08 :: R2 Fri :: Rabbitohs 12 Bulldogs 25 @ ANZ

[Timmah]

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South Sydney
1. Fetuli Talanoa
2. Nathan Merritt, 3. Germaine Paulson, 4. Yileen Gordon, 5. Shannon Hegarty
6. Ben Rogers, 7. Eddy Paea
8. Michael Greenfield, 9. Issac Luke, 10. Roy Asotasi (c)
11. David Kidwell, 12. Ben Lowe
13. John Sutton​

Int - 14. George Ndaira, 15. Dean Widders, 16. Luke Stuart, 17. Manase Manuokafoa​

Bulldogs
1. Luke Patten
2. Hazem El Masri, 3. Tim Winitana, 4. Willie Tonga, 5. Matt Utai
6. Ben Roberts, 7. Daniel Holdsworth
8. Jarrad Hickey, 9. Corey Hughes, 10. Kane Cleal
11. Sonny Bill Williams, 12. Andrew Ryan (c)
13. Lee Te Maari​

Int - 14. Reni Maitua, 15. Danny Williams, 16. Michael Sullivan, 20. Chris Armit​

Referee
Sean Hampstead
Sideline Officials: Matt Cecchin and David Abood
Video Referee: Chris Ward


Statistically speaking
Head to head
Played 134, Bulldogs 69 Rabbitohs 61 (4 drawn)
At ANZ
Played 4, Bulldogs 4 Rabbitohs 0
Last met
2007 R4 :: Bulldogs 34-10 @ ANZ
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Find ANZ Stadium.​

SCHEDULE
5:15pm Gates Open
5:20pm Toyota Cup Rabbitohs v Bulldogs
7:35pm NRL Rabbitohs v Bulldogs​

RELATED MATCHES All times local
TOYOTA CUP U20's - Rabbitohs v Bulldogs @ ANZ, 5:20pm Fri
NSW CUP - Knights v Bulldogs @ EnergyAustralia, 3:40pm Sat
NSW CUP - Bears v Sea Eagles @ T G Milner, 4:30pm Sat
SG BALL - Bulldogs v Western Sydney @ Belmore, 7:30pm Sat
SG BALL - Rabbitohs v Bears @ T G Milner, Sat
HAROLD MATTHEWS - Bulldogs v Western Sydney @ 6:00pm Sat
HAROLD MATTHEWS - Rabbitohs v Bears @ T G Milner, Sat​

 

[Timmah]

1. Fetuli Talanoa, 2. Nathan Merritt, 3. Germaine Paulson, 4. Yileen Gordon, 5. Shannon Hegarty, 6. Ben Rogers, 7. Eddy Paea, 8. Michael Greenfield, 9. Issac Luke, 10. Roy Asotasi (c), 11. David Kidwell, 12. Ben Lowe, 13. John Sutton
Int - 14. George Ndaira, 15. Dean Widders, 16. Luke Stuart, 17. Manase Manuokafoa

Souths lineup, courtesy of SSFC TV at www.rabbitohs.com.au

 

[Sugar]

Hegs is back>>>>Dogs by 18

 

[Timmah]

SBW may be out...

Draw after golden point :sarcasm:

 

[Ziggy the God]

SBW may be out...

Draw after golden point :sarcasm:

What happened to him?

 

[Ziggy the God]

Hegs is back>>>>Dogs by 18

Thats what my brother reckons.

I just sent him this.....

It just pushed him further into depression.

I say GO HEGS. :sarcasm:

 

[Timmah]

What happened to him?

Swelling in the knee.

 

[Sugar]

SBW may be out...

Draw after golden point :sarcasm:

Paea will be pleased,I could see SBW running at him all game

 

[Timmah]

Luke v Sully is going to be something to watch IMO :crazy:

 

[Ziggy the God]

Swelling in the knee.

Thanks

 

[Sugar]

*Edit*
Bad source thanks to Timmah for the correction

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1. Luke Patten
2. Hazem El Masri
3. Tim Winitana
4. Willie Tonga
5. Matt Utai
6. Ben Roberts
7. Daniel Holdsworth
8. Jarrad Hickey
9. Corey Hughes
10. Kane Cleal
11. Sonny Bill Williams
12. Aandrew Ryan (c)
13. Lee Te Maari

Interchange:
14. Reni Maitua
15. Danny Williams
16. Michael Sullivan
20. Chris Armit

www.bulldogs.com.au

 

[Timmah]

That's your speculation mate ;-) You should indicate as such.

Actually I noticed a similar team posted on The Kennel. It was a fake - listed Brad Morrin as #18

Two points- he's still suspended, and no Bulldogs player will ever wear #18 again.

 

[Timmah]

1. Luke Patten
2. Hazem El Masri
3. Tim Winitana
4. Willie Tonga
5. Matt Utai
6. Ben Roberts
7. Daniel Holdsworth
8. Jarrad Hickey
9. Corey Hughes
10. Kane Cleal
11. Sonny Bill Williams
12. Aandrew Ryan (c)
13. Lee Te Maari

Interchange:
14. Reni Maitua
15. Danny Williams
16. Michael Sullivan
20. Chris Armit

www.bulldogs.com.au

 

[SSFC Hitman]

I reckon Souths will win but it will be tough...SBW or Ryan running (who plays on the dogs left hand side btw??) at paea, Paulson and Hgs...hmm if we can stop that then we will win the game. The dogs will have to stop our offloads and slow us down because if they don't I think we can score a few points. Hopefully we stop them up the ruck and force them to go wide too early and too often. But it should be a good game!

 

[Sugar]

Kidwell should sure up the LH defense,He may defend out wide

 

[Dutchy]

Souths by 8

 

[gong_eagle]

Bulldogs have bite to replace bark

March 20, 2008http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,8659,23407228-23214,00.html

CAUTIOUS Bulldogs officials will not risk Sonny Bill Williams' long-term fitness in their NRL clash with South Sydney even though the superstar has been cleared of serious knee damage.
A relieved Williams was told he had not damaged his knee in the round one loss to Parramatta, instead straining muscles in his upper calf and behind his knee.

There is no time limit on how long the swelling and pain will take to settle and Bulldogs coach Steve Folkes will give the 21-year-old until an hour before kick off to prove his fitness for the crucial clash with the Rabbitohs.

Considering Williams' recent history in battling ongoing injuries - including a serious knee problem in 2005 - the Bulldogs would be loath to push their most dangerous player before he is ready.

Bulldogs doctor Hugh Hazard said he would warn against Williams playing unless he is 100 per cent fit, saying the injury would worsen if the back rower attempts to play before the muscles have fully healed.

"It would get worse if it wasn't right and we did play him, so we will need to make the decision and review it," Hazard said.

"Folkesy wants to give him until the last minute but we will wait and see.

"It's a bit of strain to the muscles at the back of his knee. The fact that it is not his knee is good news.

"It is improving every day ... we will re-assess him each day as the swelling and discomfort settles down."

If Williams is ruled out, what the Dogs' pack will lose in bark they will get back in bite, with forward Brad Morrin named 18th man.

It would be Morrin's first NRL game since his infamous biting incident on former Parramatta centre Timana Tahu last year for which he was banned for seven weeks.

A repentant Morrin is desperate to restore his shattered reputation; Bulldogs skipper Andrew Ryan backing the local junior to make an immediate impact upon his NRL return.

"It's probably something he doesn't want to think about too much but it will be good for him to get out on the field and play first grade again," Ryan said.

"His last first grade game was that one (against Parramatta) so I'm sure he's just keen to get out there and help the boys because he will probably be disappointed he didn't get to play right through last year and play in the semis.

"That would be burning inside him I would say.

"He was playing great for us and to get suspended for that long was disappointing for him and it's good for him to be back in the team."

While Williams' loss would undoubtedly weaken the Bulldogs' pack, Morrin would strengthen the interchange bench after the blue and whites faded horribly last week to forfeit a 20-nil half-time lead in a 28-20 loss to the Eels.

Ryan said Morrin would provide the spark that was missing last week.

"He is just an absolute goer," Ryan said.

"He is aggressive and will come on and definitely give us a lift off the bench if he plays."

Brisbane prop Ben Hannant passed a fitness test on his Achilles-related injury and will play against the Sydney Roosters at ANZ Stadium.

Hannant's inclusion is a massive boost for the Broncos, who will be missing rep forwards Joel Clinton and Corey Parker through knee injuries.


AAP

 

[Sugar]

Souths have tightened from $2.20 to $1.90 from the bookies
Must be the SBW factor

 

[Hado]

Bulldogs by 13+ I reckon.

 

[jimmy_the_greek]

Bulldogs 1-12, fire up dogs!

should be a good game, channel 7 had reported this morning that Williams is playing, who knows we will have to wait and see i suppose.