Kiwi NRL Encyclopedia: Round 19
Joseph Manu is the good folks
Dragons vs Titans
Dragons: Kalifa Faifai Loa, Jason Nightingale, Benji Marshall, Leeson Ah Mau (Sam).
Titans: Josh Hoffman, Konrad Hurrell (Ton), Eddy Pettybourne, Leivaha Pulu, Agnatius Paasi (Ton), Nathaniel Peteru.
Doc's Word: Koni's back, more importantly though Nathaniel Peteru was impressive in his last outing for Gold Coast and is another big bopper to help an already huge pack. Keep an eye on whether he gets a run or not.
Sea Eagles vs Warriors
Sea Eagles: Lewis Brown, Mathew Wright (Sam), Martin Taupau.
Warriors: David Fusitua (Ton), Ken Maumalo, Solomone Kata (Ton), Manu Vatuvei, Thomas Leuluai, Shaun Johnson, Issac Luke, Ben Matulino, Bodene Thompson, Simon Mannering, Tuimoala Lolohea, Sam Lisone (Sam), Bunty Afoa, Charlie Gubb, James Gavet.
Doc's Word: Manu Vatuvei back in the NRL, plus Lewis Brown and Mathew Wright give Manly's centres a kiwi flavour.
Rabbitohs vs Broncos
Rabbitohs: (definitely gonna lose without a kiwi/poly).
Broncos: Alex Glenn, Jordan Kahu, Adam Blair, Herman Ese'ese.
Doc's Word: Jordan Kahu returns to the wing for Brisbane and hopefully Alex Glenn isn't marking Greg Inglis.
Knights vs Storm
Knights: Danny Levi, Jeremy Smith, Sam Mataora (CookIs).
Storm: Jesse Bromwich, Kevin Proctor, Tohu Harris, Kenny Bromwich.
Doc's Word: With Tohu Harris and Kenny Bromwich so versatile, keep tabs on whether they are asked to to fill a hole after Origin.
Panthers vs Eels
Panthers: Dallin Watene-Zelezniak, James Fisher-Harris, Suaia Matagi, Sitaleki Akauola.
Eels: Brad Takairangi, Manu Ma'u, Kenny Edwards, Peni Terepo (Ton).
Doc's Word: I'm fairly scared right now writing this, just thinking about James Fisher-Harris possibly coming up against Manu Ma'u.
Roosters vs Sharks
Roosters: Shaun Kenny-Dowall, Joseph Manu, Jared Waerea-Hargreavs, Sio Siua Taukeiaho, Sam Moa, Isaac Liu.
Sharks: Sosaia Feki (Ton), Gerard Beale, Sam Tagataese (Sam).
Doc's Word: Big shout to the Roosters who have rejuvenated their kiwi numbers and I don't think it's a coincidence that it could come with a few impressive performances, starting this week.