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NRL Round 20 Preview: Our Selections & Staking Plan

September 24, 2020

NRL Round 20 Preview: Our Selections & Staking Plan

The final round of the regular season is set to be a tough one to pick with teams resting players, rule changes & dead rubbers all set to throw a cat amongst the pigeons but we’re looking to add to our 34.18 units of profit with a cautious approach.

Tipping Results (Started In Round 8) :

Round 19 Wrap

Round 19 was a little disappointing as we only managed to break even after the Roosters failed to cover the line by 2 points.

The Eels also let us down by not covering the line but we’re set to end the regular on a high note with a number of bets in a round that could prove difficult.

Let’s take a look at round 20 below.


GOLD COAST TITANS VS NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 6:00PM, CBUS SUPER STADIUM

The Knights can secure the sixth seed on Friday night with a win over the Titans on the Gold Coast.

Newcastle walked away comfortable 42-18 winners last week over the Dragons and are now just one win away from locking up home ground advantage in the elimination final.

The Titans also have plenty to play for as they look to end the season on a high note by finishing ninth.

These two sides haven’t met this year, but it is worth noting the Gold Coast have won three of their last five meetings against Newcastle.

The Titans are set to receive an added boost in the form of Jai Arrow and Corey Thompson, while the Knights also return to strength with Kurt Mann and Bradman Best both a chance to play.


SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS VS SYDNEY ROOSTERS – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 7:55PM, ANZ STADIUM

The Roosters have a top-four spot secured, but enter Friday’s match knowing a win will book them a meeting with the Storm in week one of the post-season.

You could be forgiven for thinking that they wouldn’t mind a loss to dodge the Storm but it is not in the Roosters’ makeup.

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They rested a host of stars yet were still able to take care of the finals-bound Sharks last weekend.

There is plenty of work to be done, but their plan of three straight titles remains on the cards.

The Rabbitohs are also certain of finals action but will be playing sudden-death football from week one of the play-offs.


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CANTERBURY BULLDOGS VS PENRITH PANTHERS – SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 3:00PM, ANZ STADIUM

CRONULLA SHARKS VS CANBERRA RAIDERS – SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26,5:30PM, NESTRATA JUBILEE STADIUM

The Raiders have one last shot to secure the double-chance when they take on the Sharks at Jubilee on Saturday.

Canberra cut it close against the Warriors last week but still managed to get the job done thanks to some late magic from Nick Cotric.

A win and a Roosters or Eels loss could see the Raiders into fourth, while a defeat would likely see Canberra take on Cronulla again in the first round of the finals.

The Sharks have already done enough to extend their season, but it’s difficult to see them making much noise with Shaun Johnson on the sidelines for the remainder of the season.

Josh Dugan remains sidelined with a knee injury alongside the suspended Chad Townsend, adding to Cronulla’s woes.


NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS VS MANLY SEA EAGLES – SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2:00PM, CENTRAL COAST STADIUM

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ST GEORGE ILLAWARRA DRAGONS VS MELBOURNE STORM – SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 4:05PM, NESTRATA JUBILEE STADIUM

The Storm can finish no worse than second this year, so it wouldn’t be the least bit surprising if Craig Bellamy chooses to rest a few of his guys on Sunday against the Dragons.

Melbourne rattled off another brilliant win last week in their 50-22 drubbing over the Tigers, an ominous sign for whoever they wind up facing in the Qualifying Final next week.

The Dragons could potentially leapfrog the Warriors for 12th on the ladder, but other than that, there’s really no other reason to get excited for this game if you’re a Saints fan.

The Storm have covered in five of their last seven games as the away favourite, so this one isn’t worth overthinking.


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