Once again we have a crucial round in the NRL and even though 5 of the games look easy to pick on paper you get the feeling at least 1 upset is on the cards.
Can South’s, the Warriors, Roosters or the Tigers pull something special out. You will notice I left out Cronulla because they are the one team I can guarantee will get beaten.
Tonight’s game is season defining for the Eels and Panthers. Remember even with all the hype around Parramatta at the moment the fact is they are not in the 8!! And they have St George to come next week so even if they win tonight they are no guarantees to make the finals.
Having said that I am a born again Eels fan and Hayne fever has got me also so I'm tipping them to continue their winning run.
The Panthers can still make the finals but next play the Knights in a tough one.
I think the Saturday games pick themselves with the Titans too good for the Tigers. Melbourne will belt the Roosters now Inglis is back and the Dragons can't lose 3 in a row can they?
I know of all the clubs in the comp South’s play their best when they are underdogs and they would love nothing more than to mess up the Dragons season.
Sunday again should be put in and take out. The Warriors are not good travellers and miss Steve Price and I think a few players might 'save' themselves for the Stacey Jones farewell game the following week.
And if the Bulldogs don't turn one on for Hazem I will be very surprised.
Equally Manly with Brett Stewart back could score more than Australia in the cricket, against the Sharks who have had a wretched season. The only thing that they might not get is the wooden spoon but they are not over the line yet, Manly will win.
Monday’s game is a crucial one. Newcastle will know their fate after Sunday but you expect if they win they can wrap up a finals spot but the Raiders at home have beaten the Saints and Brisbane recently so they will do me.
Best of the weekend
Titans to beat an under strength Tigers
Manly to put 30 on the Sharks
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