Monday Night Footy takes us out to Allianz Stadium to see the Roosters host the Bulldogs. This game will end what has been a great round of footy after a very impressive SOO on Wednesday. On that note, the SOO stars in each game this week have definitely excelled themselves in this round. Some have suggested that this is always the case as the SOO players have reached a higher level of play during the week and then continue that level into their clubs fixture. This game only has two players returning from SOO in Mitchell Pearce (Roosters) and Josh Morris (Bulldogs) who both featured for NSW, but their clubs will happily welcome them back as they will be a key figure in getting their side over the line. The Roosters do look like a team on the rise as they are full of youngsters who are very capable of producing impressive individual performances. The only problem for them is coming into this game is that they have has a few narrow losses in recent weeks. This could possibly affect the teams confidence and the Roosters need to be reminded of how to grind out a tough victory which they have let slip. The Bulldogs will definitely take it to them in the forwards as they have worked really well this year in taking the ball to the line and shifting it between a few sets of hands. The game will be won and lost in the middle part of the field but strap yourself in for what should be a decent game of footy to watch.
Sydney Roosters
As mentioned earlier, the Roosters are a young side who has lost a few tough games in recent weeks by only the smallest of margins. In the NRL you have to be able to play for the whole 80 minutes and not doing this will see you at the wrong end of the table. The young Roosters will be determined to grind out a victory in this one. Mitchell Pearce returns to the lineup after SOO and Daniel Mortimer drops back to an extended bench. Coach Brian Smith has gone with the same team that lost to Manly the previous week. Kiwi centre Shaun Kenny-Dowell is still out so monster centre Tautau Moga remains in the side. The Roosters will definitely benefit from having Pearce back in the side as he will give them great direction around the park. Hooker Jake Friend has also been playing well through the middle so expect him to take his forwards over the advantage line.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
The Bulldogs played well last start, all be it a weakened Sharks team. They have played some good footy at times and have taken the battle to some fairly decent teams. But on the other hand, they have also played pretty poorly in losses to Souths and the Titans. Hasler will again have his team ready for this clash and at the moment his forwards are the difference between them winning and losing. Their are a few changes to the team this week, most notably the inclusion of Josh Morris. Bryson Goodwin is out injured and although Luke McDougall is named in the team, I doubt he will play after suffering an elbow injury in their last MNF clash. Interestingly during the week, the Bulldogs signed Warriors outside back Kristan Inu in a mid season transfer. I think that he would come into the side for McDougall and Inu would start on the wing. He will offer them some speed on the flanks and Bulldogs fans will be hoping that he shows the good form that he is capable of rather than the mistake-riddled player which saw him dropped down to NSW Cup since leaving the Eels a few seasons ago.
Recent History
Overall = Roosters 78 - Draw 5 - Bulldogs 75
Last 5 = Roosters 2 Bulldogs 3
At Allianz Stadium = Roosters 10 Bulldogs 9
Odds
TAB Sportsbet = Roosters $2.35 Bulldogs $1.60
Centrebet = Roosters $2.30 Bulldogs $1.65
Sportsbet = Roosters $2.30 Bulldogs $11.65
Verdict
This is a tough game to pick. If I were you, I would have to first try scorers (one from either team) and leave it there. If that doesn't take your fancy, take a few mystry "Pick-the-scores" to make it interesting. The option I have given for my suggested bet might even be something for you to consider. But then again I am here to pass judgement of the match. I believe that the Roosters will win this game. There is something about the Bulldogs this year that has seen them play some great football but they are too inconsistent for my liking. The Roosters have suffered some close losses in recent weeks and will be even hungrier to get over the line in this one.
Suggested Bet
Roosters +10.5 (Super-Line) @ $1.40
Value Bet = Roosters 1-12 @ $3.50 - Can't see the Rooster winning 13+ but can see them winning, so why not take them 1-12 if you believe that they can get the 2 points.
Just a thought... = Kristan Inu First and Last Try Scorer @ $13 (each) - First game for his new club so he will be in around looking for a try.
Good luck!
Scooby
@scoobystips
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
The Bulldogs played well last start, all be it a weakened Sharks team. They have played some good footy at times and have taken the battle to some fairly decent teams. But on the other hand, they have also played pretty poorly in losses to Souths and the Titans. Hasler will again have his team ready for this clash and at the moment his forwards are the difference between them winning and losing. Their are a few changes to the team this week, most notably the inclusion of Josh Morris. Bryson Goodwin is out injured and although Luke McDougall is named in the team, I doubt he will play after suffering an elbow injury in their last MNF clash. Interestingly during the week, the Bulldogs signed Warriors outside back Kristan Inu in a mid season transfer. I think that he would come into the side for McDougall and Inu would start on the wing. He will offer them some speed on the flanks and Bulldogs fans will be hoping that he shows the good form that he is capable of rather than the mistake-riddled player which saw him dropped down to NSW Cup since leaving the Eels a few seasons ago.
Recent History
Overall = Roosters 78 - Draw 5 - Bulldogs 75
Last 5 = Roosters 2 Bulldogs 3
At Allianz Stadium = Roosters 10 Bulldogs 9
Odds
TAB Sportsbet = Roosters $2.35 Bulldogs $1.60
Centrebet = Roosters $2.30 Bulldogs $1.65
Sportsbet = Roosters $2.30 Bulldogs $11.65
Verdict
This is a tough game to pick. If I were you, I would have to first try scorers (one from either team) and leave it there. If that doesn't take your fancy, take a few mystry "Pick-the-scores" to make it interesting. The option I have given for my suggested bet might even be something for you to consider. But then again I am here to pass judgement of the match. I believe that the Roosters will win this game. There is something about the Bulldogs this year that has seen them play some great football but they are too inconsistent for my liking. The Roosters have suffered some close losses in recent weeks and will be even hungrier to get over the line in this one.
Suggested Bet
Roosters +10.5 (Super-Line) @ $1.40
Value Bet = Roosters 1-12 @ $3.50 - Can't see the Rooster winning 13+ but can see them winning, so why not take them 1-12 if you believe that they can get the 2 points.
Just a thought... = Kristan Inu First and Last Try Scorer @ $13 (each) - First game for his new club so he will be in around looking for a try.
Good luck!
Scooby
@scoobystips
No comments:
Post a Comment