08 :: R12 Sat :: Knights 16 Warriors 18 @ EnergyAustralia

[Jobdog]

v

NEWCASTLE
1. Wes Naiqama, 2. James McManus, 3. Keith Lulia, 4. Adam MacDougall, 5. Cooper Vuna, 6. Jarrod Mullen, 7. Scott Dureau
8. Jesse Royal, 9. Danny Buderus (c), 10. Steve Simpson, 11. Chris Houston, 12. Cory Paterson, 13.Zeb Taia

Interchange:14. Chris Bailey, 15. Cameron Ciraldo, 16. Richard Fa’aoso, 17.Danny Wicks
Reserve: 18. Mitchell Sargent​

WARRIORS
1. Lance Hohaia, 2. Michael Crockett, 3. Brent Tate, 4. Jerome Ropati, 5. Aidan Kirk, 6. Nathan Fien, 7. Grant Rovelli
8. Sam Rapira, 9. Ian Henderson, 10. Steve Price (c), 11. Simon Mannering, 12. Sonny Fai, 13. Michael Luck

Interchange: 14. Evarn Tuimavave, 15. Epalahame Lauaki, 16. Logan Swann, 18. Russell Packer
Reserve: 19. Ben Matulino
​

Referee

Jared Maxwell
Sideline Officials: Daniel Eastwood, Adam Devcich; Video Referee: Russell Smith​

Schedule
Gates 3:10pm -- NSW Cup 3:25pm -- Toyota 5:15pm -- NRL 7:30pm​

Related Matches
Toyota Cup Knights v Warriors @ EnergyAustralia, Sat 5:15pm
NSW Cup Central Newcastle v Manly @ EnergyAustralia, Sat 3:25pm
NSW Cup Auckland v Wests Magpies @ TBA, Day/Time TBA​

 

[Apey]

Timmah taking too long?

Knights by 8

 

[Jono078]

I feel really confident going into this one, although im weary about the Warriors, they had their first home loss, will they have their first away win? Price is a massive boost for them.

 

[Dr Crane]

I don't even need to know the lineups to call this one to the Knights, by at least 24.

 

[wittyfan]

Witty is a certain non-starter.

Knights should get the cash at home.

 

[KeepingTheFaith]

Witty is a certain non-starter.

Knights should get the cash at home.

More importantly, Rovelli is sure to keep his spot. Could never cheer against the Warriors but I wish I knew what it would take to have Rovelli's contract torn up so I could at least have something to hope for.

 

[kingdamo]

Warriors to get their first away win!.......

I hope.

 

[NthKnight]

Buderus will likely start

Knights by 13+

 

[hitman82]

if the Warriors team includes...
6. Ropati
7. Rovelli
...then Knights by 13+

If not then maybe we can pull off a miracle away win. hah.

 

[macavity]

must win for us.

Bedsy back is a huge boost. his importance to our team cant be underestimated.

If we start with Scotty at 7 and Mullo at 6, im confident we can win.

 

[perverse]

knights by 80.

 

[Jobdog]

:lol:

Knights by 10

 

[kingdamo]

Heres the Team v. Newcastle Knights thanks to Radio Sport NZ.

1 Lance Hohaia
2 Aiden Kirk
3 Brent Tate
4 Jerome Ropati
5 Michael Crockett
6 Nathan Fien
7 Grant Rovelli
8 Sam Rapira
9 Ian Henderson
10 Steve Price (c)
11 Simon Mannering
12 Sonny Fai
13 Michael Luck (c)

14 Ivarn Tuimavae
15 Sione Lauaki
16 Logan Swann
17 Russel Packer

18 Ben Matulino

 

[Jono078]

Is 15 a typo? Epalahame was shocking, wouldnt be suprised if he were dropped.

Once again, confident Knights can get the 2 points against that team, although Henderson playing full 80 is a good thing for you guys I reckon, although Fien usually does well against us playing hooker.

 

[LeagueNut]

1 Lance Hohaia
2 Aiden Kirk
3 Brent Tate
4 Jerome Ropati
5 Michael Crockett
6 Nathan Fien
7 Grant Rovelli
8 Sam Rapira
9 Ian Henderson
10 Steve Price (c)
11 Simon Mannering
12 Sonny Fai
13 Michael Luck (c)

14 Ivarn Tuimavae
15 Sione Lauaki
16 Logan Swann
17 Russel Packer

18 Ben Matulino

\\\\/\\\\/

Warriors by 10+ :mrgreen:

 

[Rovelli]

Frankly, Newcastle should win quite comfortably.

To be honest, the Warriors got the rub of the green in Auckland with a lop-sided penalty count, and only got away with it through the goal-kicking of Witt/off-day from Gidley. Oh, and Ah Van's match-winner.

Newcastle to some degree were the architects of their own demise in Round 4 - too much drop ball from their young guns. If they don't make the same mistakes, they should win.

 

[Frederick]

Heres the Team v. Newcastle Knights thanks to Radio Sport NZ.

1 Lance Hohaia
2 Aiden Kirk
3 Brent Tate
4 Jerome Ropati
5 Michael Crockett
6 Nathan Fien
7 Grant Rovelli
8 Sam Rapira
9 Ian Henderson
10 Steve Price (c)
11 Simon Mannering
12 Sonny Fai
13 Michael Luck (c)

14 Ivarn Tuimavae
15 Sione Lauaki
16 Logan Swann
17 Russel Packer

18 Ben Matulino

Those I've bolded are the ones who scare me the most as far as this game goes. Hohaia, from what I've seen this year, has been making a good fist of fullback. Doesn't have the explosiveness that McKinnon has, but is reliable and knows how to be in the right place at the right time. Fien in the halves was the main reason the Cowboys made the finals for the first time, and I believe Witt out and Fien in is going to be a major plus for the Warriors. Henderson has been in great form coming off the bench, and Steve Price is Steve Price...nuff said.

 

[kingdamo]

Sorry guys!

It was meant to be Epalahame Lauaki and not Sione

 

[ozbash]

what would be necessary to organise a career ending injury for Rovelli ?

Any chance Parsons could make a comeback for about 5 mins,, thats all it would need.

Knights by 40+

 

[byrne_rovelli_fan82]

Unlike some idiotic people who don't understand the meaning of: 'Get the f***k over it'

Warriors to win