After State of Origin, focus shifts to NRL finals; top four teams show diverse strengths and strategies.
With the State of Origin series officially done and dusted, all eyes are now firmly on the NRL finals race.
The Raiders sat with their feet up while the other contenders all sent messages. Penrith and Brisbane now join the top four as genuine threats. Plus the Sharks and Roosters bounced back.
Below are 20 thoughts from a hectic and newsworthy Round 20:
1. It's funny how the top four teams are so different. The Storm and Raiders are scoring points for fun and wiping teams off the park. Meanwhile the Bulldogs and Warriors are largely grinding teams down and relying mainly on their defence. More so the Dogs but the Warriors differential is...