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Sydney Roosters
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Match Complete
North Queensland Cowboys
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| 78 |  | V. Holmes | ||
| 78 |  | H. Tabuai-Fidow | ||
| S. Walker | | 68 | ||
| S. Verrills | | 67 | ||
| S. Walker | | 66 | ||
| J. Waerea-Hargreaves | | 64 | ||
| 58 | | V. Holmes | ||
| 57 | | R. Robson | ||
| S. Walker | | 53 | ||
| S. Verrills | | 52 | ||
| D. Tupou | | 36 | ||
| 34 | | V. Holmes | ||
| 32 | | M. Taulagi | ||
| S. Walker | | 17 | ||
| M. Lodge | | 16 | ||
| J. Suaalii | | 3 |
| 6 | Tries | 3 | ||
| 4 | Conversions | 3 | ||
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 | ||
| 0 | Field Goals | 0 |
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The Sydney Roosters host the North Queensland Cowboys in Saturday afternoon NRL. Join The Roar for live scores and commentary from 3:00pm AEST.
With some refreshing recent form, the Roosters enter this match off the back of four straight wins and with some newfound hope, as the competition draws ever closer to the knock-out phase.
The Chooks towelled up the Broncos last week and will enjoy the comfort of the same venue when they tackle the consistent Cowboys, who have been superb on the road this season.
Currently in eighth place, the Roosters still have hope of scraping into the top four, yet do face a tricky run home over the next month.
North Queensland will play in an emotional mood after the death of Paul Green on Thursday, and are out to all but lock up second position on the ladder with yet another win away from their home base. The Bulldogs were brave in Round 21, yet no match for the Cows in the end, and four wins from their last five matches have Todd Payten’s men roaring towards the finals in excellent form and with a majority of troops available.
Team news sees both squads settled at the selection table. The Roosters have named Sam Verrills at hooker, whilst Egan Butcher returns after his suspension. North Queensland are still without the services of Kyle Feldt for this clash, but Jordan McLean does return to the bench after recovering from the hamstring injury that cost him a spot in the Blues side during the State of Origin series.
Prediction
Whilst the season-long and consistent form of the Cowboys is hard to ignore, the Roosters do appear to be coming with a rush across the final two months of the season and will enter this match with a very good chance of toppling the visitors.
My head says the Cowboys’ polish might be enough to ruffle the Roosters’ feathers, yet the Chooks are awesome when in top form and with Sam Walker and Luke Keary in control, the Cowboys, assured of a finals position, could well be caught off guard by a Tricolours outfit with plenty to play for.
This is a nail-biter in the making and the Roosters will win it 21-20 in golden point extra-time.
Kick-off: 3pm AEST
Venue: Sunshine Coast Stadium
TV/Stream: Kayo Sports, Foxtel
Odds: Roosters $1.70; Cowboys $2.20 – odds via PlayUp
Roosters
1. James Tedesco 2. Daniel Tupou 3. Paul Momirovski 4. Joseph Manu 5. Joseph Suaalii 6. Luke Keary 7. Sam Walker 8. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves 9. Sam Verrills 10. Matthew Lodge 11. Angus Crichton 12. Nat Butcher 13. Victor Radley 14. Connor Watson 15. Egan Butcher 16. Drew Hutchison 17. Terrell May 18. Adam Keighran 19. Fletcher Baker 20. Kevin Naiqama 21. Ben Thomas 22. Siua Wong
Cowboys
1. Scott Drinkwater 2. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow 3. Valentine Holmes 4. Peta Hiku 5. Murray Taulagi 6. Tom Dearden 7. Chad Townsend 8. Coen Hess 9. Reece Robson 10. Reuben Cotter 11. Tom Gilbert 12. Jeremiah Nanai 13. Jason Taumalolo 14. Jordan McLean 15. Jamayne Taunoa-Brown 16. Luciano Leilua 17. Griffin Neame 18. Brendan Elliot 19. Ben Hampton 20. Jake Granville 21. Riley Price 22. Connelly Lemuelu
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