NRL Previews - Rabbitohs v Bulldogs (Round 2)

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20-03-2011 02:00PM at ANZ Stadium

Referees: Gavin Badger and Brett Suttor
Touch Judges: Daniel Eastwood and Henry Perenara
Video Referee: Tim Mander

If Shane Richardson and Russell Crowe can learn anything about how to recruit halves in the NRL, they need look no further than their opposition on Sunday afternoon at Homebush. Whilst the combination of Chris Sandow and the mercurial John Sutton continue to struggle for consistency, the new pair at Belmore delivered a seamless display on debut for the Bulldogs. Not that Crowe wants to replace his halves - I would never suggest such a thing.

Trent Hodkinson and Kris Keating unveiled a patient and controlled style for Canterbury last week and if they can produce more of the same it could choke the life out of the home side. I'm tipping they do and the Dogs defence does the rest. More importantly, tune in to see Mick Ennis and Isaac Luke go head to head; fingers crossed Ennis packs the first scrum with some words of encouragement for his opposite number. Not sure what to say about the Idris v Inglis battle, which is apt because this will likely leave you speechless as well.

My Tip: Bulldogs 30-24

The Teams

South Sydney Rabbitohs               Canterbury Bulldogs
Suspensions No Suspensions Injuries S. Geddes B. Lowe J. Clark S. Burgess	1. Rhys Wesser Fullback 1. Ben Barba 2. Nathan Merritt Wing 2. Steve Turner 3. Dylan Farrell Centre 3. Josh Morris 4. Greg Inglis Centre 4. Jamal Idris 5. Fetuli Talanoa Wing 5. Bryson Goodwin 6. John Sutton Five Eighth 6. Kris Keating 7. Chris Sandow Halfback 7. Trent Hodkinson 8. Luke Stuart Prop 8. Aiden Tolman 9. Issac Luke Hooker 9. Michael Ennis 10. Roy Asotasi Prop 10. Sam Kasiano 11. Eddy Pettybourne Second Row 11. Jake Foster 12. Dave Taylor Second Row 12. Andrew Ryan 13. Dave Tyrell Lock 13. David Stagg 14. Ben Ross Interchange 14. Mickey Paea 15. Shannan McPherson Interchange 15. Frank Pritchard 16. Michael Crocker Interchange 16. Corey Payne 17. Chris McQueen Interchange 17. Ben Roberts	Suspensions No Suspensions Injuries J. Morris T. Browne T. Browne M. Taupau G. Eastwood

Head to Head

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

Other Games this Round

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