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Monday's Expert - 2021 NRL Round 4
Monday's Expert - with the full results from NRL Round 4, along with Match Review charges, LeagueUnlimited.com Player of the Year leaderboard, crowd and TV ratings info.
Check back Tuesday for more updates!
All listed times are AEDT (NSW/VIC/ACT) on Thu, Fri & Sat, then AEST (NSW/QLD/VIC/ACT) Sun & Mon
RELATED: See the full list of 2021 NRL Telstra Premiership Draw and Results.
Round 4 NRL Results
Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles 6
Penrith Panthers 46
Venue: Lottoland
Crowd: 6076
Date: Thursday 1 April 2021 at 8:05pm
MANLY-WARRINGAH SEA EAGLES (6)
Tries: Cade Cust
Conversions: Reuben Garrick (1/1)
PENRITH PANTHERS (46)
Tries: Brian To'o (2), Moses Leota, Viliame Kikau (2), Matt Burton, Kurt Capewell, Paul Momirovski
Conversions: Nathan Cleary (6/8)
Penalty Goals: Nathan Cleary (1/1)
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 0
South Sydney Rabbitohs 38
Venue: Stadium Australia
Crowd: 23240
Date: Friday 2 April 2021 at 4:05pm
CANTERBURY-BANKSTOWN BULLDOGS (0)
SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS (38)
Tries: Josh Mansour, Adam Reynolds, Cody Walker (2), Alex Johnston, Latrell Mitchell
Conversions: Adam Reynolds (6/6)
Penalty Goals: Adam Reynolds (1/1)
Melbourne Storm 40
Brisbane Broncos 6
Venue: AAMI Park
Crowd: 14135
Date: Friday 2 April 2021 at 8:05pm
MELBOURNE STORM (40)
Tries: Ryan Papenhuyzen (4), George Jennings (2), Cameron Munster
Conversions: Ryan Papenhuyzen (5/7)
Penalty Goals: Josh Addo-Carr (1/1)
BRISBANE BRONCOS (6)
Tries: Xavier Coates
Conversions: Jamayne Isaako (1/1)
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 48
North Queensland Cowboys 10
Venue: Netstrata Jubilee Stadium
Crowd: 5119
Date: Saturday 3 April 2021 at 5:15pm
CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS (48)
Tries: Mawene Hiroti, Josh Dugan, Connor Tracey (2), Matt Moylan, Will Kennedy (2), Teig Wilton
Conversions: Chad Townsend (8/8)
NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS (10)
Tries: Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow, Valentine Holmes
Conversions: Valentine Holmes (1/2)
Gold Coast Titans 4
Canberra Raiders 20
Venue: Netstrata Jubilee Stadium
Crowd: 5117
Date: Saturday 3 April 2021 at 7:45pm
GOLD COAST TITANS (4)
Tries: Corey Thompson
Conversions: Patrick Herbert (0/1)
CANBERRA RAIDERS (20)
Tries: Jordan Rapana, Josh Papali'i, Ryan Sutton
Conversions: Jarrod Croker (3/3)
Penalty Goals: Jarrod Croker (1/1)
Newcastle Knights 13
St George Illawarra Dragons 22
Venue: McDonald Jones Stadium
Crowd: 21770
Date: Sunday 4 April 2021 at 4:05pm
NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS (13)
Tries: Gehamat Shibasaki, Josh King
Field Goals: Kurt Mann (1/1)
Conversions: Tex Hoy (1/1), Mitchell Barnett (1/1)
ST GEORGE ILLAWARRA DRAGONS (22)
Tries: Trent Merrin, Tariq Sims (2), Brayden Wiliame
Conversions: Zac Lomax (3/4)
Sydney Roosters 32
Warriors 12
Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground
Crowd: 12210
Date: Sunday 4 April 2021 at 6:15pm
SYDNEY ROOSTERS (32)
Tries: James Tedesco, Nat Butcher, Brett Morris (2), Drew Hutchison, Josh Morris
Conversions: Siosiua Taukeiaho (3/4), Drew Hutchison (0/1), Sam Walker (1/1)
WARRIORS (12)
Tries: Adam Pompey, Tohu Harris
Conversions: Kodi Nikorima (2/2)
Wests Tigers 22
Parramatta Eels 36
Venue: Stadium Australia
Crowd: 29056
Date: Monday 5 April 2021 at 4:00pm
WESTS TIGERS (22)
Tries: Daine Laurie, Adam Doueihi, Stefano Utoikamanu, Jacob Liddle
Conversions: Adam Doueihi (3/4)
PARRAMATTA EELS (36)
Tries: Marata Niukore, Isaiah Papali'i, Tom Opacic (2), Blake Ferguson (2), Clinton Gutherson
Conversions: Mitchell Moses (4/7)
RELATED: Click here to view the current NRL Telstra Premiership ladder.
Match Review Charges - Round 4
| Player | Club | Grade / Charge | Min / on who | Base | Priors | + Carry overs | If guilty | Early plea | Plea | Susp /Fine | Carry overs |
| Morgan BOYLE | Manly | Grade 1 Crusher Tackle | 16th min, B To'o | 200 | None | 0 | 200 | 150 | Guilty - no contest | 2 matches | 0 |
| Cody WALKER | Souths | Grade 1 Contrary Conduct | 8th min, C Waddell | $1500 | None | 0 | $1500 | $1150 | Guilty - early plea | $1150 | N/A |
| Cody WALKER | Souths | Grade 1 Striking | 35th min, N Meaney | 200 | None | 0 | 200 | 150 | Guilty - early plea | 1 match | 50 |
| Keaon KOLOAMATANGI | Souths | Grade 2 Crusher Tackle | 37th min, W Hopoate | 350 | None | 0 | 350 | 262 | Guilty - early plea | 2 matches | 62 |
| Patty CARRIGAN | Brisbane | Grade 1 Crusher Tackle | 17th min, C Welch | 200 | 1 x non-similar (+20%) | 0 | 240 | 180 | Guilty - early plea | 1 match | 80 |
| Sam LISONE | Gold Coast | Grade 1 Dangerous Contact (head/neck) | 23rd min, C Nicoll-Klokstad | $1500 | 1 x similar (+50%) | N/A | $2250 | $1700 | Guilty - early plea | $1700 fine | N/A |
| Jacob SAIFITI | Newcastle | Grade 1 Shoulder Charge | 56th min, M Ravalawa | 200 | None | 0 | 200 | 150 | Guilty - early plea | 1 match | 50 |
| Andrew McCULLOUGH | St G. Illa | Grade 1 Contrary Conduct | 58th min, J Brailey | $1500 | None | 0 | $1500 | $1150 | Guilty - early plea | $1150 fine | N/A |
| Victor RADLEY | Roosters | Grade 1 Dangerous Contact (other) | 20th min, J Tevaga | $1500 | 1 x non-similar (+20%) | 0 | $1800 | $1350 | Guilty at judiciary | $1800 fine | N/A |
| Bunty AFOA | Warriors | Grade 1 Shoulder Charge | 58th min, S Walker | 200 | None | 0 | 200 | 150 | Guilty - early plea | 1 match | 50 |
LeagueUnlimited Player of the Year standings
Our writers issue points every game for who they judge as the best player on the field. Below is the running tally for the season...
7 points - Ryan Papenhuyzen (Storm)
6 points - Will Kennedy (Sharks), George Williams (Raiders), David Fifita (Titans), Damien Cook (Rabbitohs), Ben Hunt (Dragons), Roger Tuivasa-Sheck (Warriors), Jarome Luai (Panthers), Clinton Gutherson (Eels), Reed Mahoney (Eels)
5 points - Brett Morris (Roosters), Luke Keary (Roosters), Chad Townsend (Sharks), Viliame Kikau (Panthers), Cody Walker (Rabbitohs)
4 points - Cameron Munster (Storm), Latrell Mitchell (Rabbitohs), Alexander Brimson (Titans), Nathan Cleary (Panthers), James Tedesco (Roosters), Brian To'o (Panthers)
3 points - Tino Fa'asuamaleaui (Titans), Daine Laurie (Wests Tigers), Tariq Sims (Dragons), Bradman Best (Knights), Daniel Saifiti (Knights), Jayden Brailey (Knights), Adam Doueihi (Wests Tigers), Jamayne Isaako (Broncos), Ryan Sutton (Raiders)
2 points - Tui Kamikamica (Storm), Josh Kerr (Dragons), Jack Wighton (Raiders), Bayley Sironen (Warriors), Paul Vaughan (Dragons), Blayke Brailey (Sharks), Marata Niukore (Eels), Tyson Frizell (Knights), Maika Sivo (Eels), Herbie Farnworth (Broncos), Nathan Brown (Eels), Toby Rudolf (Sharks), Hudson Young (Raiders), Blake Ferguson (Eels), Angus Crichton (Roosters), Jai Arrow (Rabbitohs), Blake Lawrie (Dragons), Connor Watson (Knights), Isaah Yeo (Panthers)
1 point - Josh Papali'i (Raiders), Phillip Sami (Titans), Christian Welch (Storm), Paul Momirovski (Panthers), Ryan James (Raiders), Kodi Nikorima (Warriors), Siosiua Taukeiaho (Roosters), Addin Fonua-Blake (Warriors), Isaiah Papali'i (Eels), Cameron Murray (Rabbitohs), Andrew McCullough (Dragons), Dane Gagai (Rabbitohs), Ben Murdoch-Masila (Warriors), Zac Lomax (Dragons), Sebastian Kris (Raiders), Lindsay Collins (Roosters), Xavier Coates (Broncos)
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Each week we'll also do our best to keep you across the crowd figures and TV ratings which are often the most talked-about parts of the game.
Crowds - Round 4
Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles (6) v Penrith Panthers (46)
Thu 1 Apr 8:05PM at Lottoland (Crowd: 6076)
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs (0) v South Sydney Rabbitohs (38)
Fri 2 Apr 4:05PM at Stadium Australia (Crowd: 23240)
Melbourne Storm (40) v Brisbane Broncos (6)
Fri 2 Apr 8:05PM at AAMI Park (Crowd: 14135)
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks (48) v North Queensland Cowboys (10)
Sat 3 Apr 5:15PM at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium (Crowd: 5119)
Gold Coast Titans (4) v Canberra Raiders (20)
Sat 3 Apr 7:45PM at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium (Crowd: 5117)
Newcastle Knights (13) v St George Illawarra Dragons (22)
Sun 4 Apr 4:05PM at McDonald Jones Stadium (Crowd: 21770)
Sydney Roosters (32) v Warriors (12)
Sun 4 Apr 6:15PM at Sydney Cricket Ground (Crowd: 12210)
Wests Tigers (10) v Parramatta Eels (16)
Mon 5 Apr 4:00PM at Stadium Australia (Crowd: 29056)
Round 4 total: 116,723
Round 4 average: 14,590
2021 cumulative attendance (to R4): 432,384
2021 average (to R4): 13512
Ratings - Round 4
STV ratings (Foxtel)
Thu 8:05pm MAN v PEN - 201K
Fri 4:05pm SOU v CBY - 193K
Fri 8:05pm MEL v BNE - 287K
Sat 5:30pm CRO v NQL - 190K
Sat 7:35pm GLD v CAN - 275K
Sun 4:05pm NEW v SGI - 232K
Sun 6:15pm SYD v WAR - 243K
Mon 4:00pm WST v PAR - 268K
Round 4 STV total: 1.889m
FTA ratings (Nine Network)
Thu 8:05pm MAN v PEN - 517K (321K metro, 196K regional)
Fri 8:05pm MEL v BNE - 549K (328K metro, 221K regional)
Sun 4:05pm NEW.v SGI - 427K (258K metro, 169K regional)
Round 4 FTA total: 1,493m