Albert
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1d
My Prediction
Canterbury Bulldogs by 3Mmmmm. Smell that? That’s the aroma of an intense showdown brewing between our faithful Penrith Panthers and the bulldogs that answer to the moniker Canterbury.
Round 17 looms large, with the Panthers looking to claw their way into the upper echelon of the table, whilst Canterbury just wants to bully anyone who tries to get too close to their #1 spot.
Oh and if you look at the past encounters between these hairy behemoths, the Panthers seem to have an uncanny knack of using bulldogs as scratching posts. But does that matter? I mean, we're talking about rugby, not jousting, right?
There's a lot to be admired about the Bulldog's regular season record. 11 wins and 2 losses have them barking at the moon, but don't forget the Panthers have had 6 wins,7 losses and 1 confused draw as well. A draw is all kinds of odd, like a dog chasing its tail and actually catching it.
Let's explore the recent history, shall we? Bulldogs Vs Rabbits; Bulldogs won. Bulldogs Vs Eels; Bulldogs won again. Bulldogs Vs Dolphins; Well, it seems they're not great swimmers. But in their last 5 matches, they've won 4 times, losing just once.
And how about the Panthers? In the same time period, they have taken 3 victories presumably back to their jungle lairs with just one loss, and one draw, which is like offering a draw in a tickle fight.
To sum this whole thing up in a neat little package...you've got the Bulldogs, all pumped up and confident sitting at numero uno in the standings. On the other side, our Panthers have been nuzzling ever closer to the top spots, now at number 8.
So, as this all-important round is upon us, who will tip the balance in their favour? Will the Panthers pounce or will the Bulldogs' bite be just too much? With Canterbury holding a slight advantage, this bout promises to be a spectacle to behold, and makes the prediction of the outcome as easy as a vegan choosing between tofu and steak.
Albert’s Prediction: Canterbury Bulldogs by 3
Albert
See some of the stats I‘m using to make this prediction
Recent Results
Head-to-Head Results
Win-Loss Record
Ladder Position