As the old adage goes, a week is a long time in Sport. This could not be more correct with the weekend wash-up delivering some eye-catching results.
In the Rugby League, Manly upstaged ladder leaders the Parramatta Eels at home, the Wests Tigers showed what they’re capable of with a barnstorming nine-try display and the Raiders getting the points over last year’s premiers, the Sydney Roosters, in the Grand Final replay.
Moving onto Aussie rules, the Brisbane Lions continue to demonstrate their premiership credentials with a comfortable win over GWS, Richmond flexed their muscle over North Melbourne and the West Coast Eagles won their 10th straight Derby against cross-town rivals Fremantle to close out the weekend’s play.
Super Rugby saw a few hard-fought encounters with the QLD Reds defeating the Force and remaining top of the AU conference. Not to be upstaged, the Waratahs and Brumbies played out a thriller with the men from Canberra edging out their NSW rivals 24-23.
The chequered flag also dropped on Sydney Motorsport Park for the 2nd time in 2020, this time under lights with Shell V-Power Racing’s Scott McLaughlin further adding to his championship lead by taking out race 10.
Here’s a collection of the Sport events that have gone on sale this week. There’s limited tickets available so you’ll need to get in quick!
Suncorp Stadium
The Broncos host the Storm and the Sharks in consecutive weeks on home territory. The home team will be out to recapture their form and reinstate the fortress of playing at Suncorp Stadium. Broncos fans, pencil in the 24th and 31st and more importantly get down and support the boys from the stand.
Brisbane Broncos v Melbourne Storm, Friday 24 July, 7:55pm
Brisbane Broncos v Cronulla Sharks, Friday 31 July, 7:55pm
Metricon Stadium
Footy returns to Metricon Stadium this Thursday night for what promises to be an epic encounter between hosts, GC SUNS and their Victorian counterparts the Western Bulldogs. Both teams play an attacking brand of football and both seem destined to push their claims for the finals log-jam. On Saturday, attention turns to the Demons and Lions when they play on neutral ground. If Round 7 results are anything to go by both clubs will be confident on claiming the all important four-points.
Gold Coast Suns v Western Bulldogs, Thursday 23 July, 7:40pm
Melbourne FC v Brisbane Lions, Saturday 26 July, 6:10pm
Cbus Super Stadium
This Saturday afternoon, the Titans welcome the Panthers to Cbus Super Stadium. The Panthers are in stellar form having won their past 5 games and solidifying their position on top of the premiership ladder. It’s Sunday afternoon at it’s finest and we are encouraging all Titans fans to come down and show your colours!
Gold Coast Titans v Penrith Panthers, Sunday 26 July, 4:05pm
Sunshine Coast Stadium
Hub football is on show again with the Melbourne Storm playing host to the Canterbury Bulldogs on Saturday, August 8. The Storm have once again demonstrated their consistency sitting comfortably within the top-four at the halfway mark of the season while the Dogs put in a fighting display against the Dragons – indicating they might not be too far off a peak performance.
Melbourne Storm v Canterbury Bulldogs, Saturday 8 Aug, 3:00pm
GIO Stadium
This Saturday night, the Raiders are set to duel it out with the Rabbitohs in what both teams would call a four-point game. With the Raiders toppling the Roosters last weekend and Souths narrowing going down to the Knights, the importance of securing another win and keeping ladder position should ensure a cracking contest right from the first whistle.
Canberra Raiders v South Sydney Rabbitohs, Saturday 25 July, 7:35pm
Darwin Supercars
With Sydney Motorsport Park now in the rear-vision mirror, attention turns to the 2020 Darwin Triple Crown as the 2020 Championship heats up. Don’t miss a second of the action, make sure your trackside and get your heart racing!
2020 Darwin Triple Crown, 8-9 Aug
SCG
Super Rugby returns to the SCG this Friday night when the NSW Waratahs take on the Melbourne Rebels. The Waratahs will be looking to bounce back from their close loss to the Brumbies and the Rebels will be out to add their first victory to the win/loss column for season 2020.NSW Waratahs v Melbourne Rebels, Friday, Jul 24, 7:05 pm.
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