One of.pur bug advantages on run home is all games we have atleast an extra day off over opposition. Bar Cowboys game.
When we play the Panthers they would have a 5 day turn around. I do not see them playing a full strength side.
Manly can win out and finish on 36 points. There differential will end up better by end of season.
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That means we need to win 5/6 games to guarantee 4th.
Other possibilities are we beat Manly meaning they can only reach 34 points. In this case we need 4/6 wins. I'd say most likely scenarios are in order=
1. Storm beat Manly they win rest 36 points
2. Storm,Eels beat Manly win rest 34 points
3. Storm, Raiders beat Manly win rest 34 points
4 Storm,Raiders,Eels beat Manly win rest 32 points.
There are plenty of other scenarios.
But most likely would be Min 32 and Max 34 points for them.
Knocking off the Rooster this week makes it very hard for them to finish top 4. If we lose our top 4 chances are slim.
Based on having to reach 36 points( May not even be enough) We need 4/6.
Roosters,Cowboys,Panthers,Storm,Manly,South's
I think we certainly can beat Rooster,Cowboys and Panthers being they'll likely rest guys.
The next 3 games however shape our season.