The Panthers fielded a second tier / reserve grade lineup "resting" their entire first grade players - essentially throwing their game in much the same way the Broncos did in the finals last year.


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With their win against the Tigers (scoring a late try ten minutes from full time to cement their win 24 - 10), the Raiders have played 23 games, won 19 to give them 44 points on the ladder (byes automatically earn a team two points) giving them a two point lead over the Storm.  The Canberra Riders were presented the Minor Premier's Trophy at the end of the game because...


From the sounds of it, the Storm played a sloppy second rate game to the disappointment of their coach who glumly celebrated his 600th match coaching Melbourne in an on field interview after the game.

The Broncos who, without their captain (through aggravated reoccurring injuries) managed a 38 - 30 win over the Cowboys.  With the For Vs Against scoring on the ladder, the Broncos are now in fourth spot equal with the Warriors on the ladder with 34 points.

Even though they lost this week, the Roosters are in9th spot on 30 pints - two points ahead of the Sea Eagles who won 40 - 24 against the dragons.  Their For Vs Against isn't good enough to place them in the top eight next week, even if the Roosters loose to 13th placed Rabbitos (24 points on the ladder)

Today, the Sharks take on the Knights, then the Dolphins should have a fairly sedate game against the Wooden Spoon Titans (in my Universe, they would be relegated back to the Qld Cup and the North's Devils get promoted to the national game),

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