We’ve arrived on the finish of the common season, with simply seven video games left to be received or misplaced. Five of these video games maintain finals implications. Foxsports.com.au have delved into every chance.
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The prime 4 groups are locked in, albeit the ultimate order is but to be decided.
What we do know is the Panthers and Broncos will both end 1 or 2 and the Warriors and Storm will both end 3 or 4.
The Knights and Sharks are assured of a prime eight spot with two of the Rabbitohs, Raiders, Roosters and Cowboys to make up the remainder of the eight.
James Tedesco joins the Fox League Podcast and takes you contained in the Roosters’ preparation forward of their must-win conflict towards the Rabbitohs, the adjustments he’s made to his recreation and the teachings he’s learnt as a pacesetter.
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NRL LIVE LADDER (As of Friday 12pm)
1st: Brisbane Broncos (42 pts, +214) – misplaced to Storm 22-32
2nd: Penrith Panthers (40 pts, +301) – to play Cowboys, Saturday @ 5:30pm
third: Melbourne Storm (38 pts, +168) – defeated Broncos 32-22
4th: New Zealand Warriors (38 pts, +148) – to play Dolphins, Saturday @ 3pm
fifth: Newcastle Knights (33 pts, +155) – to play Dragons, Saturday @ 7:35pm
sixth: Cronulla Sharks (32 pts, +104) – to play Raiders, Sunday @ 4:05pm
seventh: Canberra Raiders (32 pts, -119) – to play Sharks, Sunday @ 4:05pm
eighth: South Sydney Rabbitohs (30 pts, +73) – to play Roosters, Friday @ 8pm
ninth: North Queensland Cowboys (30 pts, +36) – to play Panthers, Saturday @ 5:30pm
tenth: Parramatta Eels (30 pts, +13) – bye already counted
eleventh: Sydney Roosters (30 pts, -38) – to play Rabbitohs, Friday @ 8pm
Eels, Sea Eagles, Titans, Dolphins, Bulldogs, Dragons and Tigers have been eradicated from competition
How Round 27 has performed out/will play out
Thursday evening: The Storm continued their exceptional win streak over the Broncos, extending it to 14 straight with a ten-point victory at Suncorp Stadium. In the method, Melbourne have (for now) thwarted Brisbane’s declare for the minor premiership. Don’t fear Broncos followers, you possibly can nonetheless win the J. J Giltinan Shield however want the Panthers to lose to the Cowboys on Saturday evening. Melbourne’s win strikes them to 3rd however they’ll be knocked again right down to fourth if the Warriors defeat the Dolphins on Saturday afternoon.
Friday evening: The Tigers and Sea Eagles kick issues off at 6pm with solely delight to play for. The subsequent recreation is much extra fascinating and a marketer’s dream. The Rabbitohs host the Roosters at Accor Stadium and a win to the house facet will guarantee a spot within the finals for the embattled membership. The Roosters are airborne in the intervening time however might have left their run too late as they should win and hope for different outcomes to go their method. One factor is for sure although – a loss means season over.
Saturday afternoon:The Warriors will clinch third on the ladder with a win over the Dolphins, nonetheless a loss means they’ll end the season in fourth.
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Saturday twilight: The most vital recreation of the Saturday slate when it comes to finals repercussions. It’s easy for the Panthers. A win clinches a 3rd minor premiership in 4 years, whereas a loss locks up second spot. With the Warriors taking part in earlier than them, Penrith will know what destiny awaits the first and 2nd placed-teams on the ladder within the first week of the finals (NZ or Melbourne).
The Cowboys have to win to stay alive and in the event that they do this and the Roosters handle to defeat the Bunnies on Friday, North Queensland will end both seventh or eighth. However if the Cowboys win however the Rabbitohs win, then Todd Payten’s males might be cheering on the Sharks to beat the Raiders on Sunday.
Saturday evening:The Knights are assured of a house remaining in week 1 of the finals, however it’s but to be decided whether or not they’ll end fifth or sixth. A win over the Dragons right here will lock up fifth, whereas a loss means Newcastle will end the season in sixth.
Sunday afternoon: Titans and Bulldogs might be eager to complete their disappointing seasons on a excessive. The following recreation needs to be a ripper. The Sharks are assured a finals spot, with a win over the Raiders locking in a house remaining at Shark Park.
A loss will imply they end seventh or eighth.
The Raiders’ destiny might be a a lot clearer by kick-off.
If the Cowboys lose to the Panthers, Canberra will play finals footy irrespective of the consequence however it is going to be an away recreation towards both the Knights or Sharks once more.
If Ricky’s males win on Sunday, they’ll earn themselves a house remaining in Canberra.
Huge recreation and a cracking option to finish the home-and-away season.
CURRENT PREDICTED WEEK 1 OF FINALS
First Qualifying Final (1st vs 4th): Broncos vs Storm at Suncorp Stadium
Second Qualifying Final (2nd vs third): Panthers vs Warriors at BlueBet Stadium
First Elimination Final (fifth vs eighth): Knights vs Cowboys at McDonald Jones Stadium
Second Elimination Final (sixth vs seventh): Raiders vs Sharks at GIO Stadium
PREDICTED FINAL LADDER
1st: Broncos (42 pts)
2nd: Panthers (40 pts)
third: Warriors (40 pts)
4th: Storm (38 pts)
fifth: Knights (35 pts)
sixth: Raiders (34 pts)
seventh: Sharks (32 pts)
eighth: Cowboys (32 pts)
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