NRL Predictions

NRL Round 3 Predictions by NRLnews.com

FRIDAY
Eels v Tigers, at Parra Stadium 7.30pm
Both teams without a win in 2007 and both teams coming off shocking efforts last week. Desperation from both camps makes this a must see, and hopefully we don't get a drop-ball-a-thon! Parra sees Grothe and Hindmarsh return and the Tigers are pretty much at full strength also. Home ground will help Eels, Eels to win in a close one.


Broncos v Panthers, at Suncorp 7.30pm
Penrith found form last week and spanked the Bulldogs - surely confidence must be high! However the Broncos are 0 from 2 this year and will have Lockyer back. The Broncos will be desperate to win this game and they should get the points. Broncos to win.

SATURDAY
Dragons v Cowboys, at WIN (5.30pm AEDT)
This should be a cracker game. Both teams are known for this stylish and open attacking footy. The Dragons see Head and Hornby back at the scrumbase which is positive, and unfortunately for the Cowboys Jason Smith is at home in the rocking chair with an injury. Saints to win in front of big WIN crowd.

Sharks v Souths, at Toyota (7.30pm AEDT).
Both teams here have been solid in 2007 and will be looking to keep the positive stuff happening. Souths have been impressive without really being tested by good teams. Sharks on the other hand have been in close matches both times and only lost once. The Sharks can do this at home, not as much pressure and priming by Ricky. Sharks to win.

Storm vs NZ Warriors, at Olympic Park (8.30pm AEDT)
Match of the round here. Two big guns come together in Melbourne. The Storm undefeated so far and playing their usual unbeatable style and the Warriors who have recruited well and have been simply unstoppable in attack. Witt, Crockett and McKinnon the main strike weapons. Melbourne should have enough to win this at home.

SUNDAY
Bulldogs vs Titans at Telstra (2.00pm AEDT)
The Titans face the wounded Bulldogs at Telstra. A task that is unenviable. You simply have to put the house on the Bulldogs this week. After two losses and a thumping last week, they will win. Bulldogs.

Roosters vs Manly at Aussie(3.00pm AEDT).
Should be a good match-up this one. The Roosters have been poor in 2007, but they get Amos Roberts back into the side and Manly have won both games but have played poor opposition and are still working their combinations out. Manly to win on current form.

MONDAY
Canberra v Newcastle at Canberra Stadium (7.00pm AEDT)
A nice one for Monday night, Joey returning for the Knights and the Raiders get to strut their stuff in front of the home crowd.Tough one for the locals because Newcastle will be full of confidence after 2 wins and having Joey back will send it even higher. Could be the Knights by a long shot. Knights.