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Second-phase play could be what's needed to open up the notoriously tight Storm defence.As always, the two Camerons – Smith and Munster – are integral to Melbourne's hopes. After a 7–3 Cowboys run, the Broncos have won four of the last five.

Josh Morris wants out, while fellow outside backs Josh Dugan, Matt Moylan and Bronson Xerri are under injury clouds.But, like Souths, Cronulla still feature a dynamic pack, matchwinners in key positions and more grit that most.Neither club has won more than two in a row against the other in the past decade, but Souths have taken the points in the last six encounters at ANZ Stadium.

The bitter rivals tend to produce nailbiters or absolute blowouts.

The Broncos also lost to the Titans to cap an underwhelming pre-season program.The Broncos still hold a commanding 34–16 lead in this rivalry, with two matches drawn.

And to state the obvious, the Gold Coast will have to show more resolve when the going gets tough.I think Canberra are probably the easiest winners to pick this week.

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History: Played 43, Eels 20, Bulldogs 22 Last Meeting: Round 23, 2019: Bulldogs 12 def. Centre Waqa Blake is racing the clock to prove his fitness for Thursday night.Canterbury are the inverse of Parramatta. The Titans should be better than 2019, and I like new coach Justin Holbrook, but I'm not sure they have the talent to match the top teams.

Avatar ... who the Storm defeated 18-4 at Brookvale Oval in Round 1 just before the ban on non-essential mass gatherings of over 500 kicked in. There’s been little player movement over the holidays and luckless captain Ryan James is out for the year. Gamble responsibly. Lisone The Saints have won only two of their last six at WIN Stadium. Peachey

Round 1 of the 2020 NRL Season kicks off on Thursday night and we will be treated to eight outstanding games. Proctor Kamikamica

But you get the picture: anything less than the Knights’ first finals appearance since 2013 will be regarded as a dismal failure.Optimism among the NRL’s resident basketcase fans is at an all-time low.

Gorge yourself on the buffet that is Sportsbet’s NRL Round 1 preview.Experts are swarming on the Parramatta Eels as the hot 2020 NRL premiership tip, making them more popular than a restocked toilet paper shelf at Coles. An average of 15.8 conceded points per game laid the foundations for their success.

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The Roosters turned the tables at the SCG in the penultimate round, cruising to a 22–6 win.The Roosters are top-four certainties and the Panthers are highly unlikely to reach the finals. Copley Asofa-Solomona

9s – Jayden Brailey and Wayde Egan, respectively – in an otherwise quiet summer recruitment-wise.

The home ground advantage is big and I think they'll cause an upset thanks to a Des Hasler coaching masterclass. 2020 NRL Round 1 Preview.

Meanwhile, critics have given up forecasting the decline of the Melbourne machine – if a key player leaves, Craig Bellamy simply rolls another NRL-ready player off the production line.The Sea Eagles’ stable full-strength line-up is as strong as any, but depth remains an issue.