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Survival of the fittest: Could this NRL title race be the easiest yet?

Of the teams expected to contest the grand final, the Panthers are the most experienced; the Roosters have the most depth and the Warriors would be the NRL’s preferred premiers.

Published Aug 22, 2026 · 7:30 PMOriginal source: Sydney Morning Herald4 reads
Survival of the fittest: Could this NRL title race be the easiest yet?
Of the teams expected to contest the grand final, the Panthers are the most experienced; the Roosters have the most depth and the Warriors would be the NRL’s preferred premiers.
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