NRL Power Rankings: Round 20 - Season too long as standard of matches starts to slip in post-Origin run to the finals

The period after Origin is supposed to be a thrilling, white-knuckle ride to the finals where teams are desperately trying to snare one of the eight playoff berths.

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NRL Power Rankings: Round 20 - Season too long as standard of matches starts to slip in post-Origin run to the finals (Source: www.theroar.com.au)

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NRL Power Rankings: Round 20 - Season too long as standard of matches starts to slip in post-Origin run to the finals (Source: www.smh.com.au)

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NRL Power Rankings: Round 20 - Season too long as standard of matches starts to slip in post-Origin run to the finals

NRL Power Rankings: Round 20 - Season too long as standard of matches starts to slip in post-Origin run to the finals (Source: batsandballspodcast.com)

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