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NRL Round 15: Teams, line-ups, tips, odds, everything you need to know for the weekend

The NRL season is back to a full round starting with a Top 4 clash between the Sharks and Dolphins, before big games between the Warriors and Storm and the Eels and Roosters.

Good luck with your tips.


Thursday, June 13

Cronulla Sutherland Sharks vs. Dolphins

PointsBet Stadium, 7:50pm (AEST)

Sharks: 1. William Kennedy 2. Sione Katoa 3. Jesse Ramien 4. Kayal Iro 5. Ronaldo Mulitalo 6. Braydon Trindall 7. Nicho Hynes 8. Toby Rudolf 9. Blayke Brailey 10. Oregon Kaufusi 11. Briton Nikora 12. Siosifa Talakai 13. Cameron McInnes Bench: 14. Jack Williams 15. Thomas Hazelton 16. Braden Hamlin-Uele 17. Royce Hunt Reserves: 18. Daniel Atkinson 19. Tuku Hau Tapuha

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Dolphins: 1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow 2. Jamayne Isaako 3. Jake Averillo 4. Herbie Farnworth 5. Jack Bostock 6. Kodi Nikorima 7. Isaiya Katoa 8. Kenny Bromwich 9. Jeremy Marshall-King 10. Felise Kaufusi 11. Connelly Lemuelu 12. Euan Aitken 13. Max Plath Bench: 14. Josh Kerr 15. Mark Nicholls 16. Ray Stone 17. Kurt Donoghoe Reserves: 18. Oryn Keeley 22. Trai Fuller

Officials
Referee:
Todd Smith Touchies: Wyatt Raymond, Drew Oultram Bunker: Gerard Sutton

Prediction: The Sharks bounced back last week to upset the Broncos, while the Dolphins enjoyed the bye after losing by a point to the Raiders the week before. The Dolphins have been up and down with their form this year, while it looked as though the Sharks were going to struggle against fellow Top 4 contenders. The Dolphins are currently a Top 4 team, but with Nicho Hynes back, the Sharks should be too good at home.

Tip: Sharks by 14

PointsBet odds: Sharks $1.33 (-8.5 $1.90) Dolphins $3.30 (+8.5 $1.90)


Friday, June 14

Canberra Raiders vs. North Queensland Cowboys

GIO Stadium, 6pm (AEST)

Raiders: 1. Jordan Rapana 2. Nick Cotric 3. Matthew Timoko 4. Sebastian Kris 5. Xavier Savage 6. Ethan Strange 7. Kaeo Weekes 8. Josh Papali'i 9. Danny Levi 10. Joseph Tapine 11. Hudson Young 12. Elliott Whitehead 13. Morgan Smithies Bench: 14. Tom Starling 15. Ata Mariota 16. Trey Mooney 17. Emre Guler Reserves: 18. Albert Hopoate 19. Zac Woolford

Cowboys: 1. Scott Drinkwater 2. Kyle Feldt 3. Valentine Holmes 4. Viliami Vailea 5. Murray Taulagi 6. Tom Dearden 7. Chad Townsend 10. Reuben Cotter 9. Reece Robson 17. Griffin Neame 11. Heilum Luki 12. Jeremiah Nanai 13. Jason Taumalolo Bench: 14. Sam McIntyre 15. Thomas Mikaele 16. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki 19. Harrison Edwards Reserves: 18. Braidon Burns 20. Tomas Chester

Officials
Referee:
Chris Sutton Touchies: David Munro, Liam Kennedy Bunker: Kasey Badger

Prediction: The Raiders enjoyed the bye last week after their one-point victory over the Dolphins the week before. The Cowboys welcomed back most of their Origin stars and went back to their old ways, losing heavily to the Warriors after upsetting the Roosters the week before with a team of youngsters. The Cowboys appear to have some real attitude problems, while the Raiders are a team that don't elicit a lot of confidence either.

Tip: Raiders by 8

PointsBet odds: Raiders $1.70 (-2.5 $1.90) Cowboys $2.15 (+2.5 $1.90)


South Sydney Rabbitohs vs. Brisbane Broncos

Accor Stadium, 8pm (AEST)

Rabbitohs: 1. Latrell Mitchell 2. Alex Johnston 3. Taane Milne 4. Richard Kennar 5. Jacob Gagai 6. Jack Wighton 7. Cody Walker 8. Davvy Moale 9. Damien Cook 10. Sean Keppie 11. Michael Chee Kam 12. Jai Arrow 13. Keaon Koloamatangi Bench: 14. Peter Mamouzelos 15. Tallis Duncan 16. Cameron Murray 17. Thomas Burgess Reserves: 18. Dion Teaupa 19. Liam Le Blanc

Broncos: 1. Tristan Sailor 5. Deine Mariner 3. Kotoni Staggs 4. Selwyn Cobbo 18. Josiah Karapani 6. Ezra Mam 7. Jock Madden 8. Corey Jensen 9. Billy Walters 10. Payne Haas 11. Brendan Piakura 12. Jordan Riki 13. Patrick Carrigan Bench: 14. Tyson Smoothy 15. Xavier Willison 16. Kobe Hetherington 17. Jack Gosiewski Reserves: 20. Israel Leota 19. Fletcher Baker

Officials
Referee:
Adam Gee Touchies: Matt Noyen, Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski Bunker: Grant Atkins

Prediction: The Bunnies appear to be back, after comfortably winning consecutive games against the Eels and Titans. The Broncos struggled last week in losing to the Sharks at home with Reece Walsh and fellow key spine member Adam Reynolds on the injured list. The question is, are you ready to jump on board the Rabbitohs' revival bus, against the Broncos? Not just yet, surely.

Tip: Broncos by 6

PointsBet odds: Rabbitohs $2.45 (+4.5 $1.90) Broncos $1.55 (-4.5 $1.90)


Saturday, June 15

Wests Tigers vs. Gold Coast Titans

Leichhardt Oval, 3pm (AEST)

Tigers: 21. Jahream Bula 2. Alexander Lobb 3. Brent Naden 4. Justin Olam 5. Charlie Staines 6. Aidan Sezer 7. Apisai Koroisau 8. Stefano Utoikamanu 9. Tallyn Da Silva 10. Alex Twal 11. Fonua Pole 12. Samuela Fainu 13. Justin Matamua Bench: 14. Alex Seyfarth 15. Sione Fainu 16. Reuben Porter 17. Solomona Faataape Reserves: 18. Kit Laulilii 19. Luke Laulilii 20. Heath Mason 22. Jordan Miller 23. Adam Doueihi

Titans: 1. Keano Kini 2. Alofiana Khan-Pereira 3. Brian Kelly 4. Phillip Sami 5. Jojo Fifita 6. Jayden Campbell 7. Kieran Foran 8. Moeaki Fotuaika 9. Chris Randall 10. Josiah Pahulu 11. David Fifita 12. Beau Fermor 13. Klese Haas Bench: 14. Sam Verrills 15. Isaac Liu 16. Keenan Palasia 17. Erin Clark Reserves: 18. Joe Stimson 19. Tanah Boyd 20. Jacob Alick-Wiencke 21. Iszac Fa'asumaleaui 22. Jaylan De Groot

Officials
Referee:
Ashley Klein Touchies: Jon Stone, Clayton Wills Bunker: Todd Smith

Prediction: These two teams have been absolutely awful for the majority of the season. The Tigers were flogged last week by the Dragons, while the Titans meekly surrendered at home to the Rabbitohs. At least two or three times a season, the Tigers will pull an inspired performance out of their pockets, and it's often at Leichhardt Oval, where they hammered the Sharks earlier this season. This round they are paying tribute to the late Keith Barnes, if that doesn't inspire them, nothing will.

Tip: Tigers by 10

PointsBet odds: Tigers $2.25 (+3.5 $1.90) Titans $1.65 (-3.5 $1.90)


New Zealand Warriors vs. Melbourne Storm

Go Media Stadium, 5:30pm (AEST)

Warriors: 1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad 2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak 3. Rocco Berry 4. Adam Pompey 5. Marcelo Montoya 6. Te Maire Martin 7. Shaun Johnson 8. Addin Fonua-Blake 9. Wayde Egan 10. Jackson Ford 11. Marata Niukore 12. Mitchell Barnett 13. Tohu Harris Bench: 14. Chanel Harris-Tavita 15. Dylan Walker 16. Jazz Tevaga 17. Kurt Capewell Reserves: 18. Tom Ale 20. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck 21. Taine Tuaupiki 22. Freddy Lussick 23. Jacob Laban

Storm: 1. Sualauvi Faalogo 2. Grant Anderson 3. Dean Ieremia 4. Nick Meaney 5. Xavier Coates 6. Tyran Wishart 7. Jahrome Hughes 8. Tui Kamikamica 9. Harry Grant 10. Josh King 11. Shawn Blore 12. Eliesa Katoa 13. Trent Loiero Bench: 14. Bronson Garlick 15. Christian Welch 16. Nelson Asofa-Solomona 17. Joe Chan Reserves: 18. Young Tonumaipea 19. Jack Howarth 20. Lazarus Vaalepu 21. Chris Lewis 22. Kane Bradley

Officials
Referee:
Gerard Sutton Touchies: Phil Henderson, Paki Parkinson Bunker: Liam Kennedy

Prediction: The Warriors continued their return to form with a big win over the Cowboys last week, while the Storm came away with the points against the Knights. Storm coach Craig Bellamy would not have been happy with conceding 28 points to the Knights and they will need to vastly improve that part of their game if they are to beat the revitalised Warriors in Auckland.

Tip: Warriors by 12

PointsBet odds: Warriors $2 (+1.5 $1.90) Storm $1.80 (-1.5 $1.90)


Parramatta Eels vs. Sydney Roosters

CommBank Stadium, 7:35pm (AEST)

Eels: 1. Clinton Gutherson 2. Maika Sivo 3. Will Penisini 4. Sean Russell 5. Blaize Talagi 6. Dylan Brown 7. Mitchell Moses 8. Reagan Campbell-Gillard 9. Brendan Hands 10. Junior Paulo 11. Kelma Tuilagi 12. Bryce Cartwright 13. J'maine Hopgood Bench: 14. Daejarn Asi 15. Shaun Lane 16. Joe Ofahengaue 17. Makahesi Makatoa Reserves: 18. Wiremu Greig 19. Morgan Harper 20. Joey Lussick 21. Ryan Matterson 22. Luca Moretti

Roosters: 1. James Tedesco 2. Daniel Tupou 3. Fetalaiga Pauga 4. Joseph Manu 5. Dominic Young 6. Luke Keary 7. Sam Walker 8. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves 9. Connor Watson 10. Lindsay Collins 11. Angus Crichton 12. Victor Radley 13. Naufahu Whyte Bench: 14. Sandon Smith 15. Spencer Leniu 16. Nat Butcher 17. Terrell May Reserves: 18. Michael Jennings 19. Sitili Tupouniua 20. Zach Dockar-Clay 21. Ethan King 22. Siua Wong

Officials
Referee:
Chris Butler Touchies: Drew Oultram, Damian Brady Bunker: Kasey Badger

Prediction: The Eels took on the Bulldogs last week and were beaten in a thriller, while the Roosters enjoyed the bye after being upset by the Cowboys the week before. The Roosters have to win this to maintain contact with the Top 4, while the Eels need the points to keep their season heading in the right direction. It should be a great game with the Roosters having an edge in class out wide.

Tip: Roosters by 10

PointsBet odds: Eels $2.60 (+6.5 $1.90) Roosters $1.50 (-6.5 $1.90)


Sunday, June 16

Manly Warringah Sea Eagles vs. St George Illawarra Dragons

4 Pines Park, 2pm (AEST)

Sea Eagles: 1. Lehi Hopoate 2. Jason Saab 3. Tolutau Koula 4. Reuben Garrick 5. Tommy Talau 6. Luke Brooks 7. Daly Cherry-Evans 8. Taniela Paseka 9. Karl Lawton 10. Nathan Brown 11. Haumole Olakau'atu 12. Ben Trbojevic 13. Jake Trbojevic Bench: 14. Gordon Chan Kum Tong 15. Corey Waddell 16. Ethan Bullemor 17. Toafofoa Sipley Reserves: 22. Aaron Schoupp 20. Jake Simpkin

Dragons: 1. Tyrell Sloan 2. Zac Lomax 3. Moses Suli 4. Max Feagai 5. Mathew Feagai 6. Kyle Flanagan 7. Ben Hunt 8. Francis Molo 9. Jacob Liddle 10. Jack de Belin 11. Luciano Leilua 12. Jaydn Su'A 13. Tom Eisenhuth Bench: 14. Blake Lawrie 15. Raymond Faitala-Mariner 16. Ben Murdoch-Masila 17. Toby Couchman Reserves: 19. Michael Molo 20. Christian Tuipulotu

Officials
Referee:
Peter Gough Touchies: David Munro, Belinda Sharpe Bunker: Chris Butler

Prediction: The Sea Eagles matched it with the Panthers for much of last week, but just couldn't finished the job, while the Dragons put on another impressive performance against the struggling Tigers. This game will not be easy for Manly, but they really should get the points at home.

Tip: Sea Eagles by 10

PointsBet odds: Sea Eagles $1.40 (-6.5 $1.90) Dragons $2.65 (+6.5 $1.90)


Newcastle Knights vs. Penrith Panthers

McDonald Jones Stadium, 4:05pm (AEST)

Knights: 1. Fletcher Sharpe 2. Enari Tuala 3. Dane Gagai 4. Bradman Best 5. Greg Marzhew 6. Jack Cogger 7. Jackson Hastings 8. Jacob Saifiti 9. Jayden Brailey 10. Leo Thompson 11. Tyson Frizell 16. Dylan Lucas 13. Adam Elliott Bench: 14. Phoenix Crossland 15. Daniel Saifiti 17. Brodie Jones 18. Jack Hetherington Reserves: 19. Mathew Croker 21. Krystian Mapapalangi

Panthers: 1. Dylan Edwards 2. Sunia Turuva 3. Izack Tago 4. Paul Alamoti 5. Brian To'o 21. Brad Schneider 7. Jarome Luai 8. Moses Leota 18. Luke Sommerton 10. James Fisher-Harris 11. Scott Sorensen 20. Liam Martin 13. Isaah Yeo Bench: 14. Daine Laurie 15. Lindsay Smith 16. Liam Henry 17. Matt Eisenhuth Reserves: 19. Mavrik Geyer 22. Jesse McLean

Officials
Referee:
Grant Atkins Touchies: Matt Noyen, Michael Wise Bunker: Ashley Klein

Prediction: The Knights continued their slide, losing last week to the Storm, despite scoring 28 points. The Panthers had a tough time beating the Sea Eagles, but their class and determination shone through. The Knights really need to turn things around, but I can't see them doing it against the Panthers.

Tip: Panther by 18

PointsBet odds: Knights $4 (+11.5 $1.90) Panthers $1.25 (-11.5 $1.90)


BYE: Bulldogs


All odds correct at time of publication. Check pointsbet.com.au for the latest.