NRL Tips Round 23 2026 Expert Footy Predictions: Andrew Johns, Brad Fittler and Nine experts pick their winners
NRL experts are predicting the outcome of Round 23 matches, specifically focusing on the Cowboys' attempt to recover from a massive loss. Andrew Johns uses the 'dead cat bounce' metaphor to describe the team's potential for a morale-boosting performance.
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shares Share article Brought to you by Andrew Johns is adamant that the Cowboys will rebound from their humiliating 70-point defeat to the Roosters with a “dead cat bounce” win over the Titans in Thursday night’s Queensland derby .
Todd Payten’s team has fallen out of the eight after their dismal last start 82-12 loss at home and face a battle to claw their way to finals in the last five rounds of the regular season.
Scott Drinkwater after the Cowboys were thumped by the Roosters in round 22. Getty Images
A win over the 14th placed Titans will be viewed as crucial to their chances of booking a spot in the playoffs, with the in form Bulldogs leaping them into eighth spot due to the scale of the Cowboys’ defeat, which ravaged their for and against.
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