The NRL season has reached the last round, with only the finishing order of the top eight teams to be decided this weekend. Still, there are some teams who will be missing the finals who will be out to prove a point in their last game of the year.
Good luck with your tips.
Thursday, September 3
Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs vs. Brisbane Broncos
Accor Stadium, 7:50pm (AEST)
Bulldogs: 1. Connor Tracey 2. Jacob Kiraz 3. Matt Burton 4. Bronson Xerri 5. Enari Tuala 6. Stephen Crichton 7. Lachlan Galvin 8. Max King 9. Bailey Hayward 10. Leo Thompson 11. Viliame Kikau 12. Jacob Preston 13. Jaeman Salmon Bench: 14. Jake Turpin 15. Alekolasimi Jones 16. Harry Hayes 17. Josh Curran 19. Jed Reardon 20. Jack Underhill Reserves: 21. Logan Spinks 22. Sean O'Sullivan 23. Kurt Mann
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Broncos: 1. Hayze Perham 2. Josiah Karapani 3. Kotoni Staggs 4. Deine Mariner 5. Grant Anderson 6. Ezra Mam 7. Ben Hunt 8. Xavier Willison 9. Billy Walters 10. Payne Haas 11. Jaiyden Hunt 12. Jordan Riki 13. Patrick Carrigan Bench: 14. Thomas Duffy 15. Va'a Semu 16. Jack Gosiewski 17. Aublix Tawha 18. Gehamat Shibasaki 19. Ben Talty Reserves: 20. Cameron Bukowski 21. Jesse Arthars 22. Preston Riki
Officials
Referee: Grant Atkins Touchies: Ethan Klein, Belinda Sharpe
Bunker: Chris Butler
Prediction: The Bulldogs' finals hopes came to a predictable end last week against the Panthers, while the Broncos continued to sleep walk through their season, comprehensively beaten by the Storm. Which team will show enough pride in their jersey to win this one? Will anyone bother to watch?
Tip: Bulldogs by 4
PointsBet odds: Bulldogs $1.32 (-10.5 $1.90) Broncos $3.30 (+10.5 $1.90)
Friday, September 4
Gold Coast Titans vs. Dolphins
Cbus Super Stadium, 6pm (AEST)
Titans: 1. Keano Kini 2. Sialetili Faeamani 3. Jaylan De Groot 4. AJ Brimson 5. Phillip Sami 6. Jayden Campbell 7. Lachlan Ilias 8. Moeaki Fotuaika 9. Luke Sommerton 10. Tino Fa'asuamaleaui 11. Kurtis Morrin 12. Beau Fermor 13. Chris Randall Bench: 14. Klese Haas 15. Cooper Bai 16. Bodhi Sharpley 17. Sam Verrills 18. Josh Patston 19. Sunny Kama Reserves: 20. Tony Francis 21. Jett Liu 22. Adam Christensen
Dolphins: 1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow 2. Jamayne Isaako 3. Jack Bostock 4. Herbie Farnworth 5. Tevita Naufahu 6. Kodi Nikorima 7. Isaiya Katoa 8. Thomas Flegler 9. Jeremy Marshall-King 10. Tom Gilbert 11. Max Plath 12. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki 13. Morgan Knowles Bench: 14. Kurt Donoghoe 15. Ray Stone 16. Francis Molo 17. Felise Kaufusi 18. Brian Pouniu 19. Brad Schneider Reserves: 20. Jake Averillo 21. Connelly Lemuelu 22. Sebastian Su'a
Officials
Referee: Wyatt Raymond Touchies: Jarrod Cole, Tyson Brough
Bunker: Chris Butler
Prediction: The Titans are really looking forward to the end of another disappointing season after losing to the Rabbitohs last week, while the Dolphins are all fired up after beating the Roosters on their way to their first ever finals appearance. The Titans will be tough in parts, as they always are, but the Dolphins will eventually overpower them.
Tip: Dolphins by 22
PointsBet odds: Titans $4.10 (+13.5 $1.90) Dolphins $1.23 (-13.5 $1.90)
South Sydney Rabbitohs vs. Sydney Roosters
Allianz Stadium, 8pm (AEST)
Rabbitohs: 1. Jye Gray 2. Alex Johnston 3. Latrell Mitchell 4. Jack Wighton 5. Campbell Graham 23. Jai Arrow 7. Jayden Sullivan 8. Tevita Tatola 9. Brandon Smith 10. Keaon Koloamatangi 11. David Fifita 12. Adam Elliott 13. Cameron Murray 6. Cody Walker Bench: 14. Matthew Dufty 15. Lachlan Hubner 16. Sean Keppie 17. Jamie Humphreys 18. Euan Aitken 19. Latrell Siegwalt Reserves: 20. Liam Le Blanc 21. Talanoa Penitani 22. Peter Mamouzelos
Roosters: 1. Cody Ramsey 2. Daniel Tupou 3. Fetalaiga Pauga 4. Tommy Talau 5. Rex Bassingthwaighte 6. Reece Foley 7. Toby Rodwell 8. Spencer Leniu 9. Benaiah Ioelu 10. Lindsay Collins 11. Salesi Foketi 12. Egan Butcher 13. Connor Watson Bench: 14. Tom Rodwell 15. Taylor Losalu 16. Delasalle Vaa 17. Aston Warwick 18. Jake Elliott 19. Hayden Barton Reserves: 20. Lui Lee 21. Max McCathie 22. Nat Butcher
Officials
Referee: Adam Gee Touchies: Phil Henderson, Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
Bunker: Ashley Klein
Prediction: The Rabbitohs played through all the emotion of Jai Arrow's 99th game last week to thoroughly dismiss the Titans, while the Roosters were blown off the park by the Dolphins. Arrow will again lead the team out for his 100th appearance in what should be an even more emotional occasion than last week's tear jerker. The Rabbitohs have so many reasons to beat their arch rivals in this one, and with the Roosters resting everyone, they should take the two points.
Tip: Rabbitohs by 18
PointsBet odds: Rabbitohs $1.10 (-21.5 $1.90) Roosters $7 (+21.5 $1.90)
Saturday, September 5
New Zealand Warriors vs. Manly Warringah Sea Eagles
Go Media Stadium, 3pm (AEST)
Warriors: 1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad 2. Adam Pompey 3. Ali Leiataua 4. Leka Halasima 5. Alofiana Khan-Pereira 6. Chanel Harris-Tavita 7. Te Maire Martin 8. James Fisher-Harris 9. Samuel Healey 10. Mitchell Barnett 11. Eddie Ieremia-Toeava 12. Jacob Laban 13. Erin Clark Bench: 14. Makaia Tafua 15. Tanner Stowers-Smith 16. Demitric Vaimauga 17. Morgan Gannon 18. Taine Tuaupiki Reserves: 20. Kayliss Fatialofa 21. Jett Cleary 22. Jye Linnane 23. Haizyn Mellars
Sea Eagles: 1. Tom Trbojevic 2. Jason Saab 3. Josh Feledy 4. Reuben Garrick 5. Lehi Hopoate 6. Clayton Faulalo 7. Jamal Fogarty 8. Simione Laiafi 9. Brandon Wakeham 10. Nathan Brown 11. Haumole Olakau'atu 12. Ben Trbojevic 13. Jake Trbojevic Bench: 14. Jake Simpkin 15. Nicholas Lenaz 16. Corey Waddell 17. Caleb Navale 18. Onitoni Large 19. Fletcher Baker Reserves: 20. Blake Wilson 21. Hugo Hart 22. Jackson Shereb
Officials
Referee: Gerard Sutton Touchies: Drew Oultram, Jon Stone
Bunker: Grant Atkins
Prediction: The Warriors looked in trouble early against the Knights last week until gaining a one-man advantage and powering away to victory. The Sea Eagles were very impressive against the Dragons in a big win which ultimately didn't help their finals aspirations. The Warriors will be out to win this by the biggest margin possible, with the minor premiership up for grabs.
Tip: Warriors by 10
PointsBet odds: Warriors $1.34 (-9.5 $1.90) Sea Eagles $3.20 (+9.5 $1.90)
North Queensland Cowboys vs. Canberra Raiders
Queensland Country Bank Stadium, 5:30pm (AEST)
Cowboys: 1. Scott Drinkwater 2. Braidon Burns 3. Jaxon Purdue 4. Tomas Chester 5. Robert Derby 6. Jake Clifford 7. Tom Dearden 8. Coen Hess 9. Reed Mahoney 10. Jason Taumalolo 11. Heilum Luki 12. John Bateman 13. Reuben Cotter Bench: 14. Soni Luke 15. Sam McIntyre 16. Thomas Mikaele 17. Kaiden Lahrs 18. Kai O'Donnell 19. Ethan King Reserves: 20. Mason Kira 21. Ronald Philitoga 22. Liam Sutton
Raiders: 1. Kaeo Weekes 2. Jed Stuart 3. Simi Sasagi 4. Matthew Timoko 5. Xavier Savage 6. Ethan Strange 7. Coby Black 8. Josh Papali'i 9. Owen Pattie 10. Joseph Tapine 11. Noah Martin 12. Matt Nicholson 13. Ata Mariota Bench: 14. Malachi Smith 15. Joseph Roddy 16. Morgan Smithies 17. Vena Patuki-Case 18. Tom Starling 19. Daine Laurie Reserves: 20. Ethan Sanders 21. Mark Tuialii 22. Jesse Milin
Officials
Referee: Nick Pelgrave Touchies: Damian Brady, Michael Wise
Bunker: Ashley Klein
Prediction: The Cowboys sealed their place in the finals with a scrappy win over the Tigers last week, while the Raiders used the bye to pack their bags for an end-of-season trip. The Cowboys continue to look vulnerable, its just a matter of how seriously the Raiders are going to take this trip to Townsville. If coach Ricky Stuart can have them fired up to make a point about which team should have been in the finals, they might find enough gaps in the Cowboys to cause an upset.
Tip: Raiders by 16
PointsBet odds: Cowboys $1.52 (-5.5 $1.90) Raiders $2.55 (+5.5 $1.90)
Cronulla Sutherland Sharks vs. Melbourne Storm
Ocean Protect Stadium, 7:35pm (AEST)
Sharks: 1. William Kennedy 2. Sione Katoa 3. Riley Jones 4. Michael Gabrael 5. Ronaldo Mulitalo 6. Riley Pollard 7. Niwhai Puru 8. Addin Fonua-Blake 9. Hohepa Puru 10. Jesse Colquhoun 11. Briton Nikora 12. Billy Burns 13. Cameron McInnes Bench: 14. Siosifa Talakai 15. Toby Rudolf 16. Oregon Kaufusi 17. Braden Hamlin-Uele 18. Jayden Berrell 19. Tuku Hau Tapuha Reserves: 20. Liam Ison 21. Samuel Stonestreet 22. KL Iro
Storm: 1. Sualauvi Faalogo 2. Siulagi Tuimalatu-Brown 3. Tyran Wishart 4. Nick Meaney 5. Moses Leo 6. Cameron Munster 7. Jahrome Hughes 8. Stefano Utoikamanu 9. Harry Grant 10. Josh King 11. Shawn Blore 12. Oryn Keeley 13. Trent Loiero Bench: 14. Trent Toelau 15. Cooper Clarke 16. Jack Hetherington 17. Alec MacDonald 18. Angus Hinchey 19. Hugo Peel Reserves: 20. Davvy Moale 21. Manaia Waitere 22. Hayden Watson
Officials
Referee: Todd Smith Touchies: David Munro, Daniel Luttringer
Bunker: Adam Gee
Prediction: Cronulla were well beaten last weekend by the Eels in a further example of how the wheels have completely fallen off their campaign since the injury to Braydon Trindall. The Storm were clinical in pulling the disinterested Broncos apart. This is another game when the team not playing finals this year could be out to prove a point against a team that is. If the Storm put it together again, the Sharks who are resting their stars, will be in trouble.
Tip: Storm by 20
PointsBet odds: Sharks $3.25 (+9.5 $1.90) Storm $1.33 (-9.5 $1.90)
Sunday, September 6
St George Illawarra Dragons vs. Parramatta Eels
WIN Stadium, 2pm (AEST)
Dragons: 1. Daniel Atkinson 2. Mathew Feagai 3. Moses Suli 4. Valentine Holmes 5. Tyrell Sloan 6. Lyhkan King-Togia 7. Kyle Flanagan 8. Toby Couchman 9. Damien Cook 10. Blake Lawrie 11. Dylan Egan 12. Hamish Stewart 13. Loko Jnr Pasifiki Tonga Bench: 14. Connor Muhleisen 15. Ryan Couchman 16. Josh Kerr 17. Jacob Halangahu 18. Jacob Webster 19. Setu Tu Reserves: 20. Ryan Hutchinson 21. Kade Reed 22. Nicholas Tsougranis
Eels: 1. Apa Twidle 2. Brian Kelly 3. Viliami Penisini 4. Jordan Samrani 5. Josh Addo-Carr 6. Ronald Volkman 7. Mitchell Moses 8. Luca Moretti 9. Tallyn Da Silva 10. Junior Paulo 11. Jack Williams 12. Kitione Kautoga 13. Saxon Pryke Bench: 14. Harrison Edwards 15. Jack de Belin 16. Teancum Brown 17. Dylan Walker 18. Tyrese Lokeni 19. Sean Russell Reserves: 20. Kelma Tuilagi 21. Jonah Pezet 22. Ryley Smith
Officials
Referee: Liam Kennedy Touchies: Kasey Badger, Tom Cambourn
Bunker: Wyatt Raymond
Prediction: The Dragons were soundly thumped by the Sea Eagles last weekend, while the Eels continued their strong finish with an upset victory over the Sharks. The Dragons seem to have lost what fight was left in them, as they prepare for the broom to sweep through the club at season's end. The Eels should win this one, as long as they remain switched on.
Tip: Eels by 18
PointsBet odds: Dragons $2.25 (+3.5 $1.90) Eels $1.64 (-3.5 $1.90)
Penrith Panthers vs. Wests Tigers
CommBank Stadium, 4:05pm (AEST)
Panthers: 1. Dylan Edwards 2. Thomas Jenkins 3. Luke Garner 4. Casey McLean 5. Brian To'o 6. Jack Cole 7. Nathan Cleary 8. Moses Leota 9. Mitch Kenny 10. Liam Henry 11. Isaiah Papali'i 12. Liam Martin 13. Lindsay Smith Bench: 14. Freddy Lussick 15. Scott Sorensen 16. Luron Patea 17. Billy Phillips 18. Blaize Talagi 19. Billy Scott Reserves: 20. Kalani Leuluai-going 21. Jesse McLean 22. Isaah Yeo 23. John Farragher
Tigers: 1. Jahream Bula 2. Junior Tupou 3. Solomane Saukuru 4. Patrick Herbert 5. Jeral Skelton 6. Jarome Luai 7. Jock Madden 8. Terrell May 9. Apisai Koroisau 10. Fonua Pole 11. Samuela Fainu 12. Sione Fainu 13. Alex Seyfarth Bench: 14. Latu Fainu 15. Vaka Aho 16. Ethan Roberts 17. Bunty Afoa 18. Heath Mason 19. Sunia Turuva Reserves: 20. Tristan Hope 21. Charlie Murray 22. Faaletino Tavana
Officials
Referee: Ashley Klein Touchies: Matt Noyen, Kieren Irons
Bunker: Adam Gee
Prediction: The Panthers proved too good for the Bulldogs last week and remain one differential point behind the Warriors in the race for another minor premiership. When this game kicks off they will know exactly how many differential points they need to make up to go past the Warriors, assuming New Zealand beat the Sea Eagles on Saturday night. The Tigers have nothing to play for and have already been playing like that for most of the season.
Tip: Panthers by 26
PointsBet odds: Panthers $1.09 (-19.5 $1.87) Tigers $7.50 (+19.5 $1.95)
BYE:
Knights
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