2023 Ladder Prediction

[Dragon David]

Well the supposed pundits are predicting that the Dragons will be the wooden spooners for 2023. I'm saying that we won't, what say you?

Status quo at the top, a battle for eighth and the dismal Dragons: 2023 NRL ladder prediction

Where will your club finish in 2023?

www.zerotackle.com

 

[Yow]

Well the supposed pundits are predicting that the Dragons will be the wooden spooners for 2023. I'm saying that we won't, what say you?

Status quo at the top, a battle for eighth and the dismal Dragons: 2023 NRL ladder prediction

Where will your club finish in 2023?

www.zerotackle.com

The same wombat had us with the wooden spoon last year and he had a lot of mates who said the same . I do believe we will finish 7th or 8th.

 

[Ozzi_78]

I wouldn’t worry about anything from zero idea, you won’t get the spoon but could sneak an 8 spot but unlikely.

 

[Coffs dragon]

We won’t be last, but we’ll be close with the other 4 bottom feeders!

 

[Illusion]

If Hunt doesn't produce the same as last year , which I have my doubts he can , unrest with Hook's coaching and player's wanting out last year any little hiccup this year will leave us close to the bottom ...... I have always had high expectations for a start of a season , but not this time .....

 

[JohnnoMcJohnno]

Same website said the same thing last year. It's a superficial analysis by people who don't think very hard, and designed to get Dragons supporters and Dragons haters to click on the article so they get the advertising revenue.

I don't think we'll get the spoon, but I don't think we'll make the 8 either. Our forwards haven't improved, our backs haven't improved, and it's not a contract/world cup year so Ben Hunt will ease off a bit. I reckon we'll finish 12th or 13th.

 

[Saints Forever]

I can’t see us getting the spoon.

the reality is we have not re-signed the fringe forwards that have failed to perform for the last few years.

We have most likely lost Amone however if Sullivan can remain fit I see him as a better half.

The train and trial players are a lucky dip.

We certainly need a few quality forwards.

The problem will be that sides like the Tigers & Bulldogs have improved their rosters.

Worst case scenario we rely on Dolphins and Titans to lose more games than us.

Best case scenario, we either sign a couple of quality players or we unearth a diamond or two from the juniors or train and trial players and finish 7th.

 

[CronullaSaint]

Best news for this season. When was the last time the wooden prediction was correct . I'm sure that so called wooden spoon predictions even made the top 8 (just). This almost guarantees we will not be wooden spoon (fingers crossed). Seriously but this season is not looking to promising.

 

[Crush]

The problem with our team is that we have zero depth. Our starting 17 could potentially make the eight if everything fell into place, Sloan and Bud come along, Hunt has another big year, Bird, JDB and Su’a play to potential etc etc.
But what will happen is injuries and suspensions. Then all of a sudden you are playing with Moga on one wing, Mbye at fullback or 5/8, Fuimaono starting backrow etc etc. Then you are heading to the bottom 4.

If I had to bet on a ladder position this year I would say 14th, because our depth is very poor.

 

[The Villain]

I’ve never felt this flat pre season.

 

[Como Connection]

Moga second row this year, may work!
CC

 

[SnowDragon]

I think forwards have improved if anything.
we lost Sims and Maguire, but gained musgrove and Ben M&M’s, but more critically I see us stronger at hooker, and a few younger guys coming thru

we are shallow in the backs with Amone and Ramsey situations, but overall I agree with crush, the top 17 looks good but shallow.

uncover a few, and maybe pick up an extra top quality player and it could be a good year. Main thing though is improved coaching to make this a team.

 

[Dragonslayer]

7 - 11

I think some other teams have issues deeper than ours.

 

[Crush]

7 - 11

I think some other teams have issues deeper than ours.

Slurpees for everyone!

 

[Gareth67]

Forget about all the doomsday predictions by those scatterbrained experts of the media who bring out the same trash before the beginning of each season .

Our boys will prove many of the pundits wrong by rising to greater heights and pushing for a final 8 berth . Griffin finally having the Big Red V playing to their full potential and our off-season signings to become instrumental in our rise up the ladder .

 

[Crush]

Forget about all the doomsday predictions by those scatterbrained experts of the media who bring out the same trash before the beginning of each season .

Our boys will prove many of the pundits wrong by rising to greater heights and pushing for a final 8 berth . Griffin finally having the Big Red V playing to their full potential and our off-season signings to become instrumental in our rise up the ladder .

Sunday drinks mate? Sounds like you skipped the beers and went straight for the spirits!

 

[twinkletoes]

Our forwards will get smashed week in week out. Looking at 14th- 17th

 

[Dragon David]

Forget about all the doomsday predictions by those scatterbrained experts of the media who bring out the same trash before the beginning of each season .

Our boys will prove many of the pundits wrong by rising to greater heights and pushing for a final 8 berth . Griffin finally having the Big Red V playing to their full potential and our off-season signings to become instrumental in our rise up the ladder .

Yaaaaah! I like your positiveness Gareth and all other contributions. We will be a force and show our winning spirit in 2023.

 

[Gareth67]

Sunday drinks mate? Sounds like you skipped the beers and went straight for the spirits!

No Crush , never on a Sunday ! Just showing my displeasure at the Dragon’s lack of quality recruitment during the off - season .

One point that the chap from Zero Tackle was indeed correct about was that our forward pack will melt like butter when the pressure is applied .

There will be a couple of players who will fight all the way , such as JDB and Su’a , however the rest of our pack gives me nightmares .

 

[This Year?]

I think it's a 3 horse race for the spoon between us, Manly and Newcastle. What it will come down to is injuries and the form of the one man band from each club.