Sugar's NRL Tips: Round 1

<p>It’s been 151 days of waiting but the NRL is finally back. It’s been a big off season with a lot of player movements as usual and the introduction of The Dolphins to the competition has added a bit of spice to the proceedings.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>We’re kicking off Round 1 with some huge matchups including a mammoth season opener in Paramatta as last years Grand Final losers host the Storm.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/rugby-league/nrl/parramatta-eels-v-melbourne-storm-6937452">Parramatta Eels vs Melbourne Storm</a></p> <p>The Eels have gotten up in their&nbsp;last four against the&nbsp;Storm who are without Ryan Papenhuyzan and Justin Olam to kick off the season. Bellamy always has the Storm ready for a good first up showing built on strong defence but I'm expecting the home side to sneak by the men in purple.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Sugar’s Call:</strong> Eels 1-12</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/rugby-league/nrl/penrith-panthers-v-brisbane-broncos-6937453">Penrith Panthers vs Brisbane Broncos</a></p> <p>The Panthers have been ‘up’ for the last 3 years, how long can this go on? This time last year the Broncos pushed them a long way and they&nbsp;look far better on paper this time around. The same cant be said for the reigning premiers. In saying that, I still think the Panthers will find a way.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Sugar’s Call:</strong> Panthers 1-12</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/rugby-league/nrl/cronulla-sharks-v-south-sydney-rabbitohs-7173679">Cronulla Sharks vs South Sydney Rabbitohs</a></p> <p>The Sharks only lost two games at Shark Park in 2022. With Nicho Hynes out I cant help but lean&nbsp;toward the Bunnies in another cracker between the pair.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Sugar’s Call:</strong> Rabbitohs 1-12</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/rugby-league/nrl/dolphins-v-sydney-roosters-6940047">The Dolphins vs Sydney Roosters</a></p> <p>Coach Robinson thinks the long game. He's&nbsp;had a very successful decade as a head coach boasting&nbsp;three&nbsp;premierships. He focuses&nbsp;more on performance&nbsp;in September &amp; October than March and it shows in his record. He’s won just three&nbsp;Round 1 Matches in his coaching career. Bennett and the fresh energy of the Dolphins, plus debuts&nbsp;for many players will keep this close. No Manu or JWH for the Tricolours will keep this one close.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Sugar’s Call:</strong> Roosters 1-1</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>