Zero Tackle staff provide 2026 NRL finals series predictions

The 2026 NRL finals series begins with eight teams competing for the premiership title. Zero Tackle contributors have submitted their bracket predictions for the nine total matches, including the qualifying and elimination finals, semi-finals, preliminary finals, and the grand final. Predictions for the final outcome of the competition varied among the staff, with three different clubs tipped to take home the premiership. The Week 1 matchups feature the Panthers, Roosters, Warriors, Dolphins, Sharks, Cowboys, Rabbitohs, and Knights. These contributors analyzed the path for each club through the postseason bracket to determine their winners for each stage of the competition. No consensus emerged regarding which club will win the grand final, as the panel members selected different potential champions for the ultimate trophy.

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