What a gap spherical that was! A golden level thriller to kick off the yr, two different video games determined by a discipline purpose, and an upset that may go down in historical past as one of many best.
I don’t suppose we may have requested for something extra.
The Storm gave us all an enormous dose of “in your face” after their 13-12 win over the Eels on Thursday evening. We must always have identified that accidents and gamers leaving the membership would haven’t any impression on their Spherical 1 report. Perhaps the NRL ought to rename it the ‘Craig Bellamy Round’ when he ultimately retires.
Let’s gone Warriors! The boys appeared nice and Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad was a standout throughout their 20-12 win over Newcastle on Friday evening. Based mostly again at residence, loads of new faces, and a facet able to problem – there’s rather a lot for Warriors followers to be enthusiastic about.
As for my fellow Knights supporters, sing it with me….“hello darkness my old friend.”
The Broncos shocked everybody with a 13-12 win over the premiers at Penrith. Adam Reynolds and Ezra Mam paired properly, Pat Carrigan and Payne Haas had been stable up entrance, and Herbie Farnworth seems to be set for a prime season. To all of the Panthers followers, the emotion you’re feeling known as ‘dealing with a loss.’ I’m conscious it is vitally overseas to you. When you want any assist getting by way of this let me know, I’m an skilled.
It was an ideal Saturday afternoon on the Northern Seashores for the locals, with the Sea Eagles handing the Bulldogs a 31-6 thumping. Tom Trbojevic handed his return check with flying colors, Daly Cherry-Evans was in high quality kind, and the Anthony Seibold period obtained off to an incredible begin. Not a lot for the Cam Ciraldo period, nonetheless a bit of labor to do out at Belmore.
The Cowboys obtained out to an early 18-0 lead over the Raiders on Saturday evening in Townsville, however as we’ve seen so many instances earlier than, the Inexperienced Machine clawed their means again to degree the scores with 20 minutes to go. A Chad Townsend discipline purpose ultimately broke the impasse and gave the house facet a 19-18 win.
In a match that might have gone both means, the Bunnies proved too good for the Nicho Hynes-less Sharks on Saturday evening, taking out a 27-18 win. It was an entertaining 80 minutes, with each groups placing on an incredible present for Spherical 1.
Hats off to the Dolphins on Sunday afternoon! What a win! The brand new youngsters on the block kicked off their inaugural season with an enormous 28-18 win over the Roosters. They performed like that they had been collectively eternally, and I’m positive loved doling out that humble pie for everybody else to eat. To anybody that tipped this upset, kudos my pal.
We completed the spherical out at Leichardt, with the Titans taking out a 22-10 win over the Tigers. The guests appeared good, with loads of constructive indicators for the season forward. Tigers – even with all their new stars – appeared precisely the identical.
Stuart and Paul are out in entrance after tipping 5, Mike and also you legends within the Crowd tipped 4, Mary and I tipped three, whereas final yr’s champion AJ is out the again after getting simply two right.
I need you all to recollect this second – I’m not final.
Okay, let’s try Spherical 2!
Thursday evening footy sees the Panthers by way of ‘cracked windows’ host the Rabbitohs at BlueBet Stadium at 8pm. It’s all the time a passionate and fiery match when these two face off, regardless of lacking some gamers and Latrell underneath an damage cloud, I can’t see this being any totally different.
Might the Premiers end the evening being 0/2?
Friday evening footy kicks off at 6pm when the Eels host the Sharks at CommBank Stadium. Either side are coming off Spherical 1 losses, the Sharks are lacking Hynes and Wade Graham, and the Eels shall be hoping for a win for Mitch Moses in his 2 hundredth sport.
Then we head as much as Suncorp Stadium to see the Broncos and the Cowboys at 8pm. This Queensland derby between huge brother and little brother is all the time a cracker, and with either side coming off wins, it ought to elevate to a different degree.
Tremendous Saturday begins at 3pm when the Roosters host the Warriors are Allianz Stadium. The Tricolours had been very underwhelming final week, may or not it’s extra of the identical from Trent Robinson and his injury-ravaged troops?
The Dolphins shall be out to maintain the great instances rolling when the Raiders journey to Redcli………to Kayo Stadium…….at 5.30pm. Canberra confirmed us final week how a lot battle they’ve in them, and shall be trying to get their first win of the yr.
Then we head right down to Melbourne to see the Storm tackle the Bulldogs. Munster is an enormous out for the house facet, however Kikau thinks he’s useful with the boot so it could simply all even out.
Nick Meaney. (Photograph by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Pictures)
On Sunday we’ll see my irritating and struggling Knights play the equally irritating and struggling Tigers at Leichhardt Oval at 4pm. Who is aware of what’s going to occur on this sport – let’s all simply hope for one of the best.
Then to complete off the spherical, the Dragons make their first look for the season taking up the Titans at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium at 6.15pm. It’s been fairly the low season for the Pink V, let’s see how that transfers onto the sector.
Manly, seize your sunscreen and revel in your weekend off on the seaside. No working by way of The Corso, Turbo.
If you want to have a go this yr, simply bear in mind to get your suggestions in under by 5:00pm tonight to be counted in The Crowd’s suggestions.
Glad tipping everybody!
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Stuart Thomas
Panthers, Sharks, Cowboys, Roosters, Raiders, Storm, Knights, Titans
Ought to the Bunnies topple the Panthers on Friday evening, the reigning champs shall be underneath some stress. Frankly, it seems to be an in depth name and logic suggests the cardinal and myrtle shall be too robust. Penrith to win.
One other blockbuster sees the Eels and Sharks determined for his or her first wins of the season and a break up hair between them. The Moses drama is just not serving to, Sharks to get the 2 factors.
Broncos vs Cowboys is one other belter and based mostly on their Spherical 1 wins, probably the match of the spherical. North Queensland to win, with Brisbane’s defence being the important thing purpose why my tip may very well be destroyed.
The Roosters will beat the Warriors with ease, in the event that they don’t, panic stations.
The Dolphins may battle to again up after an emotional week. I’ve no concept whether or not they are going to, but the Raiders ought to get their opening win on this one.
Melbourne will belt the Canines, plain and easy.
The Knights and Tigers will assault one another with moist lettuce leaves for 80 minutes earlier than Newcastle win in a golden level thriller.
The Dragons spring to life for the primary time in 2023 and the unbeaten Titans may make an actual assertion with a win. They are going to.
(Photograph by Mark Kolbe/Getty Pictures)
Paul Suttor
Panthers, Eels, Cowboys, Roosters, Raiders, Storm, Tigers, Titans
Souths had been one of the best group in Spherical 1, and Penrith probably the most underwhelming. The premiers gained’t lose two in a row. Panthers by 2.
Parra had been unfortunate/solely have themselves accountable for dropping in further time to Melbourne whereas Cronulla had been outclassed with out Nicho Hynes. He’s out once more. Eels by 4.
Broncos defended like demons in opposition to Penrith whereas the Cowboys began to get complacent after placing just a few tries on the Raiders. Cowboys by 6.
The Roosters had been fairly rattling meh in opposition to the Dolphins in order that they’ll guarantee they don’t make the identical mistake in opposition to the Warriors. Roosters by 10.
Nicely carried out to the Dolphins on successful first up. After a yr to plan for sport one, they’ve obtained six days to do it once more in opposition to Canberra. Raiders by 8.
Melbourne haven’t any Cameron Munster however Canterbury haven’t any cohesion. Storm by 12.
Tigers and Knights had been each dreadful in week one and absolutely they each gained’t be doing their utmost to lose this match. Channel 9 can’t be too thrilled that that is the Sunday free-to-air marquee “blockbuster”. Tigers by 6.
After 15 matches have already been performed, the Dragons will get their likelihood to shine at Kogarah in opposition to Gold Coast. It’s virtually just like the NRL schedule-makers had been holding them from out of sight. Titans by 8.
Gold Coast Titans (Photograph by Dave Rowland/Getty Pictures)
Mary Konstantopoulos
Panthers, Eels, Broncos, Roosters, Dolphins, Storm, Knights, Titans
The much less mentioned about my suggestions final week the higher…..
It’s such a disgrace that Jai Arrow and Tevita Tatola haven’t been named for the Bunnies this weekend as a result of I believe this may have been a cracking matchup with each groups at their greatest. Given these outs, I’m tipping Penrith to dominate this contest within the forwards and beat the Rabbitohs.
Considered one of these two groups will begin the season 0/2 and my hope is that it’s going to not be the Eels. Stupidity price them the win in opposition to the Storm and with the inclusion of some extra depth within the Eels backline with the out of Nicho Hynes, I’m tipping the blue and gold to get the win at residence.
The Broncos had an incredible win in opposition to the Panthers and I’m anticipating this to proceed in opposition to the Cowboys. The Broncos will dominate within the forwards and depend upon Adam Reynolds to manage the sport. The Broncos additionally love taking part in at Suncorp so I’m anticipating a tricky outing for the Cowboys.
The Roosters will bounce again and beat the Warriors.
Name me loopy, however I believe the Dolphins can beat the Raiders this weekend too. Essentially the most spectacular factor concerning the Dolphins was that they proved that if you happen to do the straightforward issues proper in rugby league you may beat virtually any group.
Even with out Cameron Munster, the Storm will beat the Bulldogs.
I’m tipping the Knights to bounce again and beat the Tigers, following a less-than-inspiring efficiency from them final weekend.
Titans to beat the Dragons who will nonetheless be rusty following a disjointed offseason resulting from damage and participant misbehaviour.
(Photograph by Brett Hemmings/Getty Pictures)
AJ Mithen
Rabbitohs, Eels, Broncos, Roosters, Raiders, Storm, Tigers, Titans
What every week! One other season begins, and one other platform is rapidly constructed as I hurtle in direction of inevitable victory. Whom to tip in spherical two, although? That is whom. Copy the following pointers then on Monday, settle for the gleeful respect and admiration of your pathetic tipping competitors colleagues!
Souths will beat Penrith in a real grinder. The Bunnies are up for a battle and the Panthers are simply easing new combos collectively.
Parra weren’t unhealthy in opposition to the Storm, they only performed the Storm. They need to have the products over an honest sufficient Cronulla outfit.
I just like the Broncos in opposition to the Cowboys as a result of I believe they’ve extra factors in them – humorous, that.
Roosters over Warriors however this one could also be a lot nearer than early expectations as a result of the Warriors wish to present they’re higher than earlier variations.
Your presumptive champions, the folks’s group, the Canberra Raiders will journey to Redcliffe and lay an informal 56 on ‘the The’, as Rick’s Inexperienced Machine rolls inexorably ahead.
Melbourne will knock over Canterbury who will present a little bit of gumption early earlier than falling as everybody else does on the Melbourne Bubble Dome.
I just like the Tigers over the Knights. Each groups discovered classes in week one, I’ll again the Tigers to profit from theirs.
Lastly, I’ll take the Titans over the Dragons in a gentle sufficient upset as a result of they’ve obtained one full-tilt sport within the financial institution and St George Illawarra don’t.
Hudson Younger Raiders (Photograph by Mark Nolan/Getty Pictures)
Mike Meehall Wooden
Panthers, Eels, Cowboys, Roosters, Raiders, Storm, Tigers, Titans
Souths appeared good and Penrith didn’t in R1, however I can’t see the Panthers dropping three on the spin at residence. Latrell is likely to be rested too, so residence win.
Parramatta appeared alright within the defeat to Melbourne and might need gained on one other day. Sharks much less so and with out Nicho Hynes, I can’t tip them. House win once more.
The Bronx not often string too many good performances collectively, the Cowboys can enhance. Away to take it.
Trent may have learn the riot act to his boys after the Dolphins’ defenestration final week. Chooks to win and doubtless by just a few.
One swallow doesn’t make a summer time, so I’m backing Ricky’s males to carry Uncle Wayne right down to earth this weekend. Canberra in an in depth one.
You may rule out 17 Storm gamers earlier than I’d tip the Bulldogs to beat them in Melbourne. House win.
Each of those had been higher in R1 than the scoreline steered…it’s a tricky name as a result of intrinsically, each are garbage till confirmed in any other case, so let’s go residence benefit and provides it to the Tigers.
Stress is on Anthony Griffin earlier than a ball has been kicked, and the Titans at their very worst gave the Dragons bother final yr. Away upset win for me.
(Photograph by Mark Kolbe/Getty Pictures)
Danielle Smith
Rabbitohs, Sharks, Cowboys, Warriors, Dolphins, Storm, Knights, Titans
I like when these two play – a lot resentment. The Panthers shall be out to make amends for final week, however one thing nonetheless appears a bit askew with the Premiers, and I believe the Bunnies will simply sneak residence even whereas lacking Arrow and Tevita Tatola.
The Sharks had been one of the best of the losers final week, and I used to be very impressed with Braydon Trindall stepping in for Hynes. They need to get the job carried out over the Eels.
Actually trying ahead to this one. If the Broncos flip up with the identical defence as final week in opposition to the attacking flare of the Cowboys, this could go right down to the wire. I’m going Cowboys for the win, with my mate Reece Robson to have one other belter.
I do know, it is unnecessary, however it’s me! I simply really feel one other upset right here. Warriors for back-to-back wins.
Identical as above, however substitute Warriors with Dolphins.
Even with out Cameron Munster, they nonetheless have Harry Grant. The Storm shall be too robust in opposition to the Canines nonetheless discovering their groove.
Regardless that it was in opposition to the Tigers, the Titans appeared good final week. Kieran Foran has been named regardless of carrying a knee damage, regardless they’ve Large Tino who I believe often performs all positions anyway. Titans for the win.
Okay, final week was a follow spherical for my boys. Like while you had been a child and couldn’t get out in yard cricket on the primary ball. And Sheensy in case you are studying this, I like the place your head is at, please depart Api Koroisau off till the final 5 minutes. As all the time I’m tipping my Knights.
| Spherical 2 | AJ | Danielle | Mary | Mike | Paul | Stuart | Crowd |
| PEN V SOU | SOU | SOU | PEN | PEN | PEN | PEN | |
| PAR V CRO | PAR | CRO | PAR | PAR | PAR | CRO | |
| BRI V NQL | BRI | NQL | BRI | NQL | NQL | NQL | |
| SYD V NZL | SYD | NZL | SYD | SYD | SYD | SYD | |
| DOL V CAN | CAN | DOL | DOL | CAN | CAN | CAN | |
| MEL V CBY | MEL | MEL | MEL | MEL | MEL | MEL | |
| WST V NEW | WST | NEW | NEW | WST | WST | NEW | |
| STI V GLD | GLD | GLD | GLD | GLD | GLD | GLD | |
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| Whole | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
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