Two of Fantasy's top HLFs are back in action, while pending Judiciary charges mean question marks are hanging over a couple of key players.
Here's everything you need to know about the ins and outs for Round 4 of the Telstra Premiership season.
NRL Fantasy teams analysis: Round 4
Eels v Panthers, Thursday at CommBank Stadium
Eels: The good news for Matt Doorey owners is that the back-rower has been named despite suffering a knee injury last week. The bad news is that he's lost his starting spot to Ryan Matterson, and with a break even of eight he's probably got little money making left in him off the bench. It's great news for those who picked up Bryce Cartwright at the start of the year though, with the bargain EDG keeping his spot and now set to make even more cash, or dare we say it, become a fringe keeper. Josh Hodgson saved his score with a try last week, but can be moved on from, with demerits killing his chance to be a decent scorer right now.
Panthers: Not too much newsworthy here, but Nathan Cleary will likely be a popular captaincy pick again this week after the horror show that was J'maine Hopgood's 35 in Round 3. CTR Stephen Crichton is averaging 47.5 points per game and is the fourth best scorer in his position right now.
Match: Eels v Panthers
Round 4 -
home Team
Eels
away Team
Panthers
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Eels is number 1 Clinton GuthersonFullback for Panthers is number 1 Dylan Edwards
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Winger for Eels is number 2 Maika SivoWinger for Panthers is number 2 Sunia Turuva
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Centre for Eels is number 3 Will PenisiniCentre for Panthers is number 3 Izack Tago
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Centre for Eels is number 4 Waqa BlakeCentre for Panthers is number 4 Stephen Crichton
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Winger for Eels is number 5 Bailey SimonssonWinger for Panthers is number 5 Brian To'o
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Five-Eighth for Eels is number 6 Dylan BrownFive-Eighth for Panthers is number 6 Jarome Luai
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Halfback for Eels is number 7 Mitchell MosesHalfback for Panthers is number 7 Nathan Cleary
Forwards
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Prop for Eels is number 8 Reagan Campbell-GillardProp for Panthers is number 8 Moses Leota
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Hooker for Eels is number 9 Josh HodgsonHooker for Panthers is number 9 Mitch Kenny
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Prop for Eels is number 10 Junior PauloProp for Panthers is number 10 James Fisher-Harris
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2nd Row for Eels is number 11 Bryce Cartwright2nd Row for Panthers is number 11 Luke Garner
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2nd Row for Eels is number 12 Ryan Matterson2nd Row for Panthers is number 19 Zac Hosking
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Lock for Eels is number 13 J'maine HopgoodLock for Panthers is number 13 Isaah Yeo
Interchange
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Interchange for Eels is number 14 Matt DooreyInterchange for Panthers is number 14 Soni Luke
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Interchange for Eels is number 15 Brendan HandsInterchange for Panthers is number 15 Scott Sorensen
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Interchange for Eels is number 16 Wiremu GreigInterchange for Panthers is number 16 Spencer Leniu
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Interchange for Eels is number 17 Makahesi MakatoaInterchange for Panthers is number 17 Jaeman Salmon
Reserves
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Replacement for Eels is number 18 Jake ArthurReplacement for Panthers is number 18 Matthew Eisenhuth
Match Officials
- Referee: Ashley Klein
- Touch Judge: Liam Kennedy
- Touch Judge: Dave Munro
- Senior Review Official: Adam Gee
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Storm v Wests Tigers, Friday at AAMI Park
Storm: Cameron Munster, who despite missing the last two rounds due to injury is still owned by 4.4 percent of teams, returns to the halves. Who he partners remains up in the air though, with Jahrome Hughes needing to secure a downgrade to a Grade 2 Dangerous Contact charge in order to play. Rookie Jonah Pezet is on standby and last week scored 34 in his NRL debut, which included getting over for a try.
Wests Tigers: Daine Laurie has lost the fullback job, with Adam Doueihi ($749k) the new man in the No.1 jersey, where his scores could jump with the added base stats he should rack up. $352k HLF Brandon Wakeham takes Doueihi's spot at five-eighth after scoring 30 off the bench last week. David Nofoaluma has also been punted from the playing 17 for now, with Junior Tupou, who is listed at CTR in Fantasy, named on the wing. With John Bateman no doubt better for the run in Round 3, and Isaiah Papali'i back in the second row, popular cheapie Shawn Blore could have his minutes decreased.
Match: Storm v Wests Tigers
Round 4 -
home Team
Storm
away Team
Wests Tigers
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Storm is number 1 Nick MeaneyFullback for Wests Tigers is number 1 Adam Doueihi
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Winger for Storm is number 2 Will WarbrickWinger for Wests Tigers is number 2 Charlie Staines
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Centre for Storm is number 3 Reimis SmithCentre for Wests Tigers is number 3 Brent Naden
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Centre for Storm is number 4 Justin OlamCentre for Wests Tigers is number 4 Asu Kepaoa
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Winger for Storm is number 5 Xavier CoatesWinger for Wests Tigers is number 5 Junior Tupou
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Five-Eighth for Storm is number 6 Cameron MunsterFive-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6 Brandon Wakeham
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Halfback for Storm is number 22 Jonah PezetHalfback for Wests Tigers is number 7 Luke Brooks
Forwards
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Prop for Storm is number 8 Tui KamikamicaProp for Wests Tigers is number 8 Stefano Utoikamanu
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Hooker for Storm is number 9 Harry GrantHooker for Wests Tigers is number 9 Apisai Koroisau
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Prop for Storm is number 10 Christian WelchProp for Wests Tigers is number 10 David Klemmer
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2nd Row for Storm is number 11 Trent Loiero2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 11 Isaiah Papali'i
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2nd Row for Storm is number 12 Eliesa Katoa2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 12 John Bateman
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Lock for Storm is number 13 Josh KingLock for Wests Tigers is number 13 Fonua Pole
Interchange
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Interchange for Storm is number 14 Tyran WishartInterchange for Wests Tigers is number 14 Daine Laurie
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Interchange for Storm is number 15 Alec MacDonaldInterchange for Wests Tigers is number 15 Alex Twal
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Interchange for Storm is number 16 Tariq SimsInterchange for Wests Tigers is number 16 Shawn Blore
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Interchange for Storm is number 17 Bronson GarlickInterchange for Wests Tigers is number 17 Alex Seyfarth
Reserves
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Replacement for Storm is number 18 Tom EisenhuthReplacement for Wests Tigers is number 18 Starford To'a
Match Officials
- Referee: Ben Cummins
- Touch Judge: Matt Noyen
- Touch Judge: Darian Furner
- Senior Review Official: Grant Atkins
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Dolphins v Broncos, Friday at Suncorp Stadium
Dolphins: Another start for EDG/CTR Connelly Lemuelu ($445k) in the back row is good news for his owners, and if you take away his Round 2 score of seven, when he failed a HIA, he's averaging over 50 points across two games. Felise Kaufusi is named but will have to secure a downgraded charge at Judiciary in order to take the field. WFB/CTR Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow scored a try last week but still had his lowest score of the season at 38.
Broncos: A settled lineup for the current competition leaders, with Payne Haas ($828k) the main man of interest after averaging 63.3 through the first three rounds. Patrick Carrigan had a bit of an off game in Round 3, scoring 51, but given he had a disturbed week due to having dental surgery, he's not one to worry about at all.
Match: Dolphins v Broncos
Round 4 -
home Team
Dolphins
2nd Position
away Team
Broncos
1st Position
Venue: Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
Cowboys v Titans, Saturday at Queensland Country Bank Stadium
Cowboys: HOK Reece Robson was huge last week on his way to 74 and could be a popular trade in, with his $810k price tag still being cheaper than Harry Grant or Damien Cook. Tom Chester retains the spot at fullback after an excellent starting debut last week which included a try and 35 Fantasy points, and he'll make some money this week with a break even of three.
Titans: Winger Alofiana Khan-Pereira is now owned by 39 percent of all teams, and after a score of 38 last week he has a break even of zero. Still plenty of love for HLF/HOK Tanah Boyd ($472k) who last week returned from a mid-game HIA to score 42.
Match: Cowboys v Titans
Round 4 -
home Team
Cowboys
away Team
Titans
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Cowboys is number 1 Tom ChesterFullback for Titans is number 1 AJ Brimson
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Winger for Cowboys is number 2 Kyle FeldtWinger for Titans is number 2 Alofiana Khan-Pereira
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Centre for Cowboys is number 3 Valentine HolmesCentre for Titans is number 3 Brian Kelly
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Centre for Cowboys is number 4 Gehamat ShibasakiCentre for Titans is number 4 Aaron Schoupp
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Winger for Cowboys is number 5 Murray TaulagiWinger for Titans is number 5 Phillip Sami
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Five-Eighth for Cowboys is number 6 Tom DeardenFive-Eighth for Titans is number 6 Kieran Foran
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Halfback for Cowboys is number 7 Chad TownsendHalfback for Titans is number 7 Tanah Boyd
Forwards
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Prop for Cowboys is number 8 Jordan McLeanProp for Titans is number 8 Moeaki Fotuaika
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Hooker for Cowboys is number 9 Reece RobsonHooker for Titans is number 9 Chris Randall
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Prop for Cowboys is number 10 Griffin NeameProp for Titans is number 10 Tino Fa'asuamaleaui
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2nd Row for Cowboys is number 11 Coen Hess2nd Row for Titans is number 11 David Fifita
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2nd Row for Cowboys is number 12 Jeremiah Nanai2nd Row for Titans is number 12 Joe Stimson
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Lock for Cowboys is number 13 Jason TaumaloloLock for Titans is number 13 Isaac Liu
Interchange
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Interchange for Cowboys is number 14 Jake GranvilleInterchange for Titans is number 14 Jayden Campbell
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Interchange for Cowboys is number 15 Heilum LukiInterchange for Titans is number 15 Joe Vuna
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Interchange for Cowboys is number 16 Jamayne Taunoa-BrownInterchange for Titans is number 16 Erin Clark
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Interchange for Cowboys is number 17 James TamouInterchange for Titans is number 17 Iszac Fa'asuamaleaui
Reserves
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Replacement for Cowboys is number 18 Brendan ElliotReplacement for Titans is number 18 Klese Haas
Match Officials
- Referee: Chris Butler
- Touch Judge: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
- Touch Judge: Nick Morel
- Senior Review Official: Kasey Badger
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Rabbitohs v Sea Eagles, Saturday at Accor Stadium
Rabbitohs: The return of Jacob Host probably spells the end of Michael Chee-Kam's big minutes and big scores, but with a break even of -1 and a bench spot still his, he should make some nice cash in the next couple of weeks anyway. Damien Cook is set to drop in price again this week and could be a good pick up soon for those looking for a top HOK option, assuming his scores do jump up into the 60s again.
Sea Eagles: Tom Trbojevic is owned by almost 17 percent of teams right now and it'll likely be up to 20 by the end of this week as owners look to get him in on the back of last week's 70. Daly Cherry-Evans' 34 was a real worry in Round 3 and if he doesn't get in on the try assists this week it could be time to make a move on him.
Match: Rabbitohs v Sea Eagles
Round 4 -
home Team
Rabbitohs
away Team
Sea Eagles
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Rabbitohs is number 1 Latrell MitchellFullback for Sea Eagles is number 1 Tom Trbojevic
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Winger for Rabbitohs is number 2 Alex JohnstonWinger for Sea Eagles is number 2 Christian Tuipulotu
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Centre for Rabbitohs is number 3 Isaiah TassCentre for Sea Eagles is number 3 Brad Parker
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Centre for Rabbitohs is number 4 Campbell GrahamCentre for Sea Eagles is number 4 Tolutau Koula
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Winger for Rabbitohs is number 5 Izaac Tu’itupou ThompsonWinger for Sea Eagles is number 5 Reuben Garrick
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Five-Eighth for Rabbitohs is number 6 Cody WalkerFive-Eighth for Sea Eagles is number 6 Joshua Schuster
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Halfback for Rabbitohs is number 7 Lachlan IliasHalfback for Sea Eagles is number 7 Daly Cherry-Evans
Forwards
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Prop for Rabbitohs is number 10 Thomas BurgessProp for Sea Eagles is number 8 Taniela Paseka
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Hooker for Rabbitohs is number 9 Damien CookHooker for Sea Eagles is number 21 Karl Lawton
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Prop for Rabbitohs is number 15 Michael Chee KamProp for Sea Eagles is number 10 Jake Trbojevic
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2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 11 Keaon Koloamatangi2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 11 Haumole Olakau'atu
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2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 12 Jacob Host2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 12 Kelma Tuilagi
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Lock for Rabbitohs is number 13 Cameron MurrayLock for Sea Eagles is number 13 Josh Aloiai
Interchange
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Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 8 Daniel Suluka-FifitaInterchange for Sea Eagles is number 14 Kaeo Weekes
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Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 16 Davvy MoaleInterchange for Sea Eagles is number 15 Ben Trbojevic
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Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 17 Jed CartwrightInterchange for Sea Eagles is number 16 Ethan Bullemor
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Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 18 Benjamin LovettInterchange for Sea Eagles is number 17 Sean Keppie
Reserves
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Replacement for Rabbitohs is number 14 Blake TaaffeReplacement for Sea Eagles is number 18 Toafofoa Sipley
Match Officials
- Referee: Chris Sutton
- Touch Judge: Wyatt Raymond
- Touch Judge: Jon Stone
- Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein
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Warriors v Bulldogs, Sunday at Mt Smart Stadium
Warriors: High-performing HOK Wayde Egan is out after suffering a head knock last week and is replaced by Freddy Lussick. Given how Egan has performed so far he's probably a hold for this week. Mitchell Barnett is also out with a neck injury. Popular cash cow Jackson Ford ($353k) is back though, along with fullback Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad.
Bulldogs: Jacob Preston ($361k) is named to start again at second row, and he still has plenty of money to make over the next few rounds if he can keep up his current rate of scoring. CTR Paul Alamoti is making some nice cash now too and has a break even of -10. Matt Burton had his best score of the year with a 59 last week, but is probably just one to watch for now at $610k.
Match: Warriors v Bulldogs
Round 4 -
home Team
Warriors
away Team
Bulldogs
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Warriors is number 1 Charnze Nicoll-KlokstadFullback for Bulldogs is number 1 Hayze Perham
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Winger for Warriors is number 2 Edward KosiWinger for Bulldogs is number 2 Jacob Kiraz
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Centre for Warriors is number 3 Viliami VaileaCentre for Bulldogs is number 3 Jake Averillo
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Centre for Warriors is number 4 Adam PompeyCentre for Bulldogs is number 4 Paul Alamoti
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Winger for Warriors is number 5 Marcelo MontoyaWinger for Bulldogs is number 5 Josh Addo-Carr
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Five-Eighth for Warriors is number 6 Te Maire MartinFive-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 6 Matt Burton
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Halfback for Warriors is number 7 Shaun JohnsonHalfback for Bulldogs is number 7 Kyle Flanagan
Forwards
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Prop for Warriors is number 8 Addin Fonua-BlakeProp for Bulldogs is number 8 Max King
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Hooker for Warriors is number 9 Freddy LussickHooker for Bulldogs is number 9 Reed Mahoney
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Prop for Warriors is number 10 Bunty AfoaProp for Bulldogs is number 10 Ryan Sutton
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2nd Row for Warriors is number 11 Jackson Ford2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11 Viliame Kikau
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2nd Row for Warriors is number 12 Marata Niukore2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12 Jacob Preston
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Lock for Warriors is number 13 Tohu HarrisLock for Bulldogs is number 13 Raymond Faitala-Mariner
Interchange
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Interchange for Warriors is number 14 Dylan WalkerInterchange for Bulldogs is number 14 Jayden Okunbor
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Interchange for Warriors is number 15 Bayley SironenInterchange for Bulldogs is number 15 Corey Waddell
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Interchange for Warriors is number 16 Jazz TevagaInterchange for Bulldogs is number 16 Jayden Tanner
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Interchange for Warriors is number 17 Tom AleInterchange for Bulldogs is number 17 Fa'amanu Brown
Reserves
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Replacement for Warriors is number 18 Josh CurranReplacement for Bulldogs is number 22 Jackson Topine
Match Officials
- Referee: Peter Gough
- Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
- Senior Review Official: Ben Cummins
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Knights v Raiders, Sunday at McDonald Jones Stadium
Knights: $491k WFB Lachlan Miller starred last week with a 63 and looks like being a cut-price keeper. HLF Tyson Gamble looks good value for money too at $425k, with an average score of 42.5. Powerful wing Greg Marzhew gets a start this week, but has questionable job security and is a stay away at $532k. MID/HLF Kurt Mann returns at lock.
Raiders: Zac Woolford ($362k) comes into the No.9 jersey, which puts a line through the idea that Tom Starling might become a cut-price keeper at HOK for the next little while, during Danny Levi's recovery from a fractured jaw. There'll be some interest in WFB Albert Hopoate, who should have a starting role for the next month at least while Nick Cotric is out with a hamstring. Hopoate scored 56 last week, helped by 18 points from run metres.
Match: Knights v Raiders
Round 4 -
home Team
Knights
away Team
Raiders
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Knights is number 1 Lachlan MillerFullback for Raiders is number 1 Sebastian Kris
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Winger for Knights is number 2 Hymel HuntWinger for Raiders is number 2 James Schiller
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Centre for Knights is number 3 Dane GagaiCentre for Raiders is number 3 Matthew Timoko
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Centre for Knights is number 4 Bradman BestCentre for Raiders is number 4 Harley Smith-Shields
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Winger for Knights is number 5 Greg MarzhewWinger for Raiders is number 5 Albert Hopoate
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Five-Eighth for Knights is number 6 Tyson GambleFive-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Jack Wighton
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Halfback for Knights is number 7 Jackson HastingsHalfback for Raiders is number 18 Matt Frawley
Forwards
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Prop for Knights is number 8 Daniel SaifitiProp for Raiders is number 10 Joseph Tapine
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Hooker for Knights is number 9 Jayden BraileyHooker for Raiders is number 14 Tom Starling
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Prop for Knights is number 10 Leo ThompsonProp for Raiders is number 17 Emre Guler
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2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Lachlan Fitzgibbon2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 Hudson Young
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2nd Row for Knights is number 22 Tyson Frizell2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Elliott Whitehead
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Lock for Knights is number 13 Kurt MannLock for Raiders is number 13 Corey Harawira-Naera
Interchange
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Interchange for Knights is number 11 Brodie JonesInterchange for Raiders is number 8 Josh Papali'i
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Interchange for Knights is number 14 Phoenix CrosslandInterchange for Raiders is number 9 Zac Woolford
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Interchange for Knights is number 15 Jack HetheringtonInterchange for Raiders is number 15 Pasami Saulo
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Interchange for Knights is number 16 Mat CrokerInterchange for Raiders is number 16 Corey Horsburgh
Reserves
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Replacement for Knights is number 18 Dylan LucasReplacement for Raiders is number 19 Brad Schneider
Match Officials
- Referee: Gerard Sutton
- Touch Judge: Kasey Badger
- Senior Review Official: Grant Atkins
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Dragons v Sharks, Sunday at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium
Dragons: WFB Tyrell Sloan is looking very much like a success story as a cash cow, with $74k in price rises already and a break even of -6. EDG/CTR Jack Bird hit 47 in Round 3, following on from a 52 in Round 2. MID Blake Lawrie is the big surprise, averaging a team-high 54.5 across the first two games.
Sharks: The best player in Fantasy last year is back, with Nicho Hynes named to start at halfback after sitting out the first three rounds with a calf complaint. For many he'll be an immediate trade in, but with a break even of 70 you can probably afford to wait a week. The man who filled in for him and made some nice Fantasy cash along the way, Braydon Trindall, has been retained on the bench and has a break even of -12, meaning more price rises are to come even with a more limited role. Briton Nikora ($733k) is the third-highest performing EDG in the game, averaging 59.7.
Match: Dragons v Sharks
Round 4 -
home Team
Dragons
away Team
Sharks
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Dragons is number 1 Tyrell SloanFullback for Sharks is number 1 William Kennedy
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Winger for Dragons is number 2 Mathew FeagaiWinger for Sharks is number 2 Sione Katoa
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Centre for Dragons is number 3 Mosese SuliCentre for Sharks is number 3 Jesse Ramien
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Centre for Dragons is number 4 Zac LomaxCentre for Sharks is number 4 Siosifa Talakai
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Winger for Dragons is number 5 Mikaele RavalawaWinger for Sharks is number 5 Ronaldo Mulitalo
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Five-Eighth for Dragons is number 6 Jayden SullivanFive-Eighth for Sharks is number 6 Matt Moylan
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Halfback for Dragons is number 7 Ben HuntHalfback for Sharks is number 7 Nicholas Hynes
Forwards
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Prop for Dragons is number 8 Francis MoloProp for Sharks is number 8 Toby Rudolf
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Hooker for Dragons is number 9 Moses MbyeHooker for Sharks is number 9 Blayke Brailey
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Prop for Dragons is number 10 Blake LawrieProp for Sharks is number 10 Braden Hamlin-Uele
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2nd Row for Dragons is number 11 Ben Murdoch-Masila2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Briton Nikora
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2nd Row for Dragons is number 12 Jaydn Su'a2nd Row for Sharks is number 12 Teig Wilton
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Lock for Dragons is number 15 Zane MusgroveLock for Sharks is number 13 Dale Finucane
Interchange
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Interchange for Dragons is number 13 Jack BirdInterchange for Sharks is number 14 Cameron McInnes
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Interchange for Dragons is number 14 Jacob LiddleInterchange for Sharks is number 15 Royce Hunt
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Interchange for Dragons is number 16 Toby CouchmanInterchange for Sharks is number 16 Oregon Kaufusi
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Interchange for Dragons is number 17 Josh KerrInterchange for Sharks is number 18 Jack Williams
Reserves
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Replacement for Dragons is number 22 Aaron WoodsReplacement for Sharks is number 19 Mawene Hiroti
Match Officials
- Referee: Todd Smith
- Touch Judge: Nick Beashel
- Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
- Senior Review Official: Matt Noyen
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