There were only four matches to complete the split round, so why not comment on all of them. This will be quick.
Sharks v Storm
Most of us didn’t see this coming and got the result wrong?
No Cameron Munster for the Storm. No Nicho Hynes for the Sharkies. It was obvious who was missed the most.
The Storm had no answers against the Sharks who piled on six unanswered tries before scoring a consolation try in the final minutes of the match.
With Munster out of SOO III, NSW Blues supporters will be hoping there will be a similar impact to the Maroons.
Keep an eye out for the Origin III preview from myself and our official Queensland correspondent.
Sin-Bin
- Sharks – Andrew Fafita
- Storm – Brandon Smith for calling the referee a cheat when they were in possession of the ball. I am hearing he could be facing four weeks on the sideline.
Knights v Rabbitohs
This game was evenly poised until Rabbitohs Cody Walker scored an intercept try just before halftime.
After a strong performance the week before against the Titans, the Knights were pedestrian in comparison to the Bunnies.
Send-Off
- Knights – David Klemmer in the final minute for an elbow to the head. I have watched this tackle multiple times and still can’t see it. He has escape suspension by the match review committee.
Wests Tigers v Eels
The Wests Tigers capitulated with less than ten minutes remaining in the first half after debutant Justin Matamua was sinbinned. The Eels ran in three tries before the break to hit a 16-12 lead.
Much to the delight of 50 Tipsters who had the Eels as standout.
Two late tries by the Tigers flattered the scoreboard but it wasn’t even a close match.
With Adam Doueihi back and encumbered Tigers Five-Eighth, Luke Brooks, admitting Adam’s best position is his position, things continue to spiral for this club. Looks like another episode of Wails From Tiger Town is inevitable.
Sin-Bin
- Wests Tigers – Justin Matamua
Broncos v Dragons
The Broncos minus thirteen regular first graders powered through the Dragons in the second half winning their first game against their opposition in six starts.
Having Tariq Sims sit out 20 minutes in the first half didn’t help the Dragons cause. The game was entertaining and close until the Broncos scored three times in the second half.
Sin-Bin
- Dragons – Tariq Sims late tackle
- Dragons – Tariq Sims high tackle
Here are all the weekend results
Main Competition
There is only one change with 9986 (aka Get Smart) and Magnum swapping places for the handsome some of $30.
The rest of the ladder has flat lined. Turboshamstrings has a comfortable three point lead but three tipsters are battling for second position with only their accumulated differential separating them.
Second (Chance) Competition
Reminder – the scoring system is based on the cumulative scores of your selected teams.
The big mover here is our PNG Tipster Chunka who rocketed up 22 positions into first place thanks to a perfect round.
The Standout
- 65 – got it right.
- 5 – got it wrong. One tipster had the Wests Tigers as their standout
- The average score – 3.5
- Our round high – 8
- Our round low was – 0
Footy Tipper Weekly Jackpot
Six clever Tipsters picked the Sharks and scored a perfect round.
Congrats Chunka, I miss Benji, ILuvGal, LetsGoPanthers, Timbo, UpthePamfers.
The Weekly Jackpot now stands at $30.
Good luck with your tipping and your team.
-Rob
