There’s a unique rivalry in the NRL this weekend with Grand Final rematches of 1989, 92, 93, 95 and 2001 all taking place involving the Tigers v Raiders (1989), Bulldogs v Sea Eagles (1995), Broncos v Dragons (1992/93), and Knights v Eels (2001).
Online bookmaker sportsbet.com.au is offering enhanced odds of $16 for history to repeat. For that to happen, the Tigers, Bulldogs, Broncos and Knights would all need to win in Round 7.
The Bulldogs ($1.80), Broncos ($1.67) and Knights ($1.50) will all start favourites in their respective Grand Final rematches, while the Raiders are $2.95 outsiders against Wests Tigers .
“Local rivalries are celebrated in the NRL but it’s the former Grand Final clashes that really stir the emotions for fans. Even more than a quarter of a century on, Tigers and Raiders fans talk about the greatest decider in history, or the one that got away depending on what colours you wear,” said sportsbet.com.au’s Christian Jantzen.
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History Repeating – 1989, 92, 93, 95 and 2001 Premiers to win in Round 7
$16 Bulldogs/Broncos/Raiders/Knights
Bulldogs v Sea Eagles
$1.80 Bulldogs (1995 Premiers)
$2.00 Sea Eagles
Dragons v Broncos
$2.20 Dragons
$1.67 Broncos (1992/93 Premiers)
Tigers v Raiders
$1.40 Tigers
$2.95 Raiders (1989 Premiers)
Knights v Eels
$1.50 Knights (2001 Premiers)
$2.60 Eels
