What's new
By:
Advanced search…
The Front Row Forums

Register a free account today to become a member of the world's largest Rugby League discussion forum! Once signed in, you'll be able to participate on this site by adding your own topics and posts, as well as connect with other members through your own private inbox!

2021 Power Rankings

hindy111

hindy111

Post Whore
Messages
59,276
hindy111 said:
No 1

MELBOURNE STORM

Tasted two defeats but yet to field strongest side. Once in sync and cohesion aligns they may go back to back. Still look the best side in the competition for mine. Papenhuazen is the form fullback of the comp. B.Smith is looking like he has a point to prove and H.Grant has yet to play. The spine combined is the best in the comp. They'll be hard to stop.

No 2

PENRITH PANTHERS

Also missing key players the Penrith Pathers are looking slick. With Spencer Leinu adding an off season he looks a great addition. Too has gone another level as has N.Cleary who is now the best halfback in the world. Add in Charlie's Staines speed on the flank and the powerhouse 2nd rower Kikau and there is x factor all over the park. The engine room also boasts the Vicous fish who also looks to have gone into the elite level.

No 3.
SOUTHS SYDNEY
Maybe the most exciting team in rugby league and a mastermind of a coach. This might be the year of the rabbits. The forward pack perhaps isn't as brilliant as others but it is workable and the backline is the best in the NRL.

No 4
Sydney Roosters

The loss of Keary hurts. Along with Friend and Cordner. Otherwise they take 3rd spot. I expected a decline in this side but great clubs and coaches are able to defy logic. They be a force.

No 5

Sharks

I like the side. They have been decimated by injuries. Once Johnson is back I feel they could make a run.

No 6

Raiders
Just unsure if the English half is as good as people make out. The pack is great. The backline isn't as lethal as previous years. I still give them some chance of taking the title but the window is closing.

NO 7
GC Titans
They are starting to roll. They play attractive footy and are a side on the up. I see an up and down year for them. Winning games they shouldn't and losing one's I expect them to win. But come finals maybe a real surprise packet.

No 8
Parra Eels
Lack genuine speed and inconsistent halves.Along with an impotent backline. The 2-4 maybe the least impressive in the NRL. The forward pack should be good enough to help win enough games to make the finals.Its in the top 3 packs in the comp. But this side will be making up numbers in the final 8 unfortunately. Just can't see them scoring more then 12 points against the top 4 sides in a finals game.

No 9
Dragons.
Hook has them rolling. He has used his skills which he hired out at Penrith under the carefull eye of the Duke and converted a shambles of a side into a potential finals team.They may finish in the top 8.
Would be a great achievement.

No 10
Knights - Ponga,Klemmer,Pearce,Frizzel all on huge dollars. Maybe squad balance is out.

No 11 - Warriros - Same old

No 12 - Manly - Will improve with Turbo. Maybe go in a bit of a run

No 13 - Tigers - Largely dissapointing. Expected a lot more

No 14 - Cowboys -No comment

No 15 Brisbane -No comment

No 16 Dogs - No comment
Click to expand...


I quoted this up in Mid APRIL.After 4 rounds I think. And well I was fairly spot on bar perhaps Sharks who have had 3 or 4 major injuries all year.
 
hindy111

hindy111

Post Whore
Messages
59,276
So after winning 4/5 I had us in 8th. Yet people want to say I do not understand the game.
I picked the top 3 and maybe top 4 in order.
@TheRam this is what I do.
 
strider

strider

Post Whore
Messages
78,633
but power rankings are meant to change with team's performances ..... its not a prediction for the end of season standings
 
strider

strider

Post Whore
Messages
78,633
my CURRENT rankings would be

1. Storm
2. Manly
3. Penruff
4. Soufs
5. Roosters
6. Raiders
7. Eels
8. Tits
9-16 ..... who gives many f**ks
 
Soren Lorenson

Soren Lorenson

First Grade
Messages
6,930
hindy111 said:
I quoted this up in Mid APRIL.After 4 rounds I think. And well I was fairly spot on bar perhaps Sharks who have had 3 or 4 major injuries all year.
Click to expand...
You had Manly in 12th. But I do admit that many of your predictions were very accurate. Well done.
 
Bandwagon

Bandwagon

Moderator
Staff member
Messages
42,004
strider said:
my CURRENT rankings would be

1. Storm
2. Manly
3. Penruff
4. Soufs
5. Roosters
6. Raiders
7. Eels
8. Tits
9-16 ..... who gives many f**ks
Click to expand...

Raiders may be lucky to make the eight. They have Storm, Manly, Warriors, Roosters.

Titans have Rabbits , Storm, Knights, Warriors. So good chance to pick up two wins, but if they lose the game against the Knights, I'd say the Knights are a lock to take a place in the eight at either the Titans or the Raiders expense

With games against Sharks, Dogs, Titans, Donkeys, it's by far the easiest draw of those teams playing for seventh or eighth
 
strider

strider

Post Whore
Messages
78,633
yeah .... but its power rankings .... not top 8 predictions

maybe I should have mentioned knights too
 
Gary Gutful

Gary Gutful

Post Whore
Messages
51,928
Is this the Power rankings thread or the end of season prediction thread?

Seems a bit sloppy...
 
hindy111

hindy111

Post Whore
Messages
59,276
hindy111 said:
No 1

MELBOURNE STORM

Tasted two defeats but yet to field strongest side. Once in sync and cohesion aligns they may go back to back. Still look the best side in the competition for mine. Papenhuazen is the form fullback of the comp. B.Smith is looking like he has a point to prove and H.Grant has yet to play. The spine combined is the best in the comp. They'll be hard to stop.

No 2

PENRITH PANTHERS

Also missing key players the Penrith Pathers are looking slick. With Spencer Leinu adding an off season he looks a great addition. Too has gone another level as has N.Cleary who is now the best halfback in the world. Add in Charlie's Staines speed on the flank and the powerhouse 2nd rower Kikau and there is x factor all over the park. The engine room also boasts the Vicous fish who also looks to have gone into the elite level.

No 3.
SOUTHS SYDNEY
Maybe the most exciting team in rugby league and a mastermind of a coach. This might be the year of the rabbits. The forward pack perhaps isn't as brilliant as others but it is workable and the backline is the best in the NRL.

No 4
Sydney Roosters

The loss of Keary hurts. Along with Friend and Cordner. Otherwise they take 3rd spot. I expected a decline in this side but great clubs and coaches are able to defy logic. They be a force.

No 5

Sharks

I like the side. They have been decimated by injuries. Once Johnson is back I feel they could make a run.

No 6

Raiders
Just unsure if the English half is as good as people make out. The pack is great. The backline isn't as lethal as previous years. I still give them some chance of taking the title but the window is closing.

NO 7
GC Titans
They are starting to roll. They play attractive footy and are a side on the up. I see an up and down year for them. Winning games they shouldn't and losing one's I expect them to win. But come finals maybe a real surprise packet.

No 8
Parra Eels
Lack genuine speed and inconsistent halves.Along with an impotent backline. The 2-4 maybe the least impressive in the NRL. The forward pack should be good enough to help win enough games to make the finals.Its in the top 3 packs in the comp. But this side will be making up numbers in the final 8 unfortunately. Just can't see them scoring more then 12 points against the top 4 sides in a finals game.

No 9
Dragons.
Hook has them rolling. He has used his skills which he hired out at Penrith under the carefull eye of the Duke and converted a shambles of a side into a potential finals team.They may finish in the top 8.
Would be a great achievement.

No 10
Knights - Ponga,Klemmer,Pearce,Frizzel all on huge dollars. Maybe squad balance is out.

No 11 - Warriros - Same old

No 12 - Manly - Will improve with Turbo. Maybe go in a bit of a run

No 13 - Tigers - Largely dissapointing. Expected a lot more

No 14 - Cowboys -No comment

No 15 Brisbane -No comment

No 16 Dogs - No comment
Click to expand...

Power rankings pick the top 4 and 6 of top 8.

Had the Sharks not been robbed against Knights it's 7/8.

Great effort.
@Gary Gutful f**king rabbit
 
Gronk

Gronk

Moderator
Staff member
Messages
74,104
You should deploy these skills to the Crypto Power Rankings in the Investment thread. We could all dine out on your finely tuned analysis.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Latest posts

Top