Punters have backed Manly into $3.50 outright favouritism to win the 2012 NRL grand final after the defending premiers made it four straight wins with a convincing 42-20 victory over Newcastle.
Sportingbet Australia CEO Michael Sullivan says only Melbourne has been at a shorter price to win the grand final during the season.
“Melbourne was supported at $3 back in May and aside from Manly is the only other team to be as short as $3.50 since betting on the grand final began,” Sullivan said.
“Manly has been crunched in recent weeks with their price halving from $7 at the start of August to the $3.50 available now.”
“They are by far and away the punters pick at the moment.”
The Bulldogs have also firmed from $4 to $3.75 after their 1 point win over Wests Tigers while Melbourne are solid $4 third favourites. Souths has eased to $7 after being as short as $4.35 two weeks ago.
One Sportingbet punter might be questioning his decision to put $3,000 on Brisbane to win the Grand Final at $26 last Friday. The Broncos are now out to $29 after being as short as $5 back in May.
NRL Grand Final Winner
Sportingbet Australia Market
Manly Sea Eagles 3.50
Canterbury Bulldogs 3.75
Melbourne Storm 4.00
South Sydney Rabbitohs 7.00
North Qld Cowboys 12.00
Cronulla Sharks 21.00
Wests Tigers 21.00
Brisbane Broncos 29.00
Canberra Raiders 51.00
Gold Coast Titans 101.00
Newcastle Knights 151.00
St George Dragons 301.00