Despite writing off Tandy, the Dogs may have the best pack in the comp. Tolman, Paea, Hodgson, Ennis, Eastwood, Pritchard, Ryan and Idris are an impressive bunch, depending no how well they gel.
I also rate the Sharkies pack highly, Snowden, Douglas, Mannah, Gallen, Smith and Tupou have to be up there. They're missing a good hooker.
The Raiders and Warriors suffer a bit from the same problem, awesome props and backrowers, and a so so hooker.
The Tigers and Dragons are on par, with no nonsense workers that often dominate in the forwards. The Tigers have an advantage with Farah, but also have a tendency to go missing sometimes.
Roosters, Souths and Manly boost an awesome backline, but nothing more than average front line, although Manly and Souths do have terrific hookers on board.
Panthers are the opposite with good props and hooker, but average backrowers, especially after Pritchards departure.
Eels, Storm, Titans, Cows and Knights have a few strong individuals in their forwards, but have the weakest packs in the comp IMO.
I reckon the Broncos rate amongst the strongest, with Hannant, Thaiday and Tronc in the front row with a McCullough getting better and better, and with Parker, Gillett and Te'o backed up by Glenn, the second row is pretty good too.
Will they form a tight knit unit? Will they be mentally strong and capable of overcoming momentary hurdles or will they throw in the towel as they did too many times last year? Those are the big questions, because our backline is as good as any in the comp and can deliver the goods behind a strong go forward!
