NRL Match Previews - South Sydney v Manly Warringah (Round 4)

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01-04-2011 07:45PM at Bluetongue Stadium, Gosford

Referee: Ashley Klein and Adam Devcich
Touch Judges: Russell Turner and Ricky MacFarlane
Referee: Sean Hampstead

With the Rabbits opening their account for season 2011 last Friday night against the Eels, fans and media alike may lay off them for at least another week. A week is all you get in the NRL; a week to prepare, a week to get over a loss, a week to hopefully recover from injury... you get the point. South Sydney now has this week to prove their critics wrong about inconsistency and about the performances of Chris Sandow and John Sutton.

Sutton will again be the focal point of the Bunnies' attack in this match; and for the Manly defence. Speaking of which, how brutal have they been in the last fortnight? Credit must go to the Eagles as they turn back the rugby league clock and win games by bashing their opponents into submission. Will it work against South Sydney on Friday night in Gosford? No. Asotasi and co. rise to the challenge and another blood-bath ensues. Souths in a close one.

My Man of the Match Prediction: Greg Inglis
My Tip: South Sydney 24-22

The Teams

South Sydney Rabbitohs               Manly Sea Eagles
Suspensions E. Pettybourne Injuries R. Wesser S. Burgess S. Geddes B. Lowe	1. Rhys Wesser Fullback 1. Brett Stewart 2. Nathan Merritt Wing 2. Michael Robertson 3. Dylan Farrell Centre 3. Jamie Lyon 4. Greg Inglis Centre 4. William Hopoate 5. Fetuli Talanoa Wing 5. David Williams 6. John Sutton Five Eighth 6. Kieran Foran 7. Chris Sandow Halfback 7. Daly Cherry-Evans 8. Luke Stuart Prop 8. Jason King 9. Issac Luke Hooker 9. Matt Ballin 10. Roy Asotasi Prop 10. Brent Kite 11. Sam Burgess Second Row 11. Anthony Watmough 12. Dave Taylor Second Row 12. Joe Galuvao 13. Dave Tyrell Lock 13. Glenn Stewart 14. Ben Ross Interchange 14. Terence Seu Seu 15. Shannan McPherson Interchange 15. Jamie Buhrer 16. Michael Crocker Interchange 16. George Rose 17. Chris McQueen Interchange 17. Vic Mauro	Suspensions S. Matai Injuries S. Rodney

Head to Head

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

Other Games this Round

• South Sydney Rabbitohs v Manly Sea Eagles at Bluetongue Stadium, Gosford
• Brisbane Broncos v Penrith Panthers at Suncorp Stadium
• Canberra Raiders v Gold Coast Titans at Canberra Stadium
• Parramatta Eels v North Queensland Cowboys at Parramatta Stadium
• Cronulla Sutherland Sharks v New Zealand Warriors at Owen Delany Park, Taupo NZ
• Newcastle Knights v St George Illawarra Dragons at Ausgrid Stadium
• Sydney Roosters v Wests Tigers at Sydney Football Stadium
• Melbourne Storm v Canterbury Bulldogs at AAMI Park