🔥 What’s On Today
📺 How to Watch
Live on: Fox League (both games), Channel Nine (Panthers–Rabbitohs match)Kick-off Times: Local and AEST listed aboveStreaming: Kayo Sports , Nine Now
🧠 Key Storylines
📰 Sharks aiming to end a strong run : Cronulla trailtop-eight but build momentum with recent back‑to‑back wins and Addin Fonua‑Blake celebrating his 200th NRL appearance in Round 20 team list.
🔄 Roosters reshuffle halves : With Hugo Savala injured, Chad Townsend is recalled to partner Sam Walker—fresh from Walker’s return after injuries.
💪 Forward prop battle : Naufahu Whyte (Roosters) continues breakout form, particularly against Sharks’ Addin Fonua‑Blake.
📰 Rabbitohs on edge : Coach Wayne Bennett under scrutiny as Souths enter the match with six straight losses, yet players publicly stand by him.
💪 Panthers pushing in resurgence : Penrith look to cement a finals push but will do it without Nathan Cleary and Isaah Yeo who are rested this week.
🩹 Souths injury toll : Rabbitohs missing key players like Cody Walker, Latrell Mitchell, Davvy Moale, and Cam Murray.
📊 Head-to-Head & Form Guide
🆚 Sharks vs Roosters
Head to Head (Since 2013) : Sharks 9 wins, Roosters 11 winsAt Sharks Stadium (Since 2013) : Sharks 4 wins, Roosters 6 winsLast 5 NRL Matches:
Sharks : L, W, L, L, WRoosters : L, W, W, L, W
🆚 Panthers vs Rabbitohs
Head to Head (Since 2013) : Panthers 15 wins, Rabbitohs 9 winsAt CommBank Stadium (Since 2013) : first meeting at venue.Last 5 NRL Matches:
Panthers : W, W, W, W, WRabbitohs : L, L, L, L, L
💰 Betting Snapshot (Sportsbet)
Match Head‑to‑Head Line Total (O/U) Sharks vs Roosters Sharks $1.65 / Roosters $2.25 Sharks -2.5 ($1.92) Over 46.5 $1.90/Under $1.90 Panthers vs Rabbitohs Panthers $1.37 / Rabbitohs $3.12 Panthers -9.5 ($1.90) Over 45.5 $1.91/Under $1.89
Odds courtesy of Sportsbet. Gamble responsibly. As of 3pm Thursday July 17.
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