NRL Match Previews - Warriors v Raiders (Round 8)

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01-05-2010 05:00PM at Mt Smart Stadium

Referee: Ben Cummins and Adam Devcich
Touch Judges: Rick MacFarlane and Gavin Reynolds
Referee: Sean Hampstead

The Warriors have made a few changes to their line-up for this week. A few drastic changes. Most importantly Lance Hohaia moves from five-eighth to fullback and Wade McKinnon back to the bench. Why? Because they were dusted by 40 against the Storm last week? This is no reason for coach Ivan Cleary to panic as the Melbourne Storm were basically playing with 25 men on the field - if you know what I mean. Let's hope the Storm don't go on to crush the confidence of other teams and force players to lose their starting spots. It just wouldn't be right.

Speaking of right, the Raiders will find themselves right out of this game as the home side have been playing well this year despite last weeks debacle. The Warriors have been solid with two upset victories to their name. They are heavy favourites in this one and will be tough to beat. It's a long trip from our nation's capital for the boys in lime green and this makes it very hard to tip them. The injury ravaged home side will benefit from the Raiders mistakes.

My Man of the Match Prediction: Brent Tate
My Tip: New Zealand 30-20

The Teams

New Zealand Warriors               Canberra Raiders
Suspensions No Suspensions Injuries I. Henderson S. Price S. Mannering	1. Lance Hohaia Fullback 1. Josh Dugan 2. Patrick Ah Van Wing 2. Brett Kelly 3. Brent Tate Centre 3. Jarrod Croker 4. Jerome Ropati Centre 4. Joel Thompson 5. Bill Tupou Wing 5. Daniel Vidot 6. Joel Moon Five Eighth 6. Terry Campese 7. James Maloney Halfback 7. Adam Mogg 8. Sam Rapira Prop 8. Dane Tilse 9. Aaron Heremaia Hooker 9. Alan Tongue 10. Russell Packer Prop 10. David Shillington 11. Lewis Brown Second Row 11. Tom Learoyd-Lahrs 12. Ben Matulino Second Row 12. Bronson Harrison 13. Michael Luck Lock 13. Josh Miller 14. Wade McKinnon Interchange 14. Glen Buttriss 15. Jesse Royal Interchange 15. Trevor Thurling 16. Ukuma Ta'ai Interchange 16. Shaun Fensom 17. Jeremy Latimore Interchange 17. Scott Logan	Suspensions No Suspensions Injuries J. Monaghan J. Carney D. Galea

Head to Head

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

DragonPunk
(Justin Davies)

Warriors


Total Score
24

Twizzle
(Kevin Brennan)

Raiders


Total Score
22

Non Terminator
(Josh Hill)

Raiders


Total Score
22

CobyDelaney
(Coby Delaney)

Raiders


Total Score
12

Willow
(Steve Williams)

Raiders


Total Score
12

Other Games this Round

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