NRL Round 7 showdowns
May 23, 2009 11:00 am Rugby League NRLThe National Rugby League competition is well and truly in full swing leading into round eight as a string of upsets, thrashings and even a draw in round seven has sent fans into a veritable frenzy.
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To ad fuel to the fire, State of Origin one is just around the corner and with both teams naming forty man squads, there will be plenty of quality players out to impress.
Tomorrow night sees the re-match everyone has been waiting for though a lack of consistent form from both teams this year will take a little shine off the match.
Reigning premiers Manly will take on the Melbourne Storm who will be out for revenge after last year’s Grand Final thrashing.
They face the arduous task of taking on last years competition winners at a ground that is know as fortress Brookvale for a good reason.
Souths will travel to the Gold Coast where they will face an in form Titans outfit that despite going down to the Panthers on Monday night, should be almost unbeatable.
North Queensland have struggled with consistency but managed to produce a few reasonable performances despite sitting tenth on the ladder.
They will travel south to take on Parramatta who are just two wins from seven starts and lacking potency in attack and defense.
In a battle of the cellar dwellers, the Roosters travel to the Shire to front up the Cronulla sharks who will be desperate for a win having won just one match despite a few narrow defeats. Make you you have your NRL tips in for these games or bet on NRL online to save time.
Canberra host the in form Panthers while surprise packets of 2009 the Bulldogs face the Wests Tigers in local derby.
To finish off the round, one of the best defensive teams in the competition in St George will take on one of the best attacking teams in the Warriors which should produce some fireworks on Sunday afternoon. Not only are the NRL games going to be some of the best this year but a bet on AFL online could also prove to envoke chills of excitement!