NRL Round 15 Power Rankings

ROUND 15

ROUND 15  - Special note must be made that last week I called the "Power Rankings" Round 13, but now I've thought that I must name it for the up coming Round. So I haven't missed a round here, just evening things out.

Bold = This week  ( ) = Last week

1 (2) West Tigers = Reluctant to have at the top of the ratings, but did beat Melbourne at home 10-6. Disappointing in parts but have now won 7 in a row.

2 (1) Melbourne Storm = Were minus their Big 3 against the Tigers but were still disappointing. As coach Bellamy said, they failed to complete their sets and gain good territory. Will welcome back their stars with open arms.

3 (3) Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs = Had a week off but still hold onto third spot. They will have to assert their dominance over a Dragons team that will be desperate this weekend. 

4 (5) Brisbane Broncos = Bounced back well from an embarrassing loss to the Storm. Did concede a mountain of points but finished the last 20 minutes off superbly.


5 (9) NZ Warriors = Were able to finish the game strong against the Panthers when they were tested at crucial stages. Did keep them scoreless in the second half.

6 (8) Cronulla Sharks = Beat the Titans in a tough game and woeful conditions. Titans didn't have all of their stars but the Sharks definitely showed that they are not a team on the slide.

7 (4) Gold Coast Titans = Lost a game against the Sharks in bad conditions without 4 of their top players. Will have be up for a big test this week against a desperate Panthers team.

8 (6) Manly Warringah Sea Eagles = Didn't deserve to drop places without playing a game but other teams were perhaps lucky they played. Face a rematch against the Storm at Brookvale Oval...and we can all remember what happened in that game!

9 (7) South Sydney Rabbitohs = The Bunnies will be tested with a few injuries to key players, most notably, Sam Burgess. They also have to face an Eels side that will be full of confidence. Now this is a real test for them.

10 (10) North Queensland Cowboys = Enjoyed a week off and prepared themselves for a big match against the Broncos at home on Friday night. They can only hope that their Origin players will be available for them.

11 (11) St George Illawarra Dragons = Questions are starting to be raised about the potential of this squad, now they face a big test against the Bulldogs. Have had a week off and without many players in SOO, they will be prepared for this must-win game.

12 (12) Penrith Panthers = Struggled against the Warriors in certain parts of the game but were definitely in it for most of it. Are beginning to gain momentum but maybe not enough to keep their season alive.

13 (16) Canberra Raiders = Showed what they are capable of, now they must go on with this performance. Will be enjoying the bye week but perhaps didn't need it after having a win.

14 (13) Sydney Roosters = Were the victim of a few poor decisions, but they still had 42 points scored against them in woeful conditions. Defence cost them the game. Pressure is building on a young team and they need a win very soon.

15 (15) Parramatta Eels = Had the bye and will now be tested against a Rabbitohs team that has something to prove. Many suggest they can now get back on track and make a run for the semis...they must start now.

16 (14) Newcastle Knights = Lost to a Canberra team that were thrashed the week before 40-nil. Now it seems like the Knights have become the worst team in the competition. Enjoy a week off and will need it. Coach Wayne Bennett definitely has his work cut out for him now.