Shaun Hewitt
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Its a sad season for the Warriors in 2004. So im already looking towards 2005!! 
. Ill jus predict what will happen next year, yous can predict too 
ST George: I think with some of their losses (Riddell, Kite, Blacklock, Firman and the Howells) that they wont be as much of a threat, still could look dangerous with Head getting more experience, Will be interested how Ennis from the knights get along here. My prediction, still a threat to make the 8 but will slide down the ladder a few places.
Brisbane Broncos: Another team likely to make the 8 even with a few major blows (Frawley, DeVere and Webb). With the likes of Justin Hodges coming to the side, i dont think the damage will be too bad. I think if Tallis does retire and Brisbane dont sign Carroll, they could slide. Still expecting another named signing or so before end of the season. Ill predict they stay the same , maybe slide a position or so.
Canberra Raiders: I think this team will stay the same or slide a position, some big losses affecting (Davico, Wiki, Drew, Monaghan) yet the raiders have named a few good signings (Frawley, Justin Smith and the Howells). My prediction is they'll have a late scramble to make the 8 just missing out.
Bulldogs: A near certain to make the 8. Though, this team has also had a few losses (Price, Thuston, Scott, Glen Hughes and Hutch Mavaia). They have gained the Armits. Will slide a couple of positions, but undoubtibly will make the 8.
Sharks: I could see improving. The likes of Dykes, Mellor, Luke Covell, a maturing Mellars and Hutch Maivia will stregethn the side. Sharks havnt lost too much in Beattie but have lost a bit in Reick. Alot is in the air depending on where Bickerstaff goes too. I see Sharks improving.
Manly: Another side that will improve, certainly. Ben Kennedy and Brent Kite bring in experiences which Manly have been missing. Manly havnt lost too much, really only Albert Torrens. This side will improve, could be in the hunt for the top 8.
Melbourne: This team i think will struggle to make the 8. Kearney, Reynoldsen, McFadden and Howe all exiting the club. On the good side is Feeney and Scott (bulldogs) are both coming into the side. Still, the losses dont add up to the gains, Melbourne will have to take a season on the chin.
NZ Warriors: A definate improving side (hard to get any worse!). They have lost some valuable players like Marsh (whom didnt play this season), Lautititi (whom didnt play majority of this season), Seuseu (whom was suspended alot of season) an various other players who really didnt have an effect on the warriors. I personally think the warriors will only miss Henry Faafili. The gains for the warriors are veterans Price and Wiki, also an on from Fein. Warriors to definite improve.
Knights: This team will also improve, if you look at their losses (Parsons, Kennedy, Tahu and Ennis) they have lost alot of talent. But then you look at their only really experienced gain in Reynoldson. BUT returning Andrew Johns will definately turn the side around.
Cowboys: Im not sure what to make of this side. Loosing alot of talent (Fein, Campion, Morrison & McDonald). Have also gained ALOT of talent ( Thurston, Smith and Carl Webb). I think Cowboys will stay where they are. If Webb continues his form, maybe improve positioning.
Eels: Another side to look out for, with an awesome amount of talent has been signed (Morrison, Chad Robinson, Timana Tahu, Paul Stringer and Mark Riddell). May also get PJ Marsh. A team to look outfor in 2005.
Panthers: Will drop, undoubtibly. Havnt bought anyone expereinced. Loosing ALOT of talent (Lang, Girdler, Whatuira,Roberts). Could make the 8, probably will, but a challenge to make the 4.
Souths: The last team for the race for the spoon this year, but another potential threat if injuries and all go their way. They have picked up Hegarty and Cusack, and are rumoured to get Lopina Laea (Roosters) , Lelea Paea (Roosters), Aaron Mercer (Roosters), Gavin Lester (Roosters) as well as PJ Marsh. If things go their way, this team could quite easily get their way, hoping Joe williams is on form as well. And also in the runnings to get PJ Marsh
Roosters: A HUGE chance of winning the premiership next year. Will most certainly make the 8, if not the 4. A big of a shuffle for next year with some losses (Hegarty, Cusack, Fitler, Robsinson, Hodges,Steve Crouch) and many players remaining off contract or rumoured losses. Though, another succesful season for the roosters accountants as they pick up Firman, Roberts and J Monoghan
Wests: A team with likes of Marshall to return from injury is a plus. Gains of Whatiuira and Jobson. Rumoured to get a few players, Lyon, Stapleton, Youngquest being the 3 which are the bigger named. Quite alot of experience losses in Moodie, Sattler, Grahem and Darren Senter. Other main loss is Luke Covell. Not sure how this team will do next year.
Those are my predictions, lets see yours.
. Ill jus predict what will happen next year, yous can predict too ST George: I think with some of their losses (Riddell, Kite, Blacklock, Firman and the Howells) that they wont be as much of a threat, still could look dangerous with Head getting more experience, Will be interested how Ennis from the knights get along here. My prediction, still a threat to make the 8 but will slide down the ladder a few places.
Brisbane Broncos: Another team likely to make the 8 even with a few major blows (Frawley, DeVere and Webb). With the likes of Justin Hodges coming to the side, i dont think the damage will be too bad. I think if Tallis does retire and Brisbane dont sign Carroll, they could slide. Still expecting another named signing or so before end of the season. Ill predict they stay the same , maybe slide a position or so.
Canberra Raiders: I think this team will stay the same or slide a position, some big losses affecting (Davico, Wiki, Drew, Monaghan) yet the raiders have named a few good signings (Frawley, Justin Smith and the Howells). My prediction is they'll have a late scramble to make the 8 just missing out.
Bulldogs: A near certain to make the 8. Though, this team has also had a few losses (Price, Thuston, Scott, Glen Hughes and Hutch Mavaia). They have gained the Armits. Will slide a couple of positions, but undoubtibly will make the 8.
Sharks: I could see improving. The likes of Dykes, Mellor, Luke Covell, a maturing Mellars and Hutch Maivia will stregethn the side. Sharks havnt lost too much in Beattie but have lost a bit in Reick. Alot is in the air depending on where Bickerstaff goes too. I see Sharks improving.
Manly: Another side that will improve, certainly. Ben Kennedy and Brent Kite bring in experiences which Manly have been missing. Manly havnt lost too much, really only Albert Torrens. This side will improve, could be in the hunt for the top 8.
Melbourne: This team i think will struggle to make the 8. Kearney, Reynoldsen, McFadden and Howe all exiting the club. On the good side is Feeney and Scott (bulldogs) are both coming into the side. Still, the losses dont add up to the gains, Melbourne will have to take a season on the chin.
NZ Warriors: A definate improving side (hard to get any worse!). They have lost some valuable players like Marsh (whom didnt play this season), Lautititi (whom didnt play majority of this season), Seuseu (whom was suspended alot of season) an various other players who really didnt have an effect on the warriors. I personally think the warriors will only miss Henry Faafili. The gains for the warriors are veterans Price and Wiki, also an on from Fein. Warriors to definite improve.
Knights: This team will also improve, if you look at their losses (Parsons, Kennedy, Tahu and Ennis) they have lost alot of talent. But then you look at their only really experienced gain in Reynoldson. BUT returning Andrew Johns will definately turn the side around.
Cowboys: Im not sure what to make of this side. Loosing alot of talent (Fein, Campion, Morrison & McDonald). Have also gained ALOT of talent ( Thurston, Smith and Carl Webb). I think Cowboys will stay where they are. If Webb continues his form, maybe improve positioning.
Eels: Another side to look out for, with an awesome amount of talent has been signed (Morrison, Chad Robinson, Timana Tahu, Paul Stringer and Mark Riddell). May also get PJ Marsh. A team to look outfor in 2005.
Panthers: Will drop, undoubtibly. Havnt bought anyone expereinced. Loosing ALOT of talent (Lang, Girdler, Whatuira,Roberts). Could make the 8, probably will, but a challenge to make the 4.
Souths: The last team for the race for the spoon this year, but another potential threat if injuries and all go their way. They have picked up Hegarty and Cusack, and are rumoured to get Lopina Laea (Roosters) , Lelea Paea (Roosters), Aaron Mercer (Roosters), Gavin Lester (Roosters) as well as PJ Marsh. If things go their way, this team could quite easily get their way, hoping Joe williams is on form as well. And also in the runnings to get PJ Marsh
Roosters: A HUGE chance of winning the premiership next year. Will most certainly make the 8, if not the 4. A big of a shuffle for next year with some losses (Hegarty, Cusack, Fitler, Robsinson, Hodges,Steve Crouch) and many players remaining off contract or rumoured losses. Though, another succesful season for the roosters accountants as they pick up Firman, Roberts and J Monoghan
Wests: A team with likes of Marshall to return from injury is a plus. Gains of Whatiuira and Jobson. Rumoured to get a few players, Lyon, Stapleton, Youngquest being the 3 which are the bigger named. Quite alot of experience losses in Moodie, Sattler, Grahem and Darren Senter. Other main loss is Luke Covell. Not sure how this team will do next year.
Those are my predictions, lets see yours.
