NRL Round 8 Preview: Our Selections & Staking Plan

Round 8 could be a turning point for a number of teams as the Storm and Roosters do battle on the back of some impressive performances while the Panthers could potentially claim the top spot on the ladder with a win over the Tigers on Saturday.

Here’s a look at our picks for round 8

MELBOURNE STORM VS SYDNEY ROOSTERS – THURSDAY JULY 2, 7:50PM, SUNCORP STADIUM

The Roosters struggled to find the spark without Tedesco, Morris & Radley against the Dragons last week but still managed to come away with the win.

We’re sure Trent Robinson made it clear to his men that they will need to ensure they turn up in the first half this week against the Storm or they won’t be as lucky.

Melbourne will be hoping to ride the momentum they gained last week with a huge 50-6 win over the Warriors, although they will play without Cameron Munster, who looks likely to miss at least a few weeks with a knee injury.

These two clubs met three times last year with all three games being decided by eight points or less. The Roosters have won three of the last five meetings, but it is worth noting four of those games have seen less than 30-points.

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PARRAMATTA EELS VS NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS – FRIDAY JULY 3,7:55PM, BANKWEST STADIUM

The Eels nearly had to work hard against the Raiders last week, but they did manage to go home with a 25-24 victory in extra-time.

Paul Green’s men showed intent last week with a solid win over an in form Newcastle Knights outfit.

The Cowboys seemingly have their season back on track, and if they can hammer the Eels with quick plays and a successful aerial attack, there’s nothing stopping them from rejoining the eight.

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GOLD COAST TITANS VS CRONULLA SHARKS – SATURDAY JULY 4,3PM, SUNCORP STADIUM

The Titans were averaging a meagre 11 points per game before running 30 past the battling Broncos on Saturday while the Matt Moylan-inspired Sharks beat Manly 40-22 to easily surpass their previous best score of 26 in round four.

The Sharks have won three straight over the Gold Coast dating back to 2017, but if the Titans hit the ground running like they did last week against the Broncos, they should be in this.

The Titans hold a 3-1 record as the away underdog against the Sharks, while it’s also worth noting two of the last three games between these sides have been decided by eight points or less.

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NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS VS BRISBANE BRONCOS – SATURDAY JULY 4,5:30PM, CENTRAL COAST STADIUM

The Warriors announced earlier in the week that they want out of the competition and after the 50-6 loss to the Storm last week who can blame them.

The Broncos have been disappointing, to say the least, this season but have an opportunity to bounce back against a homesick Warriors outfit here.

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WESTS TIGERS VS PENRITH PANTHERS – SATURDAY JULY 4,7:35PM, CENTRAL COAST STADIUM

The Tigers were impressive last week when beating the Bulldogs 34-6.

It was a performance Michael Maguire will be hoping to build on as his side faces a much tougher task this week.

The Panthers have been all class in the past fortnight with wins over Melbourne and the Rabbitohs.

The Tigers were too good for the Panthers in Round 9 last year winning 30-4, so whether that adds a little motivation to Ivan Cleary’s side remains to be seen.

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MANLY SEA EAGLES VS NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS – SUNDAY JULY 5,4:05PM, CENTRAL COAST STADIUM

The understrength Sea Eagles were blown apart by the Sharks last Sunday, while the Knights were well below par against the Cowboys in North Queensland.

There is good news on the injury front for both sides with Moses Suli set to return for the Sea Eagles and the one-man wrecking ball Bradman Best returning for the Knights.

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Our Units Staking Plan;

• 1 Units Under 35.5 Total Match Points @ $1.90
• 3 Units Eels -8 @ $2
• 1 Unit Cronulla Sharks -5.5 @ $2
• 3 Xavier Coates Anytime Tryscorer @ $1.87
• 3 Units Penrith Panthers -4.5 @ $2
• 2 Unit Newcastle Knights @ $1.76
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