Final top 8?

[some11]

You lost to Parramatta.

So did Melbourne :sarcasm:

 

[Timmah]

The point being illustrated that you can't simply assume all teams below you will lose to you.

Assuming teams will beat those below them is ridiculously inaccurate.

This garbage about bias is the funniest part of Frank's rant.

 

[Frank_Grimes]

The point being illustrated that you can't simply assume all teams below you will lose to you.

Assuming teams will beat those below them is ridiculously inaccurate.

This garbage about bias is the funniest part of Frank's rant.

FMD you're dense.

 

[Apey]

You called?

R.i.p

 

[Raider_69]

Why though?

You could say the same about the Sharks, Broncos and Tigers with the performances they have put in. If Knights or Raiders make it over these teams it's completely deserved.

in a top 8 system? absolutely
my point is simply there shouldnt be a top 8 system. No side 5th or below has played enough quality football this year to justify them being involved in a finals fight for the premiership

the raiders, knights, broncos, sharks and tigers have all played absolutely disgusting football for very large chunks of this season. They no right being in contention for a finals spot.

Top 8 rewards mediocrity and gives teams that dont deserve the chance, a shot at winning 4 games and stealing a premiership.

Top 5 for mine. It will never happen due to revenue and FTA agreements but you'd be a very good debater to convince me sides who have played like the raiders, knights, sharks and broncos should be competing for a Premiership

 

[Griffoshark66]

There is no way Cronulla will play finals. We're terrible.

 

[M2D2]

FMD you're dense.

I rarely agree with timmah. But your point is geniused, claiming bias if some people dont think you will put in the one performance you need to make the finals is just stupid.
You even got wrong who is below you on the ladder. Wake up.

 

[beave]

I reckon a top 6 would be more apt for a 16 team comp, but that's just me.

 

[Ladmate]

All I know is that if Brisbane don't make it, no one will call for Griffin's head like they did against Henjak.

 

[Frank_Grimes]

I rarely agree with timmah. But your point is geniused, claiming bias if some people dont think you will put in the one performance you need to make the finals is just stupid.
You even got wrong who is below you on the ladder. Wake up.

They don't even need to. Even if they lose all 3 games there is a good chance points differential will see them make the 8. Work it out FFS.

 

[CC_Roosters]

My top 8 from the ladder predictor

Bulldogs
Storm
Rabbitohs (points diff)
Manly
Cowboys
Tigers
Raiders
Sharks

Finals predictor

Bulldogs V Manly- Manly
Storm V Rabbitohs- Storm
Cowboys V Sharks- Cowboys
Tigers V Raiders- Tigers

Bulldogs V Cowboys- Bulldogs
Rabbitohs V Tigers- Rabbitohs

Manly V Souths- Manly
Melbourne V Bulldogs- Bulldogs

Bulldogs V Manly

Winner- Manly

 

[Spot On]

My top 8 from the ladder predictor

Bulldogs
Storm
Rabbitohs (points diff)
Manly
Cowboys
Tigers
Raiders
Sharks

Finals predictor

Bulldogs V Manly- Manly
Storm V Rabbitohs- Storm
Cowboys V Sharks- Cowboys
Tigers V Raiders- Tigers

Bulldogs V Cowboys- Bulldogs
Rabbitohs V Tigers- Rabbitohs

Manly V Souths- Manly
Melbourne V Bulldogs- Bulldogs

Bulldogs V Manly

Winner- Manly

Have to agree with you there. That will be close.

 

[Danny-Boy]

I hope you guys are spot on - pun intended.

Manly vs Canterbury grand final would be epic. Hope it happens.

 

[some11]

All I know is that if Brisbane don't make it, no one will call for Griffin's head like they did against Henjak.

Well, if he's lost the playing group then he should be held to the same standards and booted just like Bumjak.

 

[Pete Cash]

I like how Frank Grimes does his little thing on the bottom ranked side losing to the top ranked side and has the Raiders losing to the Warriors.

Using that system the Sharks miss out on the finals by a point and the top 8 is

Bulldogs
Storm
Rabbits
Manly
Cowboys
Broncos
Tigers
Raiders.

Thats giving the higher placed side a 2 point win.

 

[firechild]

I meant compared to last year. This year there is a lot more chance of 7 & 8 progressing to week 2, as they will be playing weaker teams than previous years.

Sorry, you posted while I was writing my reply. My coment was aimed at this comment above your post:

Who ever finishes 7th & 8th won't see the second week of the finals so it doesn't matter.

 

[Frank_Grimes]

I like how Frank Grimes does his little thing on the bottom ranked side losing to the top ranked side and has the Raiders losing to the Warriors.

If you think Canberra will beat the Warriors at Mt. Smart then more power to ya.

 

[jonno_knights]

If you think Canberra will beat the Warriors at Mt. Smart then more power to ya.

People have been saying that for the past month, yet the knights and sharks both beat them comfortably there (taking out the 18-0 start they had against the Knights, the knights never looked like losing after halftime).

 

[Frank_Grimes]

People have been saying that for the past month, yet the knights and sharks both beat them comfortably there (taking out the 18-0 start they had against the Knights, the knights never looked like losing after halftime).

Perhaps, but the Raiders have only won at Mt. Smart once (2010). Regardless, it makes no difference to my original point.

 

[broncos70]

dogs
storm
manly
rabbits
cowboys
tigers
broncos
sharks