Round 9 Teams

Team Lists in Brief:

Parramatta Eels: Wade McKinnon, Matt Petersen, Brett Delaney, Timana Tahu, Eric Grothe, Jeremy Smith, Tim Smith, Nathan Cayless (c), John Morris, Michael Vella, Nathan Hindmarsh, Chad Robinson, Glenn Morrison. Subs: Mark Riddell, Dean Widders, Fuifui Moimoi, Paul Stringer, PJ Marsh, Luke O'Dwyer, Zeb Taia (Three to be omitted)

Canberra Raiders: Clinton Schifcofske (C), Adrian Purtell, Craig Frawley, David Howell, Adam Mogg, Jason Smith, Lincoln Withers, Andrew Lomu, Simon Woolford, Troy Thompson, Thom Learoyd-Lahrs, Jason Croker, Alan Tongue. Subs: Todd Carney, Ben Jones, Michael Hodgson, Trevor Thurling, Marshall Chalk.

North Queensland Cowboys: Matt Bowen, Brenton Bowen, Ashley Graham, Paul Bowman, Matt Sing, Justin Smith, Johnathan Thurston, Matt Scott, Aaron Payne, Mitchell Sargent, Steve Southern, Luke O'donnell, Travis Norton (C). Subs: Rod Jensen, David Faiumu, Carl Webb, Shane Tronc, Gavin Cooper.

Penrith Panthers: Rhys Wesser, Michael Gordon, Danny Galea, Luke Lewis, Luke Rooney, Preston Campbell, Craig Gower, Joel Clinton, Luke Priddis, Matthew Cross, Shane Rodney, Tony Puletua (c). Subs: Trent Waterhouse, Frank Puletua, Craig Stapleton, Frank Pritchard, Paul Aiton

South Sydney Rabbitohs: Nathan Merritt, Luke Macdougall, Yileen Gordon, Adam Macdougall, Shannon Hegarty, John Sutton, Ben Walker, Peter Cusack (C), Stuart Webb, Jaiman Lowe, David Fa?Alogo, Joe Galuvao, Shane Rigon. Subs: Michael Greenfield, Ben Rogers, Shane Walker, Mark Minichiello, Kane Cleal

Melbourne Storm: Greg Inglis, Jake Webster, Matt King, Ryan Hoffman, Steve Turner, Matt Geyer, Cooper Cronk, Garrett Crossman, Cameron Smith, Brett White, David Kidwell, Michael Crocker, Dallas Johnson. Subs: Ian Donnelly, Jeremy Smith, Antonio Kaufusi, Nathan Friend.

Newcastle Knights: David Seage, Brian Carney, Matthew Gidley, George Carmont, Anthony Quinn, Kurt Gidley, Andrew Johns (C), Craig Smith, Danny Buderus, Adam Woolnough, Steve Simpson, Clint Newton, Reegan Tanner. Subs: Luke Davico, Jarrod Mullen, Riley Brown, Todd Lowrie

Brisbane Broncos: Karmichael Hunt, Tame Tupou, Justin Hodges , Shaun Berrigan, Darius Boyd, Darren Lockyer (c), Shane Perry, Tonie Carroll, Corey Parker, David Stagg, Petero Civoniceva, Casey McGuire, Shane Webcke. Subs: Brad Thorn, Ben Hannant, Sam Thaiday, Greg Eastwood , Ian Lacey (one to be omitted)

Wests Tigers: Brett Hodgson, Jamaal Lolesi, Dean Collis, Paul Whatuira, Shane Elford, Daniel Fitzhenry, Scott Prince (C), Todd Payten, Robbie Farah (C), John Skandalis, Anthony Laffranchi, Chris Heighington, Dene Halatau. Subs: Ryan O'Hara, Sam Harris, Bryce Gibbs, Benji Marshall.

Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles: Chris Hicks, Michael Robertson, Steve Bell, Steve Matai, Paul Stephenson, Travis Burns, Matt Orford, Jason King, Michael Monaghan, Brent Kite, Steve Menzies, Anthony Watmough, Ben Kennedy (c). Subs: Shayne Dunley, Luke Williamson, George Rose, Mark Bryant, Glenn Stewart, Adam Cuthbertson (two players to be omitted)

Sydney Roosters: Amos Roberts, Vince Mellars, Ashley Harrison, Setaimata Sa, Sam Perrett, Braith Anasta, Brett Finch, Glenn Hall, Craig Wing, David Shillington, Adrian Morley, Nigel Plum, Craig Fitzgibbon. Subs: Anthony Tupou, John Doyle, Charlie Tonga, Mark Edmondson.

Bulldogs: Luke Patten, Hazem El Masri, Sonny Bill Williams, Cameron Phelps, Matt Utai, Daniel Holdsworth, Ben Roberts, Chris Armit, Corey Hughes, Roy Asotasi, Reni Maitua, Andrew Ryan (C), Tony Grimaldi. Subs: Willie Mason, Brad Morrin, Nate Myles, Dallas McIlwain.

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks: David Simmons, Darren Albert, Nigel Vagana, Phil Bailey, Luke Covell, Brett Kearney, Adam Dykes, James Stosic, Kevin Kingston, Luke Douglas, Reece Williams, Lance Thompson, Paul Gallen. Subs: Hutch Maiava, Beau Scott, Greg Bird, Tevita Latu, Ben Pomeroy (one to be omitted).

St.George-Illawarra Dragons: Clint Greenshields, Colin Best, Mark Gasnier, Matt Cooper, Reece Simmonds, Trent Barrett (captain), Ben Hornby, Justin Poore, Aaron Gorrell, Ashton Sims, Ben Creagh, Dean Young, Shaun Timmins. Subs: Michael Henderson, Matt Bickerstaff, Charlie Leaeno, George Ndaira Brett Morris (one to be omitted).

Saturday May 6, 2006
Parramatta Eels vs Canberra Raiders at Parramatta Stadium, Parramatta, Sydney (NSW)

Parramatta Eels
Wade McKinnon, Matt Petersen, Brett Delaney, Timana Tahu, Eric Grothe, Jeremy Smith, Tim Smith, Nathan Cayless (c), John Morris, Michael Vella, Nathan Hindmarsh, Chad Robinson, Glenn Morrison. Subs: Mark Riddell, Dean Widders, Fuifui Moimoi, Paul Stringer, PJ Marsh, Luke O'Dwyer, Zeb Taia (Three to be omitted)

Canberra Raiders
Clinton Schifcofske (C), Adrian Purtell, Craig Frawley, David Howell, Adam Mogg, Jason Smith, Lincoln Withers, Andrew Lomu, Simon Woolford, Troy Thompson, Thom Learoyd-Lahrs, Jason Croker, Alan Tongue. Subs: Todd Carney, Ben Jones, Michael Hodgson, Trevor Thurling, Marshall Chalk.

Date: Sat May 6 2006, 5:30PM AEST GMT+10 [Sat May 6 2006, 7:30AM GMT]
Referee: Jason Robinson

Predictions:
James Stewart: Eels by 4 Chris Riediger: Raiders by 6


OVERALL:
Total Games: 38
Parramatta Eels wins: 20. [Pts: 835]
Canberra Raiders wins: 18. [Pts: 766]
Draws: 0

Biggest wins:
Parramatta Eels: 51 pts: 1982 J J Giltinan Shield and Winfield Cup - Round 7 - [View] Sun Apr 11: Eels 54 d. Raiders 3 [Crowd: 6429]
Canberra Raiders: 68 pts: 1993 J J Giltinan Shield and Winfield Cup - Round 21 - [View] Sun Aug 22: Raiders 68 d. Eels 0 [Crowd: 20411]

Biggest Crowd: 1993 J J Giltinan Shield and Winfield Cup - Round 21 - [View] Sun Aug 22: Raiders 68 d. Eels 0 [Crowd: 20411]

Last 50 games against each other form line (most recent matches at end of line):
Parramatta Eels: WWWLWLWWWLWWWLWLLLWLLLLWWLLWWWLWWLLLLW
Canberra Raiders: LLLWLWLLLWLLLWLWWWLWWWWLLWWLLLWLLWWWWL

Last 10 games:
2005 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 25 - [View] Sun: Eels 48 d. Raiders 10 [Crowd: 13315]
2005 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 19 - [View] Sun: Raiders 26 d. Eels 18 [Crowd: 13238]
2004 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 4 - [View] Sat Apr 3: Raiders 26 d. Eels 12 [Crowd: 13285]
2003 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 13 - [View] Sat Jun 7: Raiders 50 d. Eels 14 [Crowd: 12698]
2003 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 5 - [View] Sun Apr 13: Eels 22 l. Raiders 36 [Crowd: 11081]
2002 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 7 - [View] Sat Apr 27: Eels 38 d. Raiders 0 [Crowd: 12135]
2001 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 19 - [View] Sun Jul 15: Eels 50 d. Raiders 22 [Crowd: 13303]
2001 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 6 - [View] Sun Mar 25: Raiders 22 d. Eels 6 [Crowd: 12405]
2000 National Rugby League - Round 24 - [View] Sat Jul 15: Eels 48 d. Raiders 10 [Crowd: 13171]
2000 National Rugby League - Round 11 - [View] Sun Apr 16: Raiders 2 l. Eels 14 [Crowd: 11600]

Overall record at Parramatta Stadium, Parramatta, Sydney (NSW) Stats:
Parramatta Eels: 239 games, won 134, drawn 5, lost 100.
Last 5 games:
2006 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 7 - [View] Fri: Eels 28 d. Tigers 16
2006 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 5 - [View] Sun: Eels 18 l. Panthers 44
2006 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 4 - [View] Fri: Eels 18 l. Cowboys 26
2005 NRL Telstra Premiership - Finals Week One - [View] Sun: Eels 46 d. Sea Eagles 22
2005 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 26 - [View] Fri: Eels 28 d. Broncos 14

Canberra Raiders: 17 games, won 7, drawn 0, lost 10.
Last 5 games:
2005 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 25 - [View] Sun: Eels 48 d. Raiders 10
2003 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 5 - [View] Sun Apr 13: Eels 22 l. Raiders 36
2002 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 7 - [View] Sat Apr 27: Eels 38 d. Raiders 0
2001 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 19 - [View] Sun Jul 15: Eels 50 d. Raiders 22
2000 National Rugby League - Round 24 - [View] Sat Jul 15: Eels 48 d. Raiders 10

Head to Head at Parramatta Stadium, Parramatta, Sydney (NSW) Stats:
Total Games: 15
Parramatta Eels wins: 10. [Pts: 421]
Canberra Raiders wins: 5. [Pts: 253]
Draws: 0

Last 5 games:
2005 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 25 - [View] Sun: Eels 48 d. Raiders 10 [Crowd: 13315]
2003 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 5 - [View] Sun Apr 13: Eels 22 l. Raiders 36 [Crowd: 11081]
2002 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 7 - [View] Sat Apr 27: Eels 38 d. Raiders 0 [Crowd: 12135]
2001 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 19 - [View] Sun Jul 15: Eels 50 d. Raiders 22 [Crowd: 13303]
2000 National Rugby League - Round 24 - [View] Sat Jul 15: Eels 48 d. Raiders 10 [Crowd: 13171]

Saturday May 6, 2006
North Queensland Cowboys vs Penrith Panthers at Dairy Farmers Stadium, Kirwan, Townsville (QLD)

North Queensland Cowboys
Matt Bowen, Brenton Bowen, Ashley Graham, Paul Bowman, Matt Sing, Justin Smith, Johnathan Thurston, Matt Scott, Aaron Payne, Mitchell Sargent, Steve Southern, Luke O'donnell, Travis Norton (C). Subs: Rod Jensen, David Faiumu, Carl Webb, Shane Tronc, Gavin Cooper.

Penrith Panthers
Rhys Wesser, Michael Gordon, Danny Galea, Luke Lewis, Luke Rooney, Preston Campbell, Craig Gower, Joel Clinton, Luke Priddis, Matthew Cross, Shane Rodney, Tony Puletua (c). Subs: Trent Waterhouse, Frank Puletua, Craig Stapleton, Frank Pritchard, Paul Aiton

Date: Sat May 6 2006, 7:30PM AEST GMT+10 [Sat May 6 2006, 9:30AM GMT]
Referee: Ben Cummins

Predictions:
James Stewart: Cowboys by 2Chris Riediger: Cowboys by 8


OVERALL:
Total Games: 18
North Queensland Cowboys wins: 7. [Pts: 339]
Penrith Panthers wins: 11. [Pts: 481]
Draws: 0

Biggest wins:
North Queensland Cowboys: 20 pts: 2005 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 20 - [View] Sat: Cowboys 38 d. Panthers 18 [Crowd: 18932]
Penrith Panthers: 50 pts: 2004 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 24 - [View] Sat Aug 21: Panthers 56 d. Cowboys 6 [Crowd: 12391]

Biggest Crowd: 1996 Optus Cup - Round 14 - [View] Sat Jul 6: Cowboys 0 l. Panthers 21 [Crowd: 25068]

Last 50 games against each other form line (most recent matches at end of line):
North Queensland Cowboys: LLLWWLLLWLWWLLLLWW
Penrith Panthers: WWWLLWWWLWLLWWWWLL

Last 10 games:
2005 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 20 - [View] Sat: Cowboys 38 d. Panthers 18 [Crowd: 18932]
2005 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 7 - [View] Sat: Panthers 22 l. Cowboys 36 [Crowd: 17998]
2004 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 24 - [View] Sat Aug 21: Panthers 56 d. Cowboys 6 [Crowd: 12391]
2004 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 11 - [View] Sat May 22: Cowboys 18 l. Panthers 22 [Crowd: 13985]
2003 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 13 - [View] Sat Jun 7: Cowboys 24 l. Panthers 28 [Crowd: 17102]
2002 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 10 - [View] Sat May 18: Cowboys 8 l. Panthers 38 [Crowd: 10512]
2002 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 7 - [View] Sat Apr 27: Panthers 18 l. Cowboys 28 [Crowd: 8759]
2001 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 17 - [View] Sat Jun 23: Panthers 20 l. Cowboys 26 [Crowd: 7326]
2001 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 4 - [View] Sat Mar 10: Panthers 32 d. Cowboys 18 [Crowd: 13000]
2000 National Rugby League - Round 20 - [View] Sat Jun 17: Cowboys 28 d. Panthers 12 [Crowd: 10851]

Overall record at Dairy Farmers Stadium, Kirwan, Townsville (QLD) Stats:
North Queensland Cowboys: 131 games, won 51, drawn 2, lost 78.
Last 5 games:
2006 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 8 - [View] Sat: Cowboys 18 l. Roosters 22
2006 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 5 - [View] Fri: Cowboys 32 d. Tigers 12
2006 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 3 - [View] Sat: Cowboys 40 d. Storm 8
2006 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 2 - [View] Sat: Cowboys 20 d. Sea Eagles 16
2005 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 26 - [View] Sat: Cowboys 30 d. Storm 24

Penrith Panthers: 8 games, won 6, drawn 0, lost 2.
Last 5 games:
2005 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 20 - [View] Sat: Cowboys 38 d. Panthers 18
2004 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 11 - [View] Sat May 22: Cowboys 18 l. Panthers 22
2003 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 13 - [View] Sat Jun 7: Cowboys 24 l. Panthers 28
2002 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 10 - [View] Sat May 18: Cowboys 8 l. Panthers 38
2000 National Rugby League - Round 20 - [View] Sat Jun 17: Cowboys 28 d. Panthers 12

Head to Head at Dairy Farmers Stadium, Kirwan, Townsville (QLD) Stats:
Total Games: 8
North Queensland Cowboys wins: 2. [Pts: 138]
Penrith Panthers wins: 6. [Pts: 190]
Draws: 0

Last 5 games:
2005 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 20 - [View] Sat: Cowboys 38 d. Panthers 18 [Crowd: 18932]
2004 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 11 - [View] Sat May 22: Cowboys 18 l. Panthers 22 [Crowd: 13985]
2003 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 13 - [View] Sat Jun 7: Cowboys 24 l. Panthers 28 [Crowd: 17102]
2002 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 10 - [View] Sat May 18: Cowboys 8 l. Panthers 38 [Crowd: 10512]
2000 National Rugby League - Round 20 - [View] Sat Jun 17: Cowboys 28 d. Panthers 12 [Crowd: 10851]

Saturday May 6, 2006
South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Melbourne Storm at Telstra Stadium, Homebush Bay, Sydney (NSW)

South Sydney Rabbitohs
Nathan Merritt, Luke Macdougall, Yileen Gordon, Adam Macdougall, Shannon Hegarty, John Sutton, Ben Walker, Peter Cusack (C), Stuart Webb, Jaiman Lowe, David Fa?Alogo, Joe Galuvao, Shane Rigon. Subs: Michael Greenfield, Ben Rogers, Shane Walker, Mark Minichiello, Kane Cleal

Melbourne Storm
Greg Inglis, Jake Webster, Matt King, Ryan Hoffman, Steve Turner, Matt Geyer, Cooper Cronk, Garrett Crossman, Cameron Smith, Brett White, David Kidwell, Michael Crocker, Dallas Johnson. Subs: Ian Donnelly, Jeremy Smith, Antonio Kaufusi, Nathan Friend.

Date: Sat May 6 2006, 7:30PM AEST GMT+10 [Sat May 6 2006, 9:30AM GMT]
Referee: Gavin Badger

Predictions:
James Stewart: Storm by 28Chris Riediger: Storm by 16


OVERALL:
Total Games: 9
South Sydney Rabbitohs wins: 2. [Pts: 115]
Melbourne Storm wins: 7. [Pts: 310]
Draws: 0

Biggest wins:
South Sydney Rabbitohs: 27 pts: 2003 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 13 - [View] Sun Jun 8: Souths 41 d. Storm 14 [Crowd: 7104]
Melbourne Storm: 46 pts: 2004 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 6 - [View] Sat Apr 17: Storm 50 d. Souths 4 [Crowd: 8553]

Biggest Crowd: 1999 National Rugby League - Round 8 - [View] Sat Apr 24: Storm 52 d. Souths 6 [Crowd: 10831]

Last 50 games against each other form line (most recent matches at end of line):
South Sydney Rabbitohs: LLLWLLWLL
Melbourne Storm: WWWLWWLWW

Last 10 games:
2005 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 16 - [View] Sat: Storm 48 d. Souths 6 [Crowd: 6984]
2005 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 10 - [View] Sat: Souths 12 l. Storm 38 [Crowd: 6574]
2004 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 14 - [View] Sat Jun 12: Souths 28 d. Storm 26 [Crowd: 6855]
2004 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 6 - [View] Sat Apr 17: Storm 50 d. Souths 4 [Crowd: 8553]
2003 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 20 - [View] Sat Jul 26: Storm 24 d. Souths 6 [Crowd: 7539]
2003 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 13 - [View] Sun Jun 8: Souths 41 d. Storm 14 [Crowd: 7104]
2002 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 15 - [View] Sat Jun 22: Storm 44 d. Souths 6 [Crowd: 9912]
1999 National Rugby League - Round 8 - [View] Sat Apr 24: Storm 52 d. Souths 6 [Crowd: 10831]
1998 National Rugby League - Round 10 - [View] Fri May 15: Souths 6 l. Storm 14 [Crowd: 5876]

Sunday May 7, 2006
Newcastle Knights vs Brisbane Broncos at Energy Australia Stadium, New Lambton, Newcastle (NSW)

Newcastle Knights
David Seage, Brian Carney, Matthew Gidley, George Carmont, Anthony Quinn, Kurt Gidley, Andrew Johns (C), Craig Smith, Danny Buderus, Adam Woolnough, Steve Simpson, Clint Newton, Reegan Tanner. Subs: Luke Davico, Jarrod Mullen, Riley Brown, Todd Lowrie

Brisbane Broncos
Karmichael Hunt, Tame Tupou, Justin Hodges , Shaun Berrigan, Darius Boyd, Darren Lockyer (c), Shane Perry, Tonie Carroll, Corey Parker, David Stagg, Petero Civoniceva, Casey McGuire, Shane Webcke. Subs: Brad Thorn, Ben Hannant, Sam Thaiday, Greg Eastwood , Ian Lacey (one to be omitted)

Date: Sun May 7 2006, 2:30PM AEST GMT+10 [Sun May 7 2006, 4:30AM GMT]
Referee: Tony Archer

Predictions:
James Stewart: Knights by 4Chris Riediger: Knights by 6


OVERALL:
Total Games: 26
Newcastle Knights wins: 8. [Pts: 413]
Brisbane Broncos wins: 18. [Pts: 570]
Draws: 0

Biggest wins:
Newcastle Knights: 44 pts: 2001 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 18 - [View] Fri Jul 6: Knights 44 d. Broncos 0 [Crowd: 22834]
Brisbane Broncos: 34 pts: 2001 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 5 - [View] Fri Mar 16: Broncos 42 d. Knights 8 [Crowd: 22540]

Biggest Crowd: 2003 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 12 - [View] Sun Jun 1: Broncos 22 l. Knights 32 [Crowd: 46337]

Last 50 games against each other form line (most recent matches at end of line):
Newcastle Knights: LLLLLLLLLLWWLLWLLWLWLWWWLL
Brisbane Broncos: WWWWWWWWWWLLWWLWWLWLWLLLWW

Last 10 games:
2005 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 13 - [View] Sun: Knights 16 l. Broncos 34 [Crowd: 22423]
2004 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 19 - [View] Sun Jul 18: Knights 12 l. Broncos 16 [Crowd: 11271]
2004 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 10 - [View] Fri May 14: Broncos 16 l. Knights 17 [Crowd: 32747]
2003 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 12 - [View] Sun Jun 1: Broncos 22 l. Knights 32 [Crowd: 46337]
2002 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 24 - [View] Fri Aug 23: Knights 40 d. Broncos 10 [Crowd: 18601]
2002 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 7 - [View] Fri Apr 26: Broncos 18 d. Knights 12 [Crowd: 37166]
2001 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 18 - [View] Fri Jul 6: Knights 44 d. Broncos 0 [Crowd: 22834]
2001 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 5 - [View] Fri Mar 16: Broncos 42 d. Knights 8 [Crowd: 22540]
2000 National Rugby League - Round 18 - [View] Sun Jun 4: Knights 26 d. Broncos 22 [Crowd: 21512]
2000 National Rugby League - Round 5 - [View] Sat Mar 4: Broncos 20 d. Knights 14 [Crowd: 27146]

Overall record at Energy Australia Stadium, New Lambton, Newcastle (NSW) Stats:
Newcastle Knights: 215 games, won 137, drawn 6, lost 72.
Last 5 games:
2006 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 6 - [View] Sun: Knights 16 l. Cowboys 18
2006 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 4 - [View] Sun: Knights 22 l. Warriors 26
2006 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 3 - [View] Fri: Knights 46 d. Bulldogs 22
2006 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 1 - [View] Sat: Knights 25 d. Eels 6
2005 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 25 - [View] Sat: Knights 44 d. Sharks 14

Brisbane Broncos: 15 games, won 9, drawn 0, lost 6.
Last 5 games:
2005 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 13 - [View] Sun: Knights 16 l. Broncos 34
2004 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 19 - [View] Sun Jul 18: Knights 12 l. Broncos 16
2002 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 24 - [View] Fri Aug 23: Knights 40 d. Broncos 10
2001 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 18 - [View] Fri Jul 6: Knights 44 d. Broncos 0
2000 National Rugby League - Round 18 - [View] Sun Jun 4: Knights 26 d. Broncos 22

Head to Head at Energy Australia Stadium, New Lambton, Newcastle (NSW) Stats:
Total Games: 15
Newcastle Knights wins: 6. [Pts: 269]
Brisbane Broncos wins: 9. [Pts: 281]
Draws: 0

Last 5 games:
2005 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 13 - [View] Sun: Knights 16 l. Broncos 34 [Crowd: 22423]
2004 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 19 - [View] Sun Jul 18: Knights 12 l. Broncos 16 [Crowd: 11271]
2002 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 24 - [View] Fri Aug 23: Knights 40 d. Broncos 10 [Crowd: 18601]
2001 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 18 - [View] Fri Jul 6: Knights 44 d. Broncos 0 [Crowd: 22834]
2000 National Rugby League - Round 18 - [View] Sun Jun 4: Knights 26 d. Broncos 22 [Crowd: 21512]

Sunday May 7, 2006
Wests Tigers vs Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles at Leichhardt Oval, Leichhardt, Sydney (NSW)

Wests Tigers
Brett Hodgson, Jamaal Lolesi, Dean Collis, Paul Whatuira, Shane Elford, Daniel Fitzhenry, Scott Prince (C), Todd Payten, Robbie Farah (C), John Skandalis, Anthony Laffranchi, Chris Heighington, Dene Halatau. Subs: Ryan O'Hara, Sam Harris, Bryce Gibbs, Benji Marshall.

Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles
Chris Hicks, Michael Robertson, Steve Bell, Steve Matai, Paul Stephenson, Travis Burns, Matt Orford, Jason King, Michael Monaghan, Brent Kite, Steve Menzies, Anthony Watmough, Ben Kennedy (c). Subs: Shayne Dunley, Luke Williamson, George Rose, Mark Bryant, Glenn Stewart, Adam Cuthbertson (two players to be omitted)

Date: Sun May 7 2006, 3:00PM AEST GMT+10 [Sun May 7 2006, 5:00AM GMT]
Referee: Russell Smith

Predictions:
James Stewart: Sea Eagles by 16Chris Riediger: Sea Eagles by 14


OVERALL:
Total Games: 6
Wests Tigers wins: 3. [Pts: 191]
Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles wins: 3. [Pts: 156]
Draws: 0

Biggest wins:
Wests Tigers: 26 pts: 2003 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 4 - [View] Sun Apr 6: Sea Eagles 12 l. Tigers 38 [Crowd: 11174]
Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles: 8 pts: 2005 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 9 - [View] Sun: Sea Eagles 34 d. Tigers 26 [Crowd: 14247]

Biggest Crowd: 2005 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 17 - [View] Fri: Tigers 49 d. Sea Eagles 24 [Crowd: 15271]

Last 50 games against each other form line (most recent matches at end of line):
Wests Tigers: WLWLLW
Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles: LWLWWL

Last 10 games:
2005 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 17 - [View] Fri: Tigers 49 d. Sea Eagles 24 [Crowd: 15271]
2005 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 9 - [View] Sun: Sea Eagles 34 d. Tigers 26 [Crowd: 14247]
2004 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 18 - [View] Sun Jul 11: Sea Eagles 26 d. Tigers 18 [Crowd: 7004]
2004 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 7 - [View] Sun Apr 25: Tigers 30 d. Sea Eagles 22 [Crowd: 14658]
2003 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 13 - [View] Sun Jun 8: Tigers 30 l. Sea Eagles 38 [Crowd: 13097]
2003 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 4 - [View] Sun Apr 6: Sea Eagles 12 l. Tigers 38 [Crowd: 11174]

Overall record at Leichhardt Oval, Leichhardt, Sydney (NSW) Stats:
Wests Tigers: 31 games, won 19, drawn 1, lost 11.
Last 5 games:
2006 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 4 - [View] Sun: Tigers 30 d. Storm 28
2005 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 20 - [View] Sun: Tigers 42 d. Souths 20
2005 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 17 - [View] Fri: Tigers 49 d. Sea Eagles 24
2005 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 13 - [View] Sun: Tigers 14 l. Storm 30
2004 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 22 - [View] Sun Aug 8: Tigers 56 d. Souths 6

Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles: 42 games, won 18, drawn 1, lost 23.
Last 5 games:
2005 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 17 - [View] Fri: Tigers 49 d. Sea Eagles 24
2004 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 7 - [View] Sun Apr 25: Tigers 30 d. Sea Eagles 22
2003 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 13 - [View] Sun Jun 8: Tigers 30 l. Sea Eagles 38
1999 National Rugby League - Round 7 - [View] Sun Apr 18: Balmain 18 d. Sea Eagles 12
1998 National Rugby League - Round 3 - [View] Fri Mar 27: Balmain 18 d. Sea Eagles 4

Head to Head at Leichhardt Oval, Leichhardt, Sydney (NSW) Stats:
Total Games: 3
Wests Tigers wins: 2. [Pts: 109]
Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles wins: 1. [Pts: 84]
Draws: 0

Last 5 games:
2005 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 17 - [View] Fri: Tigers 49 d. Sea Eagles 24 [Crowd: 15271]
2004 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 7 - [View] Sun Apr 25: Tigers 30 d. Sea Eagles 22 [Crowd: 14658]
2003 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 13 - [View] Sun Jun 8: Tigers 30 l. Sea Eagles 38 [Crowd: 13097]

Overall record with Russell Smith Stats:
Wests Tigers: 4 games, won 1, drawn 0, lost 3.
Last 5 games:
2005 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 20 - [View] Sun: Tigers 42 d. Souths 20
2005 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 15 - [View] Sat: Broncos 40 d. Tigers 22
2005 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 9 - [View] Sun: Sea Eagles 34 d. Tigers 26
2005 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 1 - [View] Sat: Tigers 12 l. Eels 28

Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles: 4 games, won 2, drawn 0, lost 2.
Last 5 games:
2006 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 5 - [View] Sun: Warriors 8 l. Sea Eagles 22
2005 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 18 - [View] Sat: Panthers 16 d. Sea Eagles 12
2005 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 14 - [View] Sat: Souths 44 d. Sea Eagles 6
2005 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 9 - [View] Sun: Sea Eagles 34 d. Tigers 26

Head to Head with Russell Smith Stats:
Total Games: 1
Wests Tigers wins: 0.
Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles wins: 1.
Draws: 0

Last 5 games:
2005 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 9 - [View] Sun: Sea Eagles 34 d. Tigers 26 [Crowd: 14247]

Sunday May 7, 2006
Sydney Roosters vs Bulldogs at Aussie Stadium, Driver Ave, Moore Park, Sydney (NSW)

Sydney Roosters
Amos Roberts, Vince Mellars, Ashley Harrison, Setaimata Sa, Sam Perrett, Braith Anasta, Brett Finch, Glenn Hall, Craig Wing, David Shillington, Adrian Morley, Nigel Plum, Craig Fitzgibbon. Subs: Anthony Tupou, John Doyle, Charlie Tonga, Mark Edmondson.

Bulldogs
Luke Patten, Hazem El Masri, Sonny Bill Williams, Cameron Phelps, Matt Utai, Daniel Holdsworth, Ben Roberts, Chris Armit, Corey Hughes, Roy Asotasi, Reni Maitua, Andrew Ryan (C), Tony Grimaldi. Subs: Willie Mason, Brad Morrin, Nate Myles, Dallas McIlwain.

Date: Sun May 7 2006, 3:00PM AEST GMT+10 [Sun May 7 2006, 5:00AM GMT]
Referee: Sean Hampstead

Predictions:
James Stewart: Roosters by 14Chris Riediger: Bulldogs by 12


OVERALL:
Total Games: 148
Sydney Roosters wins: 74. [Pts: 2506]
Bulldogs wins: 69. [Pts: 2209]
Draws: 5

Biggest wins:
Sydney Roosters: 80 pts: 1935 Labor Daily Cup - Round 6 - [View] Sat May 18: Easts 87 d. Canterbury 7
Bulldogs: 28 pts: 2004 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 13 - [View] Fri Jun 4: Bulldogs 40 d. Roosters 12 [Crowd: 22572]

Biggest Crowd: 2004 NRL Telstra Premiership - Grand Final - [View] Sun Oct 3: Bulldogs 16 d. Roosters 13 [Crowd: 82127]

Last 50 games against each other form line (most recent matches at end of line):
Sydney Roosters: WWLLWWWWWLLLDLLLWWLLLWDLLWLLLLLLWLLWLLLWLLLLWWLLWW
Bulldogs: LLWWLLLLLWWWDWWWLLWWWLDWWLWWWWWWLWWLWWWLWWWWLLWWLL

Last 10 games:
2005 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 26 - [View] Sun: Roosters 32 d. Bulldogs 12 [Crowd: 8903]
2005 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 6 - [View] Fri: Bulldogs 16 l. Roosters 29 [Crowd: 27111]
2004 NRL Telstra Premiership - Grand Final - [View] Sun Oct 3: Bulldogs 16 d. Roosters 13 [Crowd: 82127]
2004 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 13 - [View] Fri Jun 4: Bulldogs 40 d. Roosters 12 [Crowd: 22572]
2004 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 3 - [View] Fri Mar 26: Roosters 35 d. Bulldogs 0 [Crowd: 26465]
2003 NRL Telstra Premiership - Preliminary Finals - [View] Sat Sep 27: Roosters 28 d. Bulldogs 18 [Crowd: 41123]
2003 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 13 - [View] Fri Jun 6: Roosters 18 l. Bulldogs 28 [Crowd: 17136]
2003 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 9 - [View] Fri May 9: Bulldogs 32 d. Roosters 26 [Crowd: 27132]
2002 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 19 - [View] Fri Jul 19: Bulldogs 24 d. Roosters 12 [Crowd: 15343]
2001 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 19 - [View] Sun Jul 15: Bulldogs 34 d. Roosters 18 [Crowd: 12367]

Overall record at Aussie Stadium, Driver Ave, Moore Park, Sydney (NSW) Stats:
Sydney Roosters: 223 games, won 131, drawn 5, lost 87.
Last 5 games:
2006 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 7 - [View] Tue: Dragons 22 d. Roosters 12
2006 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 6 - [View] Fri: Roosters 6 l. Broncos 24
2006 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 3 - [View] Sun: Roosters 56 d. Raiders 20
2006 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 2 - [View] Sun: Roosters 18 l. Storm 22
2005 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 26 - [View] Sun: Roosters 32 d. Bulldogs 12

Bulldogs: 51 games, won 33, drawn 1, lost 17.
Last 5 games:
2005 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 26 - [View] Sun: Roosters 32 d. Bulldogs 12
2005 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 21 - [View] Sun: Souths 37 d. Bulldogs 24
2004 NRL Telstra Premiership - Preliminary Finals - [View] Sat Sep 25: Bulldogs 30 d. Panthers 14
2004 NRL Telstra Premiership - Semi-Final - [View] Sun Sep 19: Bulldogs 43 d. Storm 18
2004 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 7 - [View] Mon Apr 26: Souths 8 l. Bulldogs 34

Head to Head at Aussie Stadium, Driver Ave, Moore Park, Sydney (NSW) Stats:
Total Games: 15
Sydney Roosters wins: 7. [Pts: 315]
Bulldogs wins: 8. [Pts: 253]
Draws: 0

Last 5 games:
2005 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 26 - [View] Sun: Roosters 32 d. Bulldogs 12 [Crowd: 8903]
2004 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 3 - [View] Fri Mar 26: Roosters 35 d. Bulldogs 0 [Crowd: 26465]
2003 NRL Telstra Premiership - Preliminary Finals - [View] Sat Sep 27: Roosters 28 d. Bulldogs 18 [Crowd: 41123]
2003 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 13 - [View] Fri Jun 6: Roosters 18 l. Bulldogs 28 [Crowd: 17136]
2001 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 6 - [View] Sun Mar 25: Roosters 38 d. Bulldogs 12 [Crowd: 15251]

Overall record with Sean Hampstead Stats:
Sydney Roosters: 31 games, won 17, drawn 1, lost 13.
Last 5 games:
2006 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 5 - [View] Sat: Sharks 24 l. Roosters 28
2005 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 26 - [View] Sun: Roosters 32 d. Bulldogs 12
2005 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 18 - [View] Sun: Tigers 26 d. Roosters 16
2005 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 7 - [View] Mon: Roosters 24 l. Dragons 26
2004 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 23 - [View] Fri Aug 13: Roosters 44 d. Panthers 12

Bulldogs: 31 games, won 18, drawn 0, lost 13.
Last 5 games:
2006 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 7 - [View] Sun: Bulldogs 14 l. Sea Eagles 40
2006 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 1 - [View] Sat: Bulldogs 22 l. Panthers 24
2005 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 26 - [View] Sun: Roosters 32 d. Bulldogs 12
2005 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 21 - [View] Sun: Souths 37 d. Bulldogs 24
2005 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 17 - [View] Sat: Bulldogs 6 l. Storm 33

Head to Head with Sean Hampstead Stats:
Total Games: 4
Sydney Roosters wins: 1.
Bulldogs wins: 3.
Draws: 0

Last 5 games:
2005 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 26 - [View] Sun: Roosters 32 d. Bulldogs 12 [Crowd: 8903]
2000 National Rugby League - Round 17 - [View] Sun May 28: Bulldogs 22 d. Roosters 16 [Crowd: 11247]
1999 National Rugby League - Qualifying Finals - [View] Fri Sep 3: Canterbury 12 d. Roosters 8 [Crowd: 23478]
1998 National Rugby League - Round 15 - [View] Sun Jun 21: Canterbury 22 d. Roosters 10 [Crowd: 8926]

Sunday May 7, 2006
Sharks vs St.George-Illawarra Dragons at Toyota Park, Woolooware, Sydney (NSW)

Sharks
David Simmons, Darren Albert, Nigel Vagana, Phil Bailey, Luke Covell, Brett Kearney, Adam Dykes, James Stosic, Kevin Kingston, Luke Douglas, Reece Williams, Lance Thompson, Paul Gallen. Subs: Hutch Maiava, Beau Scott, Greg Bird, Tevita Latu, Ben Pomeroy (one to be omitted).

St.George-Illawarra Dragons
Clint Greenshields, Colin Best, Mark Gasnier, Matt Cooper, Reece Simmonds, Trent Barrett (captain), Ben Hornby, Justin Poore, Aaron Gorrell, Ashton Sims, Ben Creagh, Dean Young, Shaun Timmins. Subs: Michael Henderson, Matt Bickerstaff, Charlie Leaeno, George Ndaira Brett Morris (one to be omitted).

Date: Sun May 7 2006, 3:00PM AEST GMT+10 [Sun May 7 2006, 5:00AM GMT]
Referee: Steven Clark

Predictions:
James Stewart: Sharks by 13Chris Riediger: Sharks by 7


OVERALL:
Total Games: 16
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks wins: 8. [Pts: 339]
St.George-Illawarra Dragons wins: 7. [Pts: 345]
Draws: 1

Biggest wins:
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks: 30 pts: 2000 National Rugby League - Round 20 - [View] Sun Jun 18: Sharks 40 d. Dragons 10 [Crowd: 19507]
St.George-Illawarra Dragons: 30 pts: 2004 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 8 - [View] Sat May 1: Sharks 12 l. Dragons 42 [Crowd: 22302]

Biggest Crowd: 2000 National Rugby League - Round 1 - [View] Sat Feb 5: Sharks 28 d. Dragons 12 [Crowd: 62255]

Last 50 games against each other form line (most recent matches at end of line):
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks: WWLWWLDWWWLWLLLL
St.George-Illawarra Dragons: LLWLLWDLLLWLWWWW

Last 10 games:
2005 NRL Telstra Premiership - Finals Week One - [View] Sat: Dragons 28 d. Sharks 22 [Crowd: 19608]
2005 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 20 - [View] Sun: Dragons 20 d. Sharks 10 [Crowd: 17113]
2004 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 20 - [View] Sun Jul 25: Dragons 26 d. Sharks 14 [Crowd: 16436]
2004 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 8 - [View] Sat May 1: Sharks 12 l. Dragons 42 [Crowd: 22302]
2003 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 23 - [View] Sat Aug 16: Sharks 25 d. Dragons 16 [Crowd: 15504]
2003 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 8 - [View] Sun May 4: Dragons 28 d. Sharks 12 [Crowd: 16713]
2002 NRL Telstra Premiership - Semi-Final - [View] Sat Sep 21: Sharks 40 d. Dragons 24 [Crowd: 31783]
2002 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 13 - [View] Sat Jun 8: Sharks 34 d. Dragons 13 [Crowd: 12554]
2002 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 1 - [View] Sun Mar 17: Dragons 18 l. Sharks 24 [Crowd: 12470]
2001 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 14 - [View] Fri May 25: Dragons 26 drew Sharks 26 [Crowd: 15226]

Overall record at Toyota Park, Woolooware, Sydney (NSW) Stats:
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks: 426 games, won 263, drawn 10, lost 153.
Last 5 games:
2006 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 7 - [View] Sat: Sharks 24 d. Cowboys 22
2006 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 5 - [View] Sat: Sharks 24 l. Roosters 28
2006 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 4 - [View] Sat: Sharks 24 d. Rabbitohs 22
2006 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 2 - [View] Sat: Sharks 12 l. Broncos 16
2005 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 26 - [View] Sat: Sharks 22 l. Souths 26

St.George-Illawarra Dragons: 6 games, won 2, drawn 0, lost 4.
Last 5 games:
2004 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 8 - [View] Sat May 1: Sharks 12 l. Dragons 42
2003 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 23 - [View] Sat Aug 16: Sharks 25 d. Dragons 16
2002 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 13 - [View] Sat Jun 8: Sharks 34 d. Dragons 13
2001 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 1 - [View] Sun Feb 18: Sharks 6 l. Dragons 30
2000 National Rugby League - Round 20 - [View] Sun Jun 18: Sharks 40 d. Dragons 10

Head to Head at Toyota Park, Woolooware, Sydney (NSW) Stats:
Total Games: 6
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks wins: 4. [Pts: 135]
St.George-Illawarra Dragons wins: 2. [Pts: 127]
Draws: 0

Last 5 games:
2004 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 8 - [View] Sat May 1: Sharks 12 l. Dragons 42 [Crowd: 22302]
2003 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 23 - [View] Sat Aug 16: Sharks 25 d. Dragons 16 [Crowd: 15504]
2002 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 13 - [View] Sat Jun 8: Sharks 34 d. Dragons 13 [Crowd: 12554]
2001 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 1 - [View] Sun Feb 18: Sharks 6 l. Dragons 30 [Crowd: 18119]
2000 National Rugby League - Round 20 - [View] Sun Jun 18: Sharks 40 d. Dragons 10 [Crowd: 19507]

Overall record with Steven Clark Stats:
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks: 43 games, won 16, drawn 1, lost 26.
Last 5 games:
2005 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 25 - [View] Sat: Knights 44 d. Sharks 14
2005 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 22 - [View] Sat: Sharks 40 d. Storm 16
2005 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 12 - [View] Sat: Sharks 26 l. Eels 34
2003 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 26 - [View] Sat Sep 6: Sharks 14 l. Bulldogs 28
2003 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 22 - [View] Sat Aug 9: Roosters 36 d. Sharks 28

St.George-Illawarra Dragons: 21 games, won 12, drawn 1, lost 8.
Last 5 games:
2006 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 7 - [View] Tue: Dragons 22 d. Roosters 12
2005 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 19 - [View] Sun: Sea Eagles 10 l. Dragons 36
2005 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 13 - [View] Sat: Dragons 32 d. Warriors 18
2005 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 6 - [View] Sun: Dragons 24 l. Broncos 34
2004 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 7 - [View] Sun Apr 25: Roosters 11 d. Dragons 8

Head to Head with Steven Clark Stats:
Total Games: 3
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks wins: 2.
St.George-Illawarra Dragons wins: 1.
Draws: 0

Last 5 games:
2000 National Rugby League - Round 20 - [View] Sun Jun 18: Sharks 40 d. Dragons 10 [Crowd: 19507]
1999 National Rugby League - Preliminary Finals - [View] Sun Sep 19: Dragons 24 d. Sharks 8 [Crowd: 51827]
1999 National Rugby League - Round 11 - [View] Fri May 14: Dragons 12 l. Sharks 20 [Crowd: 16514]