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Old 22-08-2008, 08:03   #9 (permalink)
blackcrow
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Default Re: NRL Round 24 - August 22 - 25

Broncos win by 13+ margin
Broncos are in a must win game and even though they are 5th they are only 2 points ahead of 9th place and 3 points ahead of 13th place. Gold Coast who are 13th, know that a loss here probably rules them out of top 8 contention. The Broncos have the more potent backline especially with the return of Hunt and Hodges, while the return of Carroll in the forwards should add some starch to their defence. The South Queensland derby adds some extra spice to this clash but the Broncos do have a very good home record while the Titans do struggle away. While the packs are pretty even, the Broncos have the firepower out wide to cause alot of problems for the Titans defence and should win here.

Roosters win by 1-12 margin
Cronulla are 3rd while the Roosters are 4th and both teams haven't been playing the best in recent weeks. The Sharks defend well but struggle to score points while the Roosters have the ability to score points on any team when in the mood. What should hepl them to recover from their thumping by Melbourne is the return of Fitzgibbon Myles and Sa to their forward pack.
The Roosters have won six of the past eight clashes between the sides, including the past five straight, while they also have won six of the past seven games at Toyota Park. Roosters to edge this but the Sharks to keep this very tight
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