The run to the NRL finals has been shaken up by some of the results last weekend, with the battle for Top 4 spots blown wide open. Round 23 kicks off with a monumental clash between the Panthers and Roosters, which could well determine the Minor Premiership.
Good luck with your tips.
Thursday, August 13
Penrith Panthers vs. Sydney Roosters
CommBank Stadium, 7:50pm (AEST)
Panthers: 1. Jaxen Edgar 2. Thomas Jenkins 3. Paul Alamoti 4. Izack Tago 5. Brian To'o 6. Jack Cogger 7. Nathan Cleary 8. Moses Leota 9. Freddy Lussick 10. Liam Henry 11. Isaiah Papali'i 12. Liam Martin 13. Lindsay Smith 14. Billy Scott 15. Scott Sorensen 16. Luron Patea 17. Billy Phillips 18. Jack Cole 19. Blaize Talagi 20. Dylan Edwards 21. Jesse McLean 22. Kalani Leuluai-going
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Roosters: 1. James Tedesco 2. Billy Smith 3. Hugo Savala 4. Robert Toia 5. Mark Nawaqanitawase 6. Daly Cherry-Evans 7. Sam Walker 8. Naufahu Whyte 9. Reece Robson 10. Spencer Leniu 11. Salesi Foketi 12. Siua Wong 13. Victor Radley 14. Connor Watson 15. Lindsay Collins 16. Nat Butcher 17. Egan Butcher 18. Cody Ramsey 19. Tommy Talau 20. Rex Bassingthwaighte 21. Benaiah Ioelu 22. Taylor Losalu
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Prediction: What a clash this promises to be with the Minor Premiership up for grabs between these two fierce opponents. Last week the Panthers were swamped by the Warriors in Auckland, before falling short in their second-half revival. The Roosters on the other hand looked down and out against the Bulldogs before finishing over the top for a vital victory. You should never write off the Panthers, but the Roosters are travelling very well.
Tip: Roosters by 4
PointsBet odds: Panthers $1.73 (-1.5 $1.88) Roosters $2.10 (+1.5 $1.88)
Friday, August 14
Manly Warringah Sea Eagles vs. Dolphins
4 Pines Park, 6pm (AEST)
Sea Eagles: 1. Clayton Faulalo 2. Jason Saab 3. Tolutau Koula 4. Reuben Garrick 5. Lehi Hopoate 6. Joey Walsh 7. Jamal Fogarty 8. Simione Laiafi 9. Brandon Wakeham 10. Nathan Brown 11. Haumole Olakau'atu 12. Corey Waddell 13. Jake Trbojevic 14. Jake Simpkin 15. Nicholas Lenaz 16. Fletcher Baker 17. Jackson Shereb 18. Josh Feledy 19. Hugo Hart 20. Onitoni Large 21. Caleb Navale 22. Blake Wilson
Dolphins: 1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow 2. Jamayne Isaako 3. Jack Bostock 4. Herbie Farnworth 5. Selwyn Cobbo 6. Kodi Nikorima 7. Isaiya Katoa 8. Thomas Flegler 9. Jeremy Marshall-King 10. Francis Molo 11. Connelly Lemuelu 12. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki 13. Morgan Knowles 14. Max Plath 15. Ray Stone 16. Tom Gilbert 17. Felise Kaufusi 18. Brad Schneider 19. Jake Averillo 20. Sebastian Su'a 21. Tevita Naufahu 22. Brian Pouniu
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Referee: Touchies:
Bunker:
Prediction: The sad collapse of all that Kieran Foran had built at Manly continued last week with a second-half capitulation to the Storm. The Dolphins started awfully before charging home to beat the Broncos. The Sea Eagles may well put up an improved performance in front of their home crowd, but it is impossible to tip them to beat the Dolphins, even considering their reluctance to tackle in the first half last week.
Tip: Dolphins by 14
PointsBet odds: Sea Eagles $2.85 (+7.5 $1.95) Dolphins $1.40 (-7.5 $1.83)
Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs vs. South Sydney Rabbitohs
Accor Stadium, 8pm (AEST)
Bulldogs: 1. Connor Tracey 2. Jacob Kiraz 3. Matt Burton 4. Enari Tuala 5. Jethro Rinakama 6. Stephen Crichton 7. Lachlan Galvin 8. Max King 9. Bailey Hayward 10. Leo Thompson 11. Viliame Kikau 12. Jacob Preston 13. Jaeman Salmon 14. Kurt Mann 15. Josh Curran 16. Harry Hayes 17. Alekolasimi Jones 19. Bronson Xerri 20. Jake Turpin 21. Jack Underhill 22. Sean O'Sullivan 23. Jonathan Sua
Rabbitohs: 1. Matthew Dufty 2. Alex Johnston 3. Tallis Duncan 4. Jack Wighton 5. Campbell Graham 6. Cody Walker 7. Jayden Sullivan 8. Tevita Tatola 9. Brandon Smith 10. Keaon Koloamatangi 11. David Fifita 12. Adam Elliott 13. Cameron Murray 14. Jye Gray 15. Lachlan Hubner 16. Sean Keppie 17. Euan Aitken 18. Peter Mamouzelos 19. Edward Kosi 20. Jonah Glover 21. Liam Le Blanc 22. John Radel
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Referee: Touchies:
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Prediction: The Bulldogs should have beaten the Roosters last week, but were unable to close out the game due to a mountain of late handling errors. The Rabbitohs raced to a comfortable lead against the Eels, before almost losing late. This game could go either way, with both teams desperate for victory to keep their race to the finals going. If Cody Walker has another blinder I think the Bunnies might win.
Tip: Rabbitohs by 10
PointsBet odds: Bulldogs $1.62 (-2.5 $1.88) Rabbitohs $2.30 (+2.5 $1.88)
Saturday, August 15
Cronulla Sutherland Sharks vs. Canberra Raiders
Ocean Protect Stadium, 3pm (AEST)
Sharks: 1. William Kennedy 2. Sione Katoa 3. Mawene Hiroti 4. KL Iro 5. Ronaldo Mulitalo 6. Braydon Trindall 7. Nicho Hynes 8. Oregon Kaufusi 9. Blayke Brailey 10. Jesse Colquhoun 11. Briton Nikora 12. Teig Wilton 13. Cameron McInnes 14. Hohepa Puru 15. Billy Burns 16. Siosifa Talakai 17. Thomas Hazelton 18. Michael Gabrael 19. Braden Hamlin-Uele 20. Niwhai Puru 21. Samuel Stonestreet 22. Tuku Hau Tapuha
Raiders: 1. Kaeo Weekes 2. Jed Stuart 3. Savelio Tamale 4. Matthew Timoko 5. Xavier Savage 6. Ethan Strange 7. Ethan Sanders 8. Ata Mariota 9. Owen Pattie 10. Joseph Tapine 11. Zac Hosking 12. Matt Nicholson 13. Morgan Smithies 14. Tom Starling 15. Joseph Roddy 16. Josh Papali'i 17. Daine Laurie 18. Vena Patuki-Case 19. Sebastian Kris 20. Coby Black 21. Sione Finau 22. Jordan Uta
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Referee: Touchies:
Bunker:
Prediction: The Sharks were simply terrible last week in the face of an aggressive and fast-moving Dragons defensive line. Raiders coach Ricky Stuart declared his side's season was over after losing a tight one against the Knights at home. The Sharks will surely bounce back from that performance, even against a Raiders side which may still pull out a surprise performance.
Tip: Sharks by 18
PointsBet odds: Sharks $1.34 (-10.5 $1.93) Raiders $3.20 (+10.5 $1.83)
Parramatta Eels vs. North Queensland Cowboys
CommBank Stadium, 5:30pm (AEST)
Eels: 1. Apa Twidle 2. Brian Kelly 3. Viliami Penisini 4. Jordan Samrani 5. Josh Addo-Carr 6. Ronald Volkman 7. Mitchell Moses 8. Luca Moretti 9. Tallyn Da Silva 10. Junior Paulo 11. Jack Williams 12. Kitione Kautoga 13. Jack de Belin 14. Dylan Walker 15. Saxon Pryke 16. Teancum Brown 17. Jezaiah Funa-Luta 18. Toni Mataele 19. Sean Russell 20. Kelma Tuilagi 21. Harrison Edwards 22. Ryley Smith
Cowboys: 1. Scott Drinkwater 2. Braidon Burns 3. Zac Laybutt 4. Tomas Chester 5. Murray Taulagi 6. Jake Clifford 7. Jaxon Purdue 8. Griffin Neame 9. Reed Mahoney 10. Jason Taumalolo 11. Heilum Luki 12. Kai O'Donnell 13. Reuben Cotter 14. Soni Luke 15. Thomas Mikaele 16. John Bateman 17. Coen Hess 18. Sam McIntyre 19. Ethan King 20. Kaiden Lahrs 21. Mason Kira 22. Liam Sutton
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Referee: Touchies:
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Prediction: The Eels gave away too much start last week against the Rabbitohs, their fast finish not enough to upset the Bunnies. The Cowboys jumped back into the Top 8 with a convincing victory over the Titans. The Eels have proven tough to beat for most of the season and the Cowboys have looked wobbly at times. Surely the Cowboys have too much to play for in this clash.
Tip: Cowboys by 6
PointsBet odds: Eels $2.35 (+4.5 $1.88) Cowboys $1.57 (-4.5 $1.88)
Brisbane Broncos vs. New Zealand Warriors
Suncorp Stadium, 7:35pm (AEST)
Broncos: 1. Reece Walsh 2. Josiah Karapani 3. Kotoni Staggs 4. Deine Mariner 5. Grant Anderson 6. Ezra Mam 7. Thomas Duffy 8. Xavier Willison 9. Billy Walters 10. Payne Haas 11. Jaiyden Hunt 12. Jordan Riki 13. Patrick Carrigan 14. Ben Hunt 15. Aublix Tawha 16. Jack Gosiewski 17. Va'a Semu 18. Blake Mozer 19. Ben Talty 20. Gehamat Shibasaki 21. Jesse Arthars 22. Hayze Perham
Warriors: 1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad 2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak 3. Ali Leiataua 4. Leka Halasima 5. Alofiana Khan-Pereira 6. Chanel Harris-Tavita 7. Luke Metcalf 8. James Fisher-Harris 9. Wayde Egan 10. Mitchell Barnett 11. Kurt Capewell 12. Jacob Laban 13. Erin Clark 14. Samuel Healey 15. Tanner Stowers-Smith 16. Demitric Vaimauga 17. Eddie Ieremia-Toeava 18. Taine Tuaupiki 20. Adam Pompey 21. Morgan Gannon 22. Luke Hanson 23. Makaia Tafua
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Referee: Touchies:
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Prediction: The Broncos looked as though they were going to lap the Dolphins last week, but instead gave up their massive lead in another disappointing display. The Warriors were well and truly fired up at home against the Panthers, proving that they are genuine premiership threats. This game may not be as straight forward as it should be; the Broncos are capable of anything, and the Warriors could be a little flat after last week. Still, it is the 2026 Broncos.
Tip: Warriors by 12
PointsBet odds: Broncos $2.45 (+5.5 $1.88) Warriors $1.55 (-5.5 $1.85)
Sunday, August 16
Newcastle Knights vs. Gold Coast Titans
McDonald Jones Stadium, 2pm (AEST)
Knights: 1. Kalyn Ponga 2. Dominic Young 3. Dane Gagai 4. Bradman Best 5. Greg Marzhew 6. Fletcher Sharpe 7. Sandon Smith 8. Cody Hopwood 9. Phoenix Crossland 10. Trey Mooney 11. Jermaine McEwen 12. Francis Manuleleua 13. Mathew Croker 14. Harrison Graham 15. Tyson Frizell 16. Lachlan Crouch 17. Thomas Cant 18. Fletcher Hunt 19. Pasami Saulo 20. Kyle McCarthy 21. Diesel Hagan 22. Toby Winter
Titans: 1. Keano Kini 2. Dean Ieremia 3. Jojo Fifita 4. AJ Brimson 5. Phillip Sami 6. Jayden Campbell 7. Lachlan Ilias 8. Moeaki Fotuaika 9. Oliver Pascoe 10. Tino Fa'asuamaleaui 11. Josh Patston 12. Beau Fermor 13. Chris Randall 14. Kurtis Morrin 15. Klese Haas 16. Cooper Bai 17. Bodhi Sharpley 18. Sam Verrills 19. Jaylan De Groot 20. Arama Hau 21. Sialetili Faeamani 22. Jett Liu
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Referee: Touchies:
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Prediction: The Knights were caught in an epic battle last week with the Raiders and came out on top despite missing several star players. The Titans were soundly beaten by the Cowboys. If the Knights are serious, they should win this one comfortably at home. The Titans are capable of better efforts than they displayed last week, but it is hard to see them coming away from Newcastle with the points.
Tip: Knights by 22
PointsBet odds: Knights $1.27 (-11.5 $1.88) Titans $3.75 (+11.5 $1.88)
Wests Tigers vs. St George Illawarra Dragons
CommBank Stadium, 4:05pm (AEST)
Tigers: 1. Jahream Bula 2. Junior Tupou 3. Solomane Saukuru 4. Patrick Herbert 5. Sunia Turuva 6. Jarome Luai 7. Adam Doueihi 8. Terrell May 9. Apisai Koroisau 10. Fonua Pole 11. Samuela Fainu 12. Tony Sukkar 13. Alex Twal 14. Heath Mason 15. Sione Fainu 16. Alex Seyfarth 17. Bunty Afoa 18. Tristan Hope 19. Faaletino Tavana 20. Ethan Roberts 21. Javon Andrews 22. Charlie Murray
Dragons: 1. Clinton Gutherson 2. Setu Tu 3. Moses Suli 4. Valentine Holmes 5. Tyrell Sloan 6. Lyhkan King-Togia 7. Kyle Flanagan 8. Loko Jnr Pasifiki Tonga 9. Damien Cook 10. Emre Guler 11. Dylan Egan 12. Hamish Stewart 13. Ryan Couchman 14. Jacob Liddle 15. Toby Couchman 16. Jacob Halangahu 17. Jacob Webster 18. Daniel Atkinson 19. Mathew Feagai 20. Josh Kerr 21. Blake Lawrie 22. Christian Tuipulotu
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Referee: Touchies:
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Prediction: The Tigers had last week off to fine tune plans for their end-of-season trip, while the Dragons stood up against the Sharks, showing that even though they have the wooden spoon wrapped up, they are still capable of playing some good football. Can the Dragons put together another effort like that? Do the Tigers have enough pride left to lift for the remainder of the season? Who knows.
Tip: Dragons by 6
PointsBet odds: Tigers $1.90 (-0.5 $1.91) Dragons $1.94 (+0.5 $1.85)
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