I knew the Eels and Sharks would win last night, it was the perfect outcome for the NRL to create congestion on the race for the finals.
Not only does it affect the teams which ARE in the race for the semi's, but also good for Sharks fans to help restore their hopes for the future of the corrupt dying game.
So, by your theory, the Cowboys and Knights should be certainties to win then?
Do you want me to place the bets on for you as well??
28pts will be the cut off point this year. Cowboys have absolutely no chance in making the playoffs. Titans are good for the game and almost a certainty needing only one more win. Being a Qld team, a one town team the NRL favours them as a big drawcard since their entry into the competition. With the Cowboys having "had their turn" at the top, the NRL still has 2 teams in Qld to promote(Broncos, Titans).
Knights are a slim hope of still creeping into the top8\. A win for them over in NZ would be fantastic for the game, as it will create a tighter fight for the bottom four teams. A loss to the Warriors does hurt their chances, but doesn't end there season just yet. **But the NRL does want the Warriors in the finals, as they are good for the game with a different drawcard being a team from another country.**
Some teams are good enough to get over the corrupt referee calls but most aren't, Titans being one of them, **but not the Knights.** Melbourne and Manly are a perfect examples of this.
Titans and Knights is what i backed in my tipping this week. Knights being one of this weekends' upsets.
Put your house on it Dave. If you become destitute, don't come crying to me.. :wink:
