Brandy's Top 8 and Week One Finals prediction
SEN • August 27th, 2025 2:16 pm

SEN’s Greg Alexander has gone through the final 16 matches of the home and away season to determine who will qualify for the post-season and face off in week one of the finals.
Below are the final matches across Round 26 and 27. Alexander’s selections are in bold.
Round 26
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs v Penrith PanthersThe Warriors v Parramatta EelsMelbourne Storm v Sydney RoostersCanberra Raiders v Wests TigersSt George Illawarra Dragons v Manly Sea EaglesNorth Queensland Cowboys v Brisbane BroncosCronulla Sharks v Newcastle KnightsThe Dolphins v Gold Coast Titans
Round 27
Brisbane Broncos v Melbourne StormManly Sea Eagles v The WarriorsSydney Roosters v South Sydney RabbitohsSt George Illawarra Dragons v Penrith PanthersGold Coast Titans v Wests TigersCanterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs v Cronulla SharksThe Dolphins v Canberra RaidersParramatta Eels v Newcastle Knights
Brandy’s Final Top 8 Predictions
- Canberra Raiders - 46 points, 20-4
- Melbourne Storm - 42 points, 18-6
- Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs - 40 points, 17-7
- Brisbane Broncos - 36 points, 15-9
- The Warriors - 36 points, 15-9
- Cronulla Sharks - 34 points, 14-10
- Penrith Panthers - 33 points, 13-10-1
- Sydney Roosters - 30 points, 12-12
Brandy’s Week One Finals Prediction
1st Qualifying Final
Canberra Raiders v Brisbane Broncos @ GIO Stadium, Canberra
2nd Qualifying Final
Melbourne Storm v Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs @ AAMI Park, Melbourne
1st Elimination Final
The Warriors v Sydney Roosters @ Go Media Stadium, Auckland
2nd Elimination Final
Cronulla Sharks v Penrith Panthers @ Sharks Stadium, Sydney