Well I said it would be a weird weekend of footy and it was.
Thankfully the 2 teams who I declared as absolute certainties both won (Parra and Tigers) but as far as the other games go it was toss of the coin stuff.
The real result of the weekend was the 2 in form sides in Parra and the Tigers are both now in the 8 (tonight’s game might change that) but who would want to play them the way they are going. Funnily enough they are up against each other this week and the more you look at the draw this week becomes even more mouth watering.
Friday Night Footy is a beauty starting off with the Tigers vs Eels - whichever side wins will wrap up a top 8 spot for mine.
Dragon’s vs Broncos – If the Broncos win they will start to scare a few teams above them.
Knights and Cowboys - Whichever team loses can kiss the year goodbye
Panthers v Rabbitohs - Same as above, and if South’s win, results need to go their way.
Storm v Manly – If Melbourne lose they will lose 4th spot (especially if they lose tonight), if Manly win they might just be the dark horse in the competition.
I think again the only thing you can bank on is whoever is playing the Warriors, Roosters and Sharks.
The backend of the NRL season is going to be a ripper. On form this is what the top 8 might look like in a few weeks time
St George
Bulldogs
Titans
Melbourne
Manly
Parra
Tigers
Broncos
So the first week of the finals all of a sudden looks like anyone’s.
It’s the tightest end to a season anyone can remember and the way things are going the race is far from over. I know the fact that the grand final is already sold out means I’m not the only one who thinks that way.
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