Nrl draw how does it work

The final draw will be whittled down to a mere 7, It is not an exact science, but the system allows the best possible outcome based upon the criteria given to it by the NRL, clubs and broadcasters. When we get a draw, the system gives us a report and shows how many penalty points have been accrued.

Obviously the less points the better the draw. So we are constantly looking to get that down further, but it is looking pretty good. While the NRL has tried to cater for all markets, the organising body is quick to point out that not everyone is going to be happy. The biggest challenge is to manage expectation. If Tigers coach Michael Maguire is still in the job, he'll be keen to grab the two points off the Titans in this clash of two evenly matched and equally frustrating sides. What makes this a stand-out : I know it's April Fool's Day, but that's not the reason I'm naming a fourth-straight Rabbitohs game as a stand-out, this is the Grand Final replay after all.

By Round 4 we should have a fairly good idea how the post-Wayne Bennett Rabbitohs are travelling with their new halfback. I fully expect the Panthers to be impressive again early and this should be a great clash between two of the top teams. There's plenty to like about this clash, as the NRL continues to make good on its promise to take big games to the bush.

Many believe Canberra's short premiership window has closed, with plenty of rumblings from within the dressing shed last season. We should know by this game whether Stuart has turned things around or whether the axe is hovering over his coaching tenure at the Raiders.

What makes this a stand-out : Clashes between these two clubs have been used as promotional material for rugby league for years. There is something about the steel city lads taking on the Northern Beaches' silver spoons that brings out the fire.

What makes this a stand-out : I fully expect a much-improved Broncos side, led by Adam Reynolds, to be positioned in the Top 8 by the time this big test rolls around. This game could mark the point from which they either charge on towards a finals berth or fall apart to resemble the unruly rabble we saw at times last season.

The Roosters will be keen to bring them back down to earth, setting up an intriguing clash. What makes this a stand-out: Another big clash taken to the bush, with this game set to be one of the best of the early rounds. The Storm have several positional changes to bed in themselves and it wouldn't surprise to see both teams struggling a little at the beginning of the year. Skip to main content Skip to navigation.

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