We are back to a full round of NRL action this week as we take a momentary breather from State of Origin. There are some potentially unmissable clashes this weekend, starting with the Raiders and Warriors on Friday, Roosters and Panthers on Saturday night and the Storm and Sharks on Sunday.
Good luck with your tipping.
Jump ahead to a particular game.
Titans vs. Tigers
Raiders vs. Warriors
Sea Eagles vs. Dolphins
Dragons vs. Rabbitohs
Broncos vs. Knights
Roosters vs. Panthers
Storm vs. Sharks
Bulldogs vs. Eels
BYE: Cowboys
Thursday, June 8
Gold Coast Titans vs. Wests Tigers, CBus Super Stadium, 7:50pm (AEST)
Titans: 1. AJ Brimson 2. Alofiana Khan-Pereira 3. Brian Kelly 4. Aaron Schoupp 5. Phillip Sami 6. Jayden Campbell 7. Tanah Boyd 8. Moeaki Fotuaika 9. Sam Verrills 10. Tino Fa'asuamaleaui 11. Klese Haas 12. Joe Stimson 13. Isaac Liu Bench: 14. Kruise Leeming 15. Erin Clark 16. Jaimin Jolliffe 17. Iszac Fa'asumaleaui Reserves: 18. Jojo Fifita 19. Keano Kini
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Tigers: 1. Jahream Bula 2. David Nofoaluma 3. Starford To'a 4. Tommy Talau 5. Junior Tupou 6. Brandon Wakeham 7. Luke Brooks 8. Stefano Utoikamanu 9. Apisai Koroisau 10. David Klemmer 11. Isaiah Papali'i 12. John Bateman 13. Fonua Pole Bench: 14. Jake Simpkin 15. Alex Seyfarth 16. Alex Twal 17. Asu Kepaoa Reserves: 18. Daine Laurie 19. Shawn Blore
Verdict: The Titans continued their up and down season last week, losing to the Rabbitohs after falling away in the second half. The Tigers were unlucky to lose to the Raiders after charging home late. It is hard to imagine that the Tigers could be more consistent than any team, but the Titans are almost impossible to pick.
Tip: Tigers by 6
TAB odds: Titans $1.77 (-1.5 $1.90) Tigers $2.05 (+1.5 $1.90)
Friday, June 9
Canberra Raiders vs. New Zealand Warriors, GIO Stadium, 6pm (AEST)
Raiders: 1. Sebastian Kris 2. Albert Hopoate 3. Jarrod Croker 4. Matthew Timoko 5. Jordan Rapana 6. Jack Wighton 7. Jamal Fogarty 8. Josh Papali'i 9. Zac Woolford 10. Joseph Tapine 11. Hudson Young 12. Elliott Whitehead 13. Corey Horsburgh Bench: 14. Tom Starling 15. Emre Guler 16. Nick Cotric 17. Pasami Saulo Reserves: 18. Matt Frawley 20. Ata Mariota
Warriors: 1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad 2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak 3. Ali Leiataua 4. Adam Pompey 5. Marcelo Montoya 6. Luke Metcalf 7. Shaun Johnson 8. Addin Fonua-Blake 9. Wayde Egan 10. Bunty Afoa 11. Jackson Ford 12. Marata Niukore 13. Tohu Harris Bench: 14. Bayley Sironen 15. Josh Curran 16. Mitchell Barnett 17. Tom Ale Reserves: 18. Ronald Volkman 20. Taine Tuaupiki
Verdict: The Raiders scraped home buy a solitary point last week against the Tigers, allowing Ricky Stuart to beat his chest about his leadership qualities. The Warriors found some form and were way too slick for the Dolphins in Auckland. The Raiders really should lift for Jarrod Croker's 300th game at home, with all the bells and whistles he deserves, but Warriors won't mind crashing the party.
Tip: Raiders by 8
TAB odds: Raiders $1.60 (-4.5 $1.95) Warriors $2.35 (+4.5 $1.85)
Manly Warringah Sea Eagles vs. Dolphins, 4 Pines Park, 5:30pm (AEST)
Sea Eagles: 1. Tom Trbojevic 2. Jason Saab 3. Tolutau Koula 4. Reuben Garrick 5. Christian Tuipulotu 6. Josh Schuster 7. Daly Cherry-Evans 8. Taniela Paseka 9. Lachlan Croker 10. Toafofoa Sipley 11. Haumole Olakau'atu 12. Samuela Fainu 13. Sean Keppie Bench: 14. Karl Lawton 15. Josh Aloiai 16. Ethan Bullemor 17. Ben Condon Reserves: 18. Kaeo Weekes 20. Jakob Arthur
Dolphins: 1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow 2. Jamayne Isaako 3. Euan Aitken 4. Brenko Lee 5. Tesi Niu 6. Kodi Nikorima 7. Isaiya Katoa 8. Jesse Bromwich 9. Jeremy Marshall-King 10. Poasa Faamausili 11. Kenny Bromwich 12. Connelly Lemuelu 13. Ray Stone Bench: 14. Herman Ese'ese 15. Mark Nicholls 16. Kurt Donoghoe 17. Valynce Te Whare Reserves: 18. Max Plath 19. Jack Bostock
Verdict: The Sea Eagles ha last week off after losing to the Knights the week before. The Dolphins really struggled against the Warriors. The Sea Eagles will be at home with Daly Cherry-Evans at the helm and Tom Trbojevic out to prove he should be retained in the Blues Origin team. This is a real toss of the coin game.
Tip: Sea Eagles by 2
TAB odds: Sea Eagles $1.40 (-8.5 $1.90) Dolphins $3 (+8.5 $1.90)
Saturday, June 10
St George Illawarra Dragons vs. South Sydney Rabbitohs, Netstrata Jubilee Stadium, 3pm (AEST)
Dragons: 1. Tyrell Sloan 2. Mathew Feagai 3. Moses Suli 4. Zac Lomax 5. Mikaele Ravalawa 6. Jayden Sullivan 7. Ben Hunt 8. Francis Molo 9. Jacob Liddle 10. Michael Molo 11. Billy Burns 12. Jaydn Su'A 13. Ben Murdoch-Masila Bench: 14. Moses Mbye 15. Jaiyden Hunt 16. Josh Kerr 17. Zane Musgrove Reserves: 18. Talatau Amone 19. Toby Couchman 20. Tautau Moga 21. Jack Bird 22. Blake Lawrie
Rabbitohs: 1. Blake Taaffe 2. Alex Johnston 3. Isaiah Tass 4. Campbell Graham 5. Richard Kennar 6. Cody Walker 7. Lachlan Ilias 8. Tevita Tatola 9. Damien Cook 10. Hame Sele 11. Keaon Koloamatangi 12. Jacob Host 13. Shaq Mitchell Bench: 14. Jed Cartwright 15. Michael Chee Kam 16. Siliva Havili 17. Daniel Suluka-Fifita Reserves: 18. Taane Milne 19. Tallis Duncan 20. Ben Lovett 21. Liam Knight 22. Dean Hawkins
Verdict: The Dragons were impressive in parts against the Panthers, but couldn't quite take home the points. The Rabbitohs were too classy for the Titans, running up a score despite not having Latrell Mitchell. The Dragons are still nailed to the bottom of the ladder and will be keen to start their ascension against their old rivals. You'd only tip it if you were very desperate for an upset.
Tip: Rabbitohs by 14
TAB odds: Dragons $2.75 (+6.5 $1.85) Rabbitohs $1.45 (-6.5 $1.95)
Brisbane Broncos vs. Newcastle Knights, Suncorp Stadium, 5:30pm (AEST)
Broncos: 1. Reece Walsh 2. Corey Oates 3. Kotoni Staggs 4. Herbie Farnworth 5. Selwyn Cobbo 6. Ezra Mam 7. Adam Reynolds 8. Thomas Flegler 9. Billy Walters 10. Payne Haas 11. Kurt Capewell 12. Jordan Riki 13. Patrick Carrigan Bench: 14. Cory Paix 15. Brendan Piakura 16. Kobe Hetherington 17. Martin Taupau Reserves: 18. Jesse Arthars 19. Corey Jensen 20. Keenan Palasia 21. Deine Mariner 22. Tyson Smoothy
Knights: 1. Kalyn Ponga 2. Dominic Young 3. Dane Gagai 4. Bradman Best 5. Greg Marzhew 6. Tyson Gamble 7. Jackson Hastings 8. Daniel Saifiti 9. Phoenix Crossland 10. Leo Thompson 11. Tyson Frizell 12. Lachlan Fitzgibbon 13. Adam Elliott Bench: 14. Kurt Mann 15. Jacob Saifiti 16. Jack Hetherington 17. Mathew Croker Reserves: 18. Dylan Lucas 19. Enari Tuala
Verdict: The Broncos continued to impress last week, beating the Sharks at Shark Park, while the Knights enjoyed the bye after beating the Sea Eagles the week before. The Knights should take a real State of Origin must-win Game 2 attitude onto Suncorp Stadium, it might be their only hope of upsetting Brisbane. The Broncos should still be too good.
Tip: Broncos by 10
TAB odds: Broncos $1.24 (-12.5 $1.90) Knights $4.10 (+12.5 $1.90)
Sydney Roosters vs. Penrith Panthers, Allianz Stadium, 7:35pm (AEST)
Roosters: 1. James Tedesco 2. Daniel Tupou 3. Corey Allan 4. Billy Smith 5. Junior Pauga 6. Joseph Manu 7. Luke Keary 8. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves 9. Jake Turpin 10. Lindsay Collins 11. Egan Butcher 12. Nat Butcher 13. Sitili Tupouniua Bench: 14. Sandon Smith 15. Nathan Brown 16. Angus Crichton 17. Matthew Lodge Reserves: 18. Drew Hutchison 19. Zach Dockar-Clay 20. Jaxson Paulo 21. Fletcher Baker 22. Naufahu Whyte
Panthers: 1. Dylan Edwards 2. Sunia Turuva 3. Izack Tago 4. Stephen Crichton 5. Brian To'o 6. Jarome Luai 7. Jack Cogger 8. Moses Leota 9. Mitch Kenny 10. James Fisher-Harris 11. Scott Sorensen 12. Zac Hosking 13. Isaah Yeo Bench: 14. Liam Martin 15. Lindsay Smith 16. Spencer Leniu 17. Jaeman Salmon Reserves: 18. Tyrone Peachey 19. Luke Garner 20. Thomas Jenkins 21. Matt Eisenhuth 22. Soni Luke
Verdict: The Roosters really struggled to beat the Bulldogs last week, making too many errors and missing too many tackles. The Panthers had a tougher time of beating the dragons than many expected, but did lose Nathan Cleary early. This could be the perfect opportunity for the Roosters to turn their season around with a win over the Cleary-less Panthers, but they just aren't playing well enough.
Tip: Panthers by 14
TAB odds: Roosters $2.50 (+4.5 $1.90) Panthers $1.53 (-4.5 $1.90)
Sunday, June 11
Melbourne Storm vs. Cronulla Sutherland Sharks, AAMI Park, 4:05pm (AEST)
Storm: 1. Nick Meaney 2. William Warbrick 3. Reimis Smith 4. Grant Anderson 5. Xavier Coates 6. Cameron Munster 7. Jahrome Hughes 8. Tui Kamikamica 9. Harry Grant 10. Christian Welch 11. Trent Loiero 12. Eliesa Katoa 13. Josh King Bench: 14. Bronson Garlick 15. Aaron Pene 16. Nelson Asofa-Solomona 17. Tariq Sims Reserves: 18. Sualauvi Faalogo 19. Marion Seve 20. Kane Bradley 21. Tyran Wishart 22. Tom Eisenhuth
Sharks: 1. William Kennedy 2. Sione Katoa 3. Jesse Ramien 4. Siosifa Talakai 5. Ronaldo Mulitalo 6. Matt Moylan 7. Nicho Hynes 8. Oregon Kaufusi 9. Blayke Brailey 10. Royce Hunt 11. Briton Nikora 12. Teig Wilton 13. Dale Finucane Bench: 14. Cameron McInnes 15. Wade Graham 16. Jack Williams 17. Braden Hamlin-Uele Reserves: 18. Braydon Trindall 19. Connor Tracey 20. Thomas Hazelton 21. Daniel Atkinson 22. Jesse Colquhoun
Verdict: The Storm were blown off the park by the Cowboys in Townsville last week, while the Sharks were outclassed by the Broncos. This is a game both teams will be absolutely desperate to win. Nicho Hynes will be hoping to have a blinder against his old club to ensure his place in the New South Wales No.7 jersey. Craig Bellamy and Cameron Munster will be waiting for him and won't lose this one at home.
Tip: Storm by 12
TAB odds: Storm $1.58 (-4.5 $1.95) Sharks $2.40 (+4.5 $1.85)
Monday, June 12
Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs vs. Parramatta Eels, Accor Stadium, 4:05pm (AEST)
Bulldogs: 1. Hayze Perham 2. Jacob Kiraz 3. Jake Averillo 4. Paul Alamoti 5. Josh Addo-Carr 6. Karl Oloapu 7. Matt Burton 8. Max King 9. Reed Mahoney 10. Tevita Pangai Junior 11. Jayden Okunbor 12. Jacob Preston 13. Harrison Edwards Bench: 14. Khaled Rajab 15. Kurtis Morrin 16. Chris Patolo 17. Corey Waddell Reserves: 19. Kyle Flanagan 20. Jackson Topine 21. Braidon Burns 22. Blake Wilson 23. Franklin Pele
Eels: 1. Clinton Gutherson 2. Maika Sivo 3. Viliami Penisini 4. Bailey Simonsson 5. Sean Russell 6. Dylan Brown 7. Mitchell Moses 8. Reagan Campbell-Gillard 9. Josh Hodgson 10. Junior Paulo 11. Bryce Cartwright 12. Andrew Davey 13. J'maine Hopgood Bench: 14. Ofahiki Ogden 15. Brendan Hands 16. Matt Doorey 17. Makahesi Makatoa Reserves: 18. Daejarn Asi 19. Jack Murchie 20. Ky Rodwell 21. Haze Dunster 22. Luca Moretti
Verdict: The Bulldogs were impressive last week against a struggling Roosters team, while the Eels enjoyed the week off after beating the Cowboys the week before. This rivalry has been raging since the 1980s and both teams and their fans hate losing to the other. I think the Eels are travelling the better of the two and should win this one, although an upset would not surprise.
Tip: Eels by 8
TAB odds: Bulldogs $2.85 (+7.5 $1.95) Eels $1.43 (-7.5 $1.85)
All odds correct at time of publication. Check tab.com.au for the latest.