Who are the benchmark ?

[habs]

Saints have been bashed around the last couple of years but they’ve slowly strengthened their halves, and their forward pack is amongst the best in the competition. Clever recruiting. What did we do in those garbage years of 13-18? Nothing.

 

[SportPredictorAUS]

Would be surprised if teams like the Storm and Roosters didn't lift to be the benchmark sides. And I would also be surprised if the Warriors and the Dragons continue to be benchmark sides this season.

 

[chisdog]

You know what? I don't care anymore. The NRL is so corrupt with the crap referees & the salary cap for some teams & not others with the leaders looking the other way. It's supposed to be an entertainment industry, but watching games is more frustration than enjoyment now that I only watch the Bulldogs games out of loyalty.

 

[Bob dog]

McGregor has worked wonders at the Dragons, the word clinical springs to mind, he knows his stuff.

 

[The Innovator]

I’m calling it early. I’ve seen enough after 5 rounds. The Dragons will be one grand finalist. I’ve put the test felt pen through Melbourne. I didn’t think they’d make it before the season began with no Cronk, nothing has changed. I’m not giving up on the Cowboys turning it around, but I’m slowly questioning whether they will. The Warriors are looking likely for the top 4 particularly as they generally win during origin. Penrith are my smokies. The Roosters have a super backline but haven’t the forwards to win the premiership.

 

[Phalangist]

I’m calling it early. I’ve seen enough after 5 rounds. The Dragons will be one grand finalist. I’ve put the test felt pen through Melbourne. I didn’t think they’d make it before the season began with no Cronk, nothing has changed. I’m not giving up on the Cowboys turning it around, but I’m slowly questioning whether they will. The Warriors are looking likely for the top 4 particularly as they generally win during origin. Penrith are my smokies. The Roosters have a super backline but haven’t the forwards to win the premiership.

Mate the dragons are chockers!! Always have been always will be!!

 

[The Innovator]

Mate the dragons are chockers!! Always have been always will be!!

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I know this time last year they had a great start but this is a far better side IMO.
They have the best forward pack in the comp, great halves & a decent backline.
Also the other so called big guns are struggling big time.

 

[Phalangist]

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I know this time last year they had a great start but this is a far better side IMO.
They have the best forward pack in the comp, great halves & a decent backline.
Also the other so called big guns are struggling big time.

It’s round 5. Plus chockers choke no matter how good there team is on paper

 

[The Innovator]

The Dragons are now premiership favourites & well deserved. How good is their pack ?
The fullback is sensational & Hunt & Widdop are the best halves in the NRL.
The Dragons will be crowned premiers in 2018.

 

[Boxer]

The Dragons are now premiership favourites & well deserved. How good is their pack ?
The fullback is sensational & Hunt & Widdop are the best halves in the NRL.
The Dragons will be crowned premiers in 2018.

Wish the dogs can get a winning run like that we forgot how to win and make every game hard.

 

[The Innovator]

Wish the dogs can get a winning run like that we forgot how to win and make every game hard.

This year is on the precipice of being a right off . They need to defeat the out of form Cowboys which can happen. The Bulldogs will have a clean out at the end of the year which should include the ageing Morris twins. Better year in 2019.....much better.

 

[Boxer]

This year is on the precipice of being a right off. The Bulldogs will have a clean out at the end of the year which should include the ageing Morris twins. Better year in 2019.....much better.

According to some media outlets we have a cap problem to 2020 lol.

 

[Vlasnik]

Uncle Nick's $$$$$ and brown paper bags have always set the Benchmark.

 

[Blueandwhiteblood1968]

Saints/Warriors GF and if it is I'd would like to see the Warriors win, it would be good for League and I hate the Saints as well.

 

[Flanagun]

A long way to go yet, but I have to say the dragons look awesome and I doubt they will fall away. They are an all round good side and will be right up there competing for the premiership this year.

 

[The Innovator]

The Dragons are now premiership favourites & well deserved. How good is their pack ?
The fullback is sensational & Hunt & Widdop are the best halves in the NRL.
The Dragons will be crowned premiers in 2018.

Today confirmed two things . The Dragons ARE the real deal. As every week passes as does my confidence they’ll win the comp.
The Roosters have fuck all chance of winning. IMO their pack is in the Botton 3 to 4 in the NRL. ZERO OFFLOADS !
I’d give u both JWH & Napa for Woods.

 

[Vlasnik]

The Dragons are now premiership favourites & well deserved. How good is their pack ?
The fullback is sensational & Hunt & Widdop are the best halves in the NRL.
The Dragons will be crowned premiers in 2018.

Yeah and with us paying a portion of Graham's contract this year we are contributing to their success

 

[Bulldogs09]

the chokers. Shame uncle nick Can’t buy heart.

 

[Haddaway]

Dragons are the best. Will see how the fare through Origin though, because they look like they will have a few out. And let's see how they handle the backing up and mental drain of SOO.

 

[Haddaway]

Yeah and the roosters are by far the biggest flop. Top four team last year, added Cronk and Teddy and they look shit. Two of their wins are against us LOL, a bottom feeder.