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NRL Tips - Grand Final Winner: Sydney Roosters @ 5/1 Bet365
Penrith Panthers start the NRL campaign as firm favourites to make it three Grand Final wins in succession – but I think their run will come to an end.
I had to think long and hard about whether or not I would be backing the Panthers for more glory, but I think they have lost too many quality players to be a champion side.
Yes, they still have Nathan Cleary, Isaah Yeo and Jarome Luai, but the loss of the likes of Viliame Kikau, Api Koroisau, Charlie Staines, Isaiya Katoa and Robert Jennings will leave a massive hole.
I am backing Sydney Roosters to get back on top of the world with their 15th title success. They have not won the tournament since 2019, but I think under Trent Robinson this season they have the squad to go all the way.
The acquisition of Brandon Smith from Melbourne Storm and Jaxson Paulo from South Sydney Rabbitohs could be the final piece to the jigsaw.
Back the Roosters at 5/1 with Bet365 to be crowned champions on October 1.
