Battler's NRL Round 21

YTD (116-118-5) +13.56 units

From Centreplod....

Manly $1.50 (-5.5) v Tigers

Brisbane $1.21 (-13.5) v Cronulla

Roosters $1.85 v Dogs

Cowboys $1.76 (-2) v Penrith

Warriors $1.45 (-6.5) v Raiders

Newcastle $1.39 (-7.5) v Titans

St George $1.17 (-14.5) v Souths

Parramatta $3.25 (+8.5) v Melbourne

Yep, I agree re Tigers.

I hope Manly do Newcastle a big favour () and give it to them.

Mountains from molehills, emkee...

Manly (-6) @ $1.90 (2.5)

Manly (1-12) @ $2.95 (0.5)

Brisbane (-14) @ $1.92 (2)

Manly (-6) @ $1.90 (2.5) =

Manly (1-12) @ $2.95 (0.5) =

Brisbane (-14) @ $1.92 (2) =

Two second half fade outs on the bounce from Manly. They look a fair step behind Melbourne and St George 

Do you guys think Manly have severly over achieved this season ths far?

When the pressure was on, there halves looked AWFUL. They are very young, but all this talk is extremely pre mature.

They were LUCKy against the Eels a few eeks ago.

Lucky against Panthers that Burns couldnt hit a simple goal 5 metres to the post when he was 24-25.

I think it could start to catch uo to them......I exepct the same to happen to Melbourne.....

Do you guys honestly think Storm, Drags and Manly are THAT FAR ahead of everyone else? I mean like daylight?

I dont think so. I just think they have CARED more during the season than other teams. They arent better talent wise, they just CARED more. And in the era of defense, thats what counts.

When teams GET up closer to the end of the season, i think Melbourne and Manly might be found wanting a bit.

If Mebourne win on Monday night and BEAT the drags, then the greatest advice i could give anyone here is that one of the remaining 3-4 reg season games, they will suck it up in a game. There is no way on earth they will win every game for the rest of the season, NO CHANCE. They wouldnt want to get into the semis without losing a game in there past 13-14 or whatever it might be.

I love the Broncos to win it all. They have been slightly up and down in patches but they can score points in a hurry as can the tigers. Just dont think the teams u have mention the 3 leaders have that ability.

I think the real X factor is the tigers. That team has a defensive focus this year. They also have an ability to flood points.

I like Broncos as well. The only thing is that Lockyer looks like he is running on fumes at times. He is the heart and soul of that team.

I think the Tigers are the ones to cause a stir. I dont think the Warriors or Panthers. The Knights dont have the compousre. The dogs are a mess.

Yea all agreed upon but them young guys for the Broncos are really stepping up around lockyer and showing some real class.

I think that if the raiders get going they could sneak in the top 8. All they need is for Dugan to stay fit and have couple bounces go their way and they make the same run they did last year.