Final Scorecard: Round 7 – Big Wins, Bigger Statements
Teams on Bye: North Queensland Cowboys
Round 7 of the NRL Telstra Premiership delivered a weekend of highlights, heartbreak, and high drama. With several clubs either finding their rhythm or slipping into trouble, let’s break down the action in fan-friendly fashion.
Sea Eagles 20 def. Dragons 18 – Turbo Trouble, Sloan Streaking
Brookvale Oval Stadium lit up early thanks to Tyrell Sloan, who now has six tries in six straight games. Manly clawed back through strong link-ups between Cherry-Evans and Luke Brooks, but the match ended with concern over a potential knee injury to star Jacob Saab.
Bulldogs 32 def. Rabbitohs 0 – Souths Left Stunned
The Bulldogs celebrated their 1,000th try at Accor Stadium and shut out a disjointed Rabbitohs squad. Crichton and Preston led the charge, while Souths suffered from a costly sin-bin and struggled with cohesion all game.
Dolphins 42 def. Storm 22 – Statement Win at Suncorp
This was the Dolphins’ most dominant performance yet. Jermaine Isaako’s reliable boot and brilliant offloads from Nikorima and Katawa tore through a shaky Storm defense. Melbourne had no answers.
Broncos 13 def. Warriors 12 (Golden Point) – Reynolds Ices It
Adam Reynolds’ 40/20 and golden point field goal were the difference in this thriller. Despite the Warriors’ strong physicality, Brisbane’s experienced halves guided them home when it mattered.
Panthers 22 def. Roosters 20 – Class Beats Chaos
The Roosters started hot with a try-of-the-week contender, but the Panthers clawed back through Cleary’s boot and Dylan Edwards’ relentless support play. Penrith’s depth and control won out late.
Raiders 30 def. Titans 10 – Green Machine Rolls On
Canberra looked polished and powerful, with Hudson Young punching through for a key try and Sebastian Kris continuing his breakout season. The Titans couldn’t sustain pressure or momentum.
Sharks 34 def. Knights 14 – Front-Row Show
Sharks props Kaufusi and Rudolf scored the opening tries, setting the tone early. Marzhew offered a highlight reel run for Newcastle, but Cronulla’s structure and kicking game were too sharp.
Eels 38 def. Tigers 22 – Moses Returns, Tigers Scramble
Parramatta looked energized with Mitchell Moses back in the lineup. The Tigers showed flashes of creativity, but the Eels’ kicking game and edge speed sealed it. Moses made the difference.
Final Whistle: Round 7’s Message? Momentum Matters
Whether it was the Bulldogs’ statement win, the Dolphins asserting themselves as contenders, or the Broncos surviving a golden point nail-biter — Round 7 reminded us how fast the NRL can shift. Some teams are clicking into gear, others are stuck in neutral, and a few are running out of time to find their identity.
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