Round recap · 2026

Week of 21 Jul — how the model went

Every headline model read marked against the real scoreline, graded automatically when games finished.

Headline model reads

3–5

All markets

12–12

Council, this round

The Oracle aged best (2/2)

Analysis only — not betting advice. Our honest back-test shows the model trails the closing market over the long run; a strong round doesn't change that. See how this works.

Eels 18 – 24 Panthers

Model selection: Panthers (75%) · council said CAUTION

Model read correct

Knights 22 – 23 Roosters

Model selection: Under 45.5 (total) (62%) · council said CAUTION

Model read correct

Rabbitohs 28 – 26 Storm

Model selection: Under 45.5 (total) (58%) · council said CAUTION

Model read incorrect

Raiders 56 – 10 Wests Tigers

Model selection: Under 51.5 (total) (75%) · council said VETO

Model read incorrect

Bulldogs 18 – 6 Warriors

Model selection: Warriors (59%) · council said CAUTION

Model read incorrect

Cowboys 18 – 10 Broncos

Model selection: Cowboys +4.5 (line) (67%) · council said CAUTION

Model read correct

Dragons 18 – 38 Titans

Model selection: Under 47.5 (total) (63%) · council said CAUTION

Model read incorrect

Sea Eagles 12 – 48 Sharks

Model selection: Under 46.5 (total) (68%) · council said CAUTION

Model read incorrect

Coin-flip of the round

Rabbitohs v Storm — the model's closest call at 58% on Under 45.5. The read was incorrect.

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