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Roosters (3rd) v Rabbitohs (2nd) Two traditional rivals face one another in a game that could decide home ground advantage in Week 1 of the Finals. The Roosters were impressive last week against the Storm, with their halves controlling the match and using the room generated by their forwards to their advantage. Losing Jake Friend …

Bulldogs (6th) v Rabbitohs (2nd) The Bulldogs have almost assured themselves of a Top 8 finish, with their second consecutive victory last week against the hapless Tigers. Previous to that, they were struggling for consistency but wins against lesser opponents have placed them in a better position than they once were. The hype around them …

Bulldogs (6th) v Tigers (12th) The Tigers are plunging further into trouble with recent performances ruining what appeared to be a slightly successful season a few weeks earlier. Boardroom troubles, uncertainty around their coach and player availability is only compounding issues further. In the past 4 weeks, they have been beaten 168 points to 28 …

Rabbitohs (2nd) v Broncos (10th) The Rabbitohs flexed their muscles last week with a dominating performance over the competition leaders, the Sea Eagles. It was a game that was always going to be a measure of their development, after failing in previous attempts to peak at the right time of the season. Aside from Round …

Rabbitohs (2nd) v Sea Eagles (1st) In a game that is being billed as a possible “Grand Final preview”, the two top teams in the competition face off. The Rabbitohs will have a tough time backing up for this match after a road trip to Cairns for their match on Sunday and the situation will …

Sea Eagles (1st) v Broncos (8th) The Sea Eagles became the first team in 2014 to qualify for the Finals with their 10-point win over the Warriors in NZ. They have been able to put a host of off-field issues behind them to turn out some impressive displays. This is surprising to some extent, given …

It was amazing to see the celebrations that took place in the league last week, with a mountain of money being raised for Alex McKinnon. Full credit has to go to everyone involved with the league, from fans, players, coaches, clubs and officials. Hopefully it is a weekend that can continue to honour all players …

Round 19 marks the celebration and support to a person struggling with recovery from an injury suffered in a match earlier this season, Alex McKinnon. Not only does it put into perspective the important things in life, but it serves as a reminder that this game which we are often caught up in, is just that, a …

Now that Origin has concluded, all attention can turn back to club football as teams push their case for a berth in the Finals. It will be exciting and painful in equal measures for fans of any club, with a chance to extend their season on the line. For some teams, it will be an …