After placing the "Sure Thing" curse on the Sharks last week, the time has arrived once again to pull on the fragile hat with "tipping expert" written across it's tattered front.
Tipping all the winners each weekend is near impossible, so we'll give you some extra help with three standout games.
The sure thing
Newcastle Knights vs. Gold Coast Titans, McDonald Jones Stadium, Sunday August 16, 2pm (AEST)
The Knights battled to the end against the Raiders last week and managed to come way with the vital two points. They have proven beyond doubt that they have incredible depth to their squad this season, with key injuries being taken in their stride.
The Titans have put in several solid performances, but were soundly beaten last week by the Cowboys.
Back on home turf, with a Top 4 finish firmly in their sights, the Knights should be able to take care of the Titans.
Round 24 sure thing: Knights
The toss of the coin
Wests Tigers vs. St George Illawarra Dragons, CommBank Stadium, Sunday August 16, 4:05pm (AEST)
There were quite a few games that fell into this category this week, for various reasons. But with the Tigers in the middle of an awful run, and with nothing left to play for, apart from pride, it is very hard to work out how they will go in this game.
The Dragons were gritty, determined and worked for each other for the entire 80 minutes last weekend in overcoming the Sharks at home. On paper the Tigers would be expected to win this, but even the bookmakers aren't sure, offering the Dragons just a +0.5 start.
This could be one of the best or worst games of the weekend, and either team could win it by 20 if the other team doesn't show up. I think we saw last week that the Dragons still have enough players willing to put in for the jersey, that they should knock over the disinterested Tigers.
Toss of the coin game winner: Dragons
The roughie
Parramatta Eels vs. North Queensland Cowboys, CommBank Stadium, Saturday August 15, 5:30pm (AEST)
The Eels have had a year that could have been so much better. They have fought hard despite key injuries and have been in the contest through many of their losses. Last week, they started poorly against the Rabbitohs but very nearly caught them in the second half.
The Cowboys rebounded from the biggest defeat in club history to score some good tries in beating the Titans last weekend. But that was just the Titans. Have they really put the disaster behind them? Is it all systems go towards a place in the finals?
They are favoured to win this game in Parramatta, but I can sniff the feint smell of an Eels-flavoured upset.
Round 24 roughie: Eels
