The best day on the Australian calendar, ANZAC Day, is complimented with two NRL games. Fixtures across the weekend will be commemorating the special event. The first game will kick off at 4pm, an after of NRL action on a traditional ground bathed in sunshine.
The Dragons are the home side on this occasion, hosting the Roosters in the traditional ANZAC Day NRL fixture. At 7pm, the night fixture has the Storm hosting the Warriors. A recent addition to the day of celebration, it is great to see our cousins across the ditch acknowledge on and off the field. If you find a winner, feel free to donate to the worthy Legacy Australia cause supporting families of veterans.
NRL Round 7 ANZAC Day Betting Tips
St George-Illawarra Dragons vs Sydney Roosters
Sydney Cricket Ground, Monday 25th April, 4pm (EST)
Squads
St George-Illawarra Dragons
1. Moses Mbye 2. Mathew Feagai 3. Moses Suli 4. Zac Lomax 5. Mikaele Ravalawa 6. Jack Bird 7. Ben Hunt 8. Francis Molo 9. Andrew McCullough 10. Josh Kerr 11. Tariq Sims 12. Jaydn Su’A 13. Jack De Belin Interchange: 14. Talatau Amone 15. Blake Lawrie 16. Josh McGuire 17. George Burgess 18. Tautau Moga
Sydney Roosters
1. James Tedesco 2. Daniel Tupou 3. Paul Momirovski 4. Joseph Manu 5. Joseph Suaalii 6. Sam Walker 7. Luke Keary 8. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves 9. Sam Verrills 10. Lindsay Collins 11. Angus Crichton 12. Sitili Tupouniua 13. Victor Radley Interchange: 14. Drew Hutchinson 15. Fletcher Baker 16. Nat Butcher 17. Siosiua Taukeiaho 18. Lachlan Lam
Match Preview
The Dragons returned to winning form last week against the Knights but to put that victory into perspective, they were hardly facing a quality opponent. Sure, the Knights defeated the Roosters in Round 1 this season, but it was a vastly different team. The Roosters did what was needed to capture a 22-14 win over the Warriors. They have won 4 out of 6 but are yet to produce anything special; they are still building but their winning performances will add to their confidence.
The Roosters have been successful over the Dragons 4 out of the past 5 fixtures held on ANZAC Day and have won 9 of the last 10 against the Dragons. Unfortunately for the home team, they look unable to cause an upset this time around. There is an unconvincing edge to the Roosters at this stage of the season. Then again, these are the games that a team like them should be able to win. As much as the Dragons will be motivated ahead of this clash, so too will the Roosters. It might be far closer than expected though and that invest appears to be the way to go.
Roosters 1-12
$2.80 (1 Unit)
Melbourne Storm vs New Zealand Warriors
AAMI Park, Monday 25th April, 7pm (EST)
Squads
Melbourne Storm
1. Ryan Papenhuyzen 2. Nick Meaney 3. Reimis Smith 4. Justin Olam 5. Xavier Coastes 6. Cameron Munster 7. Jahrome Hughes 8. Jesse Bromwich 9. Harry Grant 10. Nelson Asofa-Solomona 11. Felise Kaufusi 12. Kenneath Bromwich 13. Josh King Interchange: 14. Brandon Smith 15. Tyran Wishart 16. Trent Loiero 17. Tepai Moeroa 18. Chris Lewis
New Zealand Warriors
1. Reece Walsh 2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak 3. Jesse Arthars 4. Adam Pompey 5. Edward Kosi 6. Chanel Harris-Tavita 7. Shaun Johnson 8. Addin Fonua-Blake 9. Wayde Egan 10. Matthew Lodge 11. Euan Aitken 12. Bayley Sironen 13. Josh Curran Interchange: 14. Kodi Nikorima 15. Bunty Afoa 16. Aaron Pene 17. Eliesa Katoa 18. Taniela Otukolo
Match Preview
The form of the Storm is something be admired. They easily accounted for the Sharks last week after appearing to be pressured early. They were in a different class altogether and prevailed comfortably 34-18. The Warriors were competitive for stages against the Roosters but like the Storm, were in a different class to their opponents; unfortunately for them, it was a lower one as they suffered defeat. They look outclassed here as the Storm continue to roll along with their strong momentum. The Warriors will put up a fight, but it will only count for so much.
The Storm have several gears to go through and the Warriors look unable to match them. It should be a comfortable win for the home team and the issue becomes deciding on the margin of victory. One area the Storm appear to have excelled in compared to most other teams is their attack. Munster was at his dynamic best last week and is well complimented by the ‘other’ attacking weapons in this team. It could get ugly for the Warriors if they’re not careful.
Same Game Multi:
Storm 13+
Munters Anytime Try
Olam Anytime Try
($7.50 at Ladbrokes)
Storm -18.5
$1.90 (1.5 Units)
