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.
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.