I’ll have a crack, why not.
1. Souths (reminds me a bit of how I felt about Penrith at the start of last season, just feels like they’ve got all the jigsaw pieces in place 1-13)
2. Penrith (losing some forwards hurts but should still one of the benchmarks this season)
3. Melbourne (It’s Melbourne, they don’t slide. They’ve replaced one of the best ever with one of the best young hookers running around in Grant, they will be in the mix as per usual)
4. Canberra (Really like they’re roster this year. Maybe a bit of a question mark in the backrow with Whitehead gone and CWN getting into off field trouble, but if Hodgson stays fit this year they’re a massive chance)
5. Sydney Roosters (I know I said a few weeks back that I thought they’d be top 4, but looking at what’s going on with Keary and how good Canberra look, I’ve changed my mind, I think Canberra can pip them for 4th)
6. Parramatta (I didn’t want to put them there and they look a little bit weaker then last year but they should still be good enough to comfortably settle into the bottom end of the top 8)
7. Gold Coast (their recruitment has been unreal and they’ve got a top notch coach, expecting a decent season from them)
8. Cronulla (I know I know, probably not, realistically it’ll probably be Newcastle finishing here, but **** it. I don’t think we’ll slide as far as some experts are saying we will)
