Last night's game was a good start. The 24 point win gave the F/A a nice bump.
All they need to do is play good, solid football. If they can do that, they should win most of their remaining games.
The encouraging thing is, they've won their way thru to the Grand Final both times in the past two seasons....so they know what to expect.
A quick look at the other Premiership contenders.....
Dragons......best season since 1985 (24 years??? that's a story in itself). It's all in the head for them now. As a club, they've been in similar positions plenty of times over the past 30 years, only fold under the pressure. I bet they wish the finals started this weekend, if only to get it over an done with....either way.
Bulldogs......building nicely and are looking relaxed....ominous. Usually teams take years to build into premiership contenders, then have a 2-3 year window to win it. They've come from last place to second in the space of 12 months and look to be cruising. Barring injury, they're a cert for a Preliminary final.
Titans......doing very well so far, however like the Dragons, probably wish the Finals started this weekend. As long as Prince stays healthy, they'll keep winning. Although like Soward for the Dragons, an injury to him between now and the Finals will more than likely put an end to their chances.
Storm......obviously not as dominant as previous seasons, but still very dangerous none the less. On their day are capable of beating anybody, although last weekend showed again that without Smith...are very vulnerable.
Knights, Cowboys, Panthers and Broncos all have major form and injury problems. Having said that, all of them have good credentials, especially the Broncos. However the kind of effort it will take to even qualify for the Finals, could mean the tank will be almost empty when they get there. Time will tell.
