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Monday's Expert - 2022 NRL Round 9
Time for a full wrap-up of the weekend's NRL action. Monday's Expert brings you the full results wrap from the weekend, plus Match Review charges, injury news, our POTY standings, crowds, TV ratings and a look ahead to next round.
All listed times are AEST (NSW/QLD/VIC/ACT).
RELATED: See the full list of 2022 NRL Telstra Premiership Draw and Results.
NRL Round 9 results
South Sydney Rabbitohs 12
Brisbane Broncos 32
Venue: Accor Stadium, Sydney Olympic Park
Crowd: 9242
Date: Thursday 5 May 2022 at 7:50pm
SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS (12)
Tries: Taane Milne (2)
Conversions: Blake Taaffe (2/2)
BRISBANE BRONCOS (32)
Tries: Corey Oates, Adam Reynolds, Selwyn Cobbo (2), Herbie Farnworth
Conversions: Adam Reynolds (5/5)
Penalty Goals: Adam Reynolds (1/1)
Canberra Raiders 14
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 4
Venue: GIO Stadium Canberra, Bruce
Crowd: 12890
Date: Friday 6 May 2022 at 6:00pm
CANBERRA RAIDERS (14)
Tries: Elliott Whitehead, Matt Frawley
Conversions: Jarrod Croker (1/2)
Penalty Goals: Jarrod Croker (2/2)
CANTERBURY-BANKSTOWN BULLDOGS (4)
Tries: Matt Burton
Conversions: Matt Burton (0/1)
Penrith Panthers 20
Parramatta Eels 22
Venue: BlueBet Stadium, Penrith
Crowd: 21548
Date: Friday 6 May 2022 at 7:55pm
PENRITH PANTHERS (20)
Tries: Dylan Edwards, Taylan May (2), Spencer Leniu
Two Point Field Goals: Nathan Cleary (0/1)
Conversions: Nathan Cleary (2/4)
PARRAMATTA EELS (22)
Tries: Clinton Gutherson, Reed Mahoney, Ryan Matterson, Dylan Brown
Conversions: Mitchell Moses (3/4)
Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles 36
Wests Tigers 22
Venue: 4 Pines Park, Brookvale
Crowd: 17385
Date: Saturday 7 May 2022 at 3:00pm
MANLY-WARRINGAH SEA EAGLES (36)
Tries: Ben Trbojevic (2), Reuben Garrick (2), Christian Tuipulotu, Daly Cherry-Evans, Josh Aloiai
Conversions: Reuben Garrick (4/7)
WESTS TIGERS (22)
Tries: Luke Garner, Tyrone Peachey, Oliver Gildart, Joe Ofahengaue
Conversions: Jackson Hastings (3/4)
Sydney Roosters 44
Gold Coast Titans 16
Venue: BB Print Stadium Mackay
Crowd: 5527
Date: Saturday 7 May 2022 at 5:30pm
SYDNEY ROOSTERS (44)
Tries: James Tedesco (3), Joseph Suaalii (2), Siosiua Taukeiaho, Daniel Tupou (2)
Conversions: Sam Walker (5/6), Paul Momirovski (1/2)
GOLD COAST TITANS (16)
Tries: Beau Fermor, Sam Lisone, Herman Ese'ese
Conversions: Toby Sexton (2/3)
Penalty Goals: Toby Sexton (0/1)
MATCH REPORT (Lachy MacCorquodale)
North Queensland Cowboys 36
Newcastle Knights 16
Venue: Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville
Crowd: 14463
Date: Saturday 7 May 2022 at 7:35pm
NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS (36)
Tries: Tom Dearden, Valentine Holmes, Kyle Feldt, Murray Taulagi, Jeremiah Nanai, Heilum Luki
Conversions: Valentine Holmes (6/6)
NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS (16)
Tries: Dominic Young, Jacob Saifiti, Chris Randall
Conversions: Kalyn Ponga (2/3)
Melbourne Storm 42
St George Illawarra Dragons 6
Venue: AAMI Park, Melbourne
Crowd: 11723
Date: Sunday 8 May 2022 at 2:00pm
MELBOURNE STORM (42)
Tries: Ryan Papenhuyzen (2), Nick Meaney, Jahrome Hughes, Cameron Munster, Nelson Asofa-Solomona, Trent Loiero
Conversions: Ryan Papenhuyzen (2/2), Nick Meaney (4/5)
Penalty Goals: Ryan Papenhuyzen (0/1), Nick Meaney (1/1)
ST GEORGE ILLAWARRA DRAGONS (6)
Tries: Jack de Belin
Conversions: Zac Lomax (1/1)
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 29
Warriors 10
Venue: PointsBet Stadium, Woolooware
Crowd: 9915
Date: Sunday 8 May 2022 at 4:05pm
CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS (29)
Tries: Nicho Hynes, Teig Wilton, Connor Tracey (2), Jesse Ramien
Field Goals: Nicho Hynes (1/1)
Conversions: Nicho Hynes (4/5)
WARRIORS (10)
Tries: Dallin Watene-Zelezniak, Viliami Vailea
Conversions: Reece Walsh (1/2)
MATCH REPORT (Andrew Ferguson)
NRL Ladder after Round 9
| Team | P | W | L | D | F | A | +/- | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Melbourne Storm | 9 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 335 | 110 | 225 | 16 |
| 2. Penrith Panthers | 9 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 258 | 110 | 148 | 16 |
| 3. North Queensland Cowboys | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 215 | 113 | 102 | 12 |
| 4. Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 209 | 138 | 71 | 12 |
| 5. Parramatta Eels | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 235 | 182 | 53 | 12 |
| 6. Sydney Roosters | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 190 | 144 | 46 | 10 |
| 7. Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 192 | 192 | 0 | 10 |
| 8. Brisbane Broncos | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 159 | 169 | -10 | 10 |
| 9. South Sydney Rabbitohs | 9 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 192 | 173 | 19 | 8 |
| 10. Warriors | 9 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 150 | 231 | -81 | 8 |
| 11. St George Illawarra Dragons | 9 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 135 | 220 | -85 | 8 |
| 12. Canberra Raiders | 9 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 128 | 201 | -73 | 6 |
| 13. Wests Tigers | 9 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 114 | 196 | -82 | 4 |
| 14. Gold Coast Titans | 9 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 140 | 224 | -84 | 4 |
| 15. Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs | 9 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 90 | 205 | -115 | 4 |
| 16. Newcastle Knights | 9 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 108 | 242 | -134 | 4 |
RELATED: Click here to view the current NRL Telstra Premiership ladder.
Match Review Charges - Round 9
| Player (Club) | Charge | Offence | Penalty | Plea & result |
| Joe Stimson (Bulldogs) | Grade 1 Dangerous Contact | 1st | $1000-$1500 | Early. $1000 |
| Tevita Pangai jnr (Bulldogs) | Grade 1 Contrary Conduct | 1st | $1000-$1500 | Early. $1000 |
| Jeremy Marshall-King (Bulldogs) | Grade 1 Dangerous Contact | 1st | $1000-$1500 | Early. $1000 |
| Ryan Matterson (Eels) | Grade 1 Contrary Conduct | 1st | $1000-$1500 | Early. $1000 |
| Lindsay Collins (Roosters) | Grade 2 Careless High Tackle | 1st | 1-2 matches | Early. 1 match |
| Tom Gilbert (Cowboys) | Grade 1 Careless High Tackle | 2nd | $1800-$2500 | Early. $1800 |
| Francis Molo (Dragons) | Grade 1 Crusher Tackle | 2nd | $3000-2 matches | Early. $3000 |
| William Kennedy (Sharks) | Grade 3 High Tackle - Careless | 1st | 2-3 matches | Early. 2 matches |
| Jesse Ramien (Sharks) | Grade 3 High Tackle - Careless | 2nd | 3-4 matches | Early. 3 matches |
| Toby Rudolf (Sharks) | Grade 1 Crusher Tackle | 1st | $1500-$2000 | Early. $1500 |
Check out the 2022 match review structure and penalties table here.
Who could be back?
A quick look at who's likely to be back on deck next round.
Brisbane: Payne Haas (shoulder), Kurt Capewell (neck), Brendan Piakura (hamstring), Jake Turpin (shoulder)
Gold Coast: Phillip Sami (knee), Jaimin Jolliffe (calf)
Manly: Haumole Olakau'atu (illness)
Melbourne: Will Warbrick (ribs)
Newcastle: Mitchell Barnett (suspension), Adam Clune (knee), Tyson Frizell (illness), Bailey Hodgson, Brodie Jones, Jirah Momoisea (elbow), Edrick Lee (head knock), Sauaso Sue (head knock)
Parramatta: Sean Russell (ribs)
South Sydney: Tom Burgess (back)
Sydney: Connor Watson (throat)
Warriors: Kodi Nikorima (COVID), Marcelo Montoya (suspension)
Wests Tigers: David Nofoaluma (concussion)
LeagueUnlimited Player of the Year standings
Our writers issue points every game for who they judge as the best player on the field.
15 points - Daly Cherry-Evans (Sea Eagles)
14 points - Cameron Munster (Storm)
12 points - Nicho Hynes (Sharks)
11 points - Mitchell Moses (Eels)
10 points - Jahrome Hughes (Storm)
9 points - Ben Hunt (Dragons), Ryan Papenhuyzen (Storm)
8 points - Joseph Manu (Roosters), Jackson Hastings (Wests Tigers), AJ Brimson (Titans), Isaah Yeo (Panthers)
7 points - Siosifa Talakai (Sharks), James Tedesco (Roosters), Payne Haas (Broncos), Harry Grant (Storm)
6 points - Jarome Luai (Panthers), Clinton Gutherson (Eels), Nathan Cleary (Panthers), Dylan Edwards (Panthers), Addin Fonua-Blake (Warriors), Damien Cook (Rabbitohs), Jack Wighton (Raiders), Josh Curran (Warriors)
5 points - Kotoni Staggs (Broncos), Tino Fa'asuamaleaui (Titans), Peta Hiku (Cowboys), Scott Drinkwater (Cowboys), Shaun Johnson (Warriors), Kieran Foran (Sea Eagles), Valentine Holmes (Cowboys), Jeremiah Nanai (Cowboys), Adam Reynolds (Broncos), Cameron Murray (Rabbitohs), Jake Clifford (Knights)
4 points - Jason Taumalolo (Cowboys), Junior Paulo (Eels), Dane Gagai (Knights), Kurt Capewell (Broncos), Liam Martin (Panthers), Reed Mahoney (Eels), Taylan May (Panthers), Reuben Cotter (Cowboys), Sam Walker (Roosters), Viliame Kikau (Panthers), Ronaldo Mulitalo (Sharks)
3 points - Josh Addo-Carr (Bulldogs), Tom Gilbert (Cowboys), Mikaele Ravalawa (Dragons), Will Kennedy (Sharks), Chad Townsend (Cowboys), Daejarn Asi (Cowboys), Moses Suli (Dragons), Stephen Crichton (Panthers), Matt Frawley (Raiders), Sean O'Sullivan (Panthers), Siosiua Taukeiaho (Roosters), Jesse Ramien (Sharks), Herbie Farnworth (Broncos), Keaon Koloamatangi (Rabbitohs), Haumole Olakau'atu (Sea Eagles), Luke Keary (Roosters), Albert Kelly (Broncos)
2 points - Martin Taupau (Sea Eagles), Isaiah Papali'i (Eels), Kyle Feldt (Cowboys), Lachlan Ilias (Rabbitohs), Liam Knight (Rabbitohs), Luke Brooks (Wests Tigers), Selwyn Cobbo (Broncos), Dale Finucane (Sharks), Kalyn Ponga (Knights), Reece Walsh (Warriors), Thomas Burgess (Rabbitohs), Josh Papali'i (Raiders), Dylan Brown (Eels), Joseph Tapine (Raiders), Tom Trbojevic (Sea Eagles), Tyson Frizell (Knights), Adam Elliott (Raiders), Patrick Carrigan (Broncos), Jeremy Marshall-King (Bulldogs), Izack Tago (Panthers), Jaydn Su'A (Dragons), Blayke Brailey (Sharks), Kodi Nikorima (Warriors), Jai Arrow (Rabbitohs), Luke Thompson (Bulldogs), Dylan Walker (Sea Eagles), Greg Marzhew (Titans), Ken Maumalo (Wests Tigers), Luke Garner (Wests Tigers), Tyrell Sloan (Dragons), Luciano Leilua (Wests Tigers), Phillip Sami (Titans), Nick Meaney (Storm), Matt Moylan (Sharks)
1 point - Ben Trbojevic (Sea Eagles), Josh Mcguire (Dragons), Cameron McInnes (Sharks), Cody Walker (Rabbitohs), Teig Wilton (Sharks), Matt Burton (Bulldogs), Kelma Tuilagi (Wests Tigers), Jock Madden (Wests Tigers), Nathan Brown (Eels), Matthew Timoko (Raiders), Corey Waddell (Bulldogs), Latrell Mitchell (Rabbitohs), Hudson Young (Raiders), Dominic Young (Knights), Max King (Bulldogs), Tom Dearden (Cowboys), Matt Dufty (Bulldogs), Reagan Campbell-Gillard (Eels), Matt Eisenhuth (Panthers), David Nofoaluma (Wests Tigers), Nelson Asofa-Solomona (Storm), Xavier Coates (Storm), Aiden Tolman (Sharks), Marcelo Montoya (Warriors), Josh Aloiai (Sea Eagles), Shaun Lane (Eels)
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Each week we'll also do our best to keep you across the crowd figures and TV ratings which are often the most talked-about parts of the game.
Crowds - Round 9
South Sydney Rabbitohs (12) v Brisbane Broncos (32)
Thu 5 May 7:50PM at Accor Stadium, Sydney Olympic Park (Crowd: 9242)
Canberra Raiders (14) v Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs (4)
Fri 6 May 6:00PM at GIO Stadium Canberra, Bruce (Crowd: 12890)
Penrith Panthers (20) v Parramatta Eels (22)
Fri 6 May 7:55PM at BlueBet Stadium, Penrith (Crowd: 21548)
Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles (36) v Wests Tigers (22)
Sat 7 May 3:00PM at 4 Pines Park, Brookvale (Crowd: 17385)
Sydney Roosters (44) v Gold Coast Titans (16)
Sat 7 May 5:30PM at BB Print Stadium Mackay (Crowd: 5527)
North Queensland Cowboys (36) v Newcastle Knights (16)
Sat 7 May 7:35PM at Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville (Crowd: 14463)
Melbourne Storm (42) v St George Illawarra Dragons (6)
Sun 8 May 2:00PM at AAMI Park, Melbourne (Crowd: 11723)
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks (29) v Warriors (10)
Sun 8 May 4:05PM at PointsBet Stadium, Woolooware (Crowd: 9915)
Total R9: 102,693
Average R9: 12.837
Season total after R9: 1,081,250
Season average after R9: 15,017
Ratings - Round 9
STV ratings (Fox League)
Thu 7:50pm - SOU v BRI - 258K
Fri 6:00pm - CAN v CBY - 211K
Fri 7:55pm - PEN v PAR - 296K
Sat 3:00pm - MAN v WST - 166K
Sat 5:30pm - SYD v GLD - 198K
Sat 7:35pm - NQL v NEW - 208K
Sun 2:00pm - MEL v SGI - 187K
Sun 4:05pm - CRO v WAR - 205K
Round 9 STV total: 1.729M
FTA ratings (Nine Network)
Thu 7:50pm - SOU v BRI - 544K (335K metro, 209K regional)
Fri 7:55pm - PEN v PAR - 519K (326K metro, 193K regional)
Sun 4:05pm - CRO v WAR - 400K (244K metro, 156K regional)
Round 9 FTA total: 1.463M
MAGIC ROUND fixtures - NRL Round 10
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs v Newcastle Knights
Fri 13 May 6:00PM at Suncorp Stadium, Milton
Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles v Brisbane Broncos
Fri 13 May 8:05PM at Suncorp Stadium, Milton
Warriors v South Sydney Rabbitohs
Sat 14 May 3:00PM at Suncorp Stadium, Milton
Gold Coast Titans v St George Illawarra Dragons
Sat 14 May 5:30PM at Suncorp Stadium, Milton
Melbourne Storm v Penrith Panthers
Sat 14 May 7:45PM at Suncorp Stadium, Milton
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks v Canberra Raiders
Sun 15 May 1:50PM at Suncorp Stadium, Milton
Sydney Roosters v Parramatta Eels
Sun 15 May 4:05PM at Suncorp Stadium, Milton
Wests Tigers v North Queensland Cowboys
Sun 15 May 6:25PM at Suncorp Stadium, Milton