NRL Finals Week Three

By Stephen Gallagher

FRIDAY: Storm (2) V Sharks (4) – AAMI Park – 21.40NZT

With a week off, the well-rested Storm will have their fires lit.

The Sharks started fast, and finished slow last week – and that’s not going to cut it against Melbourne.

The Sharks have the physicality to win the ruck, but the Storm have a sharper arsenal in attack across the park to score points.

These two are both premiership material, and the most recent winners of Grand Finals.

This is going to be an absolutely bruising encounter. Storm at home too strong for me.

TIP: Storm by 10

Sorry that I can't be there tonight, boys. But as you can see, you're always on my mind. #upupcronulla pic.twitter.com/1jf7v9T8IN

— Scott Morrison (@ScottMorrisonMP) September 21, 2018

SATURDAY: Roosters (1) V Rabbitohs (3) – Allianz Stadium – 21.40NZT

On the way to winning a Premiership, the Rabbitohs disposed of the Roosters in 2014.

That’ll still sting Easts, for sure. However with a week off, they’ll be more than ready for it.

The Rabbitohs have had some luck over the last couple weeks, but both their games have been really physical match ups, which could pay a price.

In the last ever match at Allianz Stadium, the home side would love to end it with a win to progress to the Grand Final.

Two foundation clubs, bitter rivals – going head to head. This is going to be brilliant.

TIP: Roosters by 6

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