{"id":88272,"date":"2026-07-16T08:47:43","date_gmt":"2026-07-15T22:47:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/?p=88272"},"modified":"2026-07-16T08:47:44","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T22:47:44","slug":"2026-nrlw-round-3-tips-predictions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/2026\/07\/2026-nrlw-round-3-tips-predictions\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 NRLW Round 3 Tips &amp; Predictions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Oscar Pannifex breaks down Round 3 of the NRLW, offering his usual expertise, analysis, and betting plays on the neds blog!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Canberra Raiders vs Sydney Roosters Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n<section class=\"entain-block teams-tip-block hoverable\">\n  <div class=\"teams-tip-header\">\n    <div class=\"teams-tip-header-meta\">\n      <!--div class=\"teams-tip-header-meta__inner\"-->\n        <div class=\"team-vs-team\" style=\"display:flex\">\n          <span class=\"icon\"><svg width=\"32\" height=\"32\" fill=\"currentColor\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\"><!----><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/punters\/assets\/brand-icons\/neds\/svg-sports-nrl-icon.svg?v=20260707b#canberra-raiders\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span>\n          <div style=\"display:flex; flex-direction:row; flex-wrap:wrap; justify-content:center; align-items:center; text-align:center; column-gap:5px; font-weight: 700\">\n            <div class=\"team_1\" style=\"flex-direction:column;\">Canberra Raiders<\/div>\n            <div class=\"versus\" style=\"font-weight:normal;font-style:italic;\">vs<\/div>\n            <div class=\"team_2\">Sydney Roosters<\/div>\n                        <div class=\"info\">Saturday 18th July 2026 12:40 PM (GIO Stadium)<\/div>\n                                              <\/div>\n          <span class=\"icon\"><svg width=\"32\" height=\"32\" fill=\"currentColor\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\"><!----><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/punters\/assets\/brand-icons\/neds\/svg-sports-nrl-icon.svg?v=20260707b#sydney-roosters\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span>\n        <\/div>\n      <!--\/div -->\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n      <div class='teams-tip-content'>\n      <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Canberra met an injury-hit Warriors side last week and played it to perfection. A clean yardage game on both sides of the ball saw the Raiders dominate possession and field position in the first half, cashing in\u00a0almost every\u00a0time they worked into\u00a0good-ball.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Easts\u00a0won\u2019t\u00a0make it so easy for them here.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Roosters got away with one last week but felt the pressure of Kirra Dibb\u2019s long kicking game in general play. Zahara Temara does similar things for\u00a0Canberra\u00a0but\u00a0I\u2019m\u00a0expecting the Roosters to learn from their mistakes, get to Temara on fifth tackle and win the arm wrestle from there.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Prediction:<\/strong> Roosters to Win @ $1.28<\/p>\n<p><strong>Anytime Tryscorer:<\/strong> Sariah Paki @ $4.40, Isabelle Kelly @ $2.10<\/p>\n        <div class=\"teams-tip-button\">\t\t\t\n          <a class=\"track-me btn-standard bet-now-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/sports\/rugby-league\/nrlw\/canberra-raiders-women-vs-sydney-roosters-women\/633e431b-11b9-41ca-9c44-9e17456463a7\" target=\"_blank\" \n          data-tr-event=\"blog\" data-tr-method=\"bet now button\" data-tr-action=\"open sport_event\" data-tr-label=\"633e431b-11b9-41ca-9c44-9e17456463a7\" data-tr-event-id=\"633e431b-11b9-41ca-9c44-9e17456463a7\"  \n          >Bet Now<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New Zealand Warriors vs North Queensland Cowboys Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n<section class=\"entain-block teams-tip-block hoverable\">\n  <div class=\"teams-tip-header\">\n    <div class=\"teams-tip-header-meta\">\n      <!--div class=\"teams-tip-header-meta__inner\"-->\n        <div class=\"team-vs-team\" style=\"display:flex\">\n          <span class=\"icon\"><svg width=\"32\" height=\"32\" fill=\"currentColor\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\"><!----><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/punters\/assets\/brand-icons\/neds\/svg-sports-nrl-icon.svg?v=20260707b#new-zealand-warriors\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span>\n          <div style=\"display:flex; flex-direction:row; flex-wrap:wrap; justify-content:center; align-items:center; text-align:center; column-gap:5px; font-weight: 700\">\n            <div class=\"team_1\" style=\"flex-direction:column;\">New Zealand Warriors<\/div>\n            <div class=\"versus\" style=\"font-weight:normal;font-style:italic;\">vs<\/div>\n            <div class=\"team_2\">North Queensland Cowboys<\/div>\n                        <div class=\"info\">Saturday 18th July 2026 3:15 PM (Go Media Stadium)<\/div>\n                                              <\/div>\n          <span class=\"icon\"><svg width=\"32\" height=\"32\" fill=\"currentColor\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\"><!----><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/punters\/assets\/brand-icons\/neds\/svg-sports-nrl-icon.svg?v=20260707b#north-qld-cowboys\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span>\n        <\/div>\n      <!--\/div -->\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n      <div class='teams-tip-content'>\n      <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Blessed with a mountain of possession and field position last week, the Cowboys new-look spine struggled to execute on the looks they enjoyed early on. The pressure eventually told as Wests received their share of the ball and cashed in to put the game to bed before halftime.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It was a similar result &#8211; albeit with\u00a0a very different\u00a0story &#8211; for New Zealand in NRLW Round 2. With just three sets completed by the\u00a020 minute\u00a0mark and a 10-3 penalty count by fulltime, the Warriors simply\u00a0didn\u2019t\u00a0give themselves a chance last week against Canberra.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I\u2019m\u00a0expecting a response from the Wahs here. Their spine and backline are still missing some key\u00a0players\u00a0but they profile better that North Queensland in the grind.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Prediction:<\/strong> Warriors 1-12 @ $3.20<\/p>\n<p><strong>Anytime Tryscorer:<\/strong> Stacey Waaka @ $2.20<\/p>\n        <div class=\"teams-tip-button\">\t\t\t\n          <a class=\"track-me btn-standard bet-now-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/sports\/rugby-league\/nrlw\/new-zealand-warriors-women-vs-north-queensland-cowboys-women\/93c8a89b-4039-4506-8f65-fec44322682d\" target=\"_blank\" \n          data-tr-event=\"blog\" data-tr-method=\"bet now button\" data-tr-action=\"open sport_event\" data-tr-label=\"93c8a89b-4039-4506-8f65-fec44322682d\" data-tr-event-id=\"93c8a89b-4039-4506-8f65-fec44322682d\"  \n          >Bet Now<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Canterbury Bulldogs vs Cronulla Sharks Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n<section class=\"entain-block teams-tip-block hoverable\">\n  <div class=\"teams-tip-header\">\n    <div class=\"teams-tip-header-meta\">\n      <!--div class=\"teams-tip-header-meta__inner\"-->\n        <div class=\"team-vs-team\" style=\"display:flex\">\n          <span class=\"icon\"><svg width=\"32\" height=\"32\" fill=\"currentColor\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\"><!----><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/punters\/assets\/brand-icons\/neds\/svg-sports-nrl-icon.svg?v=20260707b#canterbury-bulldog\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span>\n          <div style=\"display:flex; flex-direction:row; flex-wrap:wrap; justify-content:center; align-items:center; text-align:center; column-gap:5px; font-weight: 700\">\n            <div class=\"team_1\" style=\"flex-direction:column;\">Canterbury Bulldogs<\/div>\n            <div class=\"versus\" style=\"font-weight:normal;font-style:italic;\">vs<\/div>\n            <div class=\"team_2\">Cronulla Sharks<\/div>\n                        <div class=\"info\">Saturday 18th July 2026 5:15 PM (Accor Stadium)<\/div>\n                                              <\/div>\n          <span class=\"icon\"><svg width=\"32\" height=\"32\" fill=\"currentColor\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\"><!----><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/punters\/assets\/brand-icons\/neds\/svg-sports-nrl-icon.svg?v=20260707b#cronulla-sharks\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span>\n        <\/div>\n      <!--\/div -->\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n      <div class='teams-tip-content'>\n      <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cronulla have beaten themselves in both losses to start the year, completing at just 62% in NRLW Round 1 before conceding 9 penalties (and another 7 errors) against Brisbane in Round 2. When they hold the ball and defend cleanly though, the qualities of a genuine\u00a0finals\u00a0contender are\u00a0evident.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Canterbury\u00a0don\u2019t\u00a0have the firepower right now to punish all of Cronulla\u2019s errors, even if they are as ill-disciplined as\u00a0they\u2019ve\u00a0been to begin the year.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This is the Sharks chance to kick into\u00a0gear\u00a0and\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0likely to come through Chantay Kiria-Ratu or Quincy Dodd behind a quick ruck.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Prediction:<\/strong> Sharks 13+ @ $1.90<\/p>\n<p><strong>Anytime Tryscorer:<\/strong> Annessa Biddle @ $2.70, Tiana Penitani Gray @ $2.35<\/p>\n        <div class=\"teams-tip-button\">\t\t\t\n          <a class=\"track-me btn-standard bet-now-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/sports\/rugby-league\/nrlw\/canterbury-bulldogs-women-vs-cronulla-sharks-women\/b29a4058-f756-4b6b-9a85-eccb5033fd0f\" target=\"_blank\" \n          data-tr-event=\"blog\" data-tr-method=\"bet now button\" data-tr-action=\"open sport_event\" data-tr-label=\"b29a4058-f756-4b6b-9a85-eccb5033fd0f\" data-tr-event-id=\"b29a4058-f756-4b6b-9a85-eccb5033fd0f\"  \n          >Bet Now<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gold Coast Titans vs Parramatta Eels Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n<section class=\"entain-block teams-tip-block hoverable\">\n  <div class=\"teams-tip-header\">\n    <div class=\"teams-tip-header-meta\">\n      <!--div class=\"teams-tip-header-meta__inner\"-->\n        <div class=\"team-vs-team\" style=\"display:flex\">\n          <span class=\"icon\"><svg width=\"32\" height=\"32\" fill=\"currentColor\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\"><!----><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/punters\/assets\/brand-icons\/neds\/svg-sports-nrl-icon.svg?v=20260707b#gold-caost-titans\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span>\n          <div style=\"display:flex; flex-direction:row; flex-wrap:wrap; justify-content:center; align-items:center; text-align:center; column-gap:5px; font-weight: 700\">\n            <div class=\"team_1\" style=\"flex-direction:column;\">Gold Coast Titans<\/div>\n            <div class=\"versus\" style=\"font-weight:normal;font-style:italic;\">vs<\/div>\n            <div class=\"team_2\">Parramatta Eels<\/div>\n                        <div class=\"info\">Sunday 19th July 2026 11:50 AM (CBUS Super Stadium)<\/div>\n                                              <\/div>\n          <span class=\"icon\"><svg width=\"32\" height=\"32\" fill=\"currentColor\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\"><!----><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/punters\/assets\/brand-icons\/neds\/svg-sports-nrl-icon.svg?v=20260707b#parramatta-eels\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span>\n        <\/div>\n      <!--\/div -->\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n      <div class='teams-tip-content'>\n      <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Gold Coast banked their first win of the regular season in emphatic fashion last week, putting 36 points on a hapless Bulldogs\u00a0defence.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Evania Isa\u2019ako\u00a0isn\u2019t\u00a0the yardage fullback she was two years ago but looked superb\u00a0deputising\u00a0in the backrow to give the Titans a handy ballplaying\u00a0option\u00a0on the left edge. Her gravity as a ball runner consistently compressed the Bulldogs edge\u00a0defence\u00a0and created space for Jaime Chapman to run riot on her outside.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Parramatta\u00a0have\u00a0the pack to go with this Titans forward model and the kicking game of Rachael Pearson to top it off. In what profiles as a real grind, there should be enough moments between Chapman, Lauren\u00a0Brown\u00a0and five-eighth Teagan Levi to make this a Titans win.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Prediciton:<\/strong> Titans 1-12 @ $3.00<\/p>\n<p><strong>Anytime Tryscorer:<\/strong> Georgia Grey @ $2.15<\/p>\n        <div class=\"teams-tip-button\">\t\t\t\n          <a class=\"track-me btn-standard bet-now-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/sports\/rugby-league\/nrlw\/gold-coast-titans-women-vs-parramatta-eels-women\/b1eb9f77-ee4e-4447-8dd1-778787841224\" target=\"_blank\" \n          data-tr-event=\"blog\" data-tr-method=\"bet now button\" data-tr-action=\"open sport_event\" data-tr-label=\"b1eb9f77-ee4e-4447-8dd1-778787841224\" data-tr-event-id=\"b1eb9f77-ee4e-4447-8dd1-778787841224\"  \n          >Bet Now<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Brisbane Broncos vs Wests Tigers Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n<section class=\"entain-block teams-tip-block hoverable\">\n  <div class=\"teams-tip-header\">\n    <div class=\"teams-tip-header-meta\">\n      <!--div class=\"teams-tip-header-meta__inner\"-->\n        <div class=\"team-vs-team\" style=\"display:flex\">\n          <span class=\"icon\"><svg width=\"32\" height=\"32\" fill=\"currentColor\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\"><!----><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/punters\/assets\/brand-icons\/neds\/svg-sports-nrl-icon.svg?v=20260707b#brisbane-broncos\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span>\n          <div style=\"display:flex; flex-direction:row; flex-wrap:wrap; justify-content:center; align-items:center; text-align:center; column-gap:5px; font-weight: 700\">\n            <div class=\"team_1\" style=\"flex-direction:column;\">Brisbane Broncos<\/div>\n            <div class=\"versus\" style=\"font-weight:normal;font-style:italic;\">vs<\/div>\n            <div class=\"team_2\">Wests Tigers<\/div>\n                        <div class=\"info\">Sunday 19th July 2026 1:45 PM (Totally Workwear Stadium)<\/div>\n                                              <\/div>\n          <span class=\"icon\"><svg width=\"32\" height=\"32\" fill=\"currentColor\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\"><!----><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/punters\/assets\/brand-icons\/neds\/svg-sports-nrl-icon.svg?v=20260707b#wests-tigers\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span>\n        <\/div>\n      <!--\/div -->\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n      <div class='teams-tip-content'>\n      <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Wests\u00a0couldn\u2019t\u00a0buy a penalty in a dour first half against North Queensland last week. Their ability to stay in the grind, defend any errors and win back possession however is further evidence of the\u00a0Tigers\u00a0rapid improvements this season.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">They can continue their upward trajectory here even with a loss to the defending\u00a0champs.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Brisbane\u2019s power game through the middle of the field is the perfect storm for Tamika Upton to go to work;\u00a0she\u2019s\u00a0consistently presented with late retreaters or tired ruck defenders to\u00a0target on\u00a0a quick play-the-ball. Wests can make this close like Cronulla did last\u00a0week\u00a0but this is Brisbane\u2019s to win.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Prediction:<\/strong> Broncos to Win @ $1.22<\/p>\n<p><strong>Anytime Tryscorer:<\/strong> Georgia Barlett @ $3.15, Kerri Johnson @ $1.75<\/p>\n        <div class=\"teams-tip-button\">\t\t\t\n          <a class=\"track-me btn-standard bet-now-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/sports\/rugby-league\/nrlw\/brisbane-broncos-women-vs-wests-tigers-women\/fc90b10a-f773-4f88-bb4d-6b48eaaba639\" target=\"_blank\" \n          data-tr-event=\"blog\" data-tr-method=\"bet now button\" data-tr-action=\"open sport_event\" data-tr-label=\"fc90b10a-f773-4f88-bb4d-6b48eaaba639\" data-tr-event-id=\"fc90b10a-f773-4f88-bb4d-6b48eaaba639\"  \n          >Bet Now<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Newcastle Knights vs St George Illawarra Dragons Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n<section class=\"entain-block teams-tip-block hoverable\">\n  <div class=\"teams-tip-header\">\n    <div class=\"teams-tip-header-meta\">\n      <!--div class=\"teams-tip-header-meta__inner\"-->\n        <div class=\"team-vs-team\" style=\"display:flex\">\n          <span class=\"icon\"><svg width=\"32\" height=\"32\" fill=\"currentColor\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\"><!----><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/punters\/assets\/brand-icons\/neds\/svg-sports-nrl-icon.svg?v=20260707b#newcastle-knights\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span>\n          <div style=\"display:flex; flex-direction:row; flex-wrap:wrap; justify-content:center; align-items:center; text-align:center; column-gap:5px; font-weight: 700\">\n            <div class=\"team_1\" style=\"flex-direction:column;\">Newcastle Knights<\/div>\n            <div class=\"versus\" style=\"font-weight:normal;font-style:italic;\">vs<\/div>\n            <div class=\"team_2\">St George Illawarra Dragons<\/div>\n                        <div class=\"info\">Sunday 19th July 2026 6:15 PM (McDonald Jones Stadium)<\/div>\n                                              <\/div>\n          <span class=\"icon\"><svg width=\"32\" height=\"32\" fill=\"currentColor\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\"><!----><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/punters\/assets\/brand-icons\/neds\/svg-sports-nrl-icon.svg?v=20260707b#st-george-illawarra-dragons\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span>\n        <\/div>\n      <!--\/div -->\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n      <div class='teams-tip-content'>\n      <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Kirra Dibb is\u00a0profiling\u00a0as the Buy of the Season for Newcastle, two games in. She backed up a grinding win against Cronulla in NRLW Round 1 by kicking the Roosters to death and almost leading an almighty upset last week.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">While the Knights impress to play towards their best qualities in a new-look roster, this young St George side are still figuring things out on the run. Four first half tries came in a flurry last week as the Dragons skill players got on the ball in positive field position, but their inability to go on with it points towards the trajectory of an inexperienced spine.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I like the Knights to roll through the gears here.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Prediction:<\/strong> Knights to Cover the Line (-10.5 Points) @ $1.90<\/p>\n<p><strong>Anytime Tryscorer:<\/strong> Fane Finau @ $3.60, Yasmin Meakes @ $3.00<\/p>\n        <div class=\"teams-tip-button\">\t\t\t\n          <a class=\"track-me btn-standard bet-now-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/sports\/rugby-league\/nrlw\/newcastle-knights-women-vs-st-george-illawarra-dragons-women\/3ad89b3e-106d-4238-a0b5-661ba1e96dac\" target=\"_blank\" \n          data-tr-event=\"blog\" data-tr-method=\"bet now button\" data-tr-action=\"open sport_event\" data-tr-label=\"3ad89b3e-106d-4238-a0b5-661ba1e96dac\" data-tr-event-id=\"3ad89b3e-106d-4238-a0b5-661ba1e96dac\"  \n          >Bet Now<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Oscar Pannifex breaks down Round 3 of the NRLW, offering his usual expertise, analysis, and betting plays on the neds blog! Canberra Raiders vs Sydney Roosters Predictions Canberra Raiders vs Sydney Roosters Saturday 18th July 2026 12:40 PM (GIO Stadium) Canberra met an injury-hit Warriors side last week and played it to perfection. A clean yardage game on both sides of the ball saw the Raiders dominate possession and field position in the first half, cashing in\u00a0almost every\u00a0time they worked into\u00a0good-ball.\u00a0\u00a0 Easts\u00a0won\u2019t\u00a0make it so easy for them here.\u00a0\u00a0 The Roosters got away with one last week but felt the pressure&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":34,"featured_media":88273,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[8265],"hub_post_cat":[],"class_list":["post-88272","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-rugby-league","tag-nrlw-tips"],"acf":{"md_tip_date":"","md_tip_date_end":"","md_market_url":"","tip_date":"16\/07\/2026","event_country":"Australia"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/88272","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/34"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=88272"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/88272\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":88274,"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/88272\/revisions\/88274"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/88273"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=88272"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=88272"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=88272"},{"taxonomy":"hub_post_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/hub_post_cat?post=88272"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}