Which teams are our biggest threat in 23?

[Pablo Escobar]

Who are the real contenders this year?

I feel very confident that we go all the way.

[Thirteen]

I think it’s between Roosters, Penrith and Souths.

[Batemans Bay Rooster]

We haven't played well enough yet to even be having the conversation.

[Teddy]

Ourselves, no team can self destruct quite like us for the quality of roster that we currently possess, and yeah Souffs/Riff the Broncos are looking a very confident football team atm only question with them is can they sustain this level of consistency for an entire season, very capable of imploding though.

[Mickie Lane]

If the Broncos stay fit they can win it.
If Manly stay fit they can win it.
The Roosters are always a chance if they stay fit.
If Melbourne can get there best team on the paddock they can win it.
If those teams have injuries Penrith or Souths can win it.

[Headless Chook]

If the Broncos stay fit they can win it.
If Manly stay fit they can win it.
The Roosters are always a chance if they stay fit.
If Melbourne can get there best team on the paddock they can win it.
If those teams have injuries Penrith or Souths can win it.

I don't think they can. I think this is the year they will finally feel the pinch. You can't lose that much experience in your forward pack and replace it with fringe first graders. Anyway, will be interesting to see where they end up

[DP1990]

In no particular order.

• Penriff
• Souffs
• Broncos (subject to how they go post Origin and Reynold's fitness)
• I'm also gonna say Parra (based on last night's win over the Riff) ... when they're in a mood, they can take it to any team in the comp

[HunchoRooster]

Agree with above poster. The team that can stop us is ourselves... we have a great squad with a mix of boom potential and big game experience. Strike weapons all over the park.

Poor defence, poor discipline and poor handling will be our biggest challenge.

Externally, I reckon Riff will always be up there. They've lost 2 games by 1pt and people are writing them off. Souffs will be up there as always sadly. Bronco's are good side but I still think another 1-2 seasons away given their youth and inexperience. Manly will be good if Turbo is fit and plays at least 80% of the games. Storm are shot in my opinion. Only so far the wrestle and bash 'em up style can go. They will be lucky to scrape the 8, especially if Paps doesn't return. They have been dreadful so far.

[DP1990]

We haven't played well enough yet to even be having the conversation.

Agreed.

A tight win over Souffs (who aren't playing top form footy either) isn't a real indication ... everything else is just based on potential and conjecture !

[HunchoRooster]

Agreed.

A tight win over Souffs (who aren't playing top form footy either) isn't a real indication ... everything else is just based on potential and conjecture !

Agree. I'll be more optimistic if we can beat Parra given they are coming off a big win against the defending premiers and despite having a "crisis" with 1-2 players out (sarcasm), they are a strong side playing tough footy.

Souffs are a bit like us at the moment. Plenty of quality and you know they will come good, but just not 100% clicking for them at the moment. The game last week got ugly in the last 10-15 neither team looked much chop with the ball.

[Waylander]

How could anyone know after 3 rounds (& 1 game). March form is not indicative of September form.

[Steakface]

Who are the real contenders this year?

I feel very confident that we go all the way.

Broncos
Panthers
Roosters
Rabbitohs
Sea Eagles
Sharks
Storm
Dolphins

That'll be the top 8 imo.

But then again, impossible to predict at this stage of season due to injuries and HIAs these days.

Every chance we could slip well down if we get a bad injury run. Same with anyone else.

[ism22]

Easts are our only threat this season. I see two scenarios:

1. We play like shyte and it doesn't matter who we play, we're gonna get schooled every week.

2. We play great footy and win the comp no matter who the competition is.

Even last season I think it's fair commentary that had we ignored Souffs' emotional BS and played proper footy, we coulda beaten Pemriff with our best footy.

[Sydney Sports Ground]

I cannot believe the negativity on this matter,bet most had E.S.D.R.L.F.C losing vs Souths.

[Rooster1908]

All of them except the tigepies