I knew I couldn't tip 4 from 4 going into Saturday but did anyone other than a diehard South’s fan think they had any hope of knocking off Manly, especially after being 12 nil down in as many minutes.
I'm only going to tip one team from here on in, and that’s the Dragons. They are a professional outfit that will be very hard to beat for the title. They simply strangled the Panthers to death, gave them nothing and the Panthers panicked and the Saints never panic. Even when they drop the ball, miss a tackle, get behind, they just don't panic. (sorry Dragons fans I probably just killed their chances off as well. But I think I can’t even stop the Dragons)
Melbourne were ok without being spectacular. Canterbury showed they can win ugly but Canberra showed they can also get beaten. I've had my say about Manly and the way Watmough and Orford were going at each other makes you suspect something isn't right there either.
The Titans made sure they will get a home final by beating the Warriors and they should really consider changing their names to "Once were Warriors" because this mob this year are not Warriors.
Parramatta...what about them - are they not the best team to watch in the competition. Newcastle just stink and if they gave Brian Smith the green light last week expect a hastily convened board meeting in the next few days to reverse that decision. They play the Storm this week and if they don't win that then there season is gone, which I think it is anyway.
The Tigers are now into the 8. How they did that is a miracle and that's why we can’t continue to tip and punt on the game. A month ago Manly were flying , The Tigers were legless and Parra right behind them.
Now the reverse is happening!!!
Tonight should see the Broncos win, BUT, BUT, BUT on recent form who knows. $1.16 to win and they have had 200 points scored against them in about 5 games. Leave me well clear of that.
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