Both competitions had average rounds last week.
I’m not a fan of the AFL grand final rematch being the first game of the season. I think it’s lazy – the media love a narrative that writes itself. I would prefer a later meeting after both teams have had time to settle a form line.
It doesn’t seem likely that an NRL coach could be ousted after three rounds, but Wests may be a chance if they don’t show something this weekend. Especially if New Zealand roll over the top of them.
(Draws count as correct)
NRL (last round 6/8; season tally 10/16)
Cronulla
New Zealand
Easts
Penrith
Melbourne
Canberra
Brisbane
Manly
AFL (let round 7/9; season tally 7/9)
Footscray
Geelong
Collingwood
Brisbane
Port Adelaide
Melbourne
West Coast
Richmond
Fremantle
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