The teams outside the eight will need to get a wriggle on. I swore I was going to tip with my head from the start but that’s enough for me to get on the Bulldogs. The Knights in Newcastle was one of only three games the Bulldogs won last year. It’ll be a tough run home for the blue and gold so really important for them to start the season well. Warriors versus Titans Tips: Storm, Knights, Eels, Titans, Roosters, Panthers, Raiders, Sharks. The disappointment of falling short for a second straight year will hopefully spur the Green Machine to newer heights in 2021 and a win against perennial non-finalists the Wests Tigers should be the right way to kick things off in the new season. Sign up now to get in on the action. Tommy Turbo. Another disappointing season saw the joint-venture finish 11th last year, marking their ninth straight season without finals football and 18th in 21 years of club history (since the joint-merger came into effect in 2000). The first match of the season promises to be an emotional one for both the Melbourne Storm and its fans, as the club will get the chance to play in front of members and fans for the first time since September 2019. The club’s 2020 season can only be described as one of utter embarrassment and humiliation as they won just three games last year – and only one after Round 2 – and copped plenty of big scores against them in the intervention. The resurgent Rabbitohs and an Eels side still in the minor premiership race have combined to make for a tough start to Round 16 for tipsters. Five-eighth Kurt Mann is suffered a possible MCL injury, while several other backline players picked up niggling injuries. But with big names such as David Fifita and Tino Fa’asuamaleaui having joined the club during the off-season, the potential is there for them to continue to climb up the ladder and hopefully kick-start an improved season for the three Queensland clubs. As a Sharks supporter, I have no fears about this one. (Photo by Jason McCawley/Getty Images). Tips: Storm, Knights, Broncos, Titans, Roosters, Panthers, Raiders, Dragons. What didn’t help their cause was the fact that Jake Friend suffered a concussion injury in the 60-8 humiliation they copped at the hands of the Rabbitohs on the eve of the finals, which later had a psychological effect on the team as they failed to reach the preliminary final for the first time since 2016. Parramatta should do a number on the Broncos, who are going to be in for another long winter, while the Titans will get the better of the Warriors on the Central Coast. Storm versus Rabbitohs NRL’s Round 20 sees the Broncos facing off against the Cowboys determined o finish the season with a … Under rookie coach Adam O’Brien, who brought to the club a hard brand of football, the Knights finished seventh on the ladder on the back of some impressive performances, however, inconsistency continued to be an issue with the club often dropping games it should’ve won. Despite that, they managed to put together two competitive performances against the Panthers and Raiders, only for injuries to key players to conspire against them at the wrong time of the season. Last year, despite all the difficulties they faced including losing head coach Stephen Kearney after Round 6, the Warriors managed to field a competitive side for the balance of the season, ultimately finishing 10th – higher than what many expected. 2. Another veteran, Alex Glenn, has been given the captain’s armband for another season as he and the Broncos look to put last year’s hellish season behind them, once and for all. With all that in mind, here we go. That being said, it’s expected Foran will partner Cherry-Evans in the halves when the Sea Eagles face the Roosters in what is a tough first-up clash for the men from the Northern Beaches. Brisbane will be barrelling out of the gate and I’m on board. It’s great to be back tipping season 2021. The shortest off-season is over, Cameron Smith has officially retired and the path leading to Round 1 has been walked. 2021 NRL Team Previews: Parramatta Eels Scroll below for the full Round 1 tips by Johns, Fittler and all Nine's expert tipsters! The ‘Kevolution’ has come for the Broncos. Broncos fans only need to look on the lighter side; as the team that is first alphabetically both by region (Brisbane) and mascot (Broncos), they’ll always start the season on top of the ladder. You must provide an email address to create a Roar account, When using Facebook to create or log in to an account, you need to grant The Roar permission to see your email address, By joining The Roar you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions. Ever consistent, the Roosters then will look to put Manly to the sword at the SCG, before last year’s runner-up Penrith play the men from Townsville, a Cowboys side in desperate need of a good season. The first of two Sunday matches sees the Wests Tigers make the tough road trip to the nation’s capital to face the Canberra Raiders at GIO Stadium. That defeat will only spur them on to go one better, especially with this being Wayne Bennett’s final season as coach as well as the looming return of Latrell Mitchell after he missed the latter rounds of the season due to a serious hamstring injury. NRL tipping leaderboard (Nine) Brad Fittler I was really looking forward to this season until I sat down to try and tip these games. The Roar's NRL expert tips and predictions: Round 16. Advertisement. Sign up & bet now, and remember to please gamble responsibly. Saturday afternoon sees everyone’s second favourite the Gosford Warriors host everyone’s smokey the Titans. A whole new era will begin for the Brisbane Broncos when they host last year’s semi-finalists, the Parramatta Eels, at Suncorp Stadium in the second Friday night match. After the Storm played their first two matches on the road last year, the club were able to play two matches on home turf last year, against the Raiders and Rabbitohs, but social distancing measures meant that those two matches were to be played behind closed doors. NRL Round 20: Broncos vs Cowboys – Tips, Odds & Predictions. A COVID-safe crowd of about 15,000 is expected for the Storm’s homecoming against the South Sydney Rabbitohs, who will have a mammoth task attempting to sabotage the celebrations that are expected on Thursday night. There isn’t long until the playoffs and the top eight is starting to take shape. As an example, in the final round last year, the Knights had the chance to earn a home final only to be thrashed 36-6 by the Titans on the Gold Coast, before bowing out of October with barely a whimper, losing to the Rabbitohs in a knock-out final in Sydney. After spending four months away from Victoria due to the state’s devastating and deadly second wave of coronavirus cases, the Storm are back home in Melbourne and will relish playing in its first home match in front of fans for nearly 18 months. Become a member to join in Australia's biggest sporting debate, submit articles, receive updates straight to your inbox and keep up with your favourite teams and authors. With new coach Nathan Brown in tow, and with Roger Tuivasa-Sheck captaining the side for the final time before he switches to rugby union in 2022, all eyes will be on the Warriors as they look to not just remain competitive, but also play to their potential. The final match of Round 1 threatens to be a mockbuster between southern Sydney rivals the Dragons and Sharks, with neither side likely to reach the finals this year. I’m going to be at Gosford races on Saturday so I’m tipping the Warriors. Newcastle will get the better of Canterbury. Here is NRL.com expert Brett Kimmorley's preview of each match and the tips from 16 NRL experts:. The panel for 2021 is exactly the same as the one who appeared on these pages every Thursday last season. The Warriors return to their Australian home of the Central Coast on Saturday afternoon. However, the top eight positioning can change with every game, so it’s all on the line this week. The Cowboys are an interesting one this season. It doesn’t seem that long ago we were still working our way through the State of Origin series and, suddenly, it’s all about to begin again. Titans by 40. Read Steve Turner's previews and see what the rest of the NRL.com experts have to say. Penrith look to extend their sensational club record winning streak to 11 matches when they face the Tigers, while Melbourne aim for an immediate response to their loss last week against bitter rivals Manly – read on below as we preview every NRL Round 16 match this weekend, along with providing our best bets and tips. Harry Grant gets injured and he brings in the Kiwi 9. After four years without finals football, the Bulldogs have refreshed in their bid to return to the upper echelon of the ladder, landing ex-Roosters halfback Kyle Flanagan as well as coach Barrett, himself a former NSW Origin representative. Can't work out who to choose for your NRL selections this week? Knights versus Bulldogs Corso or the Bathroom, it doesn’t really matter. Not even an overhaul in the off-season, which saw the club appoint Anthony Griffin as their new coach and lure Andrew McCullough from the Broncos as a replacement for injured captain Cameron McInnes, could prevent a poor pre-season for the men in the Red V. After McInnes suffered a season-ending knee injury in his last year at Kogarah before he shifts to Cronulla, the Saints suffered a horrific 48-16 loss to the Rabbitohs in the annual Charity Shield match in Mudgee. STRUGGLING with your NRL tips? Opinion. That said, the Storm should reward their fans with a win at home. The Knights will be without Kalyn Ponga so the Bulldogs have timed this nicely. It’s going to be a long season as a Dragons supporter. Jake Friend (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images). Ok, I know he said he did it in the bathroom but I don’t know of too many young athletes who do that. Why not try our NRL Round 1 Tips Alternative using first round form. At this rate Harawira-Naera will find himself spending his off seasons trussed up like Hannibal Lecter. Can Brad Arthur’s Eels win the premiership? They fell asleep and gave a struggling side a chance to right their wrongs. Not sure what to make of the Tigers this year, but they aren’t a top-tier team. Roosters but not by a stack. Panthers versus Cowboys The question that has to be asked of the Silvertails is whether Foran’s return to Brookvale Oval will spark a resurgence on the field, with him, Daly Cherry-Evans and coach Des Hasler all reunited at the one club for the first time since the Sea Eagles won the 2011 premiership. The first Sunday afternoon clash of the year comes to us from the nation’s capital, with the Raiders to play the Tigers, before a local derby closes the round, as the Dragons play the Sharks at the famous Kogarah Oval. But to say that the club has not failed to live up to expectations since Balmain and the Western Suburbs merged at the end of the 1999 season would be harsh, given the club did win the premiership in its first finals attempt, back in 2005, and also reached a preliminary final in 2010. In saying that, I hope one of them is the Sharks, and I might as well start there. Titans 8 Final Thoughts: The St. George-Illawarra Dragons looked great last week, before they didn’t. sport; NRL; NRL Round 16: Expert tips from The Courier-Mail. This should be a belter of a season opener. Brisbane Broncos vs Parramatta Eels: NRL live scores, Newcastle Knights vs Canterbury Bulldogs: NRL live scores, Kevin Walters says happiness is the key to unlocking Anthony Milford's best, Wayne Bennett demands better from Rabbitohs, Broncos sweating on injuries after two players taken to hospital, Kevin Walters' rollercoaster of a first half as NRL coach, Commentators amazed as players continue perfect run of Captain's Challenges, Knights hit by injury curse in round one win over Bulldogs, Bulldogs winger nearly takes out photographers after wild rain hits Newcastle. Despite christening a new stadium, the men from Townsville endured another disappointing season on the field, finishing in the bottom four for the third consecutive season and winning only two matches after Round 10. Surprise, surprise, Friday’s prime time match features the Broncos. The Roar’s NRL expert tipping panel are back for another year to debate who is winning what and have a lot of fun along the way. History: Played 23, Dragons 16, Titans 7 Last Meeting: Round 6, 2020: Dragons 20 def. A new era at Canterbury understandably has its passionate fan-base excited at the prospect of future success, but I think they must bide their time with the Knights to start hot favourites on Friday night. Good as in bad, that is. NRL; NRL 2015: Expert tips for Round 16. NRL Round 20: Bulldogs vs Panthers – Tips, Odds & Predictions. It will be interesting to see how these five clubs fare, while it will be just as interesting to see how the Storm go in what is expected to be the first match of the post-Cameron Smith era. It was a reasonable result for Justin Holbrook in his first season at the helm of the club, which had finished last in 2019 and were facing questions about their future in the game. There’s nothing like an easy tipping match to start the season but, unfortunately, we don’t get one here. Rugby league fans have been waiting patiently for the new season to start and with eight games scheduled in Round 1, punters get great betting opportunities. I wonder what impact the off-season has had on his relationship with his teammates? Home Sports betting previews, tips & predictions 2021 NRL Thursday: Storm v Rabbitohs betting tips, prediction & odds, round 1, 2021 Sports betting previews, tips & predictions 2021 NRL Thursday: Storm v Rabbitohs betting tips, prediction & odds, round 1, 2021 Saturday night finishes at Panthers Stadium. We look at the form of every NRL team in Round 16 and find the best value bets. Expert tips for Round 16 of the Telstra Premiership. The downpour came right at kick-off and Dallin Watene-Zelezniak had a lucky escape in the opening try. I’ve gone Dragons because I think they’ll be better than so many think. less than 2 min read. But unlike last season, when the players spent time in Australia not knowing when or whether they’d be allowed to return home, they’ll have the support of their friends and families by their sides as they get set to spend at least the first three months on this side of the Tasman. They had won 17 consecutive matches going into the decider, doubling their previous-best winning streak of eight set in 2003, but couldn’t make it count when it mattered, suffering just their second defeat all year (and second by just six points after losing to the Eels in Round 5). What a tragedy to see Bulldog Matt Burton named at 19 for the Panthers. Two Raiders players stood down for being stupid. After flying out to an early lead, the Dragons barely held on to beat the battling Broncos 28-24. Finally a game I can tip with confidence. They will win. AJ Mithen is back to defend his crown, while Mary Konstantopoulos, David Holden and The Barry are all back for another go. Four other clubs also have new coaches at the helm, with Trent Barrett, Nathan Brown, Todd Payten and Anthony Griffin given the keys to the Bulldogs, Warriors, Cowboys and Dragons respectively. Cameron Smith retires and he can replace him with the most exciting young player in the game. The Sharks are sitting on approximately one first round victory since, like well, forever. From Round 16 onwards the Eels almost exclusively come up against teams certain to make the top eight. I’m leaning towards the Storm given home ground advantage and a good record against South Sydney. Roosters versus Manly, would be a danger game for the Chooks but there’s too many questions about the Sea Eagles this year. The final remaining survivor from the club’s 2006 premiership side – Darius Boyd – has retired, while veteran hooker Andrew McCullough has moved south to the Dragons after having initially returned to Red Hill following a short stint at the Newcastle Knights. Nathan Brown is coaching NZ. Get the latest NRL 2020 season match tips and round by round predictions from our expert tipsters Todd Payten will face a tough initiation as Cowboys coach when the northerners travel to the foot of the mountains to face last year’s beaten grand finalists, the Penrith Panthers, in the evening match. Read more about Round one selections; 10 comments; Add new comment; ... 16 from 24: steel eel: 12 from 16: Lyn Grundy: 12 from 16: Doormatt: 12 from 16: Spamdog: 11 from 16: kent21: ... NRL tipping is easier if you follow the NRL news. The Corey-less Raiders to be too strong for the new look Tigers. As your resident ‘expert’ ‘champion’, I look forward to good-naturedly crushing you all yet again! The 2021 NRL season is little more than a week away and so it’s time to start talking some serious footy. Thursday night will be the opening night of the 2021 NRL season. For the third year in a row, the Bunnies advanced to the penultimate weekend of the season only to fall short in a heartbreaker against the Panthers in the preliminary final, when a win would’ve seen them pitted up against the Storm in the decider. Oh, wait. This might be a sneaky good one. The Panthers ended the weekly rounds on top of the ladder with 18 wins, one draw and just one defeat as the won the Minor Premiership by five points ahead of Melbourne Storm. NRL Tips – Grand Final Winner: Penrith Panthers @ 5/1 Sky Bet It’s not an exaggeration to say that Penrith Panthers were the best team in the NRL right up until the Grand Final. To finish off the round, I think the Sharks will take the chocolates in the first southern Sydney derby of the season. Team like Parra have designs on top four spots and have little interest in early rounds. This is exactly what drives Ricky Stuart. They should play finals, but they ain’t beating Penrith in Penrith in Round 1. Raiders versus Wests Tigers I expect the Bulldogs to be one of the most improved sides this year, but it might take them a while to find their gear as the re-build takes full swing at Belmore. We finish the weekend with the local derby at Kogarah. Sharks to win the local derby. The Tigers trial form was so good the crowd gave them a standing ovation at half time. Back to the season-opener though, and Melbourne should get the better of South Sydney. First, try and stay with AJ early and, two, Scott will always pick the Dragons, no matter what (Scott here: Or will he?). Indigenous Round - May 27-30: The NRL will have a national footprint for Indigenous Round (Round 12), featuring matches in Sydney, Townsville, Brisbane, Perth, … The South Sydney Rabbitohs were the last team to face the Storm in an NRL match in Melbourne and again it’s Wayne Bennett’s side who will make the trip south as they attempt to smash a major hoodoo, having never won in the Victorian capital. Melbourne Storm are good at footy. Here are the NRL.com expert panel's predictions for this round. Everyone’s second-favourite team, the New Zealand Warriors, will be back at it again in 2021 when they “host” the Gold Coast Titans on the Central Coast to kick off what is likely to be another season which they will spend the majority of on the road. The Eels are long-time losers of the ARL/NRL era of rugby league. Oops! Broncos versus Eels Look no further than PlayUp, Australia’s best fixed-odds bookmaker with the best customer service. NRL Round 16 tips, best bets, predictions and previews. But should the Queensland border suddenly slam shut to visitors from New South Wales and Victoria once again, the NRL would need to apply for travel exemptions and the reintroduction of the NRL bubble, as well as same-day travel, may be back on the cards again. We want to see it! They will win at home but I think the Cowboys will be big improvers this year. The Panthers will roll the Cowboys and the Raiders will beat the Tigers (just). The older I get the quicker time seems to go… Except for footy off seasons! Ivan Cleary’s men have also lost captain James Tamou to the Wests Tigers, but have promoted Nathan Cleary and Isaah Yeo to the co-captaincy with the former just missing out on the Dally M Player of the Year award. Another team that is destined to improve in 2021 are the Gold Coast Titans, which won their final five games of last season to just fall short of a miracle finals berth, finishing in ninth place. Rather than taking bets on the outcome of the Dragons vs Sharks game, the bookies should frame a market on who’ll last longer, Jack Bird or Matt Moylan. Despite last year’s disappointment, the Panthers are primed to go one better in 2021 and beating the Cowboys at home will hopefully be the first stone laid in the path to the premiership. Their first match under Walters will be against the Parramatta Eels, who finished in the top four for the second time in four seasons only to crash out of October in straight sets. Fingers crossed they surprise me, but Cronulla will start their season with a win. Penrith have lost plenty of experience but have kept the core of the young team that went so close in 2020. After last year’s season was significantly disrupted due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, which included the season being suspended for two months and the Storm being forced to evacuate their state mid-season, we are close to back to normal for season 2021. Advertisement. In the end I’ve gone with Melbourne because to tip against them at home is risky. Here we are! Punters get some great games to bet on this week, and we look at the form of every NRL team in Round 18. Looking for a bet on the league? You must provide an email address to create a Roar account, When using Facebook to create or log in to an account, you need to grant The Roar permission to see your email address, By joining The Roar you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions. I expect significant improvement from the Bulldogs this year, but but they won’t have enough star power to beat the Knights. Shaun Johnson has already been scratched. Can Kevvy Walters work miracles in Brisbane? The shortest off-season is over, Cameron Smith has officially retired and the path leading to Round 1 has been walked. Check out the tipping leaderboard and the full set of Round 16 tips from Freddy, Joey and our Channel Nine experts below! Sharks to win. I think Brisbane are red hot for the Round 1 upset of the Eels. The Roosters in a canter over the Sea Eagles which means the Roosters are now morals to get rolled. I think they will improve but I can’t see them edging last year’s early season premiers. Scott has penned over 3000 articles and is one of. First up Friday night we see the Knights taking on a newish looking Bulldogs. Deposit money and place your first bet (any amount from $1 right up to $501 qualifies for a … The Rabbits and Storm could easily be playing the grand final in 2021. Our experts have once again been hard at work to bring you all the tips for round 16 of the NRL. Brisbane Broncos vs Parramatta Eels: NRL live scores, Newcastle Knights vs Canterbury Bulldogs: NRL live scores, Kevin Walters says happiness is the key to unlocking Anthony Milford's best, Wayne Bennett demands better from Rabbitohs. Premature celebration, maybe? Roosters versus Sea Eagles Punters get two incredible Sunday games, which includes all top-four teams. They had finished third at the end of the season, but losses to the Storm in Brisbane and then to the Rabbitohs at home saw their title drought extended to 34 years. On the other hand, the Sea Eagles may have lost enforcer Addin Fonua-Blake, who has defected to the Warriors, but gained one of their old favourites with Kieran Foran returning to the club after stints at the Warriors, Eels and the Bulldogs, where he played his 200th NRL game last year. The Berries have also lost key personnel, not least Aiden Tolman and Kieran Foran who have moved to the Sharks and Sea Eagles respectively, but other than the arrival of Flanagan have also gained Nick Cotric from the Canberra Raiders. Kayo is your ticket to the 2020 NRL Telstra Premiership. With the representative round now in the rear-view mirror, attention returns to the Telstra Premiership. Playoff positions are still up for grabs and the top four spots are also there for the taking. Draftstars is kicking off the NRL season with the biggest NRL prize pool in daily fantasy sports history – $75,000 prize pool for just the opening match! Coming back for my second season of Roar Tipping, I’m no longer a rookie. Grab all the best NRL Round 16 betting deals including the Eels-Rabbitohs & Storm-Manly blockbusters - check out superb prop betting odds here. Round 1 is always tough to pick. The other was significant in the manner that not only did it prevent the Rabbitohs from finishing in the top four, it also saw them move off the bottom of the ladder in the battle for the wooden spoon with the Brisbane Broncos. Captured a great grassroots sporting moment? NRL Predictions & Tips: Brisbane Broncos v Parramatta Eels (Friday 09:05 GMT) Brisbane Broncos finished bottom of the NRL ladder last season with three wins from 20 matches, and for any other team they would just look to slightly improve on that record. The Eels will still be dirty after going out in straight sets last season and they will get the win. Both teams’ trial form has been top notch, so nothing to provide a hint there. After finishing fourth at the end of last season, consecutive defeats in October saw the Chooks crash out of the finals series in straight sets for the first time since 2008, and for the first time since the NRL finals system came into effect in February 2012.
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