With only three rounds left to be played in the 2009 NRL season many teams will be trying to ramp up the intensity in this weeks round 24 clashes, particularly those in the middle of the ladder.
A loss this week may very well result in not playing finals for a few teams as the competition has been rather tight this year. There is only three points separating the teams placed 5th through 12th.
The biggest surprise of last week was the amazing defeat that Brisbane handed Penrith. 24-18 down at half time, Brisbane came out in the second half and turned the game around with 40 unanswered points. The final score was 24-58 in favour of Brisbane.
Also, the Bulldogs have now secured a top four finish with a 10 point win over North Queensland in Townsville on Friday.
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My Round Twenty-Four tips are as follows.
Friday August 21st @ 7.35pm
St. George Illawarra vs. Brisbane Broncos
This match-up to be played on Friday night is bound to be a thriller as both teams are in great form. It was hard to go past Brisbane after their amazing win last week, but you just can’t go against the likes of St. George Illawarra. Although I am backing the Dragons, I would not be surprised if the Broncos were able to get up and win.
My prediction is St. George Illawarra with odds of $1.36 @ BetFair by less than 4-12 points.
Friday August 21st @ 7.35pm
West Tigers vs. Parramatta Eels
Looking to be yet another close game for Friday night, I don’t believe that the West Tigers will be able to keep with the Eels on this occasion. Although I would expect a close game, the Parramatta Eels should not have too much trouble winning this one.
My Tip – Parramatta Eels ($1.80 @ BetFair) by 4-10 points.
Saturday August 22nd @ 5.30pm
Newcastle Knights vs. North Queensland Cowboys
Newcastle should be able to get up here, but, in my opinion, the North Queensland Cowboys will be right with them all the way. Whatever way this game goes, I wouldn’t expect the difference to be greater than 10 points.
My Tip – Newcastle Knights ($1.46 @ BetFair) by less than 10 points.
Saturday August 22nd @ 7.30pm
Penrith Panthers vs. South Sydney
Blow-out is all I’ve got to say here. Penrith, although taking an upsetting loss last week, are still the better side in this match-up and this should be clearly shown on the scoreboard at the end of the game.
My Tip – Penrith Panthers ($1.56 @ BetFair) by 8-15 points.
Sunday August 23rd @ 2pm
Gold Coast Titans vs. Cronulla Sharks
Domination. Quite simply, Cronulla barely has a chance to win this one. The Gold Coast Titans are a quality outfit and will easily take the win here. If you like games with a lot of one sided scoring than this will be the game to watch this week.
My Tip – Gold Coast Titans ($1.12 @ BetFair) by 15+ points.
Sunday August 23rd @ 2pm
New Zealand Warriors vs. Canberra Raiders
My prediction here is yet another close game. If the difference in the end is greater than 8 points I would be very surprised. New Zealand should get up in the end, but it will be close.
My Tip – New Zealand Warriors ($1.57 @ BetFair) by 4-8 points.
Sunday August 23rd @ 3pm
Melbourne Storm vs. Manly Sea Eagles
Melbourne is my pick in this one. With only 3 points separating these two teams on the league table, both will be playing hard trying to make the finals, however; Manly just do not have what it takes to win this one.
My Tip – Melbourne Storm ($1.56 @ BetFair) by 6-12 points.
Monday August 24th @ 7pm
Bulldogs vs. Sydney Roosters
Yet Another blow-out. I would be incredibly surprised if the final score is closer than 12 points. The Bulldogs will easily take the win home in this one.
My Tip – Bulldogs ($1.12 @ BetFair) by 12+ points.
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