I don't think Manly have the depth to finish 5th, they are 1 Trbojevic injury away from missing the 8 completely.
I don't think the Chooks care much about finishing first in the regular season, in the past they have only been interesting in winning the GF. They rest and rotate players during the season with that in mind.
The Raiders have more chance of finishing the table on top in the regular season.
I wouldn't have the Knights or Panthers in my 8.
The Wabbits don't have the forward power to do much better than 6th, so at least one I agree with.
I am torn about what happens to Melbourne, they could easily fall in heap particularly if Smith continues the downward trajectory, but then Bellamy might just get them up there, who knows.
Only 25 rounds to go to find out how wrong he is again this year.
Go Dogs