‘Hard to ignore’ Broncos actuality as Sharks star tipped to blow up: Legends’ NRL finals verdict

Manly famous person Tom Trbojevic joins the podcast to have a look again over his adorned journey in rugby league.

COOPER CRONK

BRONCOS v STORM

This sport has all of the elements to be among the best finals video games we’ve ever seen. I’m anticipating Melbourne to win in a decent one. They are confirmed performers presently of yr. Jahrome Hughes and Cameron Munster might be pulling the strings in assault and the injection of Ryan Papenhuyzen off the bench provides one other risk that might show the distinction.

PANTHERS v WARRIORS

It’s very onerous to go previous the Panthers at residence, particularly with Shaun Johnson lacking for the Warriors. However, if anybody may cause an upset it’s Andew Webster. He is aware of all of Penrith’s strengths and weaknesses and I’m positive he’ll have a trick up his sleeve to try to upset the reigning Premiers.

SHARKS v ROOSTERS

The Roosters have managed to show their season round and have all of the momentum heading into the finals. If they proceed to play their assured type, they’ll be too good for the Sharks on Saturday.

KNIGHTS v RAIDERS

McDonald Jones Stadium might be rocking for this one! The Knights could have an excessive amount of firepower for the Raiders and will get the victory at residence. If it’s a scrappy affair I’m giving the Raiders a slight probability. But I count on the Knights’ profitable run to proceed on Sunday.

Cronk’s ideas: Storm, Panthers, Roosters, Knights

MICK ENNIS

BRONCOS v STORM

It’s onerous to disregard Melbourne’s dominant report over the Broncos. They’ve had the perfect assault within the final month, scoring 39 factors a sport and they need to win tonight by not less than ten factors. The big-game expertise of their backbone might be essential at Suncorp. Munster, Grant and Hughes will steer the Storm into week two of the finals.

PANTHERS v WARRIORS

Penrith’s loss to Parramatta in Round 26 was a blessing in disguise. It’s sharpened them proper up and that was on full show of their first half demolition of the Cowboys final week. The lack of Shaun Johnson is a big blow for the Warriors. I’m tipping the Panthers by 14.

SHARKS v ROOSTERS

Cronulla has the house floor benefit, profitable 4 of their final 5 at Shark Park. Nicho Hynes will get his alternative to dominate a finals sequence and erase the reminiscences of final yr. He’s one of the excessive profile gamers within the sport, however beneath the famous person exterior is a fierce competitor with a hearth within the stomach to succeed. Sharks in a decent one.

KNIGHTS v RAIDERS

The Knights are on a roll and enjoying a superb model of footy. They’ve obtained the entire city behind them and the ambiance might be electrical at McDonald Jones Stadium on Sunday afternoon. They’ve obtained nice steadiness of their facet with a troublesome, cellular pack and the talent and velocity to do harm on the perimeters. The Raiders will miss Horsburgh and Papalii within the center. Newcastle to get the win at residence.

Ennis’ ideas: Storm, Panthers, Sharks, Knights

BRAITH ANASTA

BRONCOS v STORM

Hoodoos exist for a cause and I’m tipping the Storm to beat the Broncos by a decent margin at Suncorp tonight. They’re timing their run to perfection heading into the finals, profitable their final 4 video games and scoring loads of factors. The Broncos might be up for it, however the huge sport gamers in Grant and Munster will get the job finished for Melbourne.

PANTHERS v WARRIORS

Penrith are just too good in the mean time and I count on them to win by quite a bit. The lack of Shaun Johnson makes it virtually unattainable for the Warriors. Home floor benefit, big crowd and daytime situations. Everything is pointing to a Panthers victory.

SHARKS v ROOSTERS

This is by far the toughest sport to choose. But confidence is king presently of yr and the Roosters have it in spades. The Walker-Keary mixture is firing and the lack of JWH didn’t appear to harm them towards the Rabbitohs as a lot as I believed it could. Roosters to win.

KNIGHTS v RAIDERS

After 9 straight wins the Knights are brimming with confidence. Ponga is carrying a shoulder harm, however it gained’t matter on Sunday. He’s lighting up the competitors and in career-best type. Jackson Hastings can also be an enormous inclusion. The Raiders have been overwhelmed convincingly by the Storm, Broncos and Sharks within the final month of the common season. Newcastle ought to win comfortably at residence.

Anasta’s ideas: Storm, Panthers, Roosters, Knights

GORDEN TALLIS

BRONCOS v STORM

Everyone talks in regards to the hoodoo however I consider that is the perfect Broncos workforce since their final Premiership means again in 2006. It gained’t be simple, however I’m tipping the Broncos to beat the Storm at residence.

PANTHERS v WARRIORS

It’s such a shock and a disgrace that Shaun Johnson gained’t be on the market for the Warriors. Penrith is the perfect defensive workforce within the competitors and everyone knows defence wins premierships. A sold-out crowd at residence on Saturday afternoon. The Panthers win this one.

SHARKS v ROOSTERS

The Roosters ought to win by not less than 12. It all comes right down to momentum and the Roosters are buzzing. Despite beating the Raiders final week, the Sharks had the prospect to show themselves towards the Knights in Round 26 and fell means brief. Roosters for me.

KNIGHTS v RAIDERS

I watched Newcastle stay towards the Rabbitohs in Round 25 and was blown away. They have been so spectacular and appear to be the Knights of previous. They’ve obtained the forwards to bruise you and the talent out the again to pile on the factors. Their cut price buys have additionally added loads of worth. Knights to get the win at residence.

Tallis’ ideas: Broncos, Panthers, Roosters, Knights

GREG ALEXANDER

BRONCOS v STORM

I believe this might be tight, however I’m tipping the Storm to beat the Broncos tonight. Harry Grant, Jahrome Hughes and Cameron Munster. They’ll get the job finished for Melbourne.

PANTHERS v WARRIORS

No Shaun Johnson will make it very troublesome for the Warriors. The Panthers are at residence and are in type. Panthers to win.

SHARKS v ROOSTERS

The Roosters are on a roll. Sam Walker has added a whole lot of power to their assault. Their huge names are all in type, Victor Radley, Luke Keary and James Tedesco. Roosters to beat the Sharks.

KNIGHTS v RAIDERS

The Raiders are undermanned with Horsburgh and Papalii out which makes it very onerous. Kalyn Ponga returns and he’s been in terrific type on the again finish of the season. Newcastle to win at residence.

Alexander’s ideas: Storm, Panthers, Roosters, Knights

NATHAN HINDMARSH

BRONCOS v STORM

The Broncos have been on hearth however Craig Bellamy could have a plan to close down Reece Walsh. I’m tipping Melbourne by 4.

PANTHERS v WARRIORS

Penrith have been so spectacular towards the Cowboys final week and the Warriors are going to battle with out Shaun Johnson. Panthers win.

SHARKS v ROOSTERS

Roosters to win. They’ve lastly discovered type and their huge weapons are all firing on the proper time of the yr. They’ll be sending loads of excessive balls Connor Tracey’s means and there’s a whole lot of stress on Nicho Hynes.

KNIGHTS v RAIDERS

This is a difficult one. The Knights have gained 9 in a row, however I’m not offered simply but. I’m going to tip the Raiders. They’re a gutsy workforce and may be unpredictable in assault.

Hindmarsh’s ideas: Storm, Panthers, Roosters, Raiders

FINAL VERDICT

Brisbane Broncos 1 — Melbourne Storm 4

Penrith Panthers 5 — Warriors 0

Cronulla Sharks 1 — Sydney Roosters 4

Newcastle Knights 4 — Canberra Raiders 1