Kiwi NRL Encyclopedia: Round Rua
You'd be surprised how many lads from Northland the Panthers have on their books.
Psst, yeah you. Come here and look at all the kiwis in the NRL...
(As of Wednesday, including 18th/19th men)
Panthers vs Bulldogs
Panthers: Peta Hiku, Dallin Watene-Zelezniak, Sam McKendry, James Fisher-Harrs, Suaia Matagi, Sitaleki Akauola.
Bulldogs: Curtis Rona, Sam Kasiano, Sam Perrett.
Doc's Word: James Fisher-Harris looked good off the bench for the Panthers last week after a late call up, he's a hearty middle forward from Northland, very similar to another naughty-Northlander Adam Blair.
Broncos vs Warriors
Broncos: Adam Blair, Kodi Nikorima.
Warriors: Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, Tuimoala Lolohea, Solomone Kata Manu Vatuvei, Shaun Johnson, Issac Luke, Ben Matulino, Bodene Thompson, Simon Mannering, Nathaniel Roache, Sam Lisone, James Gavent, Raymond Faitala-Mariner.
Doc's Word: Raymond Faitala-Mariner is back in first grade, can he defend?
Raiders vs Roosters
Raiders: Jordan Rapana, Frank-Paul Nuuausala, Iosia Soliola, Jeff Lima.
Roosters: Shaun Kenny-Dowall, Isacc Liu, Sio Siua Taukeiaho, Sam Moa.
Doc's Word: Love the veteran crew of Raiders forwards with a kiwi/island flavour.
Rabbitohs vs Knights
Rabbitohs: Hymel Hunt, Kirisome Auva'a.
Knights: Jeremy Smith, David Bhana, Danny Levi.
Doc's Word: Danny Levi gets the call up to the bench for the Knights, joining David Bhana. Two hard working nuggets.
Eels vs Cowboys
Eels: Kieran Foran, Manu Ma'u, Peni Terepo, Ken Edwards.
Cowboys: Antonio Winterstein, Jason Taumalolo.
Doc's Word: Manu Ma'u is a beast, always watch him.
Sharks vs Dragons
Sharks: Sosaia Feki, Sam Tagataese, Gerrard Beale.
Dragons: Jason Nightingale, Benji Marshall, Leeson Ah Mau, Russell Packer, Siliva Havili.
Doc's Word: The Dragons have quickly become a kiwi favourite, with all their kiwi lads doing their bit in a fantastic team environment.
Storm vs Titans
Storm: Jesse Bromwich, Kevin Proctor, Tohu Harris, Kenny Bromwich.
Titans: Josh Hoffman, Agnatius Paasi, Zeb Taia, Eddy Pettybourne, Leivaha Pulu.
Doc's Word: The battle of the low key kiwis here. Agnatius Paasi has gone to another level, Kenny Bromwich is establishing himself out of Jesse's shadow.
Wests Tigers vs Sea Eagles
Tigers: Tim Simona, Dene Halatau, Sauaso Sue, Josh Aloiai, Ava Seumanufagai, Manaia Cherrington, Michael Chee Kam.
Sea Eagles: Steve Matai, Lewis Brown, Martin Taupau.
Doc's Word: Dene Halatau is the Tigers' Mr Fix-It and Martin Taupau moved to the edge? Hmm...