NRL Odds for 2021: Top 7 Teams to Lookout for

Australia has the highest participation rates for rugby league in the world, with over 230,000 players. The history of the National Rugby League (NRL) dates back to 1908. The Rugby League telecasts are one of the most-watched television programs in Australia. The NRL is the most prestigious rugby league competition in the world. The competition originally featured clubs from Sydney. The NRL now features teams from both Australia and New Zealand. The Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC) governs the strategic direction of the sport. The mission of ARLC is to ensure that the Rugby League is entertaining, inclusive, united, and positive.

In the 114th season of Rugby League in Australia, the 2021 NRL is set to begin on the 11th of March. Here is a list of teams to look out for and their odds for the upcoming season arranged in descending order:

7. Gold Coast Titans:

The Titans finished well last season. For this season, Coach Justin Holbrook has added strong players to the forwards and let go of many existing players. Experts have predicted that they should be qualifying for the finals with the added players to the team. However, many have raised concerns if the Titans can maintain their consistency throughout the season. Overall the Titans' NRL odds for 2021 are in the team's favour.

6. Newcastle Knights:

Coach Adam O'Brien has some new incredible additions to the team with Tyron Frizell and Sauaso Sue. If the Knights manage to maintain good strength in the paddock, they are sure to be a formidable team. Fans expect Kalyn Ponga to lead the Knights to the finals and shine this season.

5. Melbourne Storm:

Cameron Smith was the star player of the team. Sadly, Cameron Smith will not be playing with the Storms this season. Harry Grant, a hopeful replacement for Smith, is suffering from a knee injury that prevents him from playing in the opening rounds. Coach Craig Bellamy is the last hope for fans who still hope that the Storms will make it to the finals with his strategic coaching.

4. Sydney Roosters:

The Roosters are established as a leading team in the league and have sustained their place for years. New addition Joseph Suaalii had played well against the top teams in the trials and showed promise. Even with their reputation, the Roosters are at risk of losing their recent premiership window. 

3. Penrith Panthers:

The Panthers went home last season with a close win. Craig Bellamy and Cameron Smith were too good for the Panthers in last year's Grand Final. Fans expect that the Panthers will come back stronger and hopefully reach the finals this season.

2. South Sydney Rabbitohs:

The Rabbitohs have added class and experience to the team with Jai Arrow, Benji Marshall, and Josh Mansour. The team's odds are high as experts and enthusiasts predict that they will be playing the finals in the season. Wayne Bennett has been strategically coaching his players to add another premiership to the club. 

1. Canberra Riders:

The Raiders have a proud history and reputation in the Rugby League, winning the NRL title three times. The team fell one game short of the Grand Final last season. The season they lost the Grand Final to the Sydney Roosters. New additions like Harry Rushton and Caleb Aekins expect to have a great season. Experts predict that the team will exhibit an extraordinary performance right off the bat. With Ricky Stuart's expertise, the Raiders have the potential to be the winners of NRL 2021.

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