NRL Match Previews - Canberra Raiders v Wests Tigers

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04-04-2010 03:00PM at Canberra Stadium

Referee: Shayne Hayne and Brett Suttor
Touch Judges: Jeff Younis and Luke Potter
Referee: Tim Mander

The Tigers played very well last week. Todd Payton led a willing forward pack to dominate the Eels as Gareth Ellis and Robbie Farah were superb. Add to that the blistering performance from a backline boasting some supreme talent. To complete the package, the Tigers defense, as Benji Marshall says, can turn up whenever they want to.

They may not want to in Canberra on Easter Sunday with temperatures predicted to be as low as 9 degrees and a high of 20. Herein lies the question facing every tipster whenever the Raiders play at home. I must be the millionth person to point this out in a match preview. I must be the millionth person to point out that I've pointed this out! So, Raiders win at home in a close one with Terry Campese getting plenty of room to move and Bronson Harrison having a blinder against his old club.

My Man of the Match Prediction: Terry Campese
My Tip: Raiders 32-22

The Teams

Canberra Raiders               Wests Tigers
Suspensions No Suspensions Injuries J. Monaghan J. Carney D. Galea	1. Josh Dugan Fullback 1. Beau Ryan 2. James Stuart Wing 2. Lote Tuqiri 3. Jarrod Croker Centre 3. Chris Lawrence 4. Joel Thompson Centre 4. Blake Ayshford 5. Daniel Vidot Wing 5. Mitch Brown 6. Terry Campese Five Eighth 6. Benji Marshall 7. Josh McCrone Halfback 7. Tim Moltzen 8. David Shillington Prop 8. Bryce Gibbs 9. Alan Tongue Hooker 9. Robbie Farah 10. Scott Logan Prop 10. Keith Galloway 11. Joe Picker Second Row 11. Todd Payten 12. Bronson Harrison Second Row 12. Gareth Ellis 13. Shaun Fensom Lock 13. Chris Heighington 14. Tom Learoyd-Lahrs Interchange 14. Andrew Fifita 15. Trevor Thurling Interchange 15. Liam Fulton 16. Troy Thompson Interchange 16. Mark Flanagan 17. Dane Tilse Interchange 17. Daniel Fitzhenry	Suspensions No Suspensions Injuries R. Lui T. Tuiaki T. Tupou S. Dwyer

Head to Head

LeagueUnlimited Tipsters - Courtesy of www.MyTips.com.au

DragonPunk
(Justin Davies)

Raiders


Total Score
32

Twizzle
(Kevin Brennan)

Raiders


Total Score
30

Non Terminator
(Josh Hill)

Raiders


Total Score
30

CobyDelaney
(Coby Delaney)

Tigers


Total Score
18

Willow
(Steve Williams)

Raiders


Total Score
18

Other Games this Round

• Melbourne Storm v St George Illawarra Dragons at Etihad Stadium
• Sydney Roosters v Brisbane Broncos at Sydney Football Stadium
• Cronulla Sutherland Sharks v Parramatta Eels at Toyota Stadium
• North Queensland Cowboys v Gold Coast Titans at Dairy Farmers Stadium
• New Zealand Warriors v Manly Sea Eagles at Mt Smart Stadium
• Canberra Raiders v Wests Tigers at Canberra Stadium
• Newcastle Knights v Penrith Panthers at EnergyAustralia Stadium
• South Sydney Rabbitohs v Canterbury Bulldogs at ANZ Stadium