This week on The Breakdown former NRL coach Matt Elliott analyses the strengths and weaknesses of the four teams involved in this week's NRL Telstra Premiership semi-finals.

Elliott looks at where the Cowboys will need to improve on last week's performance against the Storm, and where this week's opponents Brisbane could be susceptible in defence.

He also compares the attacking skills and defensive frailties of two of the league's most entertaining sides in the Raiders and Panthers, who meet on Saturday.

Watch both videos below.