Round 4 Tips

BRISBANE BRONCOS v ST GEORGE ILLAWARRA DRAGONS at Suncorp Stadium, 7.35pm

BRONCOS: Karmichael Hunt, Antonio Winterstein, Steve Michaels, Justin Hodges, Israel Folau, Darren Lockyer (capt), Peter Wallace, Nick Kenny, Aaron Gorrell, Joel Clinton, Sam Thaiday, Ben Te'o, Corey Parker. Interchange: Andrew McCullough, David Taylor, Lagi Setu, Alex Glenn, Ashton Sims, Josh McGuire (two to be omitted)

DRAGONS: Ben Hornby (capt), Brett Morris, Beau Scott, Darius Boyd, Wendell Sailor, Jamie Soward, Mathew Head, Jarrod Saffy, Dean Young, Michael Weyman, Matt Prior, Ben Creagh, Jeremy Smith. Interchange: Dan Hunt, Neville Costigan, Luke Priddis, Trent Merrin, Nick Emmett (one to be omitted)

Referees: Shayne Hayne, Matt Cecchin

I have been waiting for this game ever since Bennett signed with the Dragons. You could not ask for a better build up with both sides the only teams in the comp to be undefeated in regular time with the Dragons only loss coming from golden point against the Storm.

Dragons have beaten the Broncos on their last seven occasions including the last four times at Suncorp. The Dragons have the best defence in the comp which will be a major trump on what is expected to be a very wet game of football.

The Dragons have been forced to shuffle their backline with Cooper out.

Broncos have Kenny & Hodges back in the side and looked sensational against the Warriors. I can’t see to many Dragons players causing to much damage in attack though Weyman is going to have to be contained.

I can’t see the Dragons scoring many points and the Broncos have to many attacking stars to tip against them, so it is the Broncos for me with the total match score not exceeding 30 points.

SYDNEY ROOSTERS v PARRAMATTA EELS at Sydney Football Stadium, 7.35pm

ROOSTERS: Sam Perrett, Sonny Tuigamala, Mitchell Aubusson, Sia Soliola, Shaun Kenny-Dowall, Braith Anasta (capt), Mitchell Pearce, Mark O'Meley, James Aubusson, Frank-Paul Nuuausala, Shane Shackleton, Craig Fitzgibbon, Setaimata Sa. Interchange: Lopini Paea, Martin Kennedy, Ben Jones, Jake Friend, Sisa Waqa (one to be omitted)

EELS: Luke Burt, Joel Reddy, Ben Smith, Krisnan Inu, Eric Grothe, Jarryd Hayne, Brett Finch, Nathan Cayless (capt), Matthew Keating, Fuifui Moimoi, Nathan Hindmarsh, Weller Hauraki, Feleti Mateo. Interchange: Kris Keating, Joe Galuvao, Tim Mannah, Broderick Wright, Todd Lowrie (one to be omitted)

Referees: Tony Archer, Steve Lyons

Roosters haven’t set the world on fire and are missing to international players due to having a beer in their own home while watching a footy match. The Eels have been patchy but can take confidence that they have not conceded a point in the last 20 mins of any match. The Roosters have a big advantage in that they have an extra two days to prepare for the match, but I will be tipping the Eels as I can’t see players wanting to compete for a club that stands players down for having a quiet drink in the privacy of their own homes.


SATURDAY

PENRITH PANTHERS v WESTS TIGERS at CUA Stadium, 5.30pm

PANTHERS: Lachlan Coote, Michael Gordon, Michael Jennings, Brad Tighe, Shane Elford, Wade Graham, Jarrod Sammut, Matthew Bell, Paul Aiton, Petero Civoniceva (capt), Trent Waterhouse, Nathan Smith, Luke Lewis. Interchange: Masada Iosefa, Frank Pritchard, Frank Puletua, Gavin Cooper, Tim Grant, Adam Woolnough, Joseph Paulo, Maurice Blair (four to be omitted)

TIGERS: Tim Moltzen, Taniela Tuiaki, Dean Collis, Chris Lawrence, Beau Ryan, John Morris, Benji Marshall, Bryce Gibbs, Robbie Farah (capt), Keith Galloway, Gareth Ellis, Chris Heighington, Todd Payten. Interchange: Rhys Hanbury, Dene Halatau, Corey Payne, Danny Galea, Rocky Trimarchi (one to be omitted)

Referees: Ben Cummins, Phil Haines

Panthers had a great win at Brookvale last week while the Tigers stormed home after a slow start against the Roosters. Panthers love playing the Tigers having beaten them six times out of the last eight starts. I am tempted to back the Panthers with the odds but considering tipping comps don’t reward tipping against the underdog and with the three extra days the Tigers have had to prepare I will be tipping the Tigers.

MELBOURNE STORM v GOLD COAST TITANS at Olympic Park, 7.30pm

STORM: Billy Slater, Steve Turner, Will Chambers, Willie Isa, Anthony Quinn, Greg Inglis, Cooper Cronk, Jeff Lima, Cameron Smith (capt), Adam Blair, Wairangi Koopu, Ryan Hoffman, Dallas Johnson. Interchange: Ryan Hinchcliffe, Kevin Proctor, Aiden Tolman, Scott Anderson, Joseph Tomane, Matt Cross (two to be omitted)

TITANS: William Zillman, Kevin Gordon, Esi Tonga, Brett Delaney, Chris Walker, Mat Rogers, Preston Campbell, Luke Bailey (capt), Nathan Friend, Michael Henderson, Anthony Laffranchi, Mark Minichiello, Ashley Harrison. Interchange: Matt White, Brad Meyers, Luke O'Dwyer, Josh Graham, Aaron Cannings (one to be omitted)

Referees: Ashley Klein, Brett Suttor

Another game I am really looking forward to watch. Zillman is my favourite fullback in the comp and watching him against the games best fullback is enough to make a NRL tragic dribble. Titans are with out Prince but with Preston the 2001 halfback of the year replacing Prince they look more than capable of filling the massive void left by their captain.
The Storm looked very impressive against the Cowboys in NQ, and I can not bring myself to tip against the Storm in what is sure to be a very entertaining match.

SUNDAY

WARRIORS v SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS at Mt Smart Stadium, 12pm

WARRIORS: Wade McKinnon, Denan Kemp, Patrick Ah Van, Jerome Ropati, Aiden Kirk, Joel Moon, Stacey Jones, Sam Rapira, Ian Henderson, Steve Price (capt), Simon Mannering, Jacob Lillyman, Micheal Luck. Interchange: Nathan Fien, Russell Packer, Jesse Royal, Ukuma Ta'ai, Lewis Brown, Daniel O'Regan (two to be omitted)

RABBITOHS: Rhys Wesser, Nathan Merritt, Colin Best, Shaune Corrigan, Fetuli Talanoa, John Sutton, Chris Sandow, Luke Stuart, Issac Luke, Roy Asotasi (capt), Ben Lowe, Shannan McPherson, David Fa'alogo. Interchange: Craig Wing, Eddy Pettybourne, Jaiman Lowe, David Kidwell

Referees: Tony De Las Heras, Gavin Badger

Tough game to tip, the Warriors have a host of players out including the legend Steve Price. Russell Packer will be starting as prop and I have been impressed with the limited time i have seen him play. this game could go either way and for me is a flip of a coin. with the Warriors getting an extra day to prepare and the Rabbitohs having to fly across the Tasman I will tip the Warriors with no great confidence.

BULLDOGS v CRONULLA SHARKS at ANZ Stadium, 2pm

BULLDOGS: Luke Patten, Hazem El Masri, Josh Morris, Jamal Idris, Bryson Goodwin, Ben Roberts, Brett Kimmorley, Ben Hannant, Michael Ennis, Michael Hodgson, Gary Warburton, Andrew Ryan (capt), David Stagg. Interchange: Chris Armit, Greg Eastwood, John Kite, Yileen Gordon, Matt Utai (one to be omitted)

SHARKS: Mitch Brown, Misi Taulapapa, Ben Pomeroy, Blake Ferguson, Luke Covell, Trent Barrett, Brett Seymour, Kade Snowden, Corey Hughes, Luke Douglas, Reece Williams, Anthony Tupou, Paul Gallen (capt). Interchange: Reni Maitua, Jack Afamasaga, Bryan Norrie, Tony Caine

Referees: Jason Robinson, Gerard Sutton

This should be a very spiteful game with both clubs firing verbal taunts at one another through out the week. The Doggies have dropped several players for fighting each other and Barrett will more than likely miss this match to add to the Sharks injury woes.
It is expected to be a wet encounter so with the Doggies impressive win over Manly in wet conditions, a home ground advantage and an extra day to prepare, I will be tipping the boys from Belmore.

NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS v MANLY SEA EAGLES at EnergyAustralia Stadium, 3pm

KNIGHTS: Kurt Gidley (capt), James McManus, Junior Sau, Adam MacDougall, Akuila Uate, Ben Rogers, Scott Dureau, Mark Taufua, Isaac De Gois, Ben Cross, Chris Houston, Zeb Taia, Matt Hilder. Interchange: George Ndaira, Marvin Karawana, Richie Fa'aoso, Danny Wicks.

SEA EAGLES: Michael Robertson, Michael Bani, Jamie Lyon, Steve Matai, Shane Neumann, Chris Bailey, Matt Orford (capt), Brent Kite, Matt Ballin, Josh Perry, Anthony Watmough, Glenn Hall, Glenn Stewart. Interchange: Heath L'Estrange, Jason King, Adam Cuthbertson, George Rose, Shane Rodney (one to be omitted)

Referees: Jared Maxwell, Alan Shortall

The Broncos hold the record for the worst start to the season from a premiership winning side when they lost their first five games in the 99 season. I would love for Manly to take over the mantle so will be tipping the Knights, again with no great confidence.

MONDAY

CANBERRA RAIDERS v NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS at Canberra Stadium, 7pm

RAIDERS: Josh Dugan, Adrian Purtell, Jarrod Croker, Joel Monaghan, Justin Carney, Terry Campese, Marc Herbert, David Shillington, Stuart Flanagan, Josh Miller, Joe Picker, Bronson Harrison, Alan Tongue (capt). Interchange: Tom Learoyd-Lahrs, Trevor Thurling, Glen Turner, Nigel Plum, Travis Waddell (one to be omitted)

COWBOYS: Matt Bowen, John Williams, Ashley Graham, Ty Williams, Ben Farrar, Travis Burns, Johnathan Thurston (capt), Shane Tronc, Aaron Payne, Antonio Kaufusi, Carl Webb, Ben Harris, Luke O'Donnell. Interchange: Clint Amos, Scott Bolton, Matthew Scott, Manase Manuokafoa, Steve Rapira (one to be omitted)

Referees: Tony Archer, Steve Lyons

Much has been made of Bennetts return against his old club yet with out much of a mention of Henry returning to the capital. Smart money will go on the Cowboys though I am tipping the Raiders. I watched last years Under 20’s comp and was very impressed with fullback Josh Dugan who scored something like 20 points in the decider.
The Raiders have conceded less penalties than anyone in the comp while the Cowboys is one of the worst offenders. I don’t think NQ players handle the cold or that well so will be tipping the Raiders.


FINAL SELECTIONS

BRONCOS
EELS
TIGERS
STORM
WARRIORS
BULLDOGS
KNIGHTS
RAIDERS

Round 3 Tips

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Round 2 5/8
Season Total 12/16

Wests Tigers vs. Roosters @ Sydney Football Stadium

TIGERS: Tim Moltzen, Taniela Tuiaki, Dean Collis, Chris Lawrence, Beau Ryan, John Morris, Benji Marshall, Bryce Gibbs, Robbie Farah (capt), Keith Galloway, Gareth Ellis, Chris Heighington, Todd Payten. Interchange: Rhys Hanbury, Dene Halatau, Corey Payne, Danny Galea.

ROOSTERS: Sam Perrett, Sonny Tuigamala, Mitchell Aubusson, Sia Soliola, Shaun Kenny-Dowall, Braith Anasta (capt), Mitchell Pearce, Mark O'Meley, James Aubusson, Nate Myles, Willie Mason, Craig Fitzgibbon, Setaimata Sa. Interchange: Frank-Paul Nuuausala, Lopini Paea, Shane Shackleton, Anthony Cherington, Ben Jones (one to be omitted)

Both teams have won against a depleted Raiders outfit, and been smashed in their other game. Marshall hasn’t settled in his new roll and Farah has found himself playing a new roll. For the Tigers to win Farah will need to play a blinder. Roosters have a team more than capable of shutting down Farah so I will be going with the Tri Colours.

Titans vs. Bulldogs @ Skilled Park

TITANS: Preston Campbell, Esi Tonga, Josh Graham, Brett Delaney, Chris Walker, Mat Rogers, Scott Prince (capt), Luke Bailey (capt), Nathan Friend, Michael Henderson, Anthony Laffranchi, Mark Minichiello, Ashley Harrison. Interchange: Matt White, Brad Meyers, Luke O'Dwyer, William Zillman, Aaron Cannings (one to be omitted)

BULLDOGS: Luke Patten, Hazem El Masri, Josh Morris, Jamal Idris, Bryson Goodwin, Ben Roberts, Brett Kimmorley, Ben Hannant, Michael Ennis, Chris Armit, Gary Warburton, Andrew Ryan (capt), David Stagg. Interchange: Lee Te Maari, Greg Eastwood, John Kite, Ben Barba

Both teams have great line ups so should be a cracker of a game. Prince is in doubt for the Titans but have some great back up players. I am torn on this game. Titans play well at home and the Bulldogs will be furious at losing two points.
I will be keeping an eye out for late team changes but as it stands I will be tipping the Titans with no great confidence


Warriors vs. Broncos @ Mt Smart Stadium

WARRIORS: Wade McKinnon, Denan Kemp, Brent Tate, Jerome Ropati, Aiden Kirk, Joel Moon, Nathan Fien, Sam Rapira, Ian Henderson, Steve Price (capt), Simon Mannering, Jacob Lillyman, Micheal Luck. Interchange: Stacey Jones, Russell Packer, Jesse Royal, Ukuma Ta'ai

BRONCOS: Karmichael Hunt, Antonio Winterstein, Steve Michaels, Israel Folau, Jharal Yow Yeh, Darren Lockyer (capt), Peter Wallace, Nick Kenny, Aaron Gorrell, Joel Clinton, Sam Thaiday, Ben Te'o, Corey Parker. Interchange: Andrew McCullough, Lagi Setu, David Taylor, Alex Glenn, Ashton Sims, Josh McGuire, Michael DeVere (three to be omitted)

Warriors look great and my pre season tip of Premiers. Broncos have won both games but could easily have lost both. Broncos have some injuries, so with the Warriors on a roll at home I will be backing our cousins from across the ditch.

Eels vs. Raiders @ Parramatta Stadium

EELS: Luke Burt, Joel Reddy, Ben Smith, Krisnan Inu, Eric Grothe, Jarryd Hayne, Brett Finch, Nathan Cayless (capt), Matthew Keating, Fuifui Moimoi, Nathan Hindmarsh, Joe Galuvao, Feleti Mateo. Interchange: Kris Keating, Todd Lowrie, Tim Mannah, Broderick Wright

RAIDERS: David Milne, Brett Kelly, Jarrod Croker, Joel Monaghan, Justin Carney, Terry Campese, Marc Herbert, David Shillington, Stuart Flanagan, Josh Miller, Joe Picker, Bronson Harrison, Alan Tongue (capt). Interchange: Tom Learoyd-Lahrs, Trevor Thurling, Glen Turner, Nigel Plum

Eels had a poor first half in the opening game but have looked sharp since. Hayne has not found his feet in his new position and can be a weakness. Raiders have had a few injuries and I am not convinced the Raiders can play the same level of footy Neil Henry installed over his term in charge. Eels to win this comfortably.

Cowboys vs. Storm @ Dairy Farmers Stadium

COWBOYS: Matt Bowen, John Williams, Ashley Graham, Ty Williams, Ben Farrar, Travis Burns, Johnathan Thurston (capt), Shane Tronc, Aaron Payne, Antonio Kaufusi, Carl Webb, Ben Harris, Luke O'Donnell. Interchange: Grant Rovelli, Scott Bolton, Matthew Scott, Manase Manuokafoa, Clint Amos, Shannon Hegarty (two to be omitted)

STORM: Billy Slater, Steve Turner, Will Chambers, Willie Isa, Anthony Quinn, Greg Inglis, Cooper Cronk, Jeff Lima, Cameron Smith (capt), Adam Blair, Wairangi Koopu, Ryan Hoffman, Dallas Johnson. Interchange: Ryan Hinchcliffe, Kevin Proctor, Aiden Tolman, Scott Anderson, Sika Manu, Joseph Tomane (two to be omitted)

Cowboys are looking strong and will benefit from Neil Henry’s expertise. Isa for the Storm is suspended with injury concerns over Inglis. With Cameron Smith confused in his new role I can’t tip them and feel The Cowboys will have too much at home.

Rabbitohs vs. Knights @ Bluetongue Stadium, Gosford

RABBITOHS: Rhys Wesser, Shaune Corrigan, Colin Best, Beau Champion, Fetuli Talanoa, John Sutton, Chris Sandow, Luke Stuart, Issac Luke, Roy Asotasi (capt), Ben Lowe, Shannan McPherson, David Fa'alogo. Interchange: Craig Wing, Eddy Pettybourne, Jaiman Lowe, David Kidwell

KNIGHTS: Kurt Gidley (capt), James McManus, Junior Sau, Adam MacDougall, Akuila Uate, Ben Rogers, Scott Dureau, Mark Taufua, Isaac De Gois, Ben Cross, Chris Houston, Cory Paterson, Zeb Taia. Interchange: Matt Hilder, Keith Lulia, Richie Fa'aoso, George Ndaira

I like the look of the Rabbitohs they have Wing and Champion return, while the Knights have to play their third game in twelve days without Mullen and Simpson. Rabbitohs look good to win this game by 13+.


Dragons vs. Sharks @ WIN Jubilee Stadium

DRAGONS: Darius Boyd, Jason Nightingale, Beau Scott, Matt Cooper, Wendell Sailor, Jamie Soward, Ben Hornby (capt), Jarrod Saffy, Dean Young, Michael Weyman, Matt Prior, Ben Creagh, Jeremy Smith. Interchange: Dan Hunt, Neville Costigan, Mathew Head, Luke Priddis

SHARKS: David Simmons, Misi Taulapapa, Ben Pomeroy, Blake Ferguson, Luke Covell, Trent Barrett, Blake Green, Kade Snowden, Corey Hughes, Luke Douglas, Reece Williams, Anthony Tupou, Paul Gallen (capt). Interchange: Reni Maitua, Grant Millington, Bryan Norrie, Tony Caine, Mitch Brown (one to be omitted)

This local derby is one of the most spiteful in the NRL. The Dragons return to their spiritual home with Wayne Bennett leading them as only a Master Coach can.
The Sharks have lost several players to injury and are backing up after Monday night football. Their backline lacks fire power to trouble the Dragons.
Dragons to win a fiery encounter.

Sea Eagles vs. Panthers @ Brookvale Oval

SEA EAGLES: Michael Robertson, Michael Bani, Jamie Lyon, Steve Matai, Shane Neumann, Chris Bailey, Matt Orford (capt), Brent Kite, Matt Ballin, Josh Perry, Anthony Watmough, Glenn Hall, Glenn Stewart. Interchange: Heath L'Estrange, Jason King, Adam Cuthbertson, Jared Waerea-Hargreaves, George Rose (one to be omitted)

PANTHERS: Lachlan Coote, Michael Gordon, Michael Jennings, Brad Tighe, Shane Elford, Luke Lewis, Jarrod Sammut, Frank Puletua, Paul Aiton, Petero Civoniceva (capt), Trent Waterhouse, Matthew Bell, Nathan Smith. Interchange: Masada Iosefa, Frank Pritchard, Tim Grant, Adam Woolnough, Wade Graham, Joseph Paulo (two to be omitted)

I had the Panthers as Wooden Spooners at the start of the season, but have been impressed by their defence, they will be competitive in most their matches.
Manly have been disadvantaged by not training with the two referee system in the off-season but must be accustomed by now. Manly look to strong on paper and being at home I have to pick the Sea Eagles.

Pre Season Trials

The first round of official NRL Pre-Season Trials will start on Saturday, February 21, with the Storm hosting the Knights in Melbourne, the Broncos playing the Raiders at Redcliffe, the Dragons and Bulldogs clashing in the Mercury Challenge in Wollongong, the Titans and Sharks venturing to the Top End for their match in Darwin, the Panthers and Eels clashing at Penrith and the Roosters and Wests Tigers playing for the Foundation Cup at the SFS.

On Sunday, February 22, the Warriors will host the Cowboys in Auckland.

The annual Charity Shield clash between the Rabbitohs and Dragons at ANZ Stadium on Saturday, February 28, will be the highlight of a second week of official NRL trials that also features the Titans and Warriors in Lismore, the Cowboys and Panthers in Cairns, the Eels and Roosters in Gosford, the Knights tackling the Sharks in Cessnock, the Broncos and Storm playing on the Sunshine Coast and Raiders and Bulldogs clashing in Brisbane.

Premiers Manly will warm up for their World Club Challenge campaign with a match against London Harlequins on Sunday, February 22, in London, before tackling Leeds Rhinos in the World Club Challenge Final at Elland Road on Sunday, March 1.

2009 Trial Matches

February

Saturday 7th:
Broncos v Wide Bay Selection (Albert Park, Gympie, Queensland)

Sunday 8th:
Rabbitohs v Wests Tigers (Redfern Oval, Redfern, NSW) - Return to Redfern

Thursday 12th:
Warriors v Storm (Waikato Stadium, Hamilton, New Zealand)

Saturday 14th:
Dragons v Roosters (Members Equity Stadium, Perth, WA)
Eels v Panthers (Exies Oval, Griffith, NSW)
Rabbitohs v Panthers (BCU International Stadium, Coffs Harbour, NSW)
Broncos v Titans (Kougari Oval, Wynnum, Queensland) 7pm

Friday 20th:
Storm v Knights (VISY Park, Melbourne, Victoria)

Saturday 21st:
Broncos v Raiders (Dolphin Oval, Redcliffe, Queensland) 7pm
Dragons v Bulldogs (WIN Stadium, Wollongong, NSW) – Mercury Challenge
Panthers v Eels (CUA Stadium, Penrith. NSW)
Titans v Sharks (Richardson Park, Darwin, NT)

Sunday 22nd:
Roosters v Wests Tigers (SFS, Sydney, NSW) – Foundation Cup
Warriors v Cowboys (North Harbour Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand)

Saturday 28th:
Rabbitohs v Dragons (ANZ Stadium, Homebush, NSW) – Charity Shield
Raiders v Bulldogs (Meakin Park, Logan, Queensland)
Storm v Broncos (Stockland Park, Kawana Waters, Queensland)
Knights v Sharks (Baddeley Park, Cessnock, NSW)
Eels v Roosters (Bluetongue Stadium, Gosford, NSW)
Cowboys v Panthers (Barlow Park, Cairns, Queensland)
Titans v Warriors (Oaks Oval, Lismore, NSW)


March

Sunday 1st:
Leeds v Sea Eagles (Elland Road, Leeds, United Kingdom) – World Club Challenge

Source: NRL News

2009 Player Movements

Brisbane Broncos
Coach: Wayne Bennett (2008), Ivan Henjak (2009)
Gains: Israel Folau (Storm - 2012), Ben Te'o (Tigers - 2009), Lagi Setu (Dragons - 2009), Aaron Gorrell (Les Catalans Dragons - 2009), Kurtis Lingwoodock (Titans U20s - 2009), Dane Gagai (Brisbane Boy College)
Losses: Ben Hannant (Bulldogs), Denan Kemp (Warriors), Michael Ennis (Bulldogs), Tonie Carroll (retirement), Joel Moon (Warriors), Shane Perry (ESL - Les Catalans), Rodney Davies (Rugby Union - Queensland Reds), Reece Robinson (released), Darius Boyd (Dragons), Greg Eastwood (ESL - Leeds Rhinos), Jared Kahu (U20s - Cowboys), Troyden Watene (U20s - Cowboys), Nick Emmett (Dragons)

Canberra Raiders
Coach: Neil Henry (2008), David Furner (2009)
Gains: Stuart Flanagan (Tigers - 2011), David Shillington (Roosters - 2012), Bronson Harrison (Tigers - 2011), Josh McCrone (Panthers - 2010), Sam Huihahau (Rabbitohs - 2010)
Losses: William Zillman (Titans), Michael Weyman (Dragons), Ryan Hinchcliffe (Storm), Colin Best (Rabbitohs), Marshall Chalk (ESL - Crusaders), Neville Costigan (Dragons), Todd Carney (ESL - Huddersfield Giants), Lincoln Withers (ESL - Celtic Crusaders), Ben Jones (retirement), Bronx Goodwin (released)

Canterbury Bulldogs
Coach: Steve Folkes (2008), Kevin Moore (2009)
Gains: Josh Morris (Dragons – 2011), Brett Kimmorley (Sharks - 2010), Ben Hannant (Broncos - 2011), Michael Ennis (Broncos - 2011), Michael Hodgson (Titans - 2010), Bryson Goodwin (Sharks), Yileen Gordon (Rabbitohs - 2009), Benson Toupou (Tigers), Nick Taylor (West Magpies), Chris Ward (Panthers), Ben Shea (Tigers), Solomon Foster (Knights), Steve Azzi (Roosters), Joey Matapuka (Souths)
Losses: Willie Tonga (Cowboys), Corey Hughes (Sharks), Nick Youngquest (Pia - France), Sonny Bill Williams (French Rugby Union - effective immediately), Leon Bott (Manly Rugby Union - effective immediately), Arana Taumata (sacked mid-season), Kane Cleal (Rabbitohs), Joe Williams (retirement), Jimmy Fawcet (Knights), Liam Roach (Tigers)

Cronulla Sharks
Coach: Ricky Stuart
Gains: Anthony Tupou (Roosters - 2012), Trent Barrett (Wigan - 2010), Corey Hughes (Bulldogs - 2009)
Losses: Isaac De Gois (Knights), Brett Kimmorley (Bulldogs), Bryson Goodwin (Bulldogs), Adam Peek (ESL - Celtic Crusaders), Danny Nutley (Sharks), Kevin Kingston (Eels)

Gold Coast Titans
Coach: John Cartwright
Gains: William Zillman (Raiders - 2012), Sam Tagataese (Storm - 2010), Matt White (Knights - 2009)
Losses: Matt Peterson (mid season). Michael Hodgson (Bulldogs), Josh Lewis (Tigers), James Stosic (ESL - Wakefield Trinity Wildcats), Kris Kahler (France - Pia Donkeys), Gavin Cooper (Panthers), Luke Swain (ESL - Salford Reds), Clint Amos (Cowboys), Matt Cross (Storm), Kurtis Lingwoodock (Broncos)

Manly Sea Eagles
Coach: Des Hasler
Gains: Chris Bailey (Knights - 2011), Tony Williams (Eels - 2011), Shane Rodney (Panthers - 2012)
Losses: Steven Bell (ESL – Les Catalans), Steven Menzies (ESL - Bradford Bulls), Mark Bryant (ESL - Celtic Crusaders), (Luke Williamson - ESL - London Harlequins), Jeff Robson (Eels)

Melbourne Storm
Coach: Craig Bellamy
Gains: Ryan Hinchcliffe (Raiders - 2010), Matt Cross (Titans - 2010), Arana Taumata (Bulldogs - 2009), William Isa (Panthers - 2010), Andre Itula (Rabbitohs - 2009), James Maloney (Wentworthville Magpies - 2010), Wairangi Koopu (Warriors)
Losses: Israel Folau (Broncos), Sam Tagataese (Titans), Michael Crocker (ESL - Hull FC), Jeremy Smith (Dragons), Antonio Kaufusi (Cowboys), Liam Foran (Warriors), Matt Geyer (retirement), Garret Crossman (Rabbitohs), Russell Aiken (A.S. Carcassonne)

Newcastle Knights
Coach: Brian Smith
Gains: Isaac De Gois (Sharks – 2011), Constantine Mika (Warriors - 2010), Ben Rogers (Dragons - 2010), Jimmy Fawcet (Bulldogs - 2010), Byron Ford (Newtown Jets - 2010), George Ndaira (Rabbitohs - 2009)
Losses: Danny Buderus (ESL - Leeds), Chris Bailey (Sea Eagles), Matt White (Titans), Jesse Royal (Kurri Kurri [bush league to spend more time with family]), Solomon Foster (Bulldogs), Callan Richardson (Eels)

New Zealand Warriors
Coach: Ivan Cleary
Gains: Denan Kemp (Broncos - 2010), Jacob Lillyman (Cowboys - 2010), Joel Moon (Broncos - 2011), Liam Foran (Storm - 2011), Stacey Jones (2009), Herman Retzlaff (Auckland Vulcans - 2009), Ukuma Ta’ai (Auckland Vulcans - 2010), Lewis Brown (Balmain Ryde - 2009)
Losses: Ruben Wiki (Retirement/ESL), Logan Swann (released), Wairangi Koopu (Storm), Michael Crockett (released), Ryan Shortland (released), Steve Rapira (Cowboys)

North Queensland Cowboys
Coach: Graham Murray / Ian Millward (2008), Neil Henry (2009)
Gains: Luke Harlen (Tigers - effective immediately), Willie Tonga (Bulldogs - 2012), Manase Manuokafoa (Rabbitohs - 2011), Clint Amos (Titans - 2010), Antonio Kaufusi (Storm - 2011), Donald Malone (QLD Cup - Ipswich Jets - 2010), Jared Kahu (U20s - Broncos), Troyden Watene (U20s - Broncos), Steve Rapira (Warriors)
Losses: Jacob Lillyman (Warriors), Ray Cashmere (ESL - Salford City Reds), Sione Faumuina (ESL - Castleford Tigers), Mark Henry (ESL - Salford City Reds), Justin Smith (retirement), Ryan Carr (Tigers)

Parramatta Eels
Coach: Michael Hagan (2008), Daniel Anderson (2009)
Gains: Kevin Kingston (Sharks), Royce Hura (Roosters), Josh Murray (Roosters), Edan Price (Wagga Wagga), Callan Richardson (Knights), Jeff Robson (Sea Eagles), James Te Pou (Auckland)
Losses: Mark Riddell (ESL - Wigan), Tony Williams (Sea Eagles), Chad Robinson (ESL - Harlequins), Daniel Wagon (French Rugby League)

Penrith Panthers
Coach: Matt Elliott
Gains: Gavin Cooper (Titans - 2010), Shane Elford (Huddersfield Giants - 2009)
Losses: Tony Puletua (ESL - St Helens), Luke Rooney (French Rugby Union), Luke Priddis (Dragons), Rhys Wesser (Rabbitohs), Shane Rodney (Sea Eagles), Brendan Worth (French Rugby League - Toulouse), William Isa (Storm), Chris Ward (Bulldogs), Josh McCrone (Raiders)

South Sydney Rabbitohs
Coach: Jason Taylor
Gains: Colin Best (Raiders - 2010), Rhys Wesser (Panthers - 2010), Chris McQueen (QLD Cup - Wynnum Manly Seagulls - 2010), Kane Cleal (Bulldogs - 2010), Garret Crossman (Storm - 2010), Matt Mundine (Dragons - 2010)
Losses: Ben Rogers (Dragons - mid-2008), Eddie Paea (released), Manase Manuokafoa (Cowboys), Dean Widders (ESL - Castleford Tigers), Jeremy Smith (ESL - Salford Reds), Yileen Gordon (Bulldogs), Andre Itula (Storm), Joey Matapuka (Bulldogs), Sam Huihahau (Raiders), George Ndaira (Knights)

St George-Illawarra Dragons
Coach: Nathan Brown (2008), Wayne Bennett (2009)
Gains: Michael Weyman (Raiders - 2010), Ben Rogers (Souths - mid-2008), Jeremy Smith (Storm - 2011), Luke Priddis (Panthers - 2010), Neville Costigan (Raiders - 2010), Darius Boyd (Broncos - 2011), Matthew Head (Tigers - 2009), Micky Paea (Roosters - 2009), Nick Emmett (Broncos)
Losses: Jason Ryles (ESL - Les Catalans), Josh Morris (Bulldogs), Mark Gasnier (French rugby union), Rangi Chase (ESL - Tigers), Lagi Setu (Broncos), Ben Rogers (Knights), Kirk Reynoldson (retirement), Simon Woolford (retirement), Matt Mundine (Rabbitohs)

Sydney Roosters
Coach: Brad Fittler
Gains: Jordan Tansey (ESL - Leeds Rhinos - 2010)
Losses: Anthony Tupou (Sharks), David Shillington (Raiders), MIcky Paea (Dragons), Amos Roberts (ESL - Wigan Warriors), Steve Azzi (Bulldogs), Royce Hura (Eels), Josh Murray (Eels)

Wests Tigers
Coach: Tim Sheens
Gains: Gareth Ellis (Leeds - 2011), Daine Laurie (Western Suburbs Magpies [NSW Cup] – 2010), Josh Lewis (Titans - 2009), Ryan Carr (Cowboys), Jaylan Connelly (Kurri Kurri), Liam Roach (Bulldogs)
Losses: Stuart Flanagan (Raiders), Brett Hodgson (ESL - Huddersfield Giants), Luke Harlen (Cowboys - effective immediately), Ryan O'Hara (ESL - Celtic Crusaders), Ben Te'o (Broncos), Matthew Head (Dragons), Bronson Harrison (Raiders), Benson Toupou (Bulldogs), Ben Shea (Bulldogs)

Source: NRL Live

2009 NRL Draw

The National Rugby League draw was announced October 01.

Round 1
March 13 - 16
Broncos vs. Cowboys
Bulldogs vs. Sea Eagles
Roosters vs. Rabbitohs
Sharks vs. Panthers
Storm vs. Dragons
Titans vs. Knights
Warriors vs. Eels
Wests Tigers vs. Raiders

Round 2
March 20 - 23
Broncos vs. Storm
Cowboys vs. Wests Tigers
Dragons vs. Titans
Panthers vs. Bulldogs
Rabbitohs vs. Eels
Raiders vs. Roosters
Sea Eagles vs. Warriors
Sharks vs. Knights

Round 3
March 27 - 30
Cowboys vs. Storm
Dragons vs. Sharks
Eels vs. Raiders
Rabbitohs vs. Knights
Sea Eagles vs. Panthers
Titans vs. Bulldogs
Warriors vs. Broncos
Wests Tigers vs. Roosters

Round 4
April 3 - 6
Broncos vs. Dragons
Bulldogs vs. Sharks
Knights vs. Sea Eagles
Panthers vs. Wests Tigers
Raiders vs. Cowboys
Roosters vs. Eels
Storm vs. Titans
Warriors vs. Rabbitohs

Round 5
April 10 - 13
Bulldogs vs. Rabbitohs
Cowboys vs. Titans
Eels vs. Dragons
Knights vs. Warriors
Roosters vs. Broncos
Sea Eagles vs. Wests Tigers
Sharks vs. Raiders
Storm vs. Panthers

Round 6
April 17 - 20
Dragons vs. Knights
Eels vs. Bulldogs
Panthers vs. Broncos
Rabbitohs vs. Sea Eagles
Sharks vs. Cowboys
Titans vs. Raiders
Warriors vs. Roosters
Wests Tigers vs. Storm

Round 7
April 24 - 27
Broncos vs. Eels
Cowboys vs. Sea Eagles
Panthers vs. Titans
Rabbitohs vs. Sharks
Raiders vs. Bulldogs
Roosters vs. Dragons
Storm vs. Warriors
Wests Tigers vs. Knights

Round 8
May 1 - 3
Bulldogs vs. Wests Tigers
Dragons vs. Warriors
Eels vs. Cowboys
Knights vs. Broncos
Raiders vs. Panthers
Sea Eagles vs. Storm
Sharks vs. Roosters
Titans vs. Rabbitohs

Test Match - Friday May 8
Australia vs New Zealand
Suncorp Stadium Brisbane

City vs Country - Friday May 8
Regional NSW Venue TBC

Round 9
May 9 – 11
Broncos vs. Sea Eagles
Cowboys vs. Dragons
Knights vs. Titans
Roosters vs. Storm
Bye: Bulldogs, Eels, Panthers,
Rabbitohs, Raiders, Sharks, Wests
Tigers, Warriors

Round 10 ~ Heritage Round
May 15 - 18
Broncos vs. Titans
Dragons vs. Bulldogs
Panthers vs. Sharks
Roosters vs. Knights
Sea Eagles vs. Eels
Storm vs. Raiders
Warriors vs. Cowboys
Wests Tigers vs. Rabbitohs

Round 11
May 22 - 25
Bulldogs vs. Storm
Cowboys vs. Knights
Eels vs. Rabbitohs
Panthers vs. Roosters
Raiders vs. Warriors
Sharks vs. Dragons
Titans vs. Sea Eagles
Wests Tigers vs. Broncos

Round 12
May 29 – June 1
Dragons vs. Panthers
Eels vs. Sharks
Knights vs. Bulldogs
Rabbitohs vs. Raiders
Warriors vs. Wests Tigers
Bye: Broncos, Cowboys, Sea
Eagles, Roosters, Storm, Titans

State of Origin 1
Wednesday June 3
Queensland vs NSW
Telstra Dome Melbourne

Round 13
June 5 - 8
Cowboys vs. Rabbitohs
Knights vs. Eels
Sea Eagles vs. Roosters
Sharks vs. Warriors
Storm vs. Broncos
Titans vs. Dragons
Wests Tigers vs. Panthers
Bye: Bulldogs, Raiders

Round 14
June 12 - 15
Broncos vs. Bulldogs
Dragons vs. Cowboys
Eels vs. Wests Tigers
Panthers vs. Sea Eagles
Rabbitohs vs. Storm
Raiders vs. Sharks
Roosters vs. Titans
Warriors vs. Knights

Round 15
June 19 - 22
Bulldogs vs. Panthers
Cowboys vs. Roosters
Sea Eagles vs. Raiders
Sharks vs. Broncos
Storm vs. Wests Tigers
Bye: Dragons, Eels, Knights,
Rabbitohs, Titans, Warriors

State of Origin 2
Wednesday June 24
NSW vs Queensland
ANZ Stadium Sydney

Round 16
June 26 - 29
Bulldogs vs. Cowboys
Eels vs. Broncos
Knights vs. Rabbitohs
Raiders vs. Storm
Roosters vs. Sharks
Titans vs. Warriors
Wests Tigers vs. Dragons
Bye: Sea Eagles, Panthers

Round 17
July 3 – 6
Broncos vs. Warriors
Cowboys vs. Sharks
Dragons vs. Roosters
Panthers vs. Eels
Rabbitohs vs. Wests Tigers
Raiders vs. Titans
Sea Eagles vs. Bulldogs
Storm vs. Knights

Round 18
July 10 - 13
Dragons vs. Sea Eagles
Knights vs. Raiders
Rabbitohs vs. Panthers
Titans vs. Eels
Warriors vs. Bulldogs
Bye: Broncos, Cowboys, Roosters,
Sharks, Storm, Wests Tigers

State of Origin 3
Wednesday July 15
Queensland vs NSW
Suncorp Stadium Brisbane

Round 19
July 17 - 20
Broncos vs. Rabbitohs
Bulldogs vs. Titans
Eels vs. Storm
Panthers vs. Raiders
Roosters vs. Warriors
Sharks vs. Sea Eagles
Wests Tigers vs. Cowboys
Bye: Dragons, Knights

Round 20 ~ Glory Bound Round
July 24 - 27
Bulldogs vs. Eels
Cowboys vs. Panthers
Rabbitohs vs. Roosters
Raiders vs. Wests Tigers
Sea Eagles vs. Knights
Storm vs. Sharks
Titans vs. Broncos
Warriors vs. Dragons

Round 21 ~ Glory Bound Round
July 31 – August 3
Dragons vs. Storm
Knights vs. Roosters
Panthers vs. Warriors
Rabbitohs vs. Bulldogs
Raiders vs. Broncos
Sharks vs. Eels
Titans vs. Cowboys
Wests Tigers vs. Sea Eagles

Round 22 ~ Glory Bound Round
August 7 - 10
Broncos vs. Sharks
Bulldogs vs. Raiders
Eels vs. Knights
Panthers vs. Dragons
Roosters vs. Wests Tigers
Sea Eagles vs. Rabbitohs
Storm vs. Cowboys
Warriors vs. Titans

Round 23 ~ Glory Bound Round
August 14 - 17
Broncos vs. Panthers
Cowboys vs. Bulldogs
Eels vs. Warriors
Knights vs. Storm
Rabbitohs vs. Titans
Raiders vs. Dragons
Roosters vs. Sea Eagles
Sharks vs. Wests Tigers

Round 24 ~ Glory Bound Round
August 21 - 24
Bulldogs vs. Roosters
Dragons vs. Broncos
Knights vs. Cowboys
Panthers vs. Rabbitohs
Storm vs. Sea Eagles
Titans vs. Sharks
Warriors vs. Raiders
Wests Tigers vs. Eels

Round 25
August 28 - 31
Bulldogs vs. Warriors
Cowboys vs. Broncos
Eels vs. Panthers
Rabbitohs vs. Dragons
Raiders vs. Knights
Sea Eagles vs. Sharks
Storm vs. Roosters
Titans vs. Wests Tigers

Round 26
September 4 - 6
Broncos vs. Raiders
Dragons vs. Eels
Knights vs. Panthers
Roosters vs. Cowboys
Sea Eagles vs. Titans
Sharks vs. Rabbitohs
Warriors vs. Storm
Wests Tigers vs. Bulldogs