GOOD FRIDAY FOOTY SIGNALS A BUMPER ROUND FOR FANS
The long weekend brings a bonus fourth NRL game in Round 4 on Nine this week, with fans in for an Easter treat.
Tonight on Hisense Thursday Night Footy, the Sea Eagles take on the Panthers at Lottoland in a David versus Goliath battle. Superstar halfback Nathan Cleary returns for the Panthers, with the versatile Matt Burton shifting to the centres and classy Stephen Crichton moving to fullback.
Although winless after three rounds, Manly coach Des Hasler has shown confidence in his squad, keeping an unchanged lineup to face the competition leaders, with captain Daly Cherry-Evans under intense pressure to lead the Sea Eagles to a win.
Good Friday Footy features the traditional Easter duel between the Bulldogs and Rabbitohs.
South Sydney blitzed their arch-rivals, the Roosters, last week, and a similar performance will mean a long night for the struggling Dogs. Talented five-eighth Lachlan Lewis has been called up to partner star recruit Kyle Flanagan in their halves
Macca’s Friday Night Footy then sees the Melbourne Storm in unfamiliar territory, coming off two straight but hard-fought losses. Fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen returns against a Brisbane Broncos side gaining in confidence after an emotional victory over the Bulldogs last week. Young winger Xavier Coates is one who will need to star again if the Broncos are to upset the premiers at home.
Finally on Chemist Warehouse Sunday Footy, the Knights play the much improved Dragons. Newcastle are smarting after having their winning run halted in a cliffhanger last weekend. Meanwhile Adam Clune replaces the injured Ben Hunt for St George-Illawarra in a game that is too close to call.
HISENSE THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTY – SEA EAGLES v PANTHERS, LIVE from Lottoland
Followed by HISENSE THURSDAY NIGHT KNOCK OFF
Host and commentators: James Bracey, Andrew Johns, Johnathan Thurston, Allana Ferguson, Brad Fittler, Billy Slater, Paul Gallen, Peter Psaltis, Danika Mason
Sydney 7.30pm LIVE on Channel 9
Brisbane 7.00pm LIVE on Channel 9
Melbourne 7.30pm LIVE on 9Gem
Adelaide 7.00pm LIVE on 9Gem
Perth 4.30pm LIVE on 9Gem
GOOD FRIDAY FOOTY – BULLDOGS v RABBITOHS, LIVE from Stadium Australia
Host and commentators: Erin Molan, Phil Gould, Peter Sterling, Ruan Sims, Darren Lockyer, Brad Fittler, Peter Psaltis, Danika Mason
Sydney 3.00pm LIVE on Channel 9
Brisbane 2.00pm LIVE on Channel 9
Melbourne 3.00pm LIVE on 9Gem
Adelaide 2.30pm LIVE on 9Gem
Perth 12.00pm LIVE on 9Gem
MACCA’S FRIDAY NIGHT FOOTY – STORM v BRONCOS, LIVE from AAMI Park
Followed by MACCA’S GOLDEN POINT
Host and commentators: James Bracey, Andrew Johns, Billy Slater, Johnathan Thurston, Paul Gallen, Mat Thompson, Danika Mason
Sydney 7.30pm LIVE on Channel 9
Brisbane 7.00pm LIVE on Channel 9
Melbourne 7.30pm LIVE on 9Gem
Adelaide 7.00pm LIVE on 9Gem
Perth 4.30pm LIVE on 9Gem
CHEMIST WAREHOUSE SUNDAY FOOTY – KNIGHTS v DRAGONS, LIVE from McDonald Jones Stadium
Preceded by CHEMIST WAREHOUSE SUNDAY KICK OFF
Host and commentators: James Bracey, Phil Gould, Peter Sterling, Allana Ferguson, Sam Thaiday, Andrew Johns, Mat Thompson, Danika Mason
Sydney 3.00pm LIVE on Channel 9
Brisbane 3.00pm LIVE on Channel 9
Melbourne 3.00pm LIVE on 9Gem
Adelaide 2.30pm LIVE on 9Gem
Perth 1.00pm LIVE on 9Gem
SUNDAY NRL FOOTY SHOW – LIVE from 11.00am AEST on Channel 9.Host Erin Molan will cover all the Round 4 action so far with Peter Sterling, Ruan Sims, Brad Fittler and more.Journalists Andrew Webster, Michael Chammas and Brent Read join Sterlo for Inside The 10.
100% FOOTY – Monday at 10.00pm AEST on Channel 9. 100% Footy is the home of the strongest opinions in rugby league from the people who count. Phil Gould returns with Paul Gallen, journalist Andrew Webster and host James Bracey.
WIDE WORLD OF SPORTS RADIO ON 2GB & 4BC
- The WWOS TV brand that sports fans love has its very own radio show. From 6.00pm-7.00pm AEDT Monday to Thursday, hosts Mark Levy (2GB) and Peter Psaltis (4BC) talk with the biggest names in the world of Australian sport, including regular weekly guests:
- Monday: Billy Slater (2GB), Paul Vautin (4BC)
- Tuesday: Paul Gallen (2GB)
- Wednesday: Brad Fittler (2GB)
- Thursday: Ken Sutcliffe (2GB), Johnathan Thurston (4BC)
PODCAST – SIX TACKLES WITH GUS
- James Bracey discusses the biggest issues of the week with rugby league legend and expert commentator Phil Gould on Six Tackles with Gus.
This week:
- The merits of the new 18th man replacement rule brought in by the NRL.
- Debating State of Origin eligibility in light of the Jason Taumalolo case.
Six Tackles with Gus – Podcast Available NOW on Spotify, Apple and Omny
Live and on-demand streaming for Channel 9’s NRL programming available on 9Now #9WWOS
For further information please contact Channel 9 Publicity:
Jason Evans
E jaevans@nine.com.au
P 02 9965 2052
Thursday, 1 April, 2020
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