Tuesdays Expert Wrap

Tuesday's Expert Wrap - State of Origin I and Round Thirteen: 4-7 June, 2010

The teams that caught the eye of the Expert this week..

The Cronulla Sharks became the entertainers of the competition with their stunning win over a terrible Roosters outfit. Young fullback Nathan Gardner solo length of the field effort was one of the tries of the season. The Expert thinks the Sharks might be on the cusp of a surge up the ladder.

What's wrong with the North Queensland Cowboys? For starters, their defence is the worst in the NRL, having conceded 312 points. Secondly, the Expert believes there is too much deadwood in the playing ranks - the likes of Michael Bani, Ash Graham, Grant Rovelli and Carl Webb and Antonio Kaufusi have all seen much better days.

On the flip side, how well are the South Sydney Rabbitohs travelling! The Bunnies are currently in third position but will face a tougher test against the resurgent Broncos at home. However, Brisbane will be missing Lockyer, Thaiday and potentially Folau to Origin duties, so there will be no better time for Souths to chalk up another scalp.

Match Details

Canterbury Bulldogs 12 were defeated by Wests Tigers 19
Time: Friday June 4, 2010 7:35pm
Venue: ANZ Stadium
Referee: Shayne Hayne and Alan Shortall
Video Referee: Bill Harrigan
Touch Judges: Russell Turner and Adam Devcich
Crowd: 11837
Halftime: Canterbury Bulldogs 6 Wests Tigers 6

Canterbury Bulldogs (12)
Tries: Andrew Ryan, Josh Morris
Field Goals: Brett Kimmorley (0/1)
Conversions: Bryson Goodwin (2/2)

Wests Tigers (19)
Tries: Robbie Farah, Benji Marshall, Simon Dwyer
Field Goals: Robert Lui (1/1)
Conversions: Benji Marshall (3/3)
Penalty Goals: Benji Marshall (0/1)

Leagueunlimited.com players of the match:
3 Points - Gareth Ellis
2 Points - Robbie Farah (1 Try)
1 Point - David Stagg

Match Report - 'Tigers battle past Bulldogs'