Kevin Proctor 12. Morgan Boyle 21. Team analysis: Sam Lisone replaces Sam Stone on the bench in the only change to the side from last week. Cronulla Sharks v Parramatta Eels at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium (4:05pm), Sharks team: 1. Penrith Panthers Blake Lawrie 9. Ray Stone 16. Read today's tips and betting previews for racing and sports. Penrith are aiming to equal their 2003 club record of eight consecutive wins. Darryn Schonig 19.
Saturday 4 June, 5:30pm, 1300 Smiles Stadium. It all begins in Wollongong on Thursday night when the Dragons host the Roosters.
Sitili Tupouniua 12. All times AEDT (GMT +11). These are the types of games that St George Illawarra have had no problems winning this season and they should be able to cruise to another comfortable win. Euan Aitken 4. For their part, you have to admire the mental toughness of the Warriors who seem to be getting closer to an upset win each week – but it won’t be this week. Kenneath Bromwich 13.
As for Manly, the Sea Eagles still find themselves sitting seventh on the ladder as Des Hasler’s side hopes to improve on the uninspiring first-half effort that cost them against the Panthers last week. Jorge Taufua 3. Josh Reynolds 21. Given the three-day break, the likes of Michael Morgan and Daly Cherry-Evans could play, setting up what could be a very close game.
Suliasi Vunivalu 3. Connelly Lemuelu 5. Luke Keary 7.
Christian Welch 11. Josh Aloiai 9.
Haumole Olakau’atu 19. The last three meetings between these two have gone Over, while the Raiders have seen eight of their 12-games go Over the Total on the back of a win. Jai Whitbread 20.
There is little doubt that a full-strength Broncos team would be very tough to beat, but their is no edge at their current price due to the speculation about which of their State Of Origin players will back-up.
Drew Hutchison 15.
Sea Eagles: Curtis Sironen (knee) and Joel Thompson (ankle) were ruled out on Thursday and Manly were given an exemption by the NRL to add Toafofoa Sipley to their squad. Captain Boyd Cordner's lay-off after a head knock continues. However, we believe that the Knights can go on and get the job this week.
Saturday June 8, 3:00pm, Mt Smart Stadium. Despite both sides finding themselves at opposite ends of the ladder, the bookies appear to be having a tough time separating the two. Nat Butcher joins the starting side in the second row and Daniel Fifita and Max Bailey come onto the interchange bench.
Tip – Wests Tigers will fancy their chances of an upset in Newcastle this Saturday as the Knights recent form at their home ground has been less than compelling. The Newcastle Knights have definitely played improved rugby league in 2017, but they obviously face a tough assignment against the Storm.
Moses Mbye 10. The Bulldogs have been a losing betting proposition in front of their home fans in the past 12 months, but they very rarely lose back-to-back games and they have won eight of their past nine games on the back of a loss. Read on for our Team Tips for Round 13.
History: Played 32, Rabbitohs 9, Broncos 22 Last Meeting: Round 2, 2020: Broncos 22 def.
Wade Graham 13. Kurt Dillon and Corey Allan were cut from the reserves an hour prior to kick-off, while Troy Dargan was omitted from the squad 24 hours before kick-off. In a promising sign for the Bunnies, Latrell Mitchell, Alex Johnston and Cody Walker all contributed on the scoresheet last week, while the Broncos can also feel better about themselves after showing some improvement in their loss to the Sharks.
Dane Gagai 5.
Kevin Proctor 12.
Patrick Mago 17. Jackson Ford 14.
Starford To’a 3.
Canberra got the job done as favourites against Canterbury last weekend – despite trailing in the second half – and they will start this fixture as clear favourites once again.
Max Bailey 21. Jaxson Paulo 6. Wests have won seven of their past 21 games as away underdogs for a narrow profit, but they are only 9-1-11 against the line in this scenario. Nathan Peats 10. Centre Joey Leilua returns from suspension,.
George Jennings 6. Christian Welch 11. Emry Pere 17.
Manly are 5-9 on the back of a loss over the last 12 months, so it’s tough to trust the Sea Eagles at this price. Cronulla’s defence can be sloppy at the best of times, but with the Eels struggling to string together a consistent 80-minutes of football over the last month, it’s safe to say the Sharks are well and truly over the odds here. Briton Nikora 20. The Roosters will rest easy knowing they’ve won two of their last three games at Panthers Stadium, which should see them put an end to this concerning two-game skid.