Predictions

[Malla]

Any predictions for who will win the comp?

Taking a few things into account -
- 22 straight weeks of footy, no byes, no rep rounds etc.
- one ref that will speed the game up but also mean teams will essentially get away with a bit more in the ruck
- the new 6 again rule - will benefit smaller and fitter teams

Anyway, i think that a young and fit team will win it. I think Cam smith is going to look like the game has passed him when the comp returns - storm are no chance. Niether are Roosters, too big and reliant on giving away penalties to slow the game down. People talking up Manly too but i dont see it, they have a big forward pack that will struggle over the course of the 22 weeks.

My money is on Panthers and Raiders GF.

 

[Raysie]

I feel Raiders. They're in the prime premiership window with their squad. If they dont win it in 2020, they never will.

 

[The_Chimpster]

Who will win the comp?


Whichever team the nrl want to win

Simple

 

[Malla]

Who will win the comp?


Whichever team the nrl want to win

Simple

fuck me thanks for that

i'll take that with me down to the tab

 

[Scoooby]

NRL will decide this unfortunately.!!

 

[flamebouyant]

Any predictions for who will win the comp?

Taking a few things into account -
- 22 straight weeks of footy, no byes, no rep rounds etc.
- one ref that will speed the game up but also mean teams will essentially get away with a bit more in the ruck
- the new 6 again rule - will benefit smaller and fitter teams

Anyway, i think that a young and fit team will win it. I think Cam smith is going to look like the game has passed him when the comp returns - storm are no chance. Niether are Roosters, too big and reliant on giving away penalties to slow the game down. People talking up Manly too but i dont see it, they have a big forward pack that will struggle over the course of the 22 weeks.

My money is on Panthers and Raiders GF.

Bulldogs V Titans GF. Lol

 

[CroydonDog]

I feel Raiders. They're in the prime premiership window with their squad. If they dont win it in 2020, they never will.

It certainly is their best opportunity in a long time. I would actually like to see the win it (on basis of course that we won't).

 

[CrittaMagic69]

I predict I will complain...a lot.

 

[The_Chimpster]

I predict I will complain...a lot.

Well, that's a given

 

[bradyk]

Any predictions for who will win the comp?

Taking a few things into account -
- 22 straight weeks of footy, no byes, no rep rounds etc.
- one ref that will speed the game up but also mean teams will essentially get away with a bit more in the ruck
- the new 6 again rule - will benefit smaller and fitter teams

Anyway, i think that a young and fit team will win it. I think Cam smith is going to look like the game has passed him when the comp returns - storm are no chance. Niether are Roosters, too big and reliant on giving away penalties to slow the game down. People talking up Manly too but i dont see it, they have a big forward pack that will struggle over the course of the 22 weeks.

My money is on Panthers and Raiders GF.

Cameron Smith looked very good in the opening rounds. He was the difference in the Manly game.

I think it'll be one of the Roosters, Storm or Raiders and in that order. If Flanagan continues to struggle I'll be tipping the Storm in the back end.

I don't see Eels, Panthers or Broncos winning the premiership but I think they'll all go deep. I would of put the Knights in that bracket too before the Jayden Brailey injury.

Manly are a smoky if they can keep their big guns on the field during the finals.

 

[NPC83]

Based on probability of a 3peat in the NRL I would rule out roosters.
Storm will be there or there abouts but still rely on Smith a lot.
Canberra could go one better. If I’m betting on a grand final quinella I’d go either
Canberra Vs Manly or
Canberra vs Brisbane

 

[silva]

Brisbane look good early. Parra roster is also very strong. Theyd be my pick to make gf atm.
Storm raiders manly and newcastle are smokeys also. Everyone else are making up the numbers. Roosters will finish bottom half of 8.

 

[GoTheDoggies]

Raiders to win

Oldcastle and Parra will make the quarter finals - Eels will make the Semis and lose to the Raiders.

Raiders vs Storm final, Smith fairy tale script ends in disaster just as Grubby Slater's did.

 

[SPEARTAKVIDREFS]

Broncos, but it will be painful if true.

 

[Kempsey Dog]

Manly to win the GF if they utilise Metcalf off the bench and have no injuries

 

[Sleeky]

Our fans are “embarrassing” for not throwing the Bulldogs name up in here.


Bloody realists

 

[Donkey Slayer]

Storm

 

[gbrussell]

Whilst I agree that the Raiders are in the Premiership window it doesn't happen too often that the Grand Final is won by the team who lost it the previous year.
Bulldogs did it in 79-80 and 94-95
Panthers 90-91.
Storm 2008-09 although 09 was eventually taken off them. They also did it 2016-17.

Can't think of any others who have done it. Raiders lost in 87 won in 89 came close.