NRL Match Previews - Sharks v Bulldogs (Round 17)

  vs  
03-07-2010 07:30PM at Bluetongue Stadium, Gosford

Referee: Jason Robinson and Alan Shortall
Touch Judges: Steve Carrall and David Munro
Referee: Steve Clark

Even with the Bulldogs improved performance from last week, one could not help but notice that this good form only lasted 20 minutes against the Raiders, who are not renowned for making late comebacks. The Dogs, it must be said, looked a little shaky in the latter stages of their victory but it seems the bookies are back on the Belmore bandwagon.

They are un-backable favourites against a Cronulla side missing some rep players but it will not be easy. This match could be slightly less than a good advertisement for rugby league on the central coast. The Sharks defence and point scoring ability continue to improve, whilst the Bulldogs are yet to prove they have officially climbed out of that very deep hole. They scrape home here through the brilliance of Ben Barba.

My Man of the Match Prediction: Ben Barba
My Tip: Bulldogs 20-14

The Teams

Cronulla Sutherland Sharks               Canterbury Bulldogs
Suspensions No Suspensions Injuries J. Bukuya R. Williams	1. Nathan Gardner Fullback 1. Luke Patten 2. Blake Ferguson Wing 2. Steve Turner 3. Dean Collis Centre 3. Josh Morris 4. Ben Pomeroy Centre 4. Shane Neumann 5. Isaac Gordon Wing 5. Bryson Goodwin 6. Scott Porter Five Eighth 6. Ben Barba 7. Tim Smith Halfback 7. Brett Kimmorley 8. Josh Cordoba Prop 8. Ben Hannant 9. John Morris Hooker 9. Joel Romelo 10. Luke Douglas Prop 10. Ryan Tandy 11. Grant Millington Second Row 11. Jamal Idris 12. Broderick Wright Second Row 12. Andrew Ryan 13. Anthony Tupou Lock 13. David Stagg 14. Luke Harlen Interchange 14. Mickey Paea 15. Taulima Tautai Interchange 15. Michael Hodgson 16. Paul Aiton Interchange 16. Gary Warburton 17. Siosaia Vave Interchange 17. Blake Green	Suspensions No Suspensions Injuries B. Roberts C. Payne

Head to Head

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

DragonPunk
(Justin Davies)

Bulldogs


Total Score
130

Non Terminator
(Josh Hill)

Bulldogs


Total Score
126

Twizzle
(Kevin Brennan)

Bulldogs


Total Score
120

CobyDelaney
(Coby Delaney)

Bulldogs


Total Score
112

Willow
(Steve Williams)

Bulldogs


Total Score
102

Other Games this Round

• Brisbane Broncos v Wests Tigers at Suncorp Stadium
• Cronulla Sutherland Sharks v Canterbury Bulldogs at Bluetongue Stadium, Gosford
• New Zealand Warriors v Parramatta Eels at Mt Smart Stadium
• Canberra Raiders v Sydney Roosters at Canberra Stadium
• St George Illawarra Dragons v Penrith Panthers at WIN Jubilee Oval