Ryles shines, NSW struggles, top contenders emerge, and Sharks and Roosters rebound: Round 20 insights.
Post-State of Origin, focus shifts to the NRL finals.
The Raiders took a break while Penrith and Brisbane asserted top-four ambitions.
Sharks and Roosters recovered.
Interestingly, the top four teams' styles vary: Storm and Raiders are offensive, while Bulldogs and Warriors focus on defence.
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