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Last meeting: Roosters 30-14 at Sydney Football Stadium (rd 25, 2010)
Stats: Head-to-head
Referees: Ben Cummins, Tony De Las Heras
TV: Delayed, Channel 9 (4pm)
TAB Sportsbet: Roosters $1.28, Sea Eagles $3.65
FootyTab: Sea Eagles +8.5
Greg Prichard writes: The Roosters received a valuable reminder that it is an 80-minute game in the first round against the Rabbitohs. They built a 28-6 lead, but then ended up falling behind, 29-28. Fortunately for the Roosters, it was them who handled the closing stages better, and a couple of Tom Symonds tries gave them a 40-29 win. The Sea Eagles went on the road against the Storm, and found it difficult. They remained committed throughout, but made a few too many mistakes and struggled to break down the opposition defence, losing 18-6.
The Sea Eagles lost centre Jamie Lyon to injury and prop Jason King to suspension on top of that defeat. Their depth is already being tested, and the Roosters look to have a much stronger bench than them going into this game. Star fullback Brett Stewart, who hasn't played much in the last two years because of injury, was finding his feet against the Storm, and will need more time to get back to his best form. The Sea Eagles are going to have to improve to compete with the Roosters, who have attackers all over the field.
ROOSTERS:
Anthony Minichiello,
Sam Perrett,
Kane Linnett,
Shaun Kenny-Dowall,
Joseph Leilua,
Braith Anasta,
Mitchell Pearce,
Jason Ryles,
Jake Friend,
Martin Kennedy,
Frank-Paul Nuuausala,
Mitchell Aubusson,
Nate Myles.
Interchange:
Jared Waerea-Hargreaves,
Mose Masoe, Mark Riddell,
Tom Symonds,
Todd Carney (one to be omitted).
SEA EAGLES:
Brett Stewart,
Michael Robertson,
Will Hopoate,
Tony Williams,
David Williams,
Kieran Foran,
Daly Cherry-Evans,
George Rose,
Matt Ballin,
Brent Kite,
Anthony Watmough,
Joe Galuvao,
Glenn Stewart (capt).
Interchange:
Terence Seuseu,
Jamie Buhrer,
Tim Robinson,
Vic Mauro
Last meeting: Roosters 30-14 at Sydney Football Stadium (rd 25, 2010)
Stats: Head-to-head
Referees: Ben Cummins, Tony De Las Heras
TV: Delayed, Channel 9 (4pm)
TAB Sportsbet: Roosters $1.28, Sea Eagles $3.65
FootyTab: Sea Eagles +8.5
Greg Prichard writes: The Roosters received a valuable reminder that it is an 80-minute game in the first round against the Rabbitohs. They built a 28-6 lead, but then ended up falling behind, 29-28. Fortunately for the Roosters, it was them who handled the closing stages better, and a couple of Tom Symonds tries gave them a 40-29 win. The Sea Eagles went on the road against the Storm, and found it difficult. They remained committed throughout, but made a few too many mistakes and struggled to break down the opposition defence, losing 18-6.
The Sea Eagles lost centre Jamie Lyon to injury and prop Jason King to suspension on top of that defeat. Their depth is already being tested, and the Roosters look to have a much stronger bench than them going into this game. Star fullback Brett Stewart, who hasn't played much in the last two years because of injury, was finding his feet against the Storm, and will need more time to get back to his best form. The Sea Eagles are going to have to improve to compete with the Roosters, who have attackers all over the field.
ROOSTERS:
Anthony Minichiello,
Sam Perrett,
Kane Linnett,
Shaun Kenny-Dowall,
Joseph Leilua,
Braith Anasta,
Mitchell Pearce,
Jason Ryles,
Jake Friend,
Martin Kennedy,
Frank-Paul Nuuausala,
Mitchell Aubusson,
Nate Myles.
Interchange:
Jared Waerea-Hargreaves,
Mose Masoe, Mark Riddell,
Tom Symonds,
Todd Carney (one to be omitted).
SEA EAGLES:
Brett Stewart,
Michael Robertson,
Will Hopoate,
Tony Williams,
David Williams,
Kieran Foran,
Daly Cherry-Evans,
George Rose,
Matt Ballin,
Brent Kite,
Anthony Watmough,
Joe Galuvao,
Glenn Stewart (capt).
Interchange:
Terence Seuseu,
Jamie Buhrer,
Tim Robinson,
Vic Mauro
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