Saturday has two NRL matches with the first game for Round 22 is between Sydney Roosters and Canberra Raiders with the opening kick to commence at 5:30PM local time. The game is to be played at Allianz Stadium with the favourite for the match being Sydney Roosters. View our NRL live scores, odds and results for the game between Sydney Roosters and Canberra Raiders.
WHERE AND WHEN: Allianz Stadium, Saturday, 10/08, 5:30PM
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Opening odds comparison:
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| Sydney Roosters | 1.18 | 1.20 | 1.19 | 1.20 | 1.18 | 1.19 |
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Canberra Raiders
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4.80 | 4.65 | 4.95 | 4.65 | 4.80 | 4.80 |
Preview:
The first Saturday match is between the Sydney Roosters and Canberra Raiders, kicking off at 5.30pm at Allianz Stadium. While the Roosters had a killer win last round against the Panthers, the Raiders lost big time to the Storm. Their victory took Sydney to the top of the ladder after the Rabbitohs lost, and they will be keen to keep the momentum going this weekend. Saying that however, the Raiders are probably the only team in the competition who may just be able to bounce back from a 64 point loss, although it certainly wont be easy.
Teams:
Sydney Roosters:
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, Daniel Tupou, Mitch Aubusson, Michael Jennings, Shaun Kenny-Dowall, James Maloney, Mitch Pearce, Jared Waerea-Hargreaves, Jake Friend, Luke O’Donnell, Boyd Cordner, Aidan Guerra, Frank-Paul Nuuausala. Interchange: Daniel Mortimer, Sam Moa, Issac Liu, Dylan Napa
Canberra Raiders:
Anthony Milford, Sandor Earl, Jarrod Croker, Blake Ferguson, Jack Wighton, Terry Campese, Josh McCrone, David Shillington, Glen Buttriss, Dane Tilse, Josh Papalii, Joel Thompson, Shaun Fensom. Interchange: Shaun Berrigan, Joel Edwards, Brett White, Paul Vaughan, Reece Robinson, Bill Tupou
Roosters expect Ferguson to fire
NRL ladder-leaders Sydney Roosters expect Canberra’s returning star Blake Ferguson to make a statement when they host the Raiders this Saturday.
Outstanding back Ferguson will play for the first time in almost two months after he was stood down by the NRL following a drinking session with NSW Origin squad teammate Josh Dugan.
“He’ll obviously be willing to make a statement for while he has been absent and he’s a massive part of that team,” Roosters winger Shaun Kenny-Dowall said on Wednesday.
“I think the rest of the team will get confident by having him in the side, so we’re definitely going to be careful of him.
“He’s a good player and always tough to tackle and he has actually been playing some pretty good football this year, so he’ll be looking to get straight back to his best and help Canberra in their run to the finals.”
Kenny-Dowall also anticipated the seventh-placed Raiders would be motivated by last week’s embarrassing 68-4 flogging by Melbourne.
“Any team that gets pretty much humiliated like that will bounce back and it will be a massive motivation for them,” Kenny-Dowall said.
Canberra overturned a 16-0 half-time deficit to beat the Roosters 24-22 earlier this season.
“We haven’t (talked about that) but we still remember that for sure,” Kenny-Dowall said.
“They have beaten us once so they are capable of that sort of footy. It’s always tough down there in Canberra. We’ve got them at home this time.
“I think we’re a better team than what we were then.”
With captain Anthony Minichiello injured, Roger Tuivasa-Sheck moves from wing to fullback with Kenny-Dowall shifting from centre to wing.
Roosters coach Trent Robinson has yet to name a replacement captain.
The Roosters have four vice-captains in forwards Boyd Cordner, Jared Waerea-Hargraves and Jake Friend plus halfback Mitchell Pearce.
Kenny-Dowall said all four players had leadership qualities and could potentially captain the side once Minichiello retires.