NRL Match Previews - North Queensland Cowboys v Gold Coast Titans

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03-04-2010 07:30PM at Dairy Farmers Stadium

Referee: Steve Lyons and Alan Shortall
Touch Judges: Daniel Eastwood and Ricky McFarlane
Referee: Chris Ward

Cowboys coach Neil Henry has named Ray Thompson to partner Thurston in the halves. This will be good for the up-and-coming Thompson and even better for North Qld in the long run. Thurston has been crying out for some help in attack and the Grant Rovelli experiment ended with a whimper last week. So now seems the perfect time to blood a new five eighth: at home against a Gold Coast team that loses potency and direction without captain Scott Prince.

However, the Titans have enough depth to cover this loss with William Zillman coming into the starting squad and a forward pack that is healthy, talented and aggressive in defense. Judging from the way he destroyed the Raiders last week, Greg Bird is finding some form and will be too much for the Cowboys whose home ground does not bring the same advantages it once did. Keep an eye on Thompson though, the kid is talented.

My Man of the Match Prediction: Greg Bird
My Tip: Titans 18-14

The Teams

North Queensland Cowboys               Gold Coast Titans
Suspensions No Suspensions Injuries C. Amos M. Bowen N. Slyney	1. Ty Williams Fullback 1. William Zillman 2. John Williams Wing 2. Kevin Gordon 3. Ashley Graham Centre 3. Mat Rogers 4. Willie Tonga Centre 4. Joseph Tomane 5. Will Tupou Wing 5. David Mead 6. Ray Thompson Five Eighth 6. Greg Bird 7. Johnathan Thurston Halfback 7. Preston Campbell 8. Matthew Scott Prop 8. Luke Bailey 9. Aaron Payne Hooker 9. Nathan Friend 10. Antonio Kaufusi Prop 10. Brad Meyers 11. Scott Bolton Second Row 11. Anthony Laffranchi 12. Steve Rapira Second Row 12. Mark Minichiello 13. Luke O'Donnell Lock 13. Ashley Harrison 14. Anthony Watts Interchange 14. Matthew White 15. James Tamou Interchange 15. Sam Tagataese 16. Willie Mason Interchange 16. Will Matthews 17. Carl Webb Interchange 17. Riley Brown	Suspensions B. Thompson Injuries J. Atkins L. O'Dwyer S. Prince

Head to Head

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

DragonPunk
(Justin Davies)

Cowboys


Total Score
32

Twizzle
(Kevin Brennan)

Cowboys


Total Score
30

Non Terminator
(Josh Hill)

Cowboys


Total Score
30

CobyDelaney
(Coby Delaney)

Titans


Total Score
18

Willow
(Steve Williams)

Titans


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