NRL Match Previews - South Sydney v Canterbury (Round 21)

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30-07-2010 07:35PM at ANZ Stadium

Referee: Matt Cecchin and Jared Maxwell
Touch Judges: David Munro and Jeff Younis
Referee: Bill Harrigan

Star South Sydney hooker Isaac Luke makes an early return from injury to face serial pest Mick Ennis in just one example of the number of exciting matchups on Friday night. Josh Morris v Beau Champion will definitely be another and Ben Hannant v Sam Burgess is probably my personal favourite. The two teams line up well but it is South Sydney with everything to play for and in much, much better form.  

Scoring 28 second half points against a heralded Warriors defence last week is one reason to tip them and the other reasons probably don't matter. The Bulldogs might not be up to this and if last week's opening defensive set of six against Parramatta is anything to go by, they are in trouble. John Sutton dominates the game and is too big and strong for a Canterbury team already planning its Mad Monday celebrations at the Three Swallows in Bankstown.

My Man of the Match Prediction: John Sutton
My Tip: South Sydney 30-12

The Teams

Canterbury Bulldogs               South Sydney Rabbitohs
Suspensions No Suspensions Injuries T. Winitana J. Romelo C. Payne J. Foster	1. Luke Patten Fullback 1. Rhys Wesser 2. Steve Turner Wing 2. Nathan Merritt 3. Josh Morris Centre 3. Colin Best 4. Shane Neumann Centre 4. Beau Champion 5. Bryson Goodwin Wing 5. Fetuli Talanoa 6. Ben Barba Five Eighth 6. John Sutton 7. Brett Kimmorley Halfback 7. Chris Sandow 8. Ben Hannant Prop 8. Roy Asotasi 9. Michael Ennis Hooker 9. Issac Luke 10. Ryan Tandy Prop 10. Sam Burgess 11. Jamal Idris Second Row 11. Eddy Pettybourne 12. Andrew Ryan Second Row 12. Dave Tyrell 13. David Stagg Lock 13. Ben Lowe 14. Mickey Paea Interchange 14. Garrett Crossman 15. Dene Halatau Interchange 15. Jaiman Lowe 16. Chris Armit Interchange 16. Jason Clark 17. Michael Hodgson Interchange 17. Jamie Simpson	Suspensions No Suspensions Injuries B. Ross S. Geddes M. Crocker D. Taylor L. Stuart

Head to Head

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

DragonPunk
(Justin Davies)

Rabbitohs


Total Score
168

Non Terminator
(Josh Hill)

Rabbitohs


Total Score
152

Twizzle
(Kevin Brennan)

Rabbitohs


Total Score
148

CobyDelaney
(Coby Delaney)

Rabbitohs


Total Score
138

Willow
(Steve Williams)

Rabbitohs


Total Score
134

Other Games this Round

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