Knights take on the Broncos at EnergyAustralia Stadium and the Panthers face-off against the Rabbitohs at CUA Stadium.
A top clash looms at Brookvale Oval on Saturday when the Sea Eagles host the Warriors while in the evening Melbourne Storm will be looking for a win at home against the visiting Sharks .
The Bulldogs travel to Dairy Farmers Stadium to do battle with the Cowboys in the other Saturday night game.
A couple of top matches are set down for Sunday when the Raiders welcome the might of the Dragons to Canberra Stadium in what should be a bruising encounter while at Parramatta Stadium the Eels face an important match-up against Wests Tigers in a pivotal match for Parramatta.
Monday night football takes place at Sydney Football Stadium and features the Roosters up against Gold Coast Titans to round out another fantastic weekend of NRL Rugby League action.
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Friday August 20, EnergyAustralia Stadium, 7.35pm Last Week
The Knights (9-12) found the Warriors too strong in New Zealand going down 22-10 while the Broncos (11-10) were smashed 30-14 at home by Parramatta Eels.
Recent History
2010
Suncorp Stadium
Knights 30
vs
22
Broncos
2009
EnergyAustralia Stadium
Knights 28
vs
12
Broncos
2008
Suncorp Stadium
Knights
2
vs
24
Broncos
2008
EnergyAustralia Stadium
Knights
22
vs
34
Broncos
2007
Suncorp Stadium
Knights
6
vs
71
Broncos
The Knights won the earlier encounter this season in Brisbane and they also won the most recent clash at this venue last season. The Broncos won the three previous meetings including one at this Stadium in 2008.
Our Tip: Newcastle KnightsNewcastle playing at home with Jarrod Mullen returning to the side appear the ones to beat here against a Broncos side still missing Darren Lockyer. Newcastle has won the past two meetings against the Brisbane side and this match appears a fairly even contest which makes the home side the value at the current odds on offer.
Friday August 20, CUA Stadium, 7.35pm Last Week
The Panthers (12-9) were mauled by the Tigers to the tune of 25 points at Campbelltown Sports Stadium and the Rabbitohs (10-11) lost a close tussle by 2 points to the Storm at AAMI Park in Melbourne.
Recent History
2010
ANZ Stadium
Panthers
22
vs
42
Rabbitohs
2009
CUA Stadium
Panthers 40
vs
10
Rabbitohs
2009
ANZ Stadium
Panthers
12
vs
36
Rabbitohs
2008
CUA Stadium
Panthers 26
vs
22
Rabbitohs
2007
CUA Stadium
Panthers 32
vs
16
Rabbitohs
Both sides have alternated wins in their last four matches with the Panthers winning twice at CUA Stadium and the Rabbitohs twice at ANZ Stadium. If the trend continues then the Panthers will be victorious given this game is at CUA Stadium. It’s worth noting the past five clashes have all been high scoring affairs with game totals of 48+ points each time.
Our Tip: Penrith PanthersPenrith have slumped to five losses in their past six matches and while we fancy them to win this clash because they are playing at home, they are certainly well under the odds on their recent form. The Rabbitohs smacked the Panthers by 20 points earlier in the season and could be a good option if you pick your own line at Centrebet and take a points head start.
Saturday August 21, Brookvale Oval, 5.30pm Last Week
The Sea Eagles (11-10) lost by 22 points to the Dragons at WIN Jubilee Oval on Monday night while the Warriors (12-9) impressed at home defeating the Knights by 12 points.
Recent History
2010
Mt Smart Stadium
Sea Eagles 14
vs
6
Warriors
2009
Brookvale Oval
Sea Eagles 24
vs
26
Warriors
2008
Sydney Football Stadium
Sea Eagles 32
vs
6
Warriors
2008
Mt Smart Stadium
Sea Eagles 20
vs
14
Warriors
2008
Brookvale Oval
Sea Eagles 52
vs
6
Warriors
The Sea Eagles have won the past five games played against the Warriors which include a win earlier this season at Mt Smart in New Zealand. Manly has averaged almost 30 points a game over the NZ side whilst keeping them to 6 points on three occasions in their past five clashes.
Our Tip: New Zealand WarriorsThis should be a top clash and while Manly would be expected to win on their recent history against the New Zealanders we feel they are under the odds considering they played Monday night and had a bruising encounter with the Dragons. The Warriors are in good form and represent value for ours, especially if you pick your own line at Centrebet and take a points head start.
Saturday August 21, AAMI Park, 7.30pm Last Week
The Storm (12-9) got over the Rabbitohs 18-16 at home while the Sharks (6-15) scored a top 18-12 win over the Roosters at Toyota Stadium.
Recent History
2010
Toyota Stadium
Storm 14
vs
10
Sharks
2009
Olympic Park
Storm 30
vs
10
Sharks
2008
Sydney Football Stadium
Storm 28
vs
0
Sharks
2008
Olympic Park
Storm
16
vs
17
Sharks
2007
Toyota Stadium
Storm 17
vs
16
Sharks
The Storm have won their last three games against the Sharks including a win earlier in the year at Toyota Stadium by 4 points. The Sharks have been unable to keep the Storm to under 14 points in recent games and have struggled to score double figures in their past three encounters against the Melbourne side.
Our Tip: Melbourne StormOne would expect the Storm to come out to play in front of a home crowd this week and that should be enough to get them over the line against an improved Sharks outfit of late.
Saturday August 21, Dairy Farmers Stadium, 7.30pm Last Week
The Cowboys (5-16) were found wanting in their 37-18 loss to the Titans at Skilled Park while at ANZ Stadium the Bulldogs (7-14) were trounced 28-14 at home at the hands of the Raiders.
Recent History
2009
Dairy Farmers Stadium
Cowboys
12
vs
22
Bulldogs
2009
ANZ Stadium
Cowboys
18
vs
30
Bulldogs
2008
Suncorp Stadium
Cowboys 36
vs
12
Bulldogs
2007
Dairy Farmers Stadium
Cowboys 20
vs
18
Bulldogs
2007
Dairy Farmers Stadium
Cowboys 38
vs
32
Bulldogs
The Bulldogs have won both games played against the Cowboys last season while prior to that the Queensland side scored three wins in a row. The last five meetings have all been high scoring games with 34+ points scored on each occasion.
Our Tip: Canterbury BulldogsIt’s been a very ordinary season for the Cowboys and this is a game where the Bulldogs can get the points and make it three on the trot against their opponents.
Sunday August 22, Canberra Stadium, 2.00pm Last Week
The Raiders (10-11) travelled to Toyota Stadium to score a solid 14 point win over the Bulldogs while the Dragons (15-6) confirmed their top of the table status with a 22 point win over the Sea Eagles at WIN.
Recent History
2010
WIN Stadium
Raiders 22
vs
14
Dragons
2009
Canberra Stadium
Raiders 24
vs
12
Dragons
2008
WIN Stadium
Raiders 19
vs
12
Dragons
2008
Canberra Stadium
Raiders 21
vs
14
Dragons
2007
WIN Stadium
Raiders
16
vs
58
Dragons
The Raiders have owned the Dragons in their past four clashes and St George has been unable to score more than 14 points while Canberra has averaged 20+ which make this a danger game for the Dragons.
Our Tip: Canberra RaidersThe Raiders are coming off a good win last week and they find themselves against a Dragons outfit they have managed to dismantle in recent times which says the short odds about the Dragons are no value, which means the Raiders are, especially if you pick your own line at Centrebet and take a points head start.
Sunday August 22, Parramatta Stadium, 3.00pm Last Week
The Eels (10-11) made the trip to Brisbane to take down the Broncos by 16 points while Wests Tigers (13-8) demolished the Panthers 43-18 at Campbelltown Sports Stadium.
Recent History
2010
Sydney Football Stadium
Eels
12
vs
23
Tigers
2009
Sydney Football Stadium
Eels 26
vs
18
Tigers
2009
Parramatta Stadium
Eels
6
vs
23
Tigers
2008
Parramatta Stadium
Eels 40
vs
12
Tigers
2008
ANZ Stadium
Eels 44
vs
6
Tigers
Theses teams have alternated wins over the last four meetings and the Tigers won the most recent clash earlier this season at Sydney Football Stadium plus they also won the most recent encounter at this venue, ironically with the same game score of 23 points.
Our Tip: Parramatta EelsThe Eels returned to something like their best last week against the Broncos and with Timana Tahu back for this match we fancy they can continue on with the good form and take the points here.
Monday August 23, Sydney Football Stadium, 7.05pm Last Week
The Roosters (12-9) were upset away to the Sharks 18-12 while the Titans (13-8) were far too good at home for the Cowboys and got home by 19 points.
Recent History
2010
Skilled Park
Roosters 30
vs
16
Titans
2009
Bluetongue Stadium
Roosters
20
vs
24
Titans
2008
Sydney Football Stadium
Roosters
28
vs
32
Titans
2007
Carrara Stadium
Roosters
18
vs
22
Titans
2007
Sydney Football Stadium
Roosters 24
vs
18
Titans
The Roosters won this fixture when they met earlier in the season at the Titan’s home ground while the previous three matches went by way of the Gold Coast side. The last time they met at this venue was in 2008 when the Titans scored a 4 point win.
Our Tip: Gold Coast TitansThe Titans are are in great form and they appear the best value of the round for ours at their current odds and we expect them to notch their 14th win of the season on Monday night.
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Round 24 of NRL Rugby League commences with a couple of great clashes on Friday night when the Knights take on the Broncos at EnergyAustralia Stadium and the Panthers face-off against the Rabbitohs at CUA Stadium.
Quality tipping on Gold Coast fellas and spot on preview. Keep it up!!!