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YOUR SAY: Bulldogs v Bunnies, who will take out the NRL grand final?

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Bulldogs coach Des Hasler probably doesn't even notice the size difference with massive Rabbitohs winger Lote Tuqiri.

Bulldogs coach Des Hasler probably doesn't even notice the size difference with massive Rabbitohs winger Lote Tuqiri. AAP

Today's grand final has all the pundits backing the Bunnies to win - but every rugby league fan will tell you not to count out the Doggies until the final siren sounds.

The South Sydney Rabbitohs are heavily favoured to take home the silverware at odds of $1.40, while the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs are rank outsiders of $3.05.

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However, the Bulldogs have proved themselves to be close-game specialists this year, including a 15-14 defeat of the Rabbitohs in round seven.

Why The Rabbitohs Will Win: Too much talent, too much power. They outmuscled defending premiers and 2014 minor premiers Sydney Roosters in a titanic performance last week, and with the supremely talented Greg Inglis at fullback and the unstoppable Sam Burgess at prop, they should have too much strike power for the boys from Belmore.

Why The Bulldogs Will Win: The Doggies boast the NSW Origin halves and are acknowledged masters of the niggle. If the weight of favouritism gets to Souths and the Bunnies go off the boil, count on the Bulldogs to spring an upset. And with their own mighty forward pack led by Brit James Graham, they are more than capable of bringing the battle to Souths.

Injuries: Both sides are missing their hookers, Issac Luke (Souths) and Michael Ennis (Bulldogs). Ennis is probably the bigger loss for his side, as the club captain had hit a rich vein of form before his injury.

Key Match-Up: Popular league wisdom says big games are won in the forwards. Whether or not it turns out to be the case here, Graham's running battle with good mate and fellow Englishman Burgess will be one to watch.

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