Round 16 Guest Tipper: Joel Caine

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If you're an NRL fan, you know the name Joel Caine.

Caine is currently a commentator for Nine's Wide World of Sports, and can also be seen in Sportsbet ads during NRL broadcasts.

The 39-year-old also played rugby league, and represented St George Illawarra, Balmain and the Wests Tigers in the NRL, while also playing for London and Salford City in the Super League.

To keep up to date with Caine, you can follow him on Twitter here @JoelCaine.

Caine's round 16 tips:

Dragons v Eels

"I'm nervous with no Frizell and i'll be suprised if JDB plays. I'm expecting a very good Parra performance and they have a great record v the Dragons too, BUT the Win Stadium factor is big and think they can fall in."

Tip: Dragons by 6

Warriors v Sharks

"Isaac Luke [is a] significant out. Aaron Woods [is a] significant in (assuming he plays). Sharks too tough and are building nicely. Warriors have folded like a deck chair v the big gun teams this year. Sharks need this for any hope of a top four finish."

Tip: Sharks by 8

Roosters v Storm 

"Because the coin landed on heads. The last month both teams have defended their heart out. I think you can win this one without scoring 20."

Tip: Roosters by 1

Panthers v Sea Eagles

"Maloney seems to have celebrated the Blues win well. Freddy has been quiet public on his players going back and doing a job for their club teams. Eyes will be on him for a big one. Big Bill Kikau back wont hurt either. Big doubt on DWZ playing which is a worry."

Tip: Panthers by 10

Knights v Bulldogs

"Low confidence here. Gut says Knights however Hopoate had a blinder at fullback for Tonga and I'm a big fan of the two Bulldog debutants Lachlan Lewis and Ofahiki Ogden. I think this game will be still alive in the final ten and if that's the case you want Boy Wonder (Ponga) on your side."

Tip: Knights by 4

Broncos v Raiders

"Hodgson with one explosive game under his belt, they scored 44-0 in the time he was on the field against the Tigers so I'm loathe to take him on. The Raiders' season goes on the line here."

Tip: Raiders by 6.

Wests Tigers v Titans 

"Sunny Day + Mbye + Farah + Leichhardt + off a big loss  = Tigers certainties. They have so many reasons to be up and about for this one."

Tip: Tigers by 12

Rabbitohs v Cowboys 

"Just a strong gut feel. Remember the Cowboys had the Bunnies beat just a month or so ago before a heartbreaking loss on the bell. I have a feeling Jake Granville has a big game against the Blues' #9 Damian Cook and throws himself into the Maroon #9 conversation for Game III."

Tip: Cowboys by 4

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