Not much to report on this round or last.
Adelaide and Geelong is an interesting game. Geelong could well win, and that would cement their credentials as contenders. With Adelaide (and the other top teams) it’s still too hard to say they’ve made themselves favourites for the flag.
NRL really only settles into the post Origin phase of the premiership, so now we’ll find out who really is serious. (Besides Melbourne, who are always serious)
NRL (last round 4/6; season tally 90/136)
Brisbane
Easts
Cronulla
Penrith
Melbourne
North Queensland
Manly
Paramatta
AFL (last round 7/9; season tally 84/144)
Adelaide (at home)
Essendon
Port Adelaide
Western Bulldogs
Sydney
Hawthorn
Greater Western Sydney
West Coast
Carlton
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