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Why Round 27 Is Full of Games Nobody Actually Wants to Win 🏈

The NRL PlaybookΒ·Β·22 September 2026Β·36 min

About this episode

The final round before finals is a bookmaker's nightmare and a fan's goldmine. With the top eight locked, resting stars, and shifting lines everywhere, Condo & Mr Matrix break down the NRL games that still matter - and the ones that might blow up your tipping sheet. They unpack why the Sharks, Roosters, Dolphins, Panthers, Warriors and Storm are all handling Round 27 differently, where the value has swung wildly since the teams dropped, and which matchups look like genuine traps for anyone trusting the market too much. From the Broncos' "review" saga to the Warriors' home-ground advantage, there's plenty of sharp edges hidden inside a weekend full of dead rubbers.