Three games are taking place on Saturday with the Raiders and Sharks doing battle at Canberra Stadium in the afternoon while Saturday night the Storm meet the Panthers at AAMI Park and the Cowboys take on the Knights at Dairy Farmers Stadium.
On Sunday the Rabbitohs face the Warriors at ANZ Stadium and the Sea Eagles meet Wests Tigers at Bluetongue Stadium.
Monday night NRL sees the Broncos square off with the Roosters at Suncorp Stadium.
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Friday July 23, ANZ Stadium, 7.35pm Last Week
The Bulldogs (6-11) went down by 4 points to the Roosters at Sydney Football Stadium while the Eels (8-9) knocked off the Panthers 34-28 at CUA Stadium.
Recent History
2010
ANZ Stadium
Bulldogs
10
vs
26
Eels
2009
ANZ Stadium
Bulldogs
12
vs
22
Eels
2009
ANZ Stadium
Bulldogs
8
vs
27
Eels
2009
ANZ Stadium
Bulldogs 48
vs
18
Eels
2008
ANZ Stadium
Bulldogs
12
vs
26
Eels
The Eels have won four of the last five clashes over the Bulldogs at this venue including the last three in a row in very easy fashion.
Our Tip: Parramatta EelsThe Eels scored a confidence boosting win over the Panthers last round and with the return of Timana Tahu to the side they should be able to get over the Bulldogs who will be desperate for a win in this match.
Friday, July 23, WIN Jubilee Oval, 7.35pm Last Week
The Dragons (13-4) are preched on top of the ladder and they defeated the Rabbitohs 16-13 at ANZ Stadium while the Titans (9-8) were beaten by 14 points at home to the Broncos.
Recent History
2010
Skilled Park
Dragons 19
vs
6
Titans
2009
Skilled Park
Dragons
24
vs
28
Titans
2009
WIN Stadium
Dragons 16
vs
10
Titans
2008
Skilled Park
Dragons 26
vs
22
Titans
2008
WIN Stadium
Dragons 30
vs
12
Titans
The Dragons have beaten the Titans in four of the last five clashes which include the last two meetings at this venue.
Our Tip: St George DragonsNo Greg Bird and Ash Harrison for the Titans combined with a trip to Kogarah Oval make this a tough test for the Gold Coast side and we fancy the Dragons to continue on their winning ways.
Saturday, Canberra Stadium, July 24, 5.35pm Last Week
The Raiders (7-10) demolished the Knights 52-18 at Cenberra Stadium while the Sharks (5-12) were hammered 48-18 by Manly at Toyota Stadium.
Recent History
2009
Canberra Stadium
Raiders
22
vs
24
Sharks
2009
Toyota Stadium
Raiders 24
vs
14
Sharks
2008
Toyota Stadium
Raiders
10
vs
36
Sharks
2008
Canberra Stadium
Raiders
24
vs
36
Sharks
2007
Canberra Stadium
Raiders
12
vs
22
Sharks
The Sharks have won four of the last five against the Raiders including the last three at Canberra’s home ground and that makes the $1.36 about the Raiders appear very much under the odds indeed on that stat alone.
Our Tip: Cronulla SharksThe Raiders at home will be hard to toss here but they represent no value here against a team who have had their measure in recent times. The Sharks have captain Trent Barrett returning from injury and Cronulla will be out to impress new coach Shane Flanagan and we fancy they can cause an upset here, at great odds. The Sharks appear a great bet if you pick your own line at Centrebet and take a points head start as they have a wonderful record against the ACT side.
Saturday July 24, AAMI Park, 7.30pm Last Week
Melbourne (9-8) went down 13-6 to the Warriors at Mt Smart Stadium in New Zealand while the Panthers (11-6) were overrun by the Eels to the tune of 6 points at CUA Stadium.
Recent History
2010
CUA Stadium
Storm 16
vs
10
Panthers
2009
Olympic Park
Storm 16
vs
14
Panthers
2008
CUA Stadium
Storm 40
vs
6
Panthers
2007
Olympic Park
Storm 30
vs
20
Panthers
2006
Olympic Park
Storm 17
vs
16
Panthers
Melbourne Storm has won their past five clashes against the Panthers with their only meeting last season resulting in a 6 point win to the Storm.
Our Tip: Penrith PanthersHard to really know how Storm will tackle this game with the result having no bearing whatsoever and considering the Panthers sit second on the table and have plenty to play for they are good value here, especially if you pick your own line at Centrebet . The Panthers do not have a great record in Melbourne but the circumstances surrounding this game give them a great chance to improve that record.
Saturday, July 24, Dairy Farmers Stadium Last Week
The Cowboys (4-13) went down by 10 points to Wests at Leichhardt Oval while the Knights (7-10) lost to the Raiders by 34 points in Canberra.
Recent History
2010
EnergyAustralia Stadium
Cowboys
18
vs
36
Knights
2009
EnergyAustralia Stadium
Cowboys
26
vs
32
Knights
2009
Dairy Farmers Stadium
Cowboys 36
vs
10
Knights
2008
EnergyAustralia Stadium
Cowboys
24
vs
38
Knights
2008
Dairy Farmers Stadium
Cowboys
18
vs
30
Knights
The Knights have won four of the last five games played against the Cowboys including one at this venue in 2008 although the last four clashes have gone by way of the home side.
Our Tip: Newcastle KnightsNewcastle can be forgiven for their last round effort in Canberra and they are great value here on the best form and their recent record against the Cowboys, especially at Centrebet if you pick your own line.
Sunday July 25, ANZ Stadium 2:00pm Last Week
The Rabbitohs (8-9) lost by 3 points to the Dragons at ANZ Stadium while the Warriors (10-7) scored a top 13-6 win at home over Melbourne Storm.
Recent History
2010
Mt Smart Stadium
Rabbitohs
24
vs
26
Warriors
2009
Mt Smart Stadium
Rabbitohs 22
vs
16
Warriors
2008
ANZ Stadium
Rabbitohs 18
vs
16
Warriors
2008
Mt Smart Stadium
Rabbitohs 35
vs
28
Warriors
2007
ANZ Stadium
Rabbitohs
16
vs
18
Warriors
The Warriors won the most recent encounter earlier this season in New Zealand while the Rabbitohs won the previous three meetings over the last two seasons.
Our Tip: Sydney RabbitohsThis should be hotly contested affair and both sides have been very good in recent weeks but with the Rabbitohs at home and Jacob Lillyman returning we fancy the Sydney team to get the points.
Sunday, July 25, Bluetongue Stadium, 3.00pm Last Week
Manly (9-8) smashed Cronulla 48-18 at Toyota Stadium while Wests Tigers (11-6) defeated the Cowboys by 10 points at Leichardt Oval.
Recent History
2010
Sydney Football Stadium
Eagles
22
vs
26
Tigers
2009
Sydney Football Stadium
Eagles
18
vs
19
Tigers
2009
Brookvale Oval
Eagles 23
vs
10
Tigers
2008
ANZ Stadium
Eagles 48
vs
16
Tigers
2007
Brookvale Oval
Eagles 34
vs
4
Tigers
Wests has won the past two clashes against Manly including a point win earlier this season at Sydney Football Stadium. Many won the previous three encounters before that.
Our Tip: Manly Sea EaglesIn what should be a close tussle we think the Sea Eagles will get the job done over Wests and take the points.
Monday, July 26, Suncorp Stadium, 7.05pm Last Week
The Broncos (9-8) proved too strong for the Titans winning by 14 points at Skilled Park while the Roosters (10-7) beat the Bulldogs by 4 points at Sydney Football Stadium.
Recent History
2010
Sydney Football Stadium
Broncos
6
vs
25
Roosters
2009
Sydney Football Stadium
Broncos 28
vs
24
Roosters
2008
Sydney Football Stadium
Broncos 24
vs
16
Roosters
2008
Sydney Football Stadium
Broncos 20
vs
14
Roosters
2007
Sydney Football Stadium
Broncos 32
vs
10
Roosters
The Roosters won by 19 points earlier in the season when they met at SFS but prior to that game the Broncos had won the previous four.
Our Tip: Brisbane BroncosBoth sides in great form especially the Roosters and with a potential Top 4 spot on the line we are going to see a cracking game. With the game being played in Brisbane we fancy the Broncos will prove the better team on the night and gain a narrow win.
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Round 20 of NRL Rugby League action kicks off with the Bulldogs and Eels clash on Friday night 23rd July at ANZ Stadium while the Dragons meet the Titans at WIN Jubilee Oval.
I know this is a strange request, but I figure it’s worth a try.
I was wondering if you could upload these tips a little earlier, like by say, 3 o’clock(ish) Friday arvo. It’s just, I have to submit my footy tips around then for the work competition, and the past weeks your tips have been a huge help.
- a hopeful football novice
Apologies Lilly as circumstances prevented us from getting them up as early as we would have liked the past couple of weeks. Rest assured, in future we will make sure we have them up well before 3pm on a Friday
All going well, from now on we should have them up Thursday evenings or Friday morning at latest. Thanks for post and glad to know our tipping has assisted you in recent weeks. Been a few odd results this round though.
Thanks for your post and Happy Punting!
Thanks Beejay!
I only got two right this week, so far anyway. (Go the Broncos!)