The Eels defeated the Bulldogs in Round 7, marking a typical result for the season that has been seen as a repeat of the season. Meanwhile, the Broncos, Panthers, Roosters, and Manly continued their unbeaten run under new coach Kieran Foran, while the Cowboys beat the Cowboys. The Raiders, however, showed signs of improvement against the Storm, with their backs and edge runners exploiting flimsy Storm defence. Despite a strong performance from their forwards, the Bulldogs lost 38-20 to a knee issue and were outplayed by Parramatta. Despite this, the Raiders improved their game against the Cowboys, with a strong defensive display and a lack of structure. Despite the loss of Tom Trboevic, the Sea Eagles are still capable of finding points, but need to continue their defensive resolve.