NRL 2025 Round 10
Both teams are coming off losses in Magic Round and are sitting near each other at the bottom of the ladder, with the Eels dead last and the Dolphins in 14th. The Eels did play well in defeat last time out, going down 18-28 in Magic Round. Josh Addo-Carr got a double, making it six tries in his last four games. It wouldn’t surprise me to see him back it up again with a try in this game as well.
The Dolphins also lost their Magic Round game by 10 points against the Roosters, but it seemed as though they played worse in comparison to the Eels. They will get the likes of Felise Kaufusi, Kurt Donoghoe and Mark Nicholls back. However, the Eels seem to be on the up and are improving, so I think now is the time to get on board, especially considering they are playing at home.
| Bookmaker | Katherine’s Tip | Odds |
 | Eels to win | $1.74 |
 | Eels to win | $1.75 |
 | Anytime try scorer - Josh Addo-Carr | $1.57 |
Parramatta Eels - Isaiah Iongi, Bailey Simonsson, Will Penisini, Sean Russell, Josh Addo-Carr, Dylan Brown, Mitch Moses, Jack Williams, Ryley Smith, Junior Paulo, Charlie Guymer, Kitione Kautoga, J'maine Hopgood, Dylan Walker, Luca Moretti, Jordan Samrani & Sam Tuivaiti
Dolphins - Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow, Jamayne Isaako, Jake Averillo, Herbie Farnworth, Jack Bostock, Kodi Nikorima, Isaiya Katoa, Felise Kaufusi, Jeremy Marshall-King, Francis Molo, Kulikefu Finefeuiaki, Tom Gilbert, Mark Nicholls, Kurt Donoghoe, Ray Stone, Connelly Lemuelu & Josh Kerr
The Knights needed a win and they needed it bad. They turned up on the field in Magic Round and managed to snap a five-game losing streak with a win against the Rabbitohs, 30-4. After scoring three tries in the first 12 minutes, they only managed two tries for the rest of the game, but it was good enough to get the win over the Rabbitohs, who had a lot of key players out, either due to injury or suspension.
The Titans are on a five-game losing streak themselves and they’ll be looking to put an end to that on the road at McDonald Jones Stadium. It looks like the same 17 will line up for the Knights, with Kalyn Ponga overcoming a rib injury. The Titans will get a boost with Kieran Foran back for the first time this season and they’ll need him to step up from game one. The Knights have more confidence in this one and are playing at home.
Newcastle Knights - Kalyn Ponga, James Schiller, Dane Gagai, Bradman Best, Greg Marzhew, Fletcher Sharpe, Jack Cogger, Jacob Saifiti, Phoenix Crossland, Leo Thompson, Dylan Lucas, Kai Pearce-Paul, Tyson Frizell, Jayden Brailey, Mat Croker, Adam Elliott & Brodie Jones
Gold Coast Titans - Jaylan de Groot, Alofiana Khan-Pereira, Brian Kelly, Phillip Sami, Jojo Fifita, AJ Brimson, Kieran Foran, Mo Fotuaika, Sam Verrills, Reagan Campbell-Gillard, Chris Randall, Beau Fermor, Tino Fa'asuamaleaui, Klese Haas, Iszac Fa'asuamaleaui, Arama Hau & Josiah Pahulu
It’s been a hard few weeks for the Rabbitohs with injuries and suspensions, but they do get back Latrell Mitchell and Jamie Humphreys for this clash against the Broncos at Accor Stadium. I have no idea who stepped out in the last game with the Panthers, but it wasn’t the Broncos, that’s for sure! Yes, it looked like the Panthers were back to their old selves, but to score just one try in front of a packed home stadium, it wasn’t what the doctor ordered.
Ezra Mam is available for selection after returning from a lengthy suspension, but it remains unclear if Michael Maguire will include him in the 17. The Broncos have won two from their last five games and the Rabbitohs come into this clash on a four-game winning streak. Both teams seem to be a little inconsistent as of late, but I feel there is plenty more upside with the Broncos, the team that has handed the Bulldogs their one and only loss so far this season.
South Sydney Rabbitohs - Latrell Mitchell, Bayleigh Bentley-Hape, Euan Aitken, Campbell Graham, Isaiah Tass, Josh Schuster, Jamie Humphreys, Sean Keppie, Jayden Sullivan, Tevita Tatola, Keaon Koloamatangi, Tallis Duncan, Jai Arrow, Lewis Dodd, Liam Le Blanc, Lachlan Hubner & Davvy Moale
Brisbane Broncos - Selwyn Cobbo, Deine Mariner, Kotoni Staggs, Gehamat Shibasaki, Jesse Arthars, Ben Hunt, Adam Reynolds, Patrick Carrigan, Billy Walters, Payne Haas, Xavier Willison, Jordan Riki, Kobe Hetherington, Cory Paix, Corey Jensen, Brendan Piakura & Jaiyden Hunt
Strap yourselves in, people - we have first and second on the ladder doing battle in the first game on Saturday. The Raiders got a hard-fought golden point victory last time out against the Storm and have managed to push themselves up to second place on the ladder. Meanwhile, the Bulldogs bounced back from their first loss of the season to take down the Titans last time out, 38-18.
Matt Burton is back for the Bulldogs, but it looks like Jacob Preston is facing a three-game ban for his crusher tackle in the team’s win over the Titans. All of this will cause a little reshuffle with players, so there is a little uncertainty around that. The Raiders are a team that’s on a five-game winning streak and they are playing at home, which gives them a good boost. I think the Raiders are in the box seat, but there’s still value in the Bulldogs.
Canberra Raiders - Kaeo Weekes, Savelio Tamale, Matthew Timoko, Seb Kris, Xavier Savage, Ethan Strange, Jamal Fogarty, Corey Horsburgh, Tom Starling, Joe Tapine, Hudson Young, Matty Nicholson, Morgan Smithies, Owen Pattie, Zac Hosking, Josh Papali'i & Ata Mariota
Canterbury Bulldogs - Connor Tracey, Jacob Kiraz, Bronson Xerri, Stephen Crichton, Marcelo Montoya, Matt Burton, Toby Sexton, Max King, Reed Mahoney, Daniel Suluka-Fifita, Viliame Kikau, Jaeman Salmon, Kurt Mann, Bailey Hayward, Harry Hayes, Kurtis Morrin & Lipoi Hopoi
The Dragons were chasing the Tigers pretty much the entirety of their last game and they ended up going down 28-34. One has to think things would probably be a little different if they didn’t bomb that try, only for the Tigers to run the length of the field to score their own try. That loss means that the Dragons have won just two of their last five games. They do get back to Wollongong for this one, so the home crowd will boost them hopefully.
The Warriors played very well last time out against the Cowboys and have extended their winning streak to three. They are now sitting in the top four as well and to sweeten the deal even further, the great Dallin Watene-Zelezniak is expected to return for his first game of the season. The Warriors look to be another team on the rise, but winning at WIN Stadium is no easy feat. So, play it safe, taking the Warriors in the head-to-head market.
St. George Illawarra Dragons - Clint Gutherson, Tyrell Sloan, Moses Suli, Valentine Holmes, Corey Allan, Kyle Flanagan, Lyhkan King-Togia, Toby Couchman, Damien Cook, David Klemmer, Dylan Egan, Jaydn Su'A, Hamish Stewart, Jacob Liddle, Jack de Belin, Loko Pasifiki Tonga & Luciano Leilua
New Zealand Warriors - Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad, Taine Tuaupiki, Ali Leiataua, Adam Pompey, Dallin Watene-Zelezniak, Chanel Harris-Tavita, Luke Metcalf, Marata Niukore, Wayde Egan, Mitch Barnett, Kurt Capewell, Leka Halasima, Erin Clark, Samuel Healey, Jackson Ford, Demitric Vaimauga & Bunty Afoa
The Cowboys and Panthers had two very different Magic Round results. The Cowboys suffered a close loss at the hands of the Warriors. That loss put an end to the four-game winning streak the Cowboys were on. Meanwhile, the Panthers (and Nathan Cleary) looked as good as they have this season last time out, with a convincing 32-8 win over the Broncos at Suncorp Stadium.
The Panthers haven’t exactly been the most consistent team this season and are yet to string together back-to-back wins, but they do get a fairly significant boost with Brian To'o back in the frame. It was pretty much the Nathan Cleary show last time out and he’ll need his team to step up and help when heading to Queensland Country Bank Stadium. The Cowboys also have a good record against the Panthers, already beating them this season.
North Queensland Cowboys - Scott Drinkwater, Robert Derby, Jaxon Purdue, Viliami Vailea, Murray Taulagi, Tom Dearden, Jake Clifford, Jordan McLean, Reece Robson, Jason Taumalolo, John Bateman, Jeremiah Nanai, Sam McIntyre, Kai O'Donnell, Harrison Edwards, Griffin Neame & Coen Hess
Penrith Panthers - Dylan Edwards, Paul Alamoti, Izack Tago, Luke Garner, Brian To'o, Blaize Talagi, Nathan Cleary, Moses Leota, Mitch Kenny, Lindsay Smith, Isaiah Papali'i, Liam Martin, Isaah Yeo, Trent Toelau, Liam Henry, Mavrik Geyer & Luron Patea
The Storm, playing at AAMI Park. That’s a tough ask for the Tigers and the odds have the Tigers as the heavy underdogs, but they are playing as good as they have in years and what’s more, they are consistent. For the Storm, they could see Harry Grant back, which would certainly make things more difficult for the Tigers. The Storm will also be looking to bounce back after a heartbreaking golden point loss to the Raiders.
The Tigers are riding a two-game winning streak, but it looks as though Brent Naden will miss this game after injuring his knee in Magic Round. Craig Bellamy will have his team firing for this one in front of their home crowd, I reckon and while the Storm have lost a little bit of the consistency they are known for, it is difficult to see them lose two games in a row, especially at home. The line is a little too big for my liking, though, the Tigers should keep this close-ish.
Melbourne Storm - Ryan Papenhuyzen, Sua Fa'alogo, Grant Anderson, Nick Meaney, Xavier Coates, Cameron Munster, Jahrome Hughes, Stefano Utoikamanu, Harry Grant, Josh King, Shawn Blore, Eli Katoa, Trent Loiero, Tyran Wishart, Alec MacDonald, Tui Kamikamica & Joe Chan
Wests Tigers - Jahream Bula, Sunia Turuva, Adam Doueihi, Staford To'a, Charlie Staines, Lachlan Galvin, Jarome Luai, Terrell May, Api Koroisau, Fonua Pole, Samuela Fainu, Alex Seyfarth, Alex Twal, Tallyn Da Silva, Royce Hunt, Jack Bird & Sione Fainu
The Sea Eagles are coming into this one off a bye, so fresh legs will be in order and they must be feeling good about themselves after beating the Panthers in this last game, 26-10. The Sharks proved too good for the Eels last time out, winning 28-18. We see a raft of players back in the lineup for the Sea Eagles including the likes of Jason Saab, Jake Trbojevic and Josh Aloiai.
The Sharks are certainly a dangerous team and have already got the win over the Sea Eagles this season, 24-18, in Round 6. I just don’t know what we are going to get with each team, which always makes me nervous. However, I’m backing the Sea Eagles in as they are fresh off a bye and playing at home, not to mention that they will have some serious stars back on the field.
Manly Sea Eagles - Tom Trbojevic, Jason Saab, Tolu Koula, Reuben Garrick, Lehi Hopoate, Luke Brooks, Daly Cherry-Evans, Josh Aloiai, Jazz Tevaga, Siosiua Taukeiaho, Haumole Olakau’atu, Ben Trbojevic, Jake Trbojevic, Jake Simpkin, Corey Waddell, Ethan Bullemor & Nathan Brown
Cronulla Sharks - Will Kennedy, Samuel Stonestreet, Jesse Ramien, KL Iro, Ronaldo Mulitalo, Braydon Trindall, Nicho Hynes, Addin Fonua-Blake, Blayke Brailey, Oregon Kaufusi, Briton Nikora, Billy Burns, Cameron McInnes, Daniel Atkinson, Braden Hamlin-Uele, Jesse Colquhoun & Tom Hazelton
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