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Ryan Cook<\/span>\n<\/div>      <div class=\"article-excerpt\">Sandown is the focus on Wednesday as we look to continue the week on the right note in our Daily Best Bets! Race 4 &#8211; Quayclean Handicap (1800 METRES) No. 11 Gold Chariot The wide draw should not pose a major concern for GOLD CHARIOT (11) or Blake Shinn. The pair combined to score over a mile on the Lakeside track a few weeks ago, settling well back before making their move five-wide into the straight and powering clear to win by more than a length. 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Muswellbrook: Race 3 \u2013 Maiden Plate (1500m)\u00a0\u00a0 No. 4 The Prospect\u00a0 THE PROSPECT (4) gets back out to\u00a01500m\u00a0after running on well for second over this trip at Hawkesbury two back.\u00a0 He was entitled to weaken off a nine-week break at Beaumont over\u00a0shorter\u00a0last start and has since had his gear tinkered with. The blinkers go on\u00a0now\u00a0and\u00a0he\u2019s\u00a0drawn to receive every chance\u00a0working home off the speed.\u00a0 Muswellbrook R3 &#8211; Ladies Day 1 November Mdn Plate Open Race time:&nbsp; 4. The Prospect&hellip;<\/div>\n            <span class='read-more slide-text-color'>Read More<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n   \n  <\/a>\n<\/article>            <\/div>\n                    <!-- <\/div> -->\n                    <!-- <div class=\"latest-news-grid\"> -->\n                      <div class=\"latest-news__grid-item grid-item-4\">\n              <article class=\"news-card latest-news-card latest-news-card__column hoverable  post-90488 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-rugby-league\">\n  <a class=\"article-wrapper track-me\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/2026\/09\/2026-nrl-finals-week-1-deciding-factors\/\" aria-label=\"Read article: 2026 NRL Finals Week 1 Deciding Factors\" \n    data-tr-action=\"view article\" data-tr-event=\"blog\" data-tr-method=\"latest news card\" data-tr-label=\"2026 NRL Finals Week 1 Deciding Factors\" >\n    <div class=\"hoverable-thumb thumbnail__aspect-ratio thumbnail__\"> \n        \n      <div class=\"thumbnail-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DCE.jpeg\" alt=\"2026 NRL Finals Week 1 Deciding Factors\" role=\"presentation\"><\/div>\n             <span class=\"post-category\" style=\"\">Rugby League<\/span>    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n      <h2 class=\"article-title\">2026 NRL Finals Week 1 Deciding Factors<\/h2>\n      <div class=\"meta\">\n\t<time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2026-09-07T02:14:47+00:00\">Yesterday<\/time><span class=\"author\"> &#149; Oscar Pannifex<\/span>\n<\/div>      <div class=\"article-excerpt\">Deciding Factors\u00a0 Entering the finals with a near-full strength squad after three seasons of injury hell is&nbsp;a big factor&nbsp;for this unlikely South Sydney squad. The healthiest team often wins the&nbsp;competition&nbsp;and the Rabbitohs are about as healthy as&nbsp;they\u2019ve&nbsp;been since a Preliminary Final loss to Penrith in 2022.&nbsp; After playing out of position and adapting on the run throughout the 2026 NRL regular season, the Rabbitohs now field a group of players who all know their role within the team.&nbsp;&nbsp; A forward pack that relishes the repeatable actions is well complemented by the dynamic, unpredictable&nbsp;involvements&nbsp;of David Fifita or Cam Murray in attack.&hellip;<\/div>\n            <span class='read-more slide-text-color'>Read More<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n   \n  <\/a>\n<\/article>            <\/div>\n                      <div class=\"latest-news__grid-item grid-item-5\">\n              <article class=\"news-card latest-news-card latest-news-card__column hoverable  post-90477 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-australian-rules category-guywholikessport\">\n  <a class=\"article-wrapper track-me\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/2026\/09\/brisbane-and-fremantles-essential-truths\/\" aria-label=\"Read article: Brisbane and Fremantle\u2019s Essential Truths\u00a0\" \n    data-tr-action=\"view article\" data-tr-event=\"blog\" data-tr-method=\"latest news card\" data-tr-label=\"Brisbane and Fremantle's Essential Truths\" >\n    <div class=\"hoverable-thumb thumbnail__aspect-ratio thumbnail__\"> \n        \n      <div class=\"thumbnail-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Fagan.avif\" alt=\"Brisbane and Fremantle\u2019s Essential Truths\u00a0\" role=\"presentation\"><\/div>\n             <span class=\"post-category\" style=\"\">GuyWhoLikesSport<\/span>    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n      <h2 class=\"article-title\">Brisbane and Fremantle\u2019s Essential Truths\u00a0<\/h2>\n      <div class=\"meta\">\n\t<time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2026-09-07T02:09:50+00:00\">Yesterday<\/time><span class=\"author\"> &#149; GuyWhoLikesSport<\/span>\n<\/div>      <div class=\"article-excerpt\">Big moments&nbsp;have a tendency to&nbsp;reveal essential truths.&nbsp;It\u2019s&nbsp;true of people, institutions, and sporting teams alike.&nbsp;&nbsp; They&nbsp;don\u2019t&nbsp;always reveal weaknesses necessarily,&nbsp;like when Hans Gruber and his boys took over Nakatomi and the essential truth of John McClane revealed itself to be that he\u2019s a smartass with a pretty good eye for stopping robberies, nor do they always reveal strengths.&nbsp; They simply revealed truths that were always there if you were looking for them.&nbsp;&nbsp; In the qualifying finals, essential truths were revealed about Fremantle and Brisbane.&nbsp;It\u2019s&nbsp;not that they&nbsp;can\u2019t&nbsp;pull a 2020 and end up meeting in the Grand Final anyway, nor is that those truths&hellip;<\/div>\n            <span class='read-more slide-text-color'>Read More<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n   \n  <\/a>\n<\/article>            <\/div>\n                    <!-- <\/div> -->\n                    <!-- <div class=\"latest-news-grid\"> -->\n                      <div class=\"latest-news__grid-item grid-item-6\">\n              <article class=\"news-card latest-news-card latest-news-card__column hoverable  post-90397 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-racing-tips tag-racing-tips\">\n  <a class=\"article-wrapper track-me\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/2026\/09\/bendigo-best-bets-sunday-september-6\/\" aria-label=\"Read article: Bendigo\u00a0Best Bets \u2013 Sunday, September 6\u00a0\" \n    data-tr-action=\"view article\" data-tr-event=\"blog\" data-tr-method=\"latest news card\" data-tr-label=\"Bendigo Best Bets - Sunday, September 6\" >\n    <div class=\"hoverable-thumb thumbnail__aspect-ratio thumbnail__\"> \n        \n      <div class=\"thumbnail-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/SocialTips_1460x1275.jpg-3-876x765.png\" alt=\"Bendigo\u00a0Best Bets \u2013 Sunday, September 6\u00a0\" role=\"presentation\"><\/div>\n             <span class=\"post-category\" style=\"\">Racing Tips<\/span>    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n      <h2 class=\"article-title\">Bendigo\u00a0Best Bets \u2013 Sunday, September 6\u00a0<\/h2>\n      <div class=\"meta\">\n\t<time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2026-09-05T08:00:00+00:00\">3 Sep<\/time><span class=\"author\"> &#149; Craig Sheppard<\/span>\n<\/div>      <div class=\"article-excerpt\">Let\u2019s end the weekend on the right note at Bendigo, where we\u2019ve found a few key runners and strong betting opportunities across Sunday\u2019s card. Race 2 &#8211; Ladbrokes Popular SRM Maiden Plate (1100 METRES) No. 6 He&#8217;s Regal HE\u2019S REGAL (3) just missed when heavily backed on debut at Sale, finishing second over 1100m after being awkwardly away and bumping early. The Mick Price &amp; Michael Kent Jnr-trained gelding hit the front inside the final 100m before being narrowly denied. He will be better for that experience and should strip fitter second-up, with Blake Shinn retaining the ride. He maps&hellip;<\/div>\n            <span class='read-more slide-text-color'>Read More<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n   \n  <\/a>\n<\/article>            <\/div>\n                      <div class=\"latest-news__grid-item grid-item-7\">\n              <article class=\"news-card latest-news-card latest-news-card__column hoverable  post-90392 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-racing-tips tag-racing-tips\">\n  <a class=\"article-wrapper track-me\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/2026\/09\/randwick-eagle-farm-best-bets-saturday-september-5\/\" aria-label=\"Read article: Randwick &amp; Eagle Farm Best Bets - Saturday, September 5\" \n    data-tr-action=\"view article\" data-tr-event=\"blog\" data-tr-method=\"latest news card\" data-tr-label=\"Randwick &#038; Eagle Farm Best Bets - Saturday, September 5\" >\n    <div class=\"hoverable-thumb thumbnail__aspect-ratio thumbnail__\"> \n        \n      <div class=\"thumbnail-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/SocialTips_1460x1275.jpg-3-876x765.png\" alt=\"Randwick &amp; Eagle Farm Best Bets - Saturday, September 5\" role=\"presentation\"><\/div>\n             <span class=\"post-category\" style=\"\">Racing Tips<\/span>    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n      <h2 class=\"article-title\">Randwick &amp; Eagle Farm Best Bets &#8211; Saturday, September 5<\/h2>\n      <div class=\"meta\">\n\t<time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2026-09-04T08:00:00+00:00\">3 Sep<\/time><span class=\"author\"> &#149; Craig Sheppard<\/span>\n<\/div>      <div class=\"article-excerpt\">Get our Randwick and Eagle Farm best bets for Saturday September 5, including key runners, race analysis and betting opportunities across both meetings. Eagle Farm Race 6 &#8211; XXXX BENCHMARK 70 Handicap (1500 METRES) No. 7 Precise Star PRECISE STAR (7) is unbeaten since moving north and looks hard to beat again. The Tony Gollan-trained gelding had gone seven starts without winning before joining the stable, but he has quickly turned that around. He won narrowly first-up, led throughout for a 3.95-length Gold Coast win and then destroyed them by four lengths over a mile at Ipswich. Barrier 1 is&hellip;<\/div>\n            <span class='read-more slide-text-color'>Read More<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n   \n  <\/a>\n<\/article>            <\/div>\n                    <!-- <\/div> -->\n                  <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n  <\/div>\n\n    <section class=\"entain-block news-block category-news-block\">\n          <div class=\"entain-section-heading hoverable\">\n                <a class=\"heading-view-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/category\/horse-racing\/\">\n          <h2>Horse Racing<\/h2>\n          <span class=\"view-more\"><svg fill='currentColor' role='img'  version='1.1' xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' xmlns:xlink='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink' width='12' height='12'>\n        <use xlink:href='https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/punters\/assets\/brand-icons\/global\/svg-misc-icon.svg?version=20260821a#arrow-right'><\/use>\n      <\/svg><\/span>\n        <\/a>      <\/div>\n            <!-- <div class=\"news-block__inner\"> -->\n        <!-- <div class=\"news-section category-news-wrapper \"> -->\n                  <div class=\"news-block__inner\">\n          <div class=\"category-news-wrapper \">\n                        <div class=\"news-item grid-item-1\">\n              <article class=\"hero-news-card hoverable  post-90277 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-horse-racing tag-horse-racing tag-racing-tips\">\n  <a class=\"article-wrapper track-me\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/2026\/09\/aj-moir-stakes-2026-betting-tips-predictions-favourites\/\" arial-label=\"Read article: AJ Moir Stakes 2026 Betting Tips, Predictions &#038; Favourites\" data-tr-action=\"view article\" data-tr-event=\"blog\" data-tr-method=\" hero news card\" data-tr-label=\"AJ Moir Stakes 2026 Betting Tips, Predictions &#038; Favourites\" >\n    <div class=\"hoverable-thumb thumbnail__aspect-ratio thumbnail__\">\n              <div class=\"thumbnail-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/0V9A0504-1-876x584.jpg\" alt=\"AJ Moir Stakes 2026 Betting Tips, Predictions &#038; Favourites\"><\/div>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"text-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n                    <h2 class=\"hero-title\">AJ Moir Stakes 2026 Betting Tips, Predictions &#038; Favourites<\/h2>          <div class=\"meta\">\n\t<time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2026-09-02T23:25:34+00:00\">3 Sep<\/time><span class=\"author\"> &#149; Lucy Henderson<\/span>\n<\/div>        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <\/a>\n  <\/article>            <\/div>\n                      <div class=\"news-item grid-item-2\">\n              <article class=\"news-card latest-news-card latest-news-card__column hoverable  post-90283 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-horse-racing tag-racing-tips\">\n  <a class=\"article-wrapper track-me\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/2026\/09\/eagle-farm-tips-preview-saturday-september-5\/\" aria-label=\"Read article: Eagle Farm Tips &amp; Preview \u2013 Saturday, September 5\" \n    data-tr-action=\"view article\" data-tr-event=\"blog\" data-tr-method=\"latest news card\" data-tr-label=\"Eagle Farm Tips &#038; Preview - Saturday, September 5\" >\n    <div class=\"hoverable-thumb thumbnail__aspect-ratio thumbnail__\"> \n        \n      <div class=\"thumbnail-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Sword-Of-Legacy-2297100-876x584.jpg\" alt=\"Eagle Farm Tips &amp; Preview \u2013 Saturday, September 5\" role=\"presentation\"><\/div>\n                 <\/div>\n    <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n      <h2 class=\"article-title\">Eagle Farm Tips &amp; Preview \u2013 Saturday, September 5<\/h2>\n      <div class=\"meta\">\n\t<time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2026-09-02T12:32:40+00:00\">2 Sep<\/time><span class=\"author\"> &#149; Craig Sheppard<\/span>\n<\/div>      <div class=\"article-excerpt\">Eagle Farm Tips are ready for a 10-race card this Saturday. Sunny weather should produce a Good track, while the rail is out just 0.5m. The track conditions should give most runners a fair opportunity, although the early races will provide the best guide. The speed map and early tempo will be important around the expansive Eagle Farm circuit. Our race analysis looks at the key runners, main winning chances and best betting opportunities. These Eagle Farm Tips take a closer look at the form and map for every race. Let\u2019s get this bread! Race 1 &#8211; RACECOURSE VILLAGE Class&hellip;<\/div>\n            <span class='read-more slide-text-color'>Read More<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n   \n  <\/a>\n<\/article>            <\/div>\n                      <div class=\"news-item grid-item-3\">\n              <article class=\"news-card latest-news-card latest-news-card__column hoverable  post-90248 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-horse-racing tag-racing-tips\">\n  <a class=\"article-wrapper track-me\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/2026\/09\/2026-chelmsford-stakes-day-tips-preview\/\" aria-label=\"Read article: 2026 Chelmsford Stakes Day Tips &amp; Preview\" \n    data-tr-action=\"view article\" data-tr-event=\"blog\" data-tr-method=\"latest news card\" data-tr-label=\"2026 Chelmsford Stakes Day Tips &#038; Preview\" >\n    <div class=\"hoverable-thumb thumbnail__aspect-ratio thumbnail__\"> \n        \n      <div class=\"thumbnail-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2163786-876x584.jpg\" alt=\"2026 Chelmsford Stakes Day Tips &amp; Preview\" role=\"presentation\"><\/div>\n                 <\/div>\n    <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n      <h2 class=\"article-title\">2026 Chelmsford Stakes Day Tips &amp; Preview<\/h2>\n      <div class=\"meta\">\n\t<time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2026-09-02T06:54:27+00:00\">2 Sep<\/time><span class=\"author\"> &#149; Craig Sheppard<\/span>\n<\/div>      <div class=\"article-excerpt\">The Chelmsford Stakes headlines a quality 10-race card at Randwick this Saturday. The Group 2 Concorde Stakes, Tramway Stakes and Furious Stakes add plenty of depth to the program. The Listed Drinkwise Cup is another feature worth watching. The track is rated a Soft 5, and fine weather could lead to some improvement before race day. The rail is out 3m for the entire course, so the early races should provide a useful guide to the track conditions. That makes the speed map and early positioning important across the meeting. Our race analysis looks at the key runners, main winning&hellip;<\/div>\n            <span class='read-more slide-text-color'>Read More<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n   \n  <\/a>\n<\/article>            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n              <\/section>\n  \n\n    <section class=\"entain-block news-block category-news-block\">\n          <div class=\"entain-section-heading hoverable\">\n                <a class=\"heading-view-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/category\/sports\/australian-rules\/\">\n          <h2>Sports<\/h2>\n          <span class=\"view-more\"><svg fill='currentColor' role='img'  version='1.1' xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' xmlns:xlink='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink' width='12' height='12'>\n        <use xlink:href='https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/punters\/assets\/brand-icons\/global\/svg-misc-icon.svg?version=20260821a#arrow-right'><\/use>\n      <\/svg><\/span>\n        <\/a>      <\/div>\n            <!-- <div class=\"news-block__inner\"> -->\n        <!-- <div class=\"news-section category-news-wrapper \"> -->\n                  <div class=\"news-block__inner\">\n          <div class=\"category-news-wrapper \">\n                        <div class=\"news-item grid-item-1\">\n              <article class=\"hero-news-card hoverable  post-90513 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-australian-rules tag-afl-tips\">\n  <a class=\"article-wrapper track-me\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/2026\/09\/2026-afl-semi-finals-tips-predictions\/\" arial-label=\"Read article: 2026 AFL Semi-Finals Tips &#038; Predictions\" data-tr-action=\"view article\" data-tr-event=\"blog\" data-tr-method=\" hero news card\" data-tr-label=\"2026 AFL Semi-Finals Tips &#038; Predictions\" >\n    <div class=\"hoverable-thumb thumbnail__aspect-ratio thumbnail__\">\n              <div class=\"thumbnail-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/SocialTips_1460x1275.jpg-4-876x765.png\" alt=\"2026 AFL Semi-Finals Tips &#038; Predictions\"><\/div>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"text-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n                    <h2 class=\"hero-title\">2026 AFL Semi-Finals Tips &#038; Predictions<\/h2>          <div class=\"meta\">\n\t<time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2026-09-07T05:50:45+00:00\">Yesterday<\/time><span class=\"author\"> &#149; Ryan Cook<\/span>\n<\/div>        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <\/a>\n  <\/article>            <\/div>\n                      <div class=\"news-item grid-item-2\">\n              <article class=\"news-card latest-news-card latest-news-card__column hoverable  post-90497 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-rugby-league\">\n  <a class=\"article-wrapper track-me\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/2026\/09\/from-the-couch-nrl-round-27-3\/\" aria-label=\"Read article: From the Couch: NRL Round 27\" \n    data-tr-action=\"view article\" data-tr-event=\"blog\" data-tr-method=\"latest news card\" data-tr-label=\"From the Couch: NRL Round 27\" >\n    <div class=\"hoverable-thumb thumbnail__aspect-ratio thumbnail__\"> \n        \n      <div class=\"thumbnail-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Ciraldo.jpeg\" alt=\"From the Couch: NRL Round 27\" role=\"presentation\"><\/div>\n                 <\/div>\n    <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n      <h2 class=\"article-title\">From the Couch: NRL Round 27<\/h2>\n      <div class=\"meta\">\n\t<time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2026-09-07T02:54:19+00:00\">Yesterday<\/time><span class=\"author\"> &#149; Nick Tedeschi<\/span>\n<\/div>      <div class=\"article-excerpt\">An Epitaph&nbsp;To&nbsp;A&nbsp;Wasted Season:&nbsp;No matter what way it is chopped, Canterbury\u2019s 2026 season was a major disappointment and one caused not by bad luck or the vagaries of the draw or as a misstep on a rebuild but by unchecked arrogance, self-sabotaging obstinance and systemic failings. Phil Gould is deified at Belmore &#8211; much like he was at Penrith for a period &#8211; and deserves credit for cleaning&nbsp;house&nbsp;and bringing back a level of competitiveness to Canterbury not seen through the Pay and Barrett years. But much like he did at Penrith, the positivity of his impact ends when it comes to&hellip;<\/div>\n            <span class='read-more slide-text-color'>Read More<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n   \n  <\/a>\n<\/article>            <\/div>\n                      <div class=\"news-item grid-item-3\">\n              <article class=\"news-card latest-news-card latest-news-card__column hoverable  post-90488 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-rugby-league\">\n  <a class=\"article-wrapper track-me\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/2026\/09\/2026-nrl-finals-week-1-deciding-factors\/\" aria-label=\"Read article: 2026 NRL Finals Week 1 Deciding Factors\" \n    data-tr-action=\"view article\" data-tr-event=\"blog\" data-tr-method=\"latest news card\" data-tr-label=\"2026 NRL Finals Week 1 Deciding Factors\" >\n    <div class=\"hoverable-thumb thumbnail__aspect-ratio thumbnail__\"> \n        \n      <div class=\"thumbnail-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DCE.jpeg\" alt=\"2026 NRL Finals Week 1 Deciding Factors\" role=\"presentation\"><\/div>\n                 <\/div>\n    <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n      <h2 class=\"article-title\">2026 NRL Finals Week 1 Deciding Factors<\/h2>\n      <div class=\"meta\">\n\t<time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2026-09-07T02:14:47+00:00\">Yesterday<\/time><span class=\"author\"> &#149; Oscar Pannifex<\/span>\n<\/div>      <div class=\"article-excerpt\">Deciding Factors\u00a0 Entering the finals with a near-full strength squad after three seasons of injury hell is&nbsp;a big factor&nbsp;for this unlikely South Sydney squad. The healthiest team often wins the&nbsp;competition&nbsp;and the Rabbitohs are about as healthy as&nbsp;they\u2019ve&nbsp;been since a Preliminary Final loss to Penrith in 2022.&nbsp; After playing out of position and adapting on the run throughout the 2026 NRL regular season, the Rabbitohs now field a group of players who all know their role within the team.&nbsp;&nbsp; A forward pack that relishes the repeatable actions is well complemented by the dynamic, unpredictable&nbsp;involvements&nbsp;of David Fifita or Cam Murray in attack.&hellip;<\/div>\n            <span class='read-more slide-text-color'>Read More<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n   \n  <\/a>\n<\/article>            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n              <\/section>\n  \n\n    <section class=\"entain-block news-block category-news-block\">\n          <div class=\"entain-section-heading hoverable\">\n                <a class=\"heading-view-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/category\/special-interest\/\">\n          <h2>Special Interest<\/h2>\n          <span class=\"view-more\"><svg fill='currentColor' role='img'  version='1.1' xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' xmlns:xlink='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink' width='12' height='12'>\n        <use xlink:href='https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/punters\/assets\/brand-icons\/global\/svg-misc-icon.svg?version=20260821a#arrow-right'><\/use>\n      <\/svg><\/span>\n        <\/a>      <\/div>\n            <!-- <div class=\"news-block__inner\"> -->\n        <!-- <div class=\"news-section category-news-wrapper \"> -->\n                  <div class=\"news-block__inner\">\n          <div class=\"category-news-wrapper \">\n                        <div class=\"news-item grid-item-1\">\n              <article class=\"hero-news-card hoverable  post-79765 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-australian-rules category-special-interest tag-podcast\">\n  <a class=\"article-wrapper track-me\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/2026\/08\/podcast-afl-unpopular-opinions\/\" arial-label=\"Read article: Podcast | AFL Unpopular Opinions\" data-tr-action=\"view article\" data-tr-event=\"blog\" data-tr-method=\" hero news card\" data-tr-label=\"Podcast | AFL Unpopular Opinions\" >\n    <div class=\"hoverable-thumb thumbnail__aspect-ratio thumbnail__\">\n              <div class=\"thumbnail-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/AFL-Unpopular-Opinions_1200x675-1-876x493.jpg\" alt=\"Podcast | AFL Unpopular Opinions\"><\/div>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"text-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n                    <h2 class=\"hero-title\">Podcast | AFL Unpopular Opinions<\/h2>          <div class=\"meta\">\n\t<time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2026-08-30T22:24:05+00:00\">1 Sep<\/time><span class=\"author\"> &#149; neds<\/span>\n<\/div>        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <\/a>\n  <\/article>            <\/div>\n                      <div class=\"news-item grid-item-2\">\n              <article class=\"news-card latest-news-card latest-news-card__column hoverable  post-79768 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-rugby-league category-special-interest tag-podcast\">\n  <a class=\"article-wrapper track-me\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/2026\/08\/podcast-nrl-unpopular-opinions\/\" aria-label=\"Read article: Podcast | NRL Unpopular Opinions\" \n    data-tr-action=\"view article\" data-tr-event=\"blog\" data-tr-method=\"latest news card\" data-tr-label=\"Podcast | NRL Unpopular Opinions\" >\n    <div class=\"hoverable-thumb thumbnail__aspect-ratio thumbnail__\"> \n        \n      <div class=\"thumbnail-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/NRL-Unpopular-Opinions_1200x675-1-876x493.jpg\" alt=\"Podcast | NRL Unpopular Opinions\" role=\"presentation\"><\/div>\n                 <\/div>\n    <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n      <h2 class=\"article-title\">Podcast | NRL Unpopular Opinions<\/h2>\n      <div class=\"meta\">\n\t<time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2026-08-24T22:00:00+00:00\">26 Aug<\/time><span class=\"author\"> &#149; neds<\/span>\n<\/div>      <div class=\"article-excerpt\">Listen to the latest episode of NRL Unpopular Opinions, or check out our earlier episodes. Listen \u2191 Watch \u2193<\/div>\n            <span class='read-more slide-text-color'>Read More<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n   \n  <\/a>\n<\/article>            <\/div>\n                      <div class=\"news-item grid-item-3\">\n              <article class=\"news-card latest-news-card latest-news-card__column hoverable  post-88852 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-australian-rules category-guywholikessport category-special-interest\">\n  <a class=\"article-wrapper track-me\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/2026\/07\/redrafting-the-2024-draft\/\" aria-label=\"Read article: Redrafting the 2024 Draft\" \n    data-tr-action=\"view article\" data-tr-event=\"blog\" data-tr-method=\"latest news card\" data-tr-label=\"Redrafting the 2024 Draft\" >\n    <div class=\"hoverable-thumb thumbnail__aspect-ratio thumbnail__\"> \n        \n      <div class=\"thumbnail-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Murphy-Reid-876x493.jpg\" alt=\"Redrafting the 2024 Draft\" role=\"presentation\"><\/div>\n                 <\/div>\n    <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n      <h2 class=\"article-title\">Redrafting the 2024 Draft<\/h2>\n      <div class=\"meta\">\n\t<time class=\"updated\" datetime=\"2026-07-30T01:54:12+00:00\">30 Jul<\/time><span class=\"author\"> &#149; GuyWhoLikesSport<\/span>\n<\/div>      <div class=\"article-excerpt\">Just two years after a \u201clegacy\u201d draft, where Richmond had four picks in the top 15 including the first overall pick, the Tigers are 2-17 and below an Essendon team in the middle of an identity crisis that Steve Carell in Crazy Stupid Love would be embarrassed by. Poor skill execution is dearly hurting Richmond, according to head coach Adem Yze.https:\/\/t.co\/nNywSM4uAF&mdash; AFL (@AFL) July 26, 2026 With the senior pillars of the club fading, in particular Nathan Broad, the young players taken highly in the 2024 draft either aren\u2019t playing or aren\u2019t stepping up. Sam Lalor from 50 \ud83d\ude80#AFLDogsTigers pic.twitter.com\/HYlsL4sljm&mdash;&hellip;<\/div>\n            <span class='read-more slide-text-color'>Read More<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n   \n  <\/a>\n<\/article>            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n              <\/section>\n  ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Motorsport F1 Tips &#038; Predictions: Dutch Grand Prix 2026 Today &#149; Darren Cole Horse Racing Doomben Tips &#038; Preview &#8211; Saturday, August 22 Yesterday &#149; Craig Sheppard Racing Tips Rowley Mile Day Best Bets &#8211; Thursday August 20 Yesterday &#149; Craig Sheppard Latest Stories Scroll left Scroll right Latest News Motorsport F1 Tips &amp; Predictions: Dutch Grand Prix 2026 Today &#149; Darren Cole We have Dutch Grand Prix tips for the next race this weekend, where Kimi Antonelli is the favourite to prevail. 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