Round 10 Preview: Blockbusters anyone?
Continuing with my average of 5 correct tips per round, which isn’t a bad effort and has leapt me to the top of some of the tipping comps I am in.
This means those following my tips may have a chance to turn their season around and start getting into the winning circle.
I don’t have much time this week, which is why the preview is late, but I will provide you with a late, and quick breakdown of the games for you reading pleasure.
This round is sure to be a blockbuster with some tough match ups and added to that the fact that a lot of players are vying for State of Origin Selection.
I am not confident about my picks this week, but then again I rarely am!
Game 1: Dragons vs Panthers
The Panthers were beaten in their game against the raiders after breaking out to an 18-0 lead. They squandered this through per discipline and defence as the game progressed. The lack of their first choice kicker Preston Campbell hurt the team and Wesser had an off night with the boot. They did however play well and did well to get to their early lead.
The Dragons put in a strong and dominant performance against the Rabbitohs last week and easily put one over them. However they are missing their first choice half back and have put a bandaid solution in place, where centre Albert Torrens will be moving into the half back position. This is a move that may hurt them against a team like the Panthers who have the ability to sting you for stray passes.
I think the Dragons are on a roll and will go on with it from here
Daniel’s Tip: Dragons
Game 2: Bulldogs vs Sea Eagles
Both these teams have been hit hard by injury. The Bulldogs are missing many of their star forwards and have lost Willie Tonga this week who is invaluable to the team out wide scoring at phenomenal rates.
The Sea Eagles are still missing a number of their props but are a little closer to full strength with Brent Kite and Jason king moving back into the line up.
The Sea Eagles struggle at night games and away from home and this will hurt them again. Especially when you add to this the rumours and press circulating about their halfback Monahagn.
Its going to be a tight one and I don’t feel confident about picking either team.
Daniel’s Tip: Bulldogs
Game 3: Cowboys vs Broncos
The Cowboys were humiliated last week by the Eels in a 40 odd point drubbing. This can go 1 of 2 ways for the club.
1- They will be determined to win and come out firing, with something to prove and destroy the broncos
2- Their confidence could have been shaking and they may be outclassed by the Broncos, for the second time this season..
It’s very hard to say. The match is a complete sell out and Townsville will be a site to remember this Saturday night.
The Broncos scraped home against the bulldogs but are still the team to beat, and I think this week they will end the Cowboys winning streak at home
Daniel’s Tip: Broncos
Game 4: Rabbitohs vs Storm
I don’t think a whole lot needs to be said here. The Rabbitohs are still looking pretty week this year and may only be saved from the wooden spoon by the Knights who look like they may go down again this week.
The Rabbitohs have tried various combinations but just can’t get it right and continue to revert to their old ways. Instead of spending money on a few good players, they need to start developing an overall team from key positions or they simply won’t even be able to compete.
The storms look strong but are still without Billy Slater who will be serving out his suspension for a head slam. I have little doubt though that they will win this game.
Daniel’s Tip: Storm
Game 5: Warriors vs Roosters
Possibly the toughest games of this round. The Roosters are far from playing their best football and the Warriors at home are always a difficult game.
The Warriors have been in every game this season only missing out in the latter stages of the game, which suggests a lack of fitness. They are still playing good football and they have the ability to win just about every game that they play.
The Roosters as previously stated are struggling a little bit but have shown moments of the brilliant football we have expected from them.
They have a pretty much full team this week and that should give them some momentum.
This is a tough game to pick, and most of the punters are backing the Roosters, but I am going to go against the grain and with my gut feeling.
Daniel’s Tip: Warriors
Game 6: Knights vs West Tigers
This is going to bea tough game to pick. The knights may just get up to win their first game of the season. They have come close in the last few games, losing by only around 4 points each game.
The Tigers have lost 4 in a row and will struggle in this game after an elbow injury to mark O’Neill will see him out of the match and in fact most of the season (12 weeks).
They were in the game against the Sea Eagles last week, until the very end, where Manly ran away with it.
Their form is up and down and it was their defence that let them down last week.
This is a tough one that is for sure.
Daniel’s Tip: Tigers in a very close match, if you are a punter, put $50 on the knights as the odds aren’t too bad.
Game 7: Raiders vs Sharks
The Sharks are going into this game with the best defensive record of any team. They have looked good in both attack and defence in recent games and it will be interesting to see how they go against a team of equal calibre. Both these teams are capable of winning this game and it will be a battle of the titans.
The Raiders have been going well and snatched victory from the jaws of defeat last week when they went 18-0 down in the early stages.
The Raiders home ground is an advantage but how much of an advantage is very hard to say.
Whilst this game could go either way I think the Sharks are the better team, but the Raiders have more passion and will to win. If the Sharks get out to an early lead they should hold it, but they can not afford to be complacent.
Daniel’s Tip: Sharks
Continuing with my average of 5 correct tips per round, which isn’t a bad effort and has leapt me to the top of some of the tipping comps I am in.
This means those following my tips may have a chance to turn their season around and start getting into the winning circle.
I don’t have much time this week, which is why the preview is late, but I will provide you with a late, and quick breakdown of the games for you reading pleasure.
This round is sure to be a blockbuster with some tough match ups and added to that the fact that a lot of players are vying for State of Origin Selection.
I am not confident about my picks this week, but then again I rarely am!
Game 1: Dragons vs Panthers
The Panthers were beaten in their game against the raiders after breaking out to an 18-0 lead. They squandered this through per discipline and defence as the game progressed. The lack of their first choice kicker Preston Campbell hurt the team and Wesser had an off night with the boot. They did however play well and did well to get to their early lead.
The Dragons put in a strong and dominant performance against the Rabbitohs last week and easily put one over them. However they are missing their first choice half back and have put a bandaid solution in place, where centre Albert Torrens will be moving into the half back position. This is a move that may hurt them against a team like the Panthers who have the ability to sting you for stray passes.
I think the Dragons are on a roll and will go on with it from here
Daniel’s Tip: Dragons
Game 2: Bulldogs vs Sea Eagles
Both these teams have been hit hard by injury. The Bulldogs are missing many of their star forwards and have lost Willie Tonga this week who is invaluable to the team out wide scoring at phenomenal rates.
The Sea Eagles are still missing a number of their props but are a little closer to full strength with Brent Kite and Jason king moving back into the line up.
The Sea Eagles struggle at night games and away from home and this will hurt them again. Especially when you add to this the rumours and press circulating about their halfback Monahagn.
Its going to be a tight one and I don’t feel confident about picking either team.
Daniel’s Tip: Bulldogs
Game 3: Cowboys vs Broncos
The Cowboys were humiliated last week by the Eels in a 40 odd point drubbing. This can go 1 of 2 ways for the club.
1- They will be determined to win and come out firing, with something to prove and destroy the broncos
2- Their confidence could have been shaking and they may be outclassed by the Broncos, for the second time this season..
It’s very hard to say. The match is a complete sell out and Townsville will be a site to remember this Saturday night.
The Broncos scraped home against the bulldogs but are still the team to beat, and I think this week they will end the Cowboys winning streak at home
Daniel’s Tip: Broncos
Game 4: Rabbitohs vs Storm
I don’t think a whole lot needs to be said here. The Rabbitohs are still looking pretty week this year and may only be saved from the wooden spoon by the Knights who look like they may go down again this week.
The Rabbitohs have tried various combinations but just can’t get it right and continue to revert to their old ways. Instead of spending money on a few good players, they need to start developing an overall team from key positions or they simply won’t even be able to compete.
The storms look strong but are still without Billy Slater who will be serving out his suspension for a head slam. I have little doubt though that they will win this game.
Daniel’s Tip: Storm
Game 5: Warriors vs Roosters
Possibly the toughest games of this round. The Roosters are far from playing their best football and the Warriors at home are always a difficult game.
The Warriors have been in every game this season only missing out in the latter stages of the game, which suggests a lack of fitness. They are still playing good football and they have the ability to win just about every game that they play.
The Roosters as previously stated are struggling a little bit but have shown moments of the brilliant football we have expected from them.
They have a pretty much full team this week and that should give them some momentum.
This is a tough game to pick, and most of the punters are backing the Roosters, but I am going to go against the grain and with my gut feeling.
Daniel’s Tip: Warriors
Game 6: Knights vs West Tigers
This is going to bea tough game to pick. The knights may just get up to win their first game of the season. They have come close in the last few games, losing by only around 4 points each game.
The Tigers have lost 4 in a row and will struggle in this game after an elbow injury to mark O’Neill will see him out of the match and in fact most of the season (12 weeks).
They were in the game against the Sea Eagles last week, until the very end, where Manly ran away with it.
Their form is up and down and it was their defence that let them down last week.
This is a tough one that is for sure.
Daniel’s Tip: Tigers in a very close match, if you are a punter, put $50 on the knights as the odds aren’t too bad.
Game 7: Raiders vs Sharks
The Sharks are going into this game with the best defensive record of any team. They have looked good in both attack and defence in recent games and it will be interesting to see how they go against a team of equal calibre. Both these teams are capable of winning this game and it will be a battle of the titans.
The Raiders have been going well and snatched victory from the jaws of defeat last week when they went 18-0 down in the early stages.
The Raiders home ground is an advantage but how much of an advantage is very hard to say.
Whilst this game could go either way I think the Sharks are the better team, but the Raiders have more passion and will to win. If the Sharks get out to an early lead they should hold it, but they can not afford to be complacent.
Daniel’s Tip: Sharks
