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ATM it looks like it'll be a Manly v $ouff$ GF..
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At the moment its Manly clear favourites, with daylight second, injuries are starting to knock some teams around, and will play a big role in the end of season games.Comment
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Manly still have question marks over their pack but their backs are the best in the comp.Originally posted by turk-283 View Post
Souths now have the backs to win the title but can their young new halves wear the pressure of semis football.
Storm will be up for the semis, they worry me more than the rest.
Roosters will be ready for the semis, we are built for the challenge and haven't reached our peak yet.
Cows still need to prove they can win the big games away from home.
Warriors are the dark horse but I still believe they have a soft under belly and will trip up when it counts.Comment
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As an exercise in futility I went on the NRL site and completed the finals predictor and came up with some interesting results. OK I did give the Roosters the benefit of the doubt and my tipping has been average but mu results saw;
1. Manly MP (no big surprise there)
2. St George in the top 8
3. Parra, Penrith, Broncs and West miss the 8
4. Souths scrape in at 8 (they have a tough draw against sides that really need to win eg NQland, Broncos, Canterbury and Roosters)
5. Melb in top 4
6. Likely we get position 2 or 3 unless we become more dysfunctional.Comment
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As an exercise in futility I went on the NRL site and completed the finals predictor and came up with some interesting results. OK I did give the Roosters the benefit of the doubt and my tipping has been average but mu results saw;
1. Manly MP (no big surprise there)
2. St George in the top 8
3. Parra, Penrith, Broncs and Wests miss the 8
4. Souths scrape in at 8 (they have a tough draw against sides that really need to win eg NQland, Broncos, Canterbury and Roosters)
5. Melb in top 4
5. Auck and Doogies and Cows in the 8
6. Likely we get position 2 or 3 unless we become more dysfunctional.Last edited by Renman; 08-05-2014, 11:59 AM.Comment
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Is anyone nervous we will miss the 8? I'm worried about the Titans game this week as we have had trouble against those sides this year and the Gold Coast themselves have been a bit of bogey for us over the last few years. In addition Friend being out is a massive loss. The Warriors will also be a massive challenge for us, whilst the last two against Storm and Souffs could go either way.
What does everyone think?Comment
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This is the predicted ladder by Fox Sports. Looks fair enough, I'd hate to play warriors or storm first week in the finals:
PREDICTED LADDER
1. SEA EAGLES — 42 points
2. PANTHERS — 36 points
3. RABBITOHS — 34 points
4. BULLDOGS — 34 points
5. STORM — 34 points
6. ROOSTERS — 32 points
7. WARRIORS — 32 points
8. COWBOYS — 28 pointsComment
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Bulldogs 34? That's funny.
Equally hilarious to see them pick Penrith win 4 of their final 5 games.
I'd be happy playing the Warriors or Cowboys at home. Away from home is another story.
The top 4 will be:
Manly
Souffs
Roosters
Storm
The more things change, the more they stay the same.Comment
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I'd be ecstatic if we made top 4, and playing Souffs two weeks in a row would be a great warm-up for the following weeks. Would create a very close grand final if we happened to both make it to that.Originally posted by Tommy Smith View Post
I think it's all about the next two weeks. They are both danger games and pose the most risk imo. That's not to say that the last 3 games are easier, as they will all be a great challenge. But if the trend of the year continues, we will perform at our best on those occassions, especially in what would probably be Mini's farewell in round 26.Comment
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Both the cowboys and Souths looked positionally settled and are now playing their best footy, Other teams are going to have to improve immensely to compete.Comment
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