Brisbane Broncos vs Gold Coast Titans – Friday night – Suncorp Stadium

It's a good thing Mick Fanning dodged that shark - the Titans need every fan they have. Unlike Mick Fanning, It looked like the Titans gave up last week, and that is unusual for this club. If they don't turn up again for the local derby I'd be surprised. Aiden Sezer is back, but it won't be enough. When Bennett was asked last year (by Lachlan Murdoch) why the Broncos should welcome him home his response was, as you would expect from Bennett, straight-forward. "We'll win a premiership." If it happens (and I think it will) the cagey old buggar could be the next statue outside Lang Park.

Verdict – Broncos by 22

Result - Broncos 34 defeated Titans 0

Wests Tigers vs Sydney Roosters – Friday night – ANZ Stadium

The only change to the Roosters line-up that kept the Warriors on zero last week is the inclusion of one of the best second-rowers in the NRL in Boyd Cordnor. Their performance last week was reminiscent of some of their performances back in 2013. In that year they were the only team to score more than 600 points (640) and the only team to concede less than 350 points (325) during the home and away season. There were seven or eight occasions that season when they kept their opponent to nil. Remember that the Warriors scored 94 points in the three games prior to the duck egg against the Roosters - they aren't an easy team to keep out. I don't expect the Tigers to score either.

Verdict – Roosters by 32

Result - Roosters 33 defeated Tigers 8

New Zealand Warriors vs Manly Sea Eagles – Saturday afternoon – Mt Smart Stadium

A quick turnaround for the Sea Eagles, combined with some international travel, makes this quite the challenge for the Brookvale boys. I don't have a great deal of faith in the Sea Eagles pack at the best of times so I can't see them winning that contest under these circumstances. Given that, we should get another chance to see some Shaun Johnson magic...and who doesn't like magic?

Verdict – Warriors by 10

Result - Sea Eagles 32 defeated Warriors 12

Melbourne Storm vs St George Illawarra Dragons – Saturday night – McLean Stadium

McLean Stadium is in Napier, New Zealand if you were puzzled by the venue. There's no shortage of Kiwis in the Storm seventeen so I expect they'll have their fare share of support in the stands. While the Dragons continue to be competitive they haven't won a game since round 12. I'm sure they'll be competitive again, but if anyone knows how to grind out a win in a competitive fixture it's the purple machine. Cameron Munster showed me enough last week to prove that the Storm have a handy replacement when Billy Slater finally calls time. He's no Slater (obviously), but he's good.

Verdict – Storm by 7

Result - Storm 22 defeated Dragons 4

South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Newcastle Knights – Saturday night – ANZ Stadium

A 'dead knight bounce' from Newcastle last week with their convincing win against the Titans. This weekend they face the defending premiers at home...and Issac Luke is back. There'll be glimpses of goodness from the Novacastrians - they do look a better side with Mullen in the halves and Gidley at fullback. Glimpses won't beat the better teams and there's no denying the Rabbitohs are still one of those.

Verdict – Rabbitohs by 14

Result - Rabbitohs 52 defeated Knights 6

Penrith Panthers vs Canberra Raiders – Sunday afternoon – Pepper Stadium

In what looks like a lop-sided round of footy this is the game you want to be getting right. The Panthers are a warm favourite but I'm struggling to find a lot of love for them on the back of their last two performances. Importantly, those two big losses were against good teams (Roosters and Storm), and prior to that they did put the Bunnies to the sword. On paper they should win, but I feel like this Raiders pack can dominate. The Raiders have won 5 of 8 away games this season. The teams that beat them (Roosters, Warriors and the Dragons when they were going well) are better than the Panthers. In any case, daytime conditions in Penrith aren't that much different to daytime conditions in Canberra at this time of year.

Verdict – Raiders by 8

Result - Raiders 34 defeated Panthers 24

Canterbury Bulldogs vs Cronulla Sharks – Sunday afternoon – Belmore Sports Ground

The game of the round, at least in part due to the venue. The weather looks promising and they'll pack the stands at Belmore. There is something special about a sunny Sunday afternoon game at a traditional ground in Sydney. As a bonus we have two teams in form and playing with confidence. I still doubt both sides against the top three or four teams, but it looks more likely each week that both these sides will be rounding out the top eight come September. I'm tipping the home ground advantage (and a Hodkinson field goal) gets the Doggies over the line. At $1.40 I couldn't possibly back the Bulldogs, particularly when I can get $1.53 about the Sharks with 12.5 points start. Dogs....just. Excited.

Verdict – Bulldogs by 1

Result - Sharks 18 defeated Bulldogs 16

North Queensland Cowboys vs Parramatta Eels – Monday night – 1300SMILES Stadium

I've mentioned previously that the Broncos came through the Origin period undefeated. It's also worth noting that the only game the Cowboys lost during that time is the game they rested Jonathan Thurston. They dominated the Sea Eagles last Monday night and there's no reason to think they can't carry that form into this round. Many of you may recall the last time these sides met (also on a Monday night) when the Cowboys came from behind in one of the more extraordinary victories you're ever likely to see. Since then, I feel the Cowboys have made an effort to focus on starting well, and in recent weeks they've been the first to score more often than not. They'll be no come-from-behind victory this Monday night - expect the Cowboys to lead throughout and win well.

Verdict – Cowboys by 20

Result - Cowboys 46 defeated Eels 4

Wally Lewis - round twenty selections (in bold)

Note: tips from Wally will be published on Thursday night or early Friday morning.

• BRONCOS vs Titans
• Tigers vs ROOSTERS
• WARRIORS vs Sea Eagles
• STORM vs Dragons
• RABBITOHS vs Knights
• PANTHERS vs Raiders
• BULLDOGS vs Sharks
• COWBOYS vs Eels

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