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Posted on 22/08 by Les H

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Brisbane Broncos v Parramatta Eels betting
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Brisbane Broncos $1.28 Bet Now
Parramatta Eels $3.70 Bet Now
A majestic performance from Anthony Milford ensured the Broncos did enough to secure another important win against the Dragons on Friday night.

The competition’s highest points scorers threatened to cut loose again at the Suncorp at times but settled for a relatively comfortable 24-12 win that keeps their pursuit of a top two finish firmly on track. Wayne Bennett’s men appear to be peaking at the right time, and no side will relish the prospect of facing them in the knock- out stage.

This is a vital clash for both sides, and the Broncos will be keen to exact revenge for the 28-14 loss at the hands of the Eels back in Round 21.

The 30-8 success over an embattled Titans side on Thursday was enough to temporarily lift the Eels into the top four. After a shock Round 23 defeat to the Knights, it was imperative that they got back to winning ways as soon as possible and rekindle their end of season form.

The victory is due in large part to a dominant performance from their forwards with Tepai Moeroa, Daniel Alvaro, Nathan Brown and Manu Ma’u stamping their authority on proceedings both in attack and as part of a robust goal-line defence. Full-back continues to be a concern; following the devastating loss of Clint Gutherson, the Eels have compensated well with Bevan French slotting in superbly.

With French forced out of the action on Thursday with a hamstring injury, it was left to Will Smith to deputise and his second-half display, capped off by two tries, may have been enough to persuade coach Brad Arthur that there is no need to rush French back with the number one shirt in safe hands

Selection: Broncos to win



Canberra Raiders v Newcastle Knights betting
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Canberra Raiders $1.15 Bet Now
Newcastle Knights $5.50 Bet Now
Sunday’s loss to the Panthers signalled the death of the Raiders’ finals’ dreams - although the Green Machine didn’t go down without a fight in an enthralling encounter at GIO Stadium. A gutsy second half fight back had seen the Vikings take an unlikely lead with eight minutes to go before victory was taken away in heartbreaking fashion as the Panthers delivered a devastating late blow via Tyrone May’s late score.

The defeat leaves Ricky Stuart’s side four points adrift of the Cowboys in eighth and, barring a miracle, exiled from this year’s finals.

The Knights continued their improved performances against Storm at the weekend but were ultimately overpowered by the newly crowned Minor Premiers. Off the back of three consecutive wins, confidence was as high as it has been for three years at the Hunter, and the early sin-bin of Jesse Bromwich followed by a Lachlan Fitzgibbon try raised hopes that they could seal a historic win against the competition leaders.

That initial optimism soon fizzled out though, as the Storm seized control of the game and eventually ran out 12-44 winners. A serious knee injury sustained by Brock Lamb will see the valuable pivot sit out the rest of the campaign before embarking on summer of rehabilitation in preparation for the new season. With the Raiders and Sharks next up, the fixture list hasn’t been kind as they try to avoid another last placed finish.

Selection: Raiders to win



Wests Tigers v Nth Queensland Cowboys betting
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Wests Tigers $1.90 Bet Now
Nth Queensland Cowboys $1.90 Bet Now
A virtuoso display from James Tedesco against his future employers wasn’t enough to save the Tigers from defeat on Saturday. His efforts, which included; 156 running metres, one try assist, one try for himself, and three try-saving tackles were in vain as the Chooks subjected the unfortunate Wests to defeat in the cruellest of manners.

Coming back from 16-0 down to lead late in the second half was an exceptional effort and speaks volumes for the turnaround in performance levels that Ivan Cleary has presided over. Their strong displays at the tail-end of this year auger well for a much better future for his young charges.

The Cowboys’ injury toll continues to rise and is now at epidemic levels. Defeat on Saturday was again combined with the blow of losing Lachlan Coote prior to the game, with John Asiata and Kalyn Ponga both leaving the field as a consequence of elbow and shoulder injuries respectively. With the likes of Johnathan Thurston, Matt Scott, Antonio Winterstein, Gavin Cooper, Pat Kaufusi, Ben Spina, Justin O’Neill, Shaun Fensom and Josh Chudleigh all currently unavailable, the Cowboys’ playing roster is at breaking point.

In amongst all the hardship, however, there remains an immense fighting spirit throughout the side, and they battled magnificently to hold the Sharks tryless in the second half. With the Townsville club sitting in seventh with two rounds remaining, it may be that the overcrowded treatment room may prove to be the defining factor of their season.

Selection: Tigers to win



Gold Coast Titans v Canterbury Bulldogs betting
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Gold Coast Titans $1.60 Bet Now
Canterbury Bulldogs $2.35 Bet Now
The NRL’s worst kept secret was finally revealed this week as the Titans parted ways with coach Neil Henry. Jarryd Hayne emerged the victor from his power struggle with Henry and CEO Graham Annesley hinted that the star player might even have an input into the selection of his successor.

Despite the feud with Hayne, Henry had retained the support of the majority of the squad, and that was reflected by a decent display against the Eels despite the off-field distractions. Assistants Terry Matterson and Craig Hodges have been assigned the task of steadying the ship until the conclusion of the season; the search for the new coach will begin at once with the duo assuming control of first-team affairs in the interim.

The Bulldogs finally delivered a victory for coach Des Hasler after a five-game losing streak, to put Manly’s finals aspirations in jeopardy. Will Hopoate’s U-turn over his Sunday afternoon involvement paid dividends for the Dogs as the full-back paved the way for victory with three assists, three tackle breaks and ran 174 metres. Scoring six tries, the Bulldogs notched up thirty points for the first time this season, although they remain the competition’s lowest scorers with 308.

A much improved defensive display boosted Canterbury as they recorded their tenth win in fourteen over the Sea Eagles, to move to twelfth on the ladder.

Selection: Titans to win



Melbourne Storm v South Sydney Rabbitohs betting
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Melbourne Storm $1.20 Bet Now
South Sydney Rabbitohs $4.60 Bet Now
With the Storm sealing the Minor Premiership at the weekend, coach Craig Bellamy may be tempted to keep his powder dry with one eye on the finals.

A decision to rest his key players will require a balancing act between ensuring freshness for the finals and a desire to maintain the highest standards for the last two games of the regular season. The fringe players have so far represented the club superbly and would no doubt revel in the opportunity for more first-grade exposure.

However, with momentum vital at this stage, he may decide that continuity is paramount and keep his players battle-hardened and in a state of readiness for the finals series.

The Rabbitohs maintained their fine end to the season with a third straight win over the Warriors on Friday night. They look likely to finish 2017 on a positive note; they have exhibited an ability to rack up a good points tally of late, with 90 points scored over the last three rounds and the addition of Dane Gagai next season will add to the artillery at Michael Mcguire’s disposal.

The competition’s leading marksman Alex Johnston may miss out this week with a hamstring concern, but there is a high chance that skipper Sam Burgess may play a part after missing the Warriors win with a rib cartilage problem.

Selection: Storm to win



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