NRL Round 25 Preview

After a decisive win against the Eels last Saturday night, the Rabbitohs will look to make it two-in-a-row this week, coming up against an inconsistent and under-performing Dragons side.

Three tries away from equalling Ken Irvine’s all-time try-scoring record, it is a good bet that winger Alex Johnston will at least cross for a try this week after failing to do so against the Eels.

With both the Panthers and Raiders to be at their best this week, it can be expected that multiple tries will be scored during the contest and one of those names that always seems to cross the line is Thomas Jenkins.

In a top-of-the-table clash, the Penrith Panthers need to win this week to keep their hopes of featuring in the top four alive and receive a major boost with Isaah Yeo’s return.

The Bulldogs may be sitting in the top-four at the moment, but the side has continually fallen victim to teams that are in the top-eight and have struggled to record a victory against a strong line-up.

An aerial threat, it’s hard to go past Melbourne Storm winger Xavier Coates who has scored multiple tries in recent weeks and seems untouchable near the opponent’s 20-metre line.

The Dolphins have lost their last two matches, but will throw everything at Manly this weekend, with a win keeping them in the race to land a maiden spot in the NRL Finals.

The Manly Sea Eagles may enter the contest winless in their last three matches, but Tolutau Koula has been one of the highlights for them and opened the scoring last week against the Wests Tigers.

The Gold Coast Titans are the worst performing team this season and don’t expect thier fortunes to change this week against a Warriors side that is desperate to clinch a top-four spot.

Leka Halasima may be classified as a forward, but the back-rower is a force to be reckoned with on the edge of the field and rips apart opponent’s defences piece by piece.

In his first match for the Sydney Roosters, winger Junior Tupou will look to continue his outstanding form in the NSW Cup and cross the line for a try.

In what is a do-or-die match for the Sydney Roosters, a win would keep their top-eight finals chance alive while a loss could see their finals hopes come to a close.

It can be expected to be a high-scoring contest on Sunday with both teams struggling in defence in recent weeks, in particular the Newcastle Knights

The Brisbane Broncos may be without several players, but they will head into Sunday’s match as the favourites due to how inconsistent the Knights are playing without star fullback Kalyn Ponga.

No matter the scoreline between the two teams, the club that manages to open up the scoreline will be given the upper hand and is set to be the favourite to walk away as winners.

The Wests Tigers have a great record at the ‘Ninth Wonder of the World’ and will be eager to extend their winning streak as they aim to keep their finals hopes alive.