With the Rabbitohs and the Cowboys getting up last week, Greg Alexander has overcome his two-point deficit to draw level.

Can he continue his fine form into Round 9, or will Jimmy Smith regain his lead?

See their tips below.

Leaderboard

Brandy: 35 (7)

Jimmy: 35 (5)

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs v North Queensland Cowboys

Friday 6pm @ Accor Stadium, Sydney

Brandy: Bulldogs

Jimmy: Bulldogs

The Dolphins v Melbourne Storm

Friday 8pm @ Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane

Brandy: Dolphins

Jimmy: Dolphins

Gold Coast Titans v Canberra Raiders

Saturday 3pm @ Cbus Super Stadium, Gold Coast

Brandy: Raiders

Jimmy: Titans

Parramatta Eels v New Zealand Warriors

Saturday 5:30pm @ CommBank Stadium, Sydney

Brandy: Eels

Jimmy: Warriors

Sydney Roosters v Brisbane Broncos

Saturday 7:35pm @ Allianz Stadium, Sydney

Brandy: Broncos

Jimmy: Roosters

Newcastle Knights v South Sydney Rabbitohs

Sunday 2pm @ McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle

Brandy: Knights

Jimmy: Rabbitohs

Cronulla Sharks v Wests Tigers

Sunday 4:05pm @ Ocean Protect Stadium, Sydney

Brandy: Sharks

Jimmy: Sharks

Penrith Panthers v Manly Sea Eagles

Sunday 6:15pm @ CommBank Stadium, Sydney

Brandy: Panthers

Jimmy: Panthers

Bye: St George Illawarra Dragons