2022 Finals Week 1 - Other Team Lists and Game Discussion

[Freakzilla]

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1st Qualifying Final (1 v 4)
Penrith Panthers v Parramatta Eels
Fri September 9 2022, 7:55pm
at BlueBet Stadium, Penrith
Lands of the Dharug people

Referee: Gerard Sutton
Sideline Officials: Phil Henderson, Michael Wise
Video Referee: Adam Gee

1. Dylan Edwards 2. Taylan May 3. Izack Tago 4. Stephen Crichton 5. Brian To'o 6. Jarome Luai 7. Nathan Cleary 8. Moses Leota 14. Mitch Kenny 10. James Fisher-Harris 11. Viliame Kikau 12. Liam Martin 13. Isaah Yeo

9. Apisai Koroisau 15. Scott Sorensen 16. Spencer Leniu 17. Jaeman Salmon

18. Charlie Staines

1. Clinton Gutherson 2. Maika Sivo 3. Viliami Penisini 4. Tom Opacic 5. Waqa Blake 6. Dylan Brown 7. Mitchell Moses 8. Reagan Campbell-Gillard 9. Reed Mahoney 10. Junior Paulo 11. Shaun Lane 12. Isaiah Papali'i 17. Marata Niukore

13. Ryan Matterson 14. Makahesi Makatoa 15. Jakob Arthur 16. Oregon Kaufusi

18. Nathan Brown



1st Elimination Final (5 v 8)
Melbourne Storm v Canberra Raiders
Sat September 10 2022, 5:40pm
at AAMI Park, Melbourne
Lands of the Wurundjeri people

Referee: Grant Atkins
Sideline Officials: Drew Oultram, Liam Kennedy
Video Referee: Ashley Klein

1. Nick Meaney 2. David Nofoaluma 3. Marion Seve 4. Justin Olam 5. Xavier Coates 6. Cameron Munster 7. Jahrome Hughes 8. Jesse Bromwich 9. Harry Grant 15. Tui Kamikamica 10. Nelson Asofa-Solomona 12. Kenny Bromwich 14. Brandon Smith

11. Felise Kaufusi 13. Josh King 16. Trent Loiero 17. Chris Lewis

18. Young Tonumaipea

1. Xavier Savage 2. Nick Cotric 3. Matthew Timoko 4. Sebastian Kris 5. Jordan Rapana 6. Jack Wighton 7. Jamal Fogarty 8. Josh Papali'i 9. Zac Woolford 10. Joseph Tapine 11. Hudson Young 12. Elliott Whitehead 13. Adam Elliott

14. Tom Starling 15. Emre Guler 16. Corey Horsburgh 17. Corey Harawira-Naera

18. Albert Hopoate



2nd Qualifying Final (2 v 3)
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks
v North Queensland Cowboys
Sat September 10 2022, 7:50pm
at PointsBet Stadium, Woolooware
Lands of the Dharawal people

Referee: Adam Gee
Sideline Officials: Chris Sutton, Jon Stone
Video Referee: Gerard Sutton

1. Will Kennedy 2. Connor Tracey 3. Jesse Ramien 4. Siosifa Talakai 5. Ronaldo Mulitalo 6. Matt Moylan 7. Nicho Hynes 8. Toby Rudolf 9. Blayke Brailey 10. Royce Hunt 11. Briton Nikora 12. Wade Graham 13. Dale Finucane

14. Teig Wilton 15. Cameron McInnes 16. Braden Hamlin-Uele 17. Andrew Fifita

18. Lachlan Miller

1. Scott Drinkwater 2. Kyle Feldt 3. Valentine Holmes 4. Peta Hiku 5. Murray Taulagi 6. Tom Dearden 7. Chad Townsend 8. Jordan McLean 9. Reece Robson 10. Reuben Cotter 15. Tom Gilbert 12. Jeremiah Nanai 13. Jason Taumalolo

11. Luciano Leilua 14. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow 16. Coen Hess 17. Griffin Neame

18. Jamayne Taunoa-Brown



Elimination Final (6 v 7)
Sydney Roosters v South Sydney Rabbitohs
Sun September 11 2022, 4:05pm
at Allianz Stadium, Moore Park
Lands of the Gadigal people

Referee: Ashley Klein
Sideline Officials: Kasey Badger, Dave Munro
Video Referee: Grant Atkins

1. James Tedesco 2. Daniel Tupou 3. Paul Momirovski 4. Drew Hutchison 5. Joseph Suaalii 6. Luke Keary 7. Sam Walker 8. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves 9. Sam Verrills 17. Matthew Lodge 11. Angus Crichton 12. Nat Butcher 13. Victor Radley

10. Siosiua Taukeiaho 14. Connor Watson 15. Egan Butcher 18. Kevin Naiqama

16. Adam Keighran

1. Latrell Mitchell 2. Alex Johnston 3. Isaiah Tass 4. Campbell Graham 5. Taane Milne 6. Cody Walker 7. Lachlan Ilias 8. Tevita Tatola 9. Damien Cook 10. Mark Nicholls 11. Keaon Koloamatangi 12. Jai Arrow 13. Cameron Murray

14. Kodi Nikorima 15. Hame Sele 16. Thomas Burgess 17. Siliva Havili

21. Michael Chee Kam

 

[Moedogg]

I'm expecting some late changes from Potter.

 

[Moedogg]

Munster is a big game player. I'm expecting him to fire up during the finals. Storm have been underwhelming so far but could go up a gear this week.

 

[wendog33]

Munster is a big game player. I'm expecting him to fire up during the finals. Storm have been underwhelming so far but could go up a gear this week.

The #twinflyingelbows Sofa and Kaufusi to be targetted by Raiders after they target Horsburgh lol

 

[Bob dog]

Parra, Raiders or Sharks for Premiership glory

 

[Motorhead]

The #twinflyingelbows Sofa and Kaufusi to be targetted by Raiders after they target Horsburgh lol

Wonder if Sofa will lay down again this week?

 

[wendog33]

Wonder if Sofa will lay down again this week?

Will Bellamy have to take him off the field again to keep him out of trouble?

 

[Motorhead]

Will Bellamy have to take him off the field again to keep him out of trouble?

Yeah, Bellamy denies Sofa has a problem with his dirty play yet pulls him from the field whenever it starts getting feisty. Hope the Raiders pack rip into him.

 

[Cook]

Can’t wait for this weekend. Every game I can see going either way, so many potential twists and turns. Time for the big game players to stand up

 

[wendog33]

Can’t wait for this weekend. Every game I can see going either way, so many potential twists and turns. Time for the big game players to stand up

Will be interesting to judge the seemingly huge gap between the Top 8 and the bottom 8 and sit there watching jealous as all hell lol (for the time being).

 

[Cook]

Will be interesting to judge the seemingly huge gap between the Top 8 and the bottom 8 and sit there watching jealous as all hell lol (for the time being).

Massive gap, yet there probably should be between contenders and pretenders. We just need to get back to being contenders again. Pumped for Peyton to go through he’s first finals campaign, bloke seems calm as. Fitzy first year finals, have barely heard from him all year. South’s coach another finals rookie, then the usual suspects

 

[wendog33]

Massive gap, yet there probably should be between contenders and pretenders. We just need to get back to being contenders again. Pumped for Peyton to go through he’s first finals campaign, bloke seems calm as. Fitzy first year finals, have barely heard from him all year. South’s coach another finals rookie, then the usual suspects

You've put another interesting aspect of the Finals forward that few of us have thought about but is just as riveting.

The Coach's and how they play it

 

[wendog33]

We need a Sports Psychologist too.

The rise of the Roosters may all be in the mind | Sporting News Australia

"The Roosters – I can’t specify the round off the top of my head – something happened with them."

www.sportingnews.com

 

[My Shawarma]

Thankfully the Broncos didn't make it, all the match ups look like they won't be blow outs.

Raiders will be a huge test for the Storm.

 

[The DoggFather]

I reckon all the home teams will win 1-10. Only the Raiders I can see causing an upset.

Really, a good finals series should have all games decided by 10 or less points IMO.

 

[KambahOne]

Cheers Zill.

The best thing about Toops and Sua'ali'i returning is we separate Momo and Hutch, the thought of those two defending next to each other kept me up at night. I'm not too concerned about Cook returning, he's been known to go very quiet in big games or even have shockers.

The Eels by 6-12. They'll ambush the Panthers who will be flat.
Melbourne by 12-20. Sticky will over cook the Raiders in training and they'll be down by 20 at half time and never recover, think 2020 prelim final V Melbourne.
Sharks by 14+. The Sharks will get to a lead and then strangle the Cowboys with their very good defence.
Roosters by 16+. Any closer than that and my blood pressure will start creating diamonds. If we lose you won't hear from me for a week or two as I'll re-fill my bong with scotch and stay completely wasted until the pain subsides.

Do you guys have anything to cheer for in the lower grades?

 

[The DoggFather]

Cheers Zill.

The best thing about Toops and Sua'ali'i returning is we separate Momo and Hutch, the thought of those two defending next to each other kept me up at night. I'm not too concerned about Cook returning, he's been known to go very quiet in big games or even have shockers.

The Eels by 6-12. They'll ambush the Panthers who will be flat.
Melbourne by 12-20. Sticky will over cook the Raiders in training and they'll be down by 20 at half time and never recover, think 2020 prelim final V Melbourne.
Sharks by 14+. The Sharks will get to a lead and then strangle the Cowboys with their very good defence.
Roosters by 16+. Any closer than that and my blood pressure will start creating diamonds. If we lose you won't hear from me for a week or two as I'll re-fill my bong with scotch and stay completely wasted until the pain subsides.

Do you guys have anything to cheer for in the lower grades?

* We have NSW Cup still alive bro.

* Cook is half the player he was.

* Tonight is the first time this year Penrith are at full strength

 

[Bulldog1966]

Still give the Eels a good chance whilst acknowledging they also could get beat by 18-20 if their not "on", Penrith are so professional(but not unbeatable).
Parra's forwards have been on lately and this is where they can ruffle the Panthers.

 

[Rod67]

Penrith are specials at home IF they turn up and play to their best, they'll run away with it in the 2nd half. Both teams look very strong, but the Panthers bench looks stronger and that's where Panthers will have the edge come the 2nd half.

Only way Eels win is if Panthers play them in, knowing they have a 2nd chance of meeting the Eels again but can't see that happening. Panthers 13+

 

[The DoggFather]

Still give the Eels a good chance whilst acknowledging they also could get beat by 18-20 if their not "on", Penrith are so professional(but not unbeatable).
Parra's forwards have been on lately and this is where they can ruffle the Panthers.

Man, I'll be cheering panthers like they are wearing Dogs jerseys