NRL R3

[goldmember]

Heard a report this morning that Petero Civoniceva is unlikely to play tomorrow night and Dane Carlaw is in doubt also, Minnichiello said in an interview after last weeks game he will be right for this game, but hasnt been named in the 17 ?, is ricky playing funny buggers again .

[goldmember]

This weeks ratings:

Roosters 126
Broncos 117

Panthers 122
Saints 106

Sharks 121
Eels 119

Storm 128
Sea Eagles 120

Cowboys 124
Warriors 115

Bulldogs 124
W/Tigers 116

Rabbitohs 119
Raiders 116

[Desi]

Other than Eels game have similar ratings to yours Goldmember...thinking the home game at Parra for the Eels will get them through but they've got a lot to do to gain fans support methinks...

Looks like the bookies agree with your ratings also...Souths picked as H2H favourite so early in the season after making Parra look ordinary for most of last week...

[Searay]

ROOSTERS/BRONCOS - Broncos have the injury clouds over a few players but beware because of their solid record against ricky stuarts troops. Very tricky game and cant be sure if the broncos will turn up so just happy to watch and learn some more.....Tip- Broncos.

PANTHERS/DRAGONS - Fair dinkum , if penrith cant get the cash here they will finish last, saints, suspended, have had 90 points put on them in 2 games and play the panthers at home who are yet to record a victory.Surely gower will be the difference this week....... Tip..Panthers

EELS/SHARKS - Could not tip the sharks as they are the lowest side in the comp in my opinion.Couldnt win playing against 12 last week for 3/4 of the match so how r they going to travel to parra and win, in saying that the eels had 50 put on them last week and lose riddel. but still should do enough against the gummies to earn the points....Tip...EELS

WARRIORS/COWBOYS - No ruben wiki makes this a battle for the warriors, the cowboy should just be that bit fitter and quicker around the rucks which will see them get good field position and better opportunities to score than the warriors.Their back 3 will be the difference in bowen,sing and willliams, very solid and their forwards work rate in defence is the best ive seen as a team.
Solid tip...THE COWBOYS.

DOGS/TIGERS - Surely the dogs with sonny bill the difference, he was just as good last week as he was the week before against saints. Yes the tigers plsy weell against the dogs but how do they contain sonny bill, they will just win.
Tip....DOGS

MANLY/STORM - mmmmm, no alex chan is a minor concern for me as his presence as a big man just adds to that solid pack of forwards. Yep its hard to tip against the storm because of their start and the fact they have quality all over the park. I believe that the hopoate loss will be of enormous hurt to the sea - eagles because make no mistake he is absolute quality as a player because he is an extra forward for them as he produces 30 hit ups a game and gets them to very good field position, and for that reason i will tip the storm. TIP....STORM

SOUTHS/RAIDERS - I would say that souths are good thimgs to win this, coming off putting on 50 last week and no injuries. The raiders are a fair side but i would say souths home game will ensure victory through fletcher an john sutton, outside backs are scoring tries , so yeah its souths for me.......

In wrapping up i would think the best bet would be souths into the cowboys to get around 3.00, which would be sensational money.

cheers

[Jack Daniels]

Roosters Vs Broncos

Roosters today say that Brett Finch may play off the bench and that Anthony Minichiello is likely to play also. Petero Civoniceva is rumoured to be out of the Broncos side this weekend.

Roosters -4.5.

Panthers Vs Dragons

Penrith will get the two points this weekend. The Dragons are still missing key players and will not match it with the Panthers for size or speed this weekend. Look for a big game from the Panther halves and backline this weekend.

Penrith to win.

Eels Vs Sharks

The eels have lost Mark Riddell, I don't see this making a difference as I don't rate him as a top class player. The way I saw their last game is that Souths would have beaten just about every team in the competition last weekend. Parramatta still scored enough points to win a game against a team like the Sharks. The Sharks are undisciplined and will struggle against the Eels this weekend.

Eels in a close game.

Warriors Vs Cowboys

Yeah Wikki is out for the Warriors, but the Cowboys have lost their Captain in Travis Norton for up to three months. Stacey Jones had a blinder last weekend against the Broncos and Steve Price lead by example. I think the Warriors at home in what is likely to be a rain soaked field and very cold conditions.

Warriors 1-12.

Bulldogs Vs Tigers

I can't see the Tigers picking up any points from this game. As Searay said SBW will make a difference in the final total for the Dogs, as of course will the boot of Hasim El Masri. The Dogs always play well at home and the Tigers will struggle all year in my opinion. Although Benji Marshall is back for the Tigers and his combination with Scott Prince might make the game closer than expected, it will be a great match up between the halves combo's of Anasta/Sherwin Vs Marshall/Prince. The Dogs are still without O'Meley and Mason.

Bulldogs 13+.

Sea Eagles Vs Storm

Top of the table clash! Can Manly overcome the loss of Hopoate? Can anybody stop the awesome Billy Slater. Both Matt Orford and Scott Hill have played outside their skins in the last two weeks. One thing is for sure, it will be a high scoring game.I think Manly at Brookvale may be the deciding factor if a big crowd turns up. Go Manly!

Manly to win.

Rabbitohs Vs Raiders

I am a one eyed Roosters supporter, but I can tell you that if it wasn't for injuries to key players during the Roosters Vs Souths game in round one the Rabbitohs would have gone on to win that one too. The Rabbitohs have a strong team all over the park and will account for the Raiders in a game that should see Souths score plenty more points. The Raiders where shocking away from home last season and only won three games on the road. Croker is back this weekend and they did flog Newcastle last weekend, mind you I think a team of schoolboys could have wholloped the Knights last weekend. Given all that I think Souths will win this competition.

Souths -2.5.


My best bet of the weekend is:

Roosters -4.5 $1.85 (don't forget I am a one eyed Roosters supporter)
x
Bulldogs 13+ $1.70
X
Warriors $1.85
x
Souths -2.5 $1.85

= $10.76

[thefan]

The bets that Im taking this week are cornulla +4 and cowboys win

[steve baret]

I THINK BRISBANE WILL WIN ,MELBOURNE THE DOGS BY 20 OR SO, COWBOYS VERY HARD ROUND OF LEAGUE TO PUNT ON AUST 1.50 IN SOCCER LOOKS GOOD VALUE

[thefan]

ok so far 4/7

tommorow i hope souths take the win.. im only on total 7 wins at local comp.

[Floydyboy]

Go you Raiders
Did alright for me this weekend woulda been an even better one if Canterbury hadnt of failed but I suppose thats the case for a lot of others as well
Took the Cowboys x Sharks x Manly In Aroll your own treble @aprox $1.50 each $3.82 woulda cleaned up if Id just taken em straight out ..Ha thats life