Dragons Still Alive: Nightcliff Can Clinch Finals in Dramatic Run-In
Round 13 NRL NT action saw the Palmerston Raiders edge Nightcliff 22-16 while the Northern Sharks beat the Litchfield Bears 20-14, securing a finals double chance. The results leave Brothers on top, Sharks second, Raiders third and Bears fourth, with Nightcliff still within touching distance. With two rounds to play, Nightcliff can still make the top four but need wins and favourable upsets — including a possible Bunnies victory over the Bears — making the run-in a potential cliffhanger.
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