NRL Match Previews - Canberra v Wests (Finals Week 2)

  vs  
17-09-2010 07:45PM at Canberra Stadium

Referee: Tony Archer and Jared Maxwell
Touch Judges: Paul Holland and Jeff Younis
Referee: Bill Harrigan

How quickly fortunes can change in the Greatest Game of All. Last week, the Tigers were 30 seconds away from a huge win... a week off.... and a much needed rest for their many injured players followed by a 'home' semi final to qualify for the big one. Instead, they are heading to our nations capital to face the form team of the competition and the biggest set of forwards in the southern hemisphere in front of 27,000 Green Machine believers. The McIntyre system really bends you over a barrel, doesn't it?

To avoid an end to their season, the Wests Tigers will have to deliver the best performance of their collective careers. They must overcome the heartbreak of last week's loss and a long list of wounded troops.

However, let's say they do turn up on Friday night with a full squad.... it probably won't matter anyway. The Raiders are surging and have all the momentum in this match. Unless the visitors get off to a blinding start and put pressure on this young Canberra team, they are in for a long night. Rather, we predict Canberra lead from start to finish and the party begins in Bruce.

My Tip: Canberra 30-12

The Teams

Canberra Raiders               Wests Tigers
Suspensions No Suspensions Injuries J. Thompson C. Lasscock A. Mogg J. Miller	1. Josh Dugan Fullback 1. Sean Meaney 2. Reece Robinson Wing 2. Lote Tuqiri 3. Jarrod Croker Centre 3. Blake Ayshford 4. Joel Monaghan Centre 4. Mitch Brown 5. Daniel Vidot Wing 5. Beau Ryan 6. Terry Campese Five Eighth 6. Benji Marshall 7. Josh McCrone Halfback 7. Robert Lui 8. Tom Learoyd-Lahrs Prop 8. Todd Payten 9. Glen Buttriss Hooker 9. Robbie Farah 10. David Shillington Prop 10. Keith Galloway 11. Joe Picker Second Row 11. Liam Fulton 12. Bronson Harrison Second Row 12. Gareth Ellis 13. Shaun Fensom Lock 13. Chris Heighington 14. Alan Tongue Interchange 14. David Fifita 15. Trevor Thurling Interchange 15. Bryce Gibbs 16. Dane Tilse Interchange 16. Simon Dwyer 17. Scott Logan Interchange 17. Daniel Fitzhenry	Suspensions No Suspensions Injuries W. McKinnon J. Cayless T. Tuiaki A. Woods T. Moltzen J. Skandalis G. Daniela C. Lawrence J. Mullaney

Head to Head

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

Other Games this Round

• Canberra Raiders v Wests Tigers at Canberra Stadium
• Sydney Roosters v Penrith Panthers at Sydney Football Stadium