1 Cowboys - Great squad, just look primed to go even further next year
2 Bulldogs - Ditto, loss of Price will hurt initially though
3 Dragons - One day maybe they'll realise how good they could be
4 Storm - I think some of their buys are better than made out, Scott, Feeney for mine are solid players working in front of a very talented backline
5 Roosters - They'll be there or there abouts in my opinion, but will start a little hesitantly as they look to find themselves without Freddy
6 Warriors - Its not just Price and Wiki, Campo and Cleary have got the whips out and there is no way known to man the Warriors will be as unfit next year as they were this year
7 Broncos - Some players may tire as the season goes on, notably Webcke and Petrols 75centsalitre post the Kangaroos tour
8 Panthers - Roberts try scoring ability got them through a bit this year, Whatuira is a better player than Franze, Lang was a powerhouse up front. Hard to replace.
9 Eels - Great additions to their squad, could finish higher, but just look a little inexperienced to start off with around the halves
10 Sea Eagles - Bought reasonably, Kite will be a good buy, Kennedy is hit and miss
11 Knights - Lost Kennedy, Tahu and O'Davis, I think they're big blows, especially if either Buderus or Johns goes down
12 Tigers - Look weaker than this year, Sattler's absence will be felt, as will Senters. Got the dud buy of the NRL in Matt Jobson. Seem to be pinning a lot of faith in an unproven Souths reggie in Mark Meredith. That worries me.
13 Rabbitohs - Slight improvement, Cusack and Heggarty will compliment their squad well, Stringer though is a big blow when on form
14 Sharks - Hopeless, additions are weak, just straight out hopeless
15 Raiders - Ditto the above, lost more than they've gained, badly lack direction at halfback, verrrrrry badly, without a doubt the worst half in the comp.
