Top teams play expected matchups: Raiders host Eels, Bulldogs face Dragons, Storm vs. Sea Eagles.
This Saturday features matchups involving the top three teams on the ladder, who face opponents they are expected to overpower but will not underestimate.
According to nrl.com.au, the Raiders have already surpassed their win total from both the 2023 and 2024 seasons, aiming for their 15th victory as they host the Eels in front of their home fans.
In the second match, the third-placed Bulldogs will take on a struggling Dragons team at Accor Stadium, followed by the Storm and Sea Eagles reigniting their longstanding rivalry at AAMI Park.