NRL Match Previews - Bulldogs v Tigers (Round 13)

  vs  
04-06-2010 07:35PM at ANZ Stadium

Referee: Shayne Hayne and Alan Shortall
Touch Judges: Russell Turner and Adam Devcich
Referee: Bill Harrigan

The Tigers are a confidence team and running high on it at the moment. The Bulldogs, on the other hand, are running high on the stench of failure as their season goes from bad to worse. Cries from the Bulldogs camp this week sound optimistic, which is a good sign for this match and suggests the Dogs will play with desperation. That might be enough to get the win against a rejuvenated Tigers outfit, but only if this match turns into a grind.

Difficult to see Robert Lui and Benji Marshall allowing that to happen. In the Tigers' last two matches, they have combined well to organise a potent attack which should continue on Friday night but they will face a tough test with Kimmorley and Ennis attempting to slow the pace down to a standstill. This week the Jamal Idris show visits Chris Lawrence in another fantastic matchup starring the Dogs tearaway young centre. Also, keep an eye on Ennis v Farah as their rivalry continues.
 

My Man of the Match Prediction: Robbie Farah
My Tip: Tigers 28-18

The Teams

Canterbury Bulldogs               Wests Tigers
Suspensions No Suspensions Injuries B. Roberts B. Hannant C. Payne	1. Luke Patten Fullback 1. Beau Ryan 2. Steve Turner Wing 2. Lote Tuqiri 3. Josh Morris Centre 3. Geoff Daniela 4. Jamal Idris Centre 4. Chris Lawrence 5. Bryson Goodwin Wing 5. Daniel Fitzhenry 6. Blake Green Five Eighth 6. Benji Marshall 7. Brett Kimmorley Halfback 7. Robert Lui 8. Ben Hannant Prop 8. Bryce Gibbs 9. Michael Ennis Hooker 9. Robbie Farah 10. Michael Hodgson Prop 10. Todd Payten 11. Gary Warburton Second Row 11. Mark Flanagan 12. Andrew Ryan Second Row 12. Gareth Ellis 13. David Stagg Lock 13. Chris Heighington 14. Yileen Gordon Interchange 14. Andrew Fifita 15. Tim Browne Interchange 15. Junior Moors 17. Joel Romelo Interchange 16. Simon Dwyer 21. Chris Armit Interchange 17. Mitch Brown	Suspensions No Suspensions Injuries T. Tuiaki T. Tupou S. Dwyer

Head to Head

LeagueUnlimited Tipsters - Courtesy of www.MyTips.com.au

DragonPunk
(Justin Davies)

Tigers


Total Score
86

Twizzle
(Kevin Brennan)

Tigers


Total Score
84

Non Terminator
(Josh Hill)

Tigers


Total Score
84

CobyDelaney
(Coby Delaney)

Tigers


Total Score
70

Willow
(Steve Williams)

Tigers


Total Score
60

Other Games this Round

• Parramatta Eels v Melbourne Storm at Parramatta Stadium
• Canterbury Bulldogs v Wests Tigers at ANZ Stadium
• Penrith Panthers v Newcastle Knights at CUA Stadium
• Sydney Roosters v Cronulla Sutherland Sharks at Sydney Football Stadium
• New Zealand Warriors v St George Illawarra Dragons at Mt Smart Stadium
• Canberra Raiders v Gold Coast Titans at Canberra Stadium
• Manly Sea Eagles v Brisbane Broncos at Brookvale Oval
• South Sydney Rabbitohs v North Queensland Cowboys at ANZ Stadium