What a crazy round of comebacks. And how good were the ceremonies and jersey’s for Indigenous Round.
We are in the final month of this year’s regular season with places up for grabs on and off the field.
The Comebacks
The blockbuster matches on Friday included some come from behind tries that could have changed the result of the games.
The Wah were way too good for the Panthers in Auckland comfortably leading the Panthers 22-0 with just over ten minutes to play. The Panthers scored twice in as many minutes and came close a couple times including one try disallowed from a player just being offside. A 22-18 scoreline would have made some Wah’s fans very nervous.
In the following game the Bulldogs looked to have kept their finals aspirations on track leading 18-8 with less than 15 minutes remaining. Then the Roosters scored twice to take the game away.
If that wasn’t enough, the Broncos looked to have the Battle of Brisbane won leading 24-0 after just 20 minutes before holding onto a 30-24 halftime lead.
One of the Fox Sports commentators then likened Broncos Ezra Mam’s hattrick of tries to his performance in the 2023 Grand Final. We all know how that ended and likewise this game followed suit.
Then we were off to Allianz Stadium where the Bunnies led the Eels 28-0 at halftime and never scored another point. The again Eels fell agonizingly short (well, for Eels fans and some Tipsters).
Upset of the Year
This can only mean one thing. A Dragons victory.
Not only did the Drags win but they dominated their lil’ bro’ from ‘nulla and put a dent in their top four chances. Only four Tipsters pick the Mighty Red V and unsurprisingly, they are all Dragons supporters. I didn’t see it coming and was one of the 27 to see their Standout go down in this one.
But I was cheering on the good guys in their final hit out at Kogarah for 2026. Four more victories then we will see who gets the spoon.
In Other Games
The Cows bounced back from last week’s record breaking 82-12 loss to easily out play the Titans.
It was the death of Fozball and the end of Manly’s chances to play finals this year with the Storm running away 42-20 victors in Perth. The Sea Eagles play three teams above them and the giant killing Dragons in the final month.
The Knights came back to defeat the Raiders in an entertaining match all but ending last year’s minor premiers’ chances for this season.
This Round’s Results
This Round’s Stats
| Standouts Correct | 18 |
| Standouts Wrong | 29 |
| Round High Score | 9 – MB, Krusty |
| Round Low Score | 1 – gdadisho, Ramin Dadisho, NotLast, Lukebrooksbiggestfan |
| Average Score | 2.8 |
| Biggest Mover | +8 – blakey94 |
| Biggest Drop | -7 – Neville, Slave1 |
The Standout
Big miss for those who thought the Sharks or Panthers were sure things. Just 38% correct this week.
Main Competition
Bart Simpson has reclaimed the lead by a commanding 2 points over The Creator who is now under serious threat from MR. TAYLOR who chips away closer in 3rd spot.
murch, Bridie and MB hold the final prizes this week.
It’s the final month.
Risk v Reward.
Second Competition
Cruella, and iTerry are equal 1st (and 2nd) and share the top two prize monies for this week. Westy holds onto 3rd spot.
Who will it be next week?
It’s the final month.
Bart Simpson Weekly Jackpot
The Bart Simpson Weekly Jackpot continues to break season high records and is now worth B$160.
It’s the final month.
Will anyone win Bart’s money or will it come down to a random draw?
Risk v Reward. You are running out of time Tipster.
As always, good luck with your team and tipping.
Rob
The Creator
