Sharks Get Easiest NRL Finals Run-In, Broncos Rated a Round 21 Sure Thing
Experts have revealed drastically uneven finals schedules with forecasts for clear favourites alongside key upset picks for Round 21
Overview
- The Sporting News graded every team’s remaining seven-game schedule and assigned the Cronulla Sharks the lightest draw with a difficulty rating of 3.
- Parramatta Eels and Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs share the hardest finals run-ins, each carrying a difficulty rating of 8 into the closing rounds.
- ESPN’s Round 21 tipping guide identifies the Brisbane Broncos as the ‘sure thing’ to beat the Eels at Suncorp Stadium on July 25.
- North Queensland Cowboys vs. St George Illawarra Dragons is deemed a coin-flip matchup, with experts narrowly favouring the Dragons in Townsville.
- Manly Warringah Sea Eagles are picked as the Round 21 ‘roughie’ upset over the Bulldogs at Allianz Stadium.