch Cornish who drops back to NSW Cup. Jack Wighton also returns after being a late scratching against the Bulldogs. Expect the Raiders to have a point to prove after letting a golden opportunity slip against and undermanned Bulldogs side at home.

Supercoach Studs - Despite the loss, 3 players in Blake Austin (105), Shaun Fensom (110) and Sisa Waqa (141) all cracked a ton. Josh Papalii (72) has also continued his good form and a good point of difference. The Raiders don't play in the next big bye round so probably not the best purchase right now.

Supercoach Duds - Iosia Soliola (36) was a popular captain choice in Round 11 but was severely underwhelming. As the Raiders miss Round 14 it is now worth considering whether Soliola is a keeper for the season, his dual status remains a major benefit.


1. Darius Boyd 2. Jordan Kahu 3. Jack Reed 4. Justin Hodges 5. Lachlan Maranta 6. Anthony Milford 7. Ben Hunt 8. Josh McGuire 9. Andrew McCullough 10. Sam Thaiday 11. Alex Glenn 12. Matt Gillett 13. Corey Parker
Interchange: 14. Jarrod Wallace 15. Adam Blair 16. Corey Oates 17. Francis Molo 18. Daniel Vidot 19. Jo Ofanhengaue 20. David Stagg

Changes from Last Round
In - Boyd, Hodges, Gillett, Thaiday, Parker Out - Boyce, Nikorima

Analysis - The young Broncos dominated the second half against the Newcastle Knights. Led by brilliantly by Anthony Milford, the Broncos grabbed a crucial 2 points and to win without 5 of their top players shows they are certainly looming for a Top 4 finish in 2015.

Supercoach Studs - Anthony Milford (107) has really made the #6 his own in the last 3 weeks and has been an excellent buy. Jack Reed (131) was the main recipient of some great ball from Milford and had his best game this season. Jordan Kahu (61) was also excellent once he moved back to fullback and could be held for another week before being sold.

Supercoach Duds - Kodi Nikorima (14) has looked to have picked up a serious leg injury and is a sell.


North Queensland Cowboys v Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles
1300SMILES Stadium - Saturday 7:30pm

1. Lachlan Coote 2. Matthew Wright 3. Justin O'Neill 4. Kane Linnett 5. Antonio Winterstein 6. Michael Morgan 7. Johnathan Thurston 8. Matthew Scott 9. Jake Granville 10. James Tamou 11. Gavin Cooper 12. Ethan Lowe 13. Jason Taumalolo
Interchange: 14. Ray Thompson 15. Ben Spina 16. Ben Hannant 17. Sam Hoare 18. John Asiata 19. Rory Kostjasyn 20. Patrick Kaufusi

Changes from Last Round
In - Tamou, Thurston, Scott, Morgan Out -Nil

Analysis - Like fellow Queensland side Brisbane, the Cowboys also scored a crucial win away without a host of stars. North Queensland have now won 8 in a row and will go into this game at 1300 Smiles Stadium as favourites against the Sea Eagles.

Supercoach Studs - Ethan Lowe (63) lead by example and even took over the goal kicking duties last week. Ben Spina (42) proved to be a handy pick up last week and likewise Sam Hoare (51) who this week emerges as the best rookie for Round 12.

Supercoach Duds - Glen Hall (17) didn't get through too much work in his return to the Cowboys starting 17. In a dour battle against the Tigers there were few attacking options for fill in five eighth Rory Kostjasyn (17).


1. Brett Stewart 2. Jorge Taufua 3. Jamie Lyon 4. Steve Matai 5. Peta Hiku 6. Tom Symonds 7. Kieran Foran 8. Jake Trbojevic 9. Matt Ballin 10. Luke Burgess 11. Blake Leary 12. Justin Horo 13. Dunamis Lui
Interchange: 14. Feleti Mateo 15. Willie Mason 16. James Hasson 17. Ligi Sao

Changes from Last Round
In -Foran Out - Cherry-Evans

Analysis - Manly welcome back Kieran Foran who will wear the unfamiliar #7 in the absence of Daly Cherry-Evans who will no doubt be busy counting the zeros on his next contract. Tom Symonds finds himself at five-eighth for the first time for Manly.

Supercoach Studs - Blake Leary (57) has emerged as one of the buys of the week and is due for another big price rise with another strong performance. Brett Stewart (65) would be a must have…if every game was played at Brookvale Oval.

Supercoach Duds - Both Jamie Lyon (31) and Feleti Mateo (32) are Supercoach superstars of the past and shouldn't be picked up this year.


Warriors v Newcastle Knights
Mt Smart Stadium - Sunday 2:00pm

1. Sam Tomkins 2. Jonathan Wright 3. Tuimoala Lolohea 4. Solomone Kata 5. Manu Vatuvei 6. Chad Townsend 7. Shaun Johnson 8. Jacob Lillyman 9. Nathan Friend 10. Ben Matulino 11. Bodene Thompson 12. Ryan Hoffman 13. Simon Mannering
Interchange: 14. Siliva Havili 15. Sebastine Ikahihifo 16. Sam Lisone 17. Albert Vete

Changes from Last Round
In - Tomkins, Ikahihifo Out - Leiluai, Lousi

Analysis - The Warriors welcome back fullback Sam Tomkins in a huge boost for the side. Nathan Friend replaces Thomas Leiluai who has suffered a serious knee injury and will not return this season. New Zealand will be looking to turn around their form with Tomkins and will be wary of an ambush from the Knights who have been copping heavy criticism this week.

Supercoach Studs - Shaun Johnson (85) traditionally plays his best when at home in Auckland and looms as a great buy this week. Bodene Thompson (77) scored the match winning try and is not flying under the radar anymore. Simon Mannering (81) is a keeper and a superb buy this week.

Supercoach Duds - Tui Lolohea (26) will be a popular sell this week despite moving to the centres and retaining his spot in the starting 13. Sam Lisone (31) has peaked and can be sold this week.


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. Adam Clydsdale 10. David Fa'alogo 11. Beau Scott 12. Tariq Sims 13. Jeremy Smith
Interchange: 14. Tyler Randell 15. Chris Houston 16. Korbin Sims 17. Jack Stockwell 18. Joseph Tapine

Changes from Last Round
In - Scott, Clydesdale, Smith Out - Newton, Redman, Vaivai

Analysis - Former great and Immortal Andrew Johns questioned the Knights efforts this season and claimed on Triple M that they are not interested in getting out of third gear. It will be interesting to see how they react to this stinging criticism from a club legend like Johns. The Auckland road trip is one of the toughest in the NRL and they will need to lift dramatically to come away with the 2 points.

Supercoach Studs - Kade Snowden (86) continued his strong form and could be worth considering for George Burgess owners not concerned with the byes. Dane Gagai (52) has moved to fullback and could be there for the rest of the season with Jarrod Mullen likely to miss the remainder of 2015 with a toe injury.

Supercoach Duds - Kurt Gidley (28) went off with an injury but has been named at five-eighth so keep an eye on late mail.


St. George Illawarra Dragons v Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks
Jubilee Oval - Sunday 4:00pm

1. Josh Dugan 2. Eto Nabuli 3. Euan Aitken 4. Peter Mata'utia 5. Jason Nightingale 6. Gareth Widdop 7. Benji Marshall 8. Leeson Ah Mau 9. Mitch Rein 10. Mike Cooper 11. Tyson Frizell 12. Joel Thompson 13. Trent Merrin
Interchange: 14. Heath L'Estrange 15. Ben Creagh 16. Jack de Belin 17. Will Matthews 19. Jake Marketo

Changes from Last Round
In - Marketo Out - Nil

Analysis - The Dragons head into this traditional local derby in equal first on the competition ladder and will be looking to continue their winning run against the inconsistent Sharks. The form of Gareth Widdop and Benji Marshall has been a highlight.

Supercoach Studs - Gareth Widdop (93) was man of the match against the Raiders in Round 10 and is a great point of difference. Euan Aitken (61) continued his outstanding rookie year and is due for another price rise.

Supercoach Duds - Josh Dugan (27) didn't have the best game against his former club but perhaps playing for NSW tonight will bring the best out in him.


1. Ben Barba 2. Valentine Holmes 3. Gerard Beale 4. Blake Ayshford 5. Michael Gordon 6. Jack Bird 7. Jeff Robson 8. Andrew Fifita 9. Michael Ennis 10. Matt Prior 11. Jayson Bukuya 12. Wade Graham 13. Luke Lewis
Interchange: 14. Sami Sauiluma 15. Tinirau Arona 16. David Fifita 17. Sam Tagataese 19. Tim Robinson

Changes from Last Round
In - Arona Out - Nil

Analysis - Just the one addition to the Round 10 squad with Tinirau Arona joining an extended bench. Ben Barba remains at fullback with Valentine Holmes and Michael Gordon remaining on the wings. Still missing captain Paul Gallen, however Cronulla will not lack motivation in the local derby at Kogarah.

Supercoach Studs -Andrew Fifita (93) is an excellent captain choice, should he make it through ok from Origin. Ben Barba (64) put in his best performance yet for the Sharks. Jack Bird (72) proved again that he is a keeper in 2015.

Supercoach Duds - Michael Gordon (35) still remains at the Sharks, despite a reported dispute with coach Flanagan about a mid season release to Parramatta. Only a solid buy when playing in the #1.


Sydney Roosters v Melbourne Storm
Allianz Stadium - Monday 7:00pm

1. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck 2. Daniel Tupou 3. Michael Jennings 4. Mitchell Aubusson 5. Shaun Kenny-Dowall 6. James Maloney 7. Mitchell Pearce 8. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves 9. Jake Friend 10. Sam Moa 11. Boyd Cordner 12. Aidan Guerra 13. Isaac Liu
Interchange: 14. Jackson Hastings 15. Siosiua Taukeiaho 16. Kane Evans 17. Dylan Napa

Changes from Last Round
In - Nil Out - Nil

Analysis - The Roosters remain 1-17 from their convincing win over Canterbury in Round 10 and will be primed for a huge Monday night game against the Storm. The Roosters have 6 players backing up from Origin.

Supercoach Studs - Jake Friend (105) has been on fire and is a very good point of difference. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck (90) is a must have this weekend for those who haven't jumped on board yet.

Supercoach Duds - Jackson Hastings (3) hasn't seen much time but should see some time filling in for Mitchell Pearce (64) over the Origin period…hopefully for NSW fans sake anyway.


1. Billy Slater 2. Mahe Fonua 3. Will Chambers 4. Kurt Mann 5. Marika Koroibete 6. Blake Green 7. Cooper Cronk 8. Jesse Bromwich 9. Cameron Smith 10. Tim Glasby 11. Kevin Proctor 12. Tohu Harris 13. Dale Finucane
Interchange: 14. Ryan Hinchcliffe 15. Kenneath Bromwich 16. Dayne Weston 17. Felise Kaufusi 18. Christian Welch 19. Ben Hampton 20. Hymel Hunt

Changes from Last Round
In - Welsch, Hampton, Hunt (all extended bench) Out - Nil

Analysis - This game promises to have plenty of feeling, taking place just after the Origin I dust has settled. The Storm have named back up on their bench should there be any injuries.

Supercoach Studs - Jesse Bromwich (92) is also up there with the must haves this week and is a keeper until the end. Will Chambers (72) is due for a price rise and is worth considering if you can cover his absence over Origin.

Supercoach Duds - Marika Koroibete (29) had a quiet game in Round 10 but can be forgiven. Cooper Cronk (33) usually saves his form for Queensland so may be worth looking at after Origin if his price continues to plummet.