Gold Coast Titans vs Wests Tigers
The Titans will be looking to bounce back after their disappointing loss to a spirited Sharks outfit last week. The Tigers are in form and playing some great football. Robert Lui is stepping up and Benji Marshall had a sensational game last week. I expect them to carry this form in to the finals series and win tomorrow night.
My Tip - Wests Tigers
Brisbane Broncos vs Canberra Raiders
Darren Lockyer .... will he play or not ? Henjak says not.. but the Raiders should not write him off just yet. A champion of our game, the future of the Broncos in 2010 rests on his ribs. Halfback Peter Wallace is expected to play, but with Lockyer the Broncos will struggle. The Raiders are the form team of the competition, having won 7 of their last 8 games, the Green Machine are flying home behind their imposing forward pack, backed up by stars like Josh Dugan, Jarrod Croker and Terry Campese. Hooker Travis Waddell has been named on their extended bench and don't be surprised if he plays tomorrow night, with Danny Galea dropping off the bench. Rumours also flying around that Justin Hodges will be a possible late inclusion for the Broncos...
My Tip - Canberra Raiders
Parramatta Eels vs New Zealand Warriors
The Eels are playing for pride now and hoping to send co-captain Nathan Cayless out on a high. The Warriors will be hopeful of carrying momentum into the finals, but I'm tipping Jarryd Hayne to have one last hurrah to send Cayless off. Feleti Mateo and Krisnan Inu will play their last games for the Eels, having both signed with the Warriors for next season. I'm sniffing an upset.
My Tip - Parramatta Eels
North Queensland Cowboys vs Sydney Roosters
Should be an easy win to the Roosters... don't be surprised if a few of their players are rested or come off early. The Cowboys packed up when Thurston was injured a few rounds back...
My Tip - Sydney Roosters
Penrith Panthers vs Cronulla Sharks
Penrith should be far too strong for the Sharks... although sending off Trent Barrett on a high note, might be motivation for the Sharks to step up. Tim Smith is also finishing the season strongly.
My Tip - Penrith Panthers
Melbourne vs Newcastle
Both teams are playing for pride, but I can see the Storm finishing the season strongly with a victory at home.
My Tip - Melbourne Storm
Manly vs Bulldogs
Should be a decent game. Brett Kimmorley plays his last game of professional Rugby League ever and Manly will be backing up from a dissapointing 2nd half vs Roosters last week. I can see a tight game here, but Sunday afternoon at Brookvale Oval, Manly should take this one out.
My Tip - Manly Sea Eagles
St George Dragons vs South Sydney Rabbitohs
Souths need to win this game and need Canberra lose to make the top 8 and keep what has been a relatively disappointing season, alive in 2010. However St George will be looking to finish this season in strong fashion, having already the minor premiership and will look to bring momentum in the finals series. Should be an entertaining game, but I'm tipping the Dragons to get home with the points.
My Tip - Dragons
For a punt... I'd be taking Newcastle at $8.20 (Centrebet, to win against the Storm on Sunday afternoon.
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