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Titans flying, Manly back into the eight, Knights gone: NRL Power Rankings, Round 19

Where does your team sit after Round 19?

Thursday night saw Fuller vs Gray in the battle of the lightning quick fullbacks. Friday and Sunday saw the Sharks and Manly run out of try celebrations.

Saturday produced some actual close games too.

With the last major bye round now in the rear view mirror. we look at this week’s Power Rankings:

1. Melbourne Storm (Last Week: 1)

The Storm return from their final bye of the season with a four competition point lead over the second placed Penrith Panthers.

A win over the Roosters this Saturday night all but confirms yet another Minor Premiership for Craig Bellamy’s men.

2. Penrith Panthers (2)

Penrith’s final bye of the season saw them rest up and prepare for a mass return of Origin superstars in the coming weeks.

Ivan Cleary may be looking to rest some of his stars against the Dolphins on Sunday but his son Nathan looks as though he’ll be back on deck.

3. Sydney Roosters (3)

The Roosters return following a bye this weekend to contest what promises to be one of the season’s most important clashes, an away game against the Storm.

A win in Melbourne puts them right in the Minor Premiership conversation given they enjoy another bye that neither of the two sides ahead of them have.