nrl.logoCouch Critic previews the NRL matches taking place on the 27th and 28th of August including best bets and tryscorer specials with @Olimp_SA

 

 

 

 

 

NRL ROUND 16 – THURSDAY & FRIDAY MATCHES

 

The Storm weren’t able to fire a shot in anger in Round 15 of the NRL but the Rabbitohs and Roosters did their best to pull things back toward profit for us. Let’s see what awaits us in Round 16 this coming weekend.

 

PARANATTA EELS vs SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS – Thu 27 Aug @ 11:50, Bankwest Sydney

 

The Story thus far

The Eels remain in the Thursday night slot at Bankwest for this clash against the Rabbitohs. With Parramatta in third and the Bunnies lying seventh it is very much all to play for at the sharp end of the comp at this stage of the season. The home team came through a bludgeoner of game against the Storm last week and will have to lace up and front up again this week as they host a South’s side fresh off putting 50 past the Sea Eagles.

 

Verdict

The one has very much found its attacking rhythm whilst the other is defensively superb but somewhat devoid of exciting attacking play. I expect the Eels to yet again edge out a narrow victory.

 

DRAGONS vs GOLD COAST TITANS – Fri 28 Aug @ 10:00, Sydney

 

The Story thus far

With two tries before the ten-minute mark last week it seemed the Saints were on target to be the next team to step up to the plate and put a beating on the Broncos. Yet somehow it ended up being a desperate escape for the Dragons rather than and emphatic result for the team that tripped up Parramatta a fortnight ago. The hosts still have playoff dreams whilst the Titans will only be looking to pick up a few more wins before the curtain comes down on a disappointing 2020 campaign.

 

Verdict

The Dragons have been a touch hit-and-miss. From tripping up the Eels to stuttering over the line against the struggling Broncos – it’s tough knowing what to expect from the Saints. The Titans were well beaten at the weekend but have often showed good fight. The handicap is a tough on to decide on.

 

SYDNEY ROOSTERS vs BRISBANE BRONCOS – Fri 21 Aug @ 11:55, SCG Sydney

 

The Story thus far

The Roosters finally clicked into their top attacking gear as they fired four tries past the Tigers inside the first thirty minutes. The Broncos for their part finally showed some bottle in not rolling over and going belly-up against the Dragons in Round 15 yet the questions will surely only be by how much rather than who in terms of the result in this one.

 

Verdict

A Roosters roggering isn’t destined for Seibold’s tenure as he has officially agreed to step aside. It is no surprise to see a solid amount of respect being afforded the Champions, but the 24-point head start is a huge one offered by the bookies. The week after coaching announcements often see an improvement so I won’t be parting with too much hard earned cash on deciding which side of the handicap to punt.

 

BETOLIMP BEST BETS (in order of preference)

 

  1. Double: Rabbitohs +12.5 onto Knights to win @ 1.93

I’m borrowing a match from Saturday for this double. The Bunnies should push the Eels close and the Knights can’t be as poor at finishing as they were this past weekend.

 

  1. Roosters vs Broncos: HT/FT Margin – Roosters (1-8) / Roosters (13+) @ 4.80

This is a derby-type clash and I expect the Brisbane boys to front up for the first forty before running out of gas.

 

  1. Eels vs Rabbitohs:HT/FT Margin – Rabbitohs (1-8) / Eels (1-12) @ 11.00

Parramatta have often been a touch slow out of the blocks so this bet offers some good value.

 

Tryscorers

 

Dragons vs Titans

Ravalawa came through for us last week and I see no reason to move away from the big winger this week. Dufty should also have a good chance to get a try against the Titans defense which will struggle containing the Saints.

 

Roosters vs Broncos

BMoz wasted now time in getting back to his scoring ways last week and he should fancy his chances of adding a few more against the bumbling Broncos.

 

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