You wanna bag my tipping? Then you got to put your own tips on the line. My preview and tips for round 2 of the NRL over the fold. Leave yours in the comments.
Home team first. My tips in bold.
Dragons v Knights OKI Jubilee Stadium Friday 7:30pm
The Knights had luck on their side last week against the Bulldogs. The Dragons looked impressive at times holding out the Titans so I’ll stick with the home team this game.
Panthers v Bulldogs CUA Stadium Friday 7:30pm
Can’t go past the Bulldogs here. The Panthers were ordinary against the Sharks and I don’t see that changing even at home.
West Tigers v Sea Eagles Leichhardt Oval Saturday 5:30pm
Manly should be the favourites for this game but there was a lot to like about the Tigers last week. Manly have some injuries concerns that will sway me to the Tigers.
Raiders v Storm Canberra Stadium Saturday 7:30pm
The Storm will have too much firepower for the Raiders.
Cowboys v Roosters Dairy Farmer Stadium Saturday 8:30pm
The Roosters really seem to be lacking attacking power. They’ll need all the points they can get against Thurston and co. The Cowboys have too much skill in attack and will win this one easily.
Warriors v Broncos Mt Smart Stadium Sunday 4:00pm
This could be one of the best games of the round. The Broncos will want to get that first win and the Warriors will be out to show that last week was no fluke. The Warriors on a tough one.
Rabbitohs v Eels
I’ve gone and buried my blue and gold heart for this one. On form you have to tip the Bunnies who were very impressive last Monday. The Eels have a lot of improving to do to be a premiership force.
Titans v Sharks Carrarra Stadium Monday 7:00pm
The Sharks did win but I liked the look of the Titans last week. Their first true home game will attract a good Monday night crowd and see them to victory over the Sharks.
6 responses so far ↓
Mungo Amanda // Mar 23, 2007 at 8:06 am
I’m pretty much the same, except tipping the Knights, natch.
Knights
Bulldogs
Tigers
Storm
Cowboys
Bunnies
Warriors
Titans
Last week I only got 4 so looking for the boys to put in an improved effort this week on my behalf.
Amanda // Mar 23, 2007 at 9:27 pm
Go Knights!! Heh.
But … Panthers – WTF???
Simone // Mar 24, 2007 at 2:05 pm
Looks like your first 2 tips suck as much as mine! lmao! God help us both for the rest of the round!
Broncos!
Shaun // Mar 24, 2007 at 10:34 pm
Thank some diety for the Storm and the Cowboys.
Manly and the Knights winning I can live with as both games I expected to be close (the Tigers dropped way to much ball tonight) but I’m with Amanda. WTF with the Panthers?
And I’m content to have a woeful record this round if it means an Eels win.
Esmarelda Rant // Mar 26, 2007 at 11:46 am
Same as yuours Shaun except I went the Broncos.
What about those Bunnies though?
As you’ll know (having seen the Bunnies with me many times) you get rather used to leaving the ground disappointed…yesterday though was one of the most satisfying wins I’ve had the pleasure of attending.
I was even tempted to crash the Crucible for a couple and have no recollection of getting home at all.
Great weekend on all counts – all of Footy(except the Tigers losing), Politics AND wedding anniversaries – go Shaunie!!
Aint life grand.
Shaun // Mar 26, 2007 at 9:41 pm
Yay the Titans! That got me to 5 from 8 so I am on the up. Unlike the Eels.
It seems that Hagan coasted on Joey’s back and Smithy can coach.
I take comfort in the fact that the last time the Bunnies thrashed the Eels we regrouped and topped the eight.