NRL Grand Final exotic bets & top prop tips | Storm v Panthers

The NRL Grand Final always comes with a huge range of non-traditional betting markets, and Sunday’s clash between the Melbourne Storm and Penrith Panthers is no exception. Below are BettingSite.com.au’s top exotic bets for the season decider.

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First team to score: Penrith

Notorious for fast starts, the Panthers have scored within the first 10 minutes in four of their past five matches. They have also scored first in their last six finals and each of the last three grand finals.

Will Warbrick to score a try

Leading the club with 15 tries this season, Storm winger Will Warbrick is set to be a major threat to the Panthers defence. He has scored five times in his last three games, while Penrith have conceded five tries to right wingers in their last five outings.

Brian To’o to score more tries than Xavier Coates

Despite the Storm’s high-scoring attack, winger Xavier Coates is still yet to find the try line this finals series. On the other hand, Brian To’o has scored in each of his last three matches and has scored three tries in his four grand final appearances.

Nick Meaney to score eight or more points

Storm centre Nick Meaney leads the NRL in points scored this season. He has put on eight or more points in 13 of his last 14 appearances, and at $2 with Neds, the former Bulldog offers excellent value to continue the trend.

Both halfbacks to score a try

Given the form of both Jahrome Hughes and Nathan Cleary, this market offers excellent value. Hughes has scored six tries in his last three matches, while Cleary is known for his performances on the big stage.

Either team to win by less than 6.5 points

As these are clearly the two best teams of the season, the NRL 2024 Grand Final is expected to be a thrilling affair. Four of the last five championship games have been decided by six points or less, including when these sides met in 2020.

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