There will be no repeat of the Gladiator thumbs down gesture from Russell Crowe this Thursday night according to punters with online bookmaker sportsbet.

Since opening betting on round 1 in November last year, 63 percent of money wagered on the season opener has been on the Sydney Roosters, who’ve firmed from $2.55 into $2.30 in that time.

The Bunnies remain favourites for the blockbuster at $1.62, out from $1.55 several months ago.

“Punters have jumped on the Roosters bandwagon. They’re tipping no Hollywood moment for Rusty. Perhaps Nick Politis will return the favour?” sportsbet.com.au’s Ben Hawes said.

Markets courtesy of sportsbet.com.au
Sydney Roosters v South Sydney Rabbitohs – Round 1
$2.30 Sydney Roosters
$1.62 South Sydney Rabbitohs

Line
$1.90 Sydney Roosters +4.0
$1.90 South Sydney Rabbitohs -4.0

Margin
$3.00 South Sydney Rabbitohs 1-12
$3.30 South Sydney Rabbitohs 13+
$3.60 Sydney Roosters 1-12
$5.50 Sydney Roosters 13+
$26 Draw