Bring on the footy

Matt Johns is a former rugby league star who has become a leading commentator and one of Australia's most entertaining television personalities.

Winning back to back titles is a tough proposition... no side has done it since the Broncos in 1998. But for the Manly club the off-field distractions of this past week represent a huge challenge to focus on the task at hand. For the sake of the game, David Gallop and the NRL will be hoping this first round produces some spectacular football matches. Let me try to pick out some winners for you across round one.

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