Round 10 begins at Suncorp with a top 8 battle between the Dolphins and Sea Eagles. We also look at the rest of the NRL Round 10 matchups, including a top of the table clash between the Storm and Sharks.<\/p>\n
The Dolphins are really smashing it lately, winning four out of their last six games in 2024. Wayne Bennett’s crew are defying expectations despite some injuries, and they’ve been taking down teams left and right. They’ve sorted out the Eels and Cowboys, and even though they had a tight loss to the Knights in the middle, they’ve climbed up to the top four. They’re just two wins behind Cronulla and Melbourne, who are sharing the lead. If they can keep up their attacking game and snag a win against Manly at home this Thursday, it’ll be a historic first with four wins in a row for the club. Plus, Herbie Farnworth is making a comeback after sitting out four games with a dodgy shoulder.<\/p>\n
The Sea Eagles need to bounce back after copping a rough loss against Canberra. They had a shocker, blowing a massive 20-0 lead and letting the Raiders snatch the win in Round 9. Now they’re itching to show they’re still a big deal in the comp. Ben Trbojevic’s back in action after a hamstring hiccup, and coach Anthony Seibold’s got a full squad ready to roll. They’re dead keen to boost their confidence before they take on the Broncos in Magic Round next week. But here’s the kicker: the Sea Eagles have leaked a whopping 106 points in their last three games at Suncorp.<\/p>\n
Looking for a high scoring battle on Thursday night footy as the Over is 5-0 in the Sea Eagles last 5 games and their record at Suncorp isn’t great.<\/p>\n
Stadium Record<\/strong><\/p>\n The Dolphins are 4-6 in their last 10 games at this venue. Manly are 5-5 in their last 10 games at this venue.<\/p>\n Head to Head Record<\/strong><\/p>\n The Sea Eagles are 1-0 against the Dolphins.<\/p>\n Best Bet<\/strong><\/p>\n Over 47.5 = $1.87<\/a><\/p>\n The Panthers are gearing up to have Nathan Cleary back in action for Friday night’s showdown. He sat out last week’s win against the South Sydney Rabbitohs as a precaution, but he’d already made his comeback from a hamstring snag just five days earlier. Even without Cleary, the Panthers didn’t skip a beat, smashing Souths convincingly. Now, they’re raring to keep that winning streak alive for three solid weeks. And check this out: the Panthers have dominated the Bulldogs lately, winning their last six matchups. Plus, they’ve been absolutely owning BlueBet Stadium, taking home 12 out of their last 13 games there. They’re on fire!<\/p>\n Get a load of this: a couple of Bulldogs legends are gearing up for a return to Penrith, and it’s gonna be a cracker! We’re talking about none other than Bulldogs skipper Stephen Crichton and the mighty edge forward Viliame Kikau. They’re gearing up for their first run against their old club, and you bet it’s gonna be a fierce battle. Not to mention, Matt Burton and Jaeman Salmon are also facing off against their former mates. The Bulldogs have been on fire, clawing their way into the top eight with some bloody impressive plays. They pulled off back-to-back wins for the first time in over a year, staging an epic comeback to take down the Wests Tigers last Saturday.<\/p>\n Should be a lot of feeling in this one considering plenty of former Panthers in the Bulldogs side. So I like the chances of a low scoring gring as the Under is 4-0 in the Dogs last 4 away games.<\/p>\n Stadium Record<\/strong><\/p>\n Penrith are 9-1 in their last 10 games at this venue. Canterbury are 0-4 at this venue since 2018.<\/p>\n Head to Head Record<\/strong><\/p>\n In the last 9, the Panthers hold a 7-2 record.<\/p>\n Best Bet<\/strong><\/p>\n Under 39.5 = $1.87<\/a><\/p>\n Fresh off a break, the Eels are banking on a bit of R&R to turn their season around after dropping four out of their last five games. But it’s not all sunshine and rainbows for them. They’ve got their fair share of injury dramas, with fullback Clint Gutherson nursing a dodgy knee and halfback Mitch Moses nursing a foot problem. Coach Brad Arthur’s banking on the young guns to step up and keep Parramatta’s hopes alive. Here’s the kicker: the Eels have been on a nine-game losing streak whenever Clint Gutherson’s been out. They’re crossing their fingers he gets back in the game soon!<\/p>\n Looks like the Broncos are in for a rough patch without Adam Reynolds for a good few months. The skipper copped a biceps injury in the tussle against the Roosters last Friday. And to add to the woes, winger Jesse Arthars busted his jaw too. But hey, it’s not all doom and gloom. The Broncos have had a decent track record against the Eels lately, snagging three wins out of their last four showdowns. And speaking of the Eels, they’ve been leaking points like a sieve lately, giving up a whopping 76 points in just their last two games.<\/p>\n The Over has saluted in 6 of the last 7 games involving the Eels so I think Friday night should be a high scoring affair.<\/p>\n Stadium Record<\/strong><\/p>\n Parramatta are 7-3 in their last 10 games at this venue. Brisbane are 1-3 in their last 4 games at this venue.<\/p>\n Head to Head Record<\/strong><\/p>\n The Broncos are 3-2 against the Eels in the last 5 meetings.<\/p>\n Best Bet<\/strong><\/p>\n Over 45.5 = $1.87<\/a><\/p>\n The Wests Tigers started off with a bang this season, but now they’ve hit a rough patch, losing five games in a row as they gear up for Tamworth. And to add insult to injury, Aidan Sezer’s out for the next four games after owning up to a Dangerous Contact call. Things aren’t looking great, especially considering the Tigers’ track record at Scully Park. They’ve only managed to snag one win out of their four games there.\n<\/p>\n The Knights pulled off a gutsy win against the Warriors on Sunday, and they might get a boost with Jacob Saifiti (leg) and Tyson Frizell (hamstring) returning to the lineup. They’re gunning for a third straight win. It’s a big deal that Adam O’Brien’s squad managed to beat the Dolphins and Warriors even without their superstar skipper Kalyn Ponga. He’s out for at least another eight weeks. But hey, those wins are a massive morale boost. And check this out: the Knights have dominated the Tigers lately, winning their last four matchups.<\/p>\n The trends say Newcastle in this matchup and they’ve shown they can win without Ponga.<\/p>\n Stadium Record<\/strong><\/p>\n Wests are 1-3 in their last 4 games at this venue. Newcastle are 1-1 at this venue since 2018.<\/p>\n Head to Head Record<\/strong><\/p>\n The Knights are 4-1 against the Tigers in the last 5 meetings.<\/p>\n Best Bet<\/strong><\/p>\n Newcastle WIN = $1.70<\/a><\/p>\n After copping a hiding from the Roosters on ANZAC Day, the Dragons stepped up their game against the Sharks last Sunday. It was a tighter match, ending in a 20-10 loss, but it showed some real improvement. Still, they can’t ignore the fact that they haven’t managed to keep the momentum from their top performance against the Warriors in Round 8. Now, when it comes to facing the Rabbitohs, the Dragons haven’t had much luck lately, only winning two out of their last eleven games against them. And let’s talk about their defense at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium – it’s been leakier than a sieve, with a whopping 108 points conceded in just their last three games there. Time to tighten up, Dragons!<\/p>\n Souths just snagged their seventh loss of the season, and to make matters worse, they’ve got three new injury headaches. Their skipper, Cameron Murray, is out for a solid two months with a dodgy hip flexor. Plus, their halfback Dean Hawkins and fullback Jye Gray are nursing some serious injuries too. But here’s a glimmer of hope: Latrell Mitchell’s back from suspension, which is a massive boost for them.<\/p>\n Times are tough at Souths and they’re giving up plenty of points. Also, Souths are 0-15 ATS and I think the Dragons finally get a win against them.<\/p>\n Stadium Record<\/strong><\/p>\n St. George are 6-4 in their last 10 games at this venue. South Sydney are 2-3 in their last 5 games at this venue.<\/p>\n Head to Head Record<\/strong><\/p>\n In the last 10, the Rabbitohs are 8-2 against the Dragons.<\/p>\n Best Bet<\/strong><\/p>\n St. George Illawarra Dragons -5.5 = $1.90<\/a><\/p>\n The Storm are sitting pretty in second spot with a solid 7-1 record. They faced a tough Titans outfit up on the Gold Coast last Saturday night but came out on top. Losing fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen to an ankle injury stings, no doubt. But fear not, young gun Sua Fa’alogo’s primed to step up and keep those highlights rolling. As for Kiwi ace Jahrome Hughes, he’s been sidelined due to a calf issue he’s been battling. Tyran Wishart’s stepping in at halfback in his place. When it comes to facing the Sharks, the Storm have had their number, winning six out of their last seven showdowns. And check this out: the Storm are unbeatable at AAMI Park, winning their last 14 games there. They’re a force to be reckoned with on home turf!<\/p>\n The Sharks haven’t snagged a win at AAMI Park since way back in 2018, but they’re looking mighty fine to break that streak. Last week, they splashed past the Dragons in a wet and wild showdown, coming out on top with a 20-10 victory. And get this: the Sharks boast the NRL’s top defense, giving up just under 14 points per game. That’s some solid work! Their winger, Ronaldo Mulitalo, has been on fire too, slamming in four tries in his last three clashes against the Storm.<\/p>\n Should be tough for the Storm without Hughes and Paps so they’ll need ot focus on their defence. So I like the chances of the Under, which is 7-1 in the Sharks last 8 away games.<\/p>\n Stadium Record<\/strong><\/p>\n Melbourne are looking for a 15th straight win at AAMI Park. Since 2018, Cronulla have a 1-5 record at this venue.<\/p>\n Head to Head Record<\/strong><\/p>\n The Storm are 4-1 against the Sharks in the last 5.<\/p>\n Best Bet<\/strong><\/p>\n Under 41.5 = $1.90<\/a><\/p>\n The Roosters have been on fire lately, mate. They smashed the Dragons with a whopping 60 points on ANZAC Day and then rolled over the Broncos with another 40 at Suncorp Stadium. Now, with Brandon Smith (calf), Daniel Tupou (knee), Victor Radley (hamstring), and Spencer Leniu (suspension) all expected to be back in action, the Roosters are gearing up for even more firepower. They’re itching to keep the momentum going against a Warriors side that’s been struggling to find their groove.<\/p>\n The mob that made it to the prelims last year are currently sitting in 14th spot with three wins, five losses, and a draw. Their cracking attack from last season seems to have gone AWOL. Now, when it comes to facing the Roosters, the Warriors haven’t had much luck lately, dropping their last seven games against ’em. But here’s a twist: the Warriors have been on a roll at Sydney venues, winning four out of their last five games there.<\/p>\n NZ are now 0-4 ATS and meet the red-hot Roosters. Sydney are 7-0 against them as well and I don’t think the Warriors defence will be able to handle it.<\/p>\n Stadium Record<\/strong><\/p>\n Sydney are 6-4 in their last 10 games at this venue. New Zealand are 0-1.<\/p>\nPenrith Panthers (3rd) vs Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs (8th)<\/h3>\n
Parramatta Eels (12th) vs Brisbane Broncos (7th)<\/h3>\n
Wests Tigers (15th) vs Newcastle Knights (11th)<\/h3>\n
St. George Illawarra Dragons (13th) vs South Sydney Rabbitohs (17th)<\/h3>\n
Melbourne Storm (2nd) vs Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks (1st)<\/h3>\n
Sydney Roosters (6th) vs New Zealand Warriors (14th)<\/h3>\n