Our experts check out teams for NRL round 26 and offer their tips

MICHAEL Carayannis can snare a share of the prize at the death if every result breaks his way in the final round of the 2017 season.

MICHAEL Carayannis can snare a share of the prize at the death if every result breaks his way in the final round of the 2017 season.

Follow Phil Rothfield, Dean Ritchie, Michael Carayannis, Matty Logue, Paul Crawley, Barry Toohey, Christian Nicolussi, David Riccio, Nick Walshaw, James Phelps and Paul Kent throughout the season for advice and tips.

Have they got it right for round 26 or are some of them way off the mark?

ROUND 26 FIXTURES: Cowboys v Broncos, Eels v Rabbitohs, Roosters v Titans, Sea Eagles v Panthers, Storm v Raiders, Knights v Sharks, Dragons v Bulldogs, Tigers v Warriors.

   Nick Walshaw's top tips:

   Score so far: 124 

No brainer: Melbourne versus anyone.

Upset: Hard to separate Manly/Panthers.

Coin toss: Two behind Tipping Central leader Yvonne Sampson with a round to play I need plenty. Am therefore taking the Panthers, Bulldogs and - gulp - Warriors.

   Michael Carayannis's top tips:

   Score so far: 122 

No brainer: The Roosters could put on a record score against a hapless Titans.

Upset: Manly and Penrith. The loser could be toast and this match could go either way.

Coin toss: I've tipped the Dragons because they have everything to play for, but don't be surprised if the Dogs farewell their stars in style.

   Paul Kent's top tips:

   Score so far: 117 

No brainer: The Broncos should smash a depleted Cowboys outfit.

Upset: Canberra hold no fear for Melbourne, and would like to prove a point.

Coin toss: The Bulldogs have a good record against the Dragons, so have them slightly ahead.

   Matt Logue's top tips:

   Score so far: 117 

No brainer: The Storm will be too good for the Raiders.

Upset: The Bulldogs to ruin St George Illawarra's finals hopes on Sunday.

Coin toss: Manly v Penrith at Brookie Oval.

   Barry Toohey's top tips:

   Score so far: 117 

No brainer: Roosters to tune up for September with a big win to end the Titans' season of misery.

Upset: Manly into the finals with victory over Penrith at a heaving Lottoland.

Coin toss: Emotion to get the Tigers over the line against the Warriors and send off Aaron Woods and James Tedesco in style at Leichhardt.

   David Riccio's top tips:

   Score so far: 115  

No brainer: Sharks to smash the Knights on Sunday, regardless of if the Eels win or lose on Friday night.

Upset: Sea Eagles over Panthers at Brookie.

Coin toss: Dragons v Bulldogs. If this Canterbury side want to win back a little bit of fan support after a very disappointing campaign, they should be motivated to end the Dragons' finals hopes.

   Dean Ritchie's top tips:

   Score so far: 109 

No brainer: Broncos to sharpen up for the finals after last week's smashing by the Eels with a win over the heavily depleted Cowboys.

Upset: Sea Eagles to cement their place in the finals with a home win over an unconvincing Penrith.

Coin toss: Expect the Raiders to give the Storm a tough pre-finals test.

   Phil Rothfield's top tips:

   Score so far: 108  

No brainer: Cronulla to run up a big score against the Knights.

Upset: Rabbitohs to stop the Eels - letting the Sharkies grab a top four spot.

Coin toss: Tigers v Warriors. Two of the most inconsistent and frustrating teams in the comp - anything could happen at Leichhardt.

   James Phelps's top tips:

   Score so far: 106  

No brainer: The Sharks will have too much firepower for the Knights.

Upset: The Bulldogs to make it three in a row and end the Dragons' season.

Coin toss: Panthers and Sea Eagles. Home ground advantage has me leaning towards Manly.

   Paul Crawley's top tips:

   Score so far: 104  

No brainer: Broncos over Cowboys.

Upset: Raiders over Storm.

Coin toss: Dragons and Bulldogs.

   Christian Nicolussi's top tips:

   Score so far: 101  

No brainer: Tigers to win big for departing Teddy and Woodsy.

Upset: Cows to sink Broncos and Uncle Wayne a second week.

Coin toss: Grubby Reynolds will make Dragons worry most of the arvo.

Originally published as Our experts check out teams for NRL round 26 and offer their tips