Raiders vs Roosters in the GF
I really respect Canberra, and i fear them more than any other team. Their defence is almost as hard as last years Roosters team, and they seem to be getting better.
Losing Croker wont make one tiny difference to them. Dont forget they have Brad Drew to come back to half, and McLinden goes back to 5/8 ... no great loss there IMO. Their forwards are hard nuts, and im especially impressed with that guy who smashed Todd Byrne into dreamland when the Roosters last met them (is that Martin ??) He scares me :lol:
Penrith will lose twice. The Broncos will play them in the first semi (1st vs 8th) and beat them. Then they will lose again to whoever. BUT, and i say BUT, they will come back even stronger next year and i believe the sky is the limit for the Panthers in the future.
I will reserve my comments about the Roosters until i see how well Fitzy plays on his return, this week or next. Knowing Fitzy, he simply wont need a few games to settle back in
He is the missing link for the Roosters chances atm.
The Dogs will be VERY VERY VERY hard to beat, but im confident Canberra will knock them out in the GF qualifier
Canberra have the forwards to do that, and im not sure the Dogs forwards have their toughness.
The Warriors scare me too ... they are starting to hit their straps at the right time, and when Stacey comes back, oh boy watch out !! The Roosters will play the Warriors in the other GF qualifier, and im confident we can beat them. No more Fittler kicks for goal this time kiddies :roll: :lol: