North Queensland Cowboys (3rd) v Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs (4th) The Cowboys enjoyed a week off following a 14-point loss to the Raiders in Canberra. While the result wasn’t ideal, it was a spirited effort from a team that was missing a host of quality players via representative selection and injury. While other sides would’ve struggled further, …
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2016 NRL Round 19 Preview & Bets
St George-Illawarra Dragon (8th) v Gold Coast Titans (9th) Both teams needed a week off to regroup after suffering losses in Round 17. For the Dragons, they were ambushed by the Sea Eagles on the road, a team that for their standing on the competition ladder surprised many. Still, the opportunity was available for the …
2016 State of Origin Game 3 Preview
A “dead rubber”! That is exactly the prospect players and fans are faced after Queensland captured an 8-point victory in Game 2. The Maroons found themselves under pressure during numerous stages of that match only to withstand the force of the Blues and capitalize when it mattered. They made the most of the minimal chances …
2016 NRL Round 18 Preview & Bets
Parramatta Eels v Sydney Roosters Things were looking very positive for the Eels in the opening stages of their match against the Sharks last week. Further off-field issues plagued their preparation; regardless, they looked like they were going to cause one of he upsets of the season as they lead their opponents 18-nil after 22 …
2016 NRL Round 17 Preview & Bets
Sydney Roosters (15th) v Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs (6th) The Roosters had a week off last week to lament their 2-point loss at the hands of the Warriors. They were strong over 80 minutes and made their opponents find something else in order to beat them; a sign that the Roosters younger players are growing in confidence. …
2016 NRL Round 16 Preview & Bets
Penrith Panthers (9th) v South Sydney Rabbitohs (13th) The Panthers would’ve enjoyed their week off a lot more after their fantastic, come-from-behind victory, over the Sea Eagles at Brookvale Oval. Being down 24-4 at one stage, they looked out of the contest but built relentless pressure to wear their opponents down in the end. While …
2016 State of Origin Game 2 Preview
The Maroons head into this match with 1-nil Series lead after capturing a 2-point victory over the Blues in Game 1. It was a hard-fought victory, made even more impressive by the fact that they were able to win at ANZ Stadium, a ground that the Blues hold a strong advantage at. The grit that …
2016 NRL Round 15 Preview & Bets
South Sydney Rabbitohs (12th) v Parramatta Eels (5th) The Rabbitohs are in a lull currently and success is proving very difficult to come by. Their win was back in Round 11, prior to their Bye in Round 12 and now they’ve only won just 2 of their past 8 matches. Time is running out for …
2016 NRL Round 14 Preview & Bets
Brisbane Broncos (4th) v Canberra Raiders (6th) Given their respective standings on the competition ladder, it is surprising the form that each team will take into this match. The Broncos generally struggle during the Origin period, but not many expected them to be upset by the Warriors last week. Their slide has seen the performance …
2016 State of Origin Game 1 Preview
After regaining the title last year, the Maroons head into this season as outsiders in the first match but favorites to take out the title overall for the second consecutive year and the 10th time in the past 11 years. Having two matches played in NSW is an advantage to them, however they will still …