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2023 NRL Power Rankings: Round 11

May 15th 2023, 6:15pm, By: Scooby

NRL Power Rankings

There is one more full round of fixtures before Origin squads are announced. As individuals push for a spot on one of the biggest stages in rugby league, expect the on-field action to ramp up. The NRL competition ladder may reflect one thing but let’s see what each team’s current performance is saying about how they are traveling. 

Also, make sure to check out our NRL Tips page regularly where you'll find our previews and best bets for every games of the 2023 season.

2023 NRL Power Rankings – Round 11

This Week Last Week Change Team
#1 1 -

South Sydney Rabbitohs
A no-nonsense victory over the Tigers, which rarely saw them get out of second gear. It was impressive that they kept their opponents scoreless. They are now leading the competition and have another test against the Eels on Friday. 

#2 3 +1

Cronulla Sharks
Did what was needed against the Sea Eagles but would’ve wanted to close out the game earlier. A talented team which is still yet to demonstrate a complete, 80 minutes performance. They need to go to another level if they are to contend for the title.  

#3 2 -1

Brisbane Broncos
Failed their toughest recent test in traveling down to Melbourne. They’ve now lost to 2 quality teams and have another measure of their capabilities up against the Panthers, a team that they’ve already defeated once this year. The impend loss of Reynolds will test their depth.

#4 5 +1

Penrith Panthers
Looked like the Panthers of 2021/22 with their dominant victory over the Roosters. Confidence returning to this team is a dangerous sign for other sides in the competition. They will be out to make amends from their Round 1 loss to the Broncos in Round 12. 

#5 4 -1

The Dolphins
Had the Bye in Round 11 and were unlucky to drop a spot. This means extra preparation time for their massive contest against the Storm at Suncorp on Saturday. If they want to be taken seriously, they cannot perform on emotion alone. 

#6 7 +1

Melbourne Storm
A welcomed return to winning form with a grinding display against the Broncos. They are a capable team but also benefitted from certain circumstances going their way. The unknown is how they would’ve responded if it went the other way, but they are well placed heading into Origin. 

#7 8 +1

New Zealand Warriors
Won as expected against the Bulldogs based on their previous efforts this season. Scoring points was also pleasing to see. A Bye awaits in Round 12 and then an Origin-impacted game against the Broncos. Things are looking positive for the Warriors. 

#8 10 +2

Canberra Raiders
Recorded a victory against the Eels but gave their opponents too many opportunities to gain momentum. Winning form is great form, and their 5-game winning streak has solidified their spot in the Top 8. They will want to maintain this run of form against the Sea Eagles in Round 12. 

#9 6 -3

Sydney Roosters
An uncharacteristic performance against the Panthers which had numerous stories being written about what is currently wrong with this squad. Whatever it is will only be compounded by injuries suffered to key players. Several character-building weeks are ahead for this team. 

#10 11 +1

Newcastle Knights
Blew the Titans away in the second half on the back of a Ponga masterclass. If he can produce the same standard each week, the Knights will be a difficult team to defeat. Perhaps other teams should also take a trip to Bali in their Bye week if it delivers a 2-try performance…

#11 9 -2

Parramatta Eels
Another step backwards for the Eels but were impacted with the loss Moses. Competitive in some parts, they were their own worst enemy in others. They are a better team than their performances and standing on the ladder suggests. 

#12 15 +3

North Queensland Cowboys
Found themselves in a tight match against the Dragons until their opponents lost a player to the sinbin. From that point onwards, the Cowboys put on a point-scoring clinic. Two consecutive victories are changing the view of this team compared to earlier season efforts. 

#13 14 +1

Wests Tigers
Brave against the Rabbitohs but found themselves outclassed. Their current level of effort suggests that they will be defeating others in the competition and attacking discipline is the key. They just have to do something with the positive field position and attacking pressure they are building. 

#14 13 -1

Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles
Something is wrong at Manly. A late rally only masks the true issues occurring at this club. Perhaps they are missing Jake Trbojevic’s contribution in the middle or perhaps there are bigger issues at hand. A tough road trip down to Canberra doesn’t make things any easier. 

#15 12 -3

Gold Coast Titans
Just as momentum was building, the Titans fail to deliver an 80-minute performance and are defeated by 20-points by the Knights. They had their chances but failed on both sides of the ball. They stay on the road with the Bulldogs waiting in Round 12. 

#16 14 -

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
Tough at times against the Warriors but were lacking class. They need to move past the overall result if this club is to continue to build through this season. Positive signs are evident, but so too are negative ones. Effort is the key. 

#17 16 -

St George-Illawarra Dragons
Could lose their coach this week. It was more disappointing that this squad of players turned out such a performance in their captains 300th match. This is a great indicator that perhaps the coach isn’t the root of all evil at this club. Good luck against the Roosters in Round 12.

 

Power Rankings Bet

The Cowboys have been positive in the past 2 weeks but are yet to face a difficult test. The Tigers should offer that this week. The Sea Eagles could easily turn around their poor performances to date so be wary of them also. 

 

Futures Bets

Watch what happens with the Dragons this week – if the mail is correct, they could find themselves with a new coach. Does this mean they receive the spoon? Possibly, but there are several other sides which also have (poor) credentials in 2023. 

 

Round 12 – First thought

Tigers at $2.50, at Leichhardt Oval, against the Cowboys looks like early value. As stated above, more is needed from the Cowboys before you can invest on them with confidence. There are several other tricky games ahead which could go either way so it could be an ideal time to avoid invest too much money after a few positive weeks of investing. 

 

Neds

 

Scooby is our NRL guru with over ten years experience writing about rugby league with Before You Bet and previously at The Profits. His background is in playing and coaching but he's enjoyed the switch to share his knowledge through his articles, as well as sharing his thoughts on Twitter.

Scooby's strength is assessing the overall team - what they offer across the field in a match and how the ethos of a club contributes to their success. Momentum also has a major impact on sports, and Scooby likes to explore this, while underpinning his judgement against a solid basis of statistical analysis. When combined with the aforementioned points, it combines for a holistic approach towards betting on rugby league.

Other sports he enjoys include Cricket, Horse Racing and NFL. There is a reason why Scooby ‘clicked’ with BYB from Day 1 - he loves his sport as much as we do.

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