NRL Previews - Tigers v Warriors (Round 2)

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19-03-2011 07:30PM at Leichhardt Oval

Referees: Tony Archer and Alan Shortall
Touch Judges: Steve Carrall and Gavin Morris
Video Referee: Chris Ward

The Warriors were never able to find a rhythm last week against a disciplined Parramatta team and they won't find things any easier on Saturday night. The Tigers, after underperforming last Monday, come home to Leichardt Oval where Benji Marshall will no doubt receive a hero's welcome from his most faithful fans and will be hoping to receive similar support from his forwards. The Tigers pack is already hampered by injury.

So, with the scene set and home side on market as favourites, I'll stick with the bookies and tip that Robbie Farah has a blinder and the Warriors fail to overcome the loss of key playmakers James Maloney and Manu Vatuvei. Keep an eye on 22 year old five-eighth Isaac John, playing only his 9th NRL match for the Warriors and facing Benji Marshall in what should be quite an occasion for this junior Kiwi. Tigers to good and too fast out wide.

My Tip: Wests Tigers 30-14

The Teams

Wests Tigers               New Zealand Warriors
Suspensions No Suspensions Injuries N. Akeripa L. Fulton J. Cayless T. Tuiaki B. Murdoch J. Moors	1. Wade McKinnon Fullback 1. Lance Hohaia 2. Lote Tuqiri Wing 2. Glen Fisiiahi 3. Blake Ayshford Centre 3. Joel Moon 4. Chris Lawrence Centre 4. Jerome Ropati 5. Matthew Utai Wing 5. Krisnan Inu 6. Benji Marshall Five Eighth 6. Isaac John 7. Robert Lui Halfback 7. Brett Seymour 8. Bryce Gibbs Prop 8. Sam Rapira 9. Robbie Farah Hooker 9. Aaron Heremaia 10. Keith Galloway Prop 10. Russell Packer 11. Simon Dwyer Second Row 11. Simon Mannering 12. Gareth Ellis Second Row 12. Feleti Mateo 13. Chris Heighington Lock 13. Michael Luck 14. Tim Moltzen Interchange 14. Shaun Berrigan 15. Aaron Woods Interchange 15. Jacob Lillyman 16. Andrew Fifita Interchange 16. Ben Matulino 17. Todd Payten Interchange 17. Lewis Brown	Suspensions J. Maloney Injuries G. Fisiiahi M. Vatuvei

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