Predictions 2019

[Valheru]

I think we will see a seige mentality from manly all season under hasler which will see them finish 7th-10th.

I expect their results are brookvale in particular to improve markedly

 

[MrBlack]

I think we will see a seige mentality from manly all season under hasler which will see them finish 7th-10th.

I expect their results are brookvale in particular to improve markedly

I don't know...

Is there a team this year that is more reliant on just 2-3 players in their team.

Can see them losing any game where Tom T doesn't have a blinder.

They are a key injury away from the spoon.

 

[Rhino_NQ]

But they have brad parker

 

[mozza91]

Manly just haven’t been the same since Nathan Green left.

 

[firechild]

I don't know...

Is there a team this year that is more reliant on just 2-3 players in their team.

Can see them losing any game where Tom T doesn't have a blinder.

They are a key injury away from the spoon.

Which 2-3? The Trbojevics? DCE? Tapau and AFB? Walker? Korisau? Manly lack depth and an injury or 2 will be hugely damaging but I wouldn't say they're reliant on 2-3 players.

 

[Bobby DIGital]

Kieran Foran to get back to being somewhere near his best. I'm hopeful anyway.

 

[Rhino_NQ]

Have the finally managed to put forans shoulder back together properly yet?

 

[footy75]

Make the 8

Roosters
Brisbane
Penrith
Melbourne
Souths

Unsure

Sharks
Dragons
Cowboys
Newcastle
Raiders
Wests
Warriors


Miss the 8

Manly
Dogs
Parra
Titans

 

[RedVDave]

Sure I'll willingly make myself look like a fool

Rabbitohs
Storm
Roosters
Broncos
----
Panthers
Dragons
Knights
Manly
__________
Raiders
Sharks
Tigers
Cowboys
Warriors
Titans
Bulldogs
Eels

GF:Roosters v Storm
Premiers: Storm
Origin: NSW 2-1
Dally M: Gareth Widdop
Sacked: Dean Pay
Wildcard: Cam Smith Clive Churchill

 

[Knight Vision]

In no particular order

Top 8

Roosters
Penrith
Melbourne
Broncos
Souths
Knights
Dragons
Raiders


Bottom 8

Sharks
Cowgirls
Wests
Warriors
Manly
Titans
Dogs
Parra


Premiers- Roosters
Churchill medal- Slater
SOO - NSW 2-1
Wally Lewis medal - Thurston
Broncos to win every game refereed by a Sutton

 

[Dragon Slayer]

In no particular order

Top 8

Roosters
Penrith
Melbourne
Broncos
Souths
Knights
Dragons
Raiders


Bottom 8

Sharks
Cowgirls
Wests
Warriors
Manly
Titans
Dogs
Parra


Premiers- Roosters
Churchill medal- Slater
SOO - NSW 2-1
Wally Lewis medal - Thurston
Broncos to win every game refereed by a Sutton

So many people leaving the Sharks out of their top 8.

No problem, everyone is entitled to their opinion.

As a Sharks supporter I find it interesting on the trend that a lot of opposition supporters see Cronulla not going very well this year.

 

[Dragon Slayer]

Double.

 

[Knight Vision]

So many people leaving the Sharks out of their top 8.

No problem, everyone is entitled to their opinion.

As a Sharks supporter I find it interesting on the trend that a lot of opposition supporters see Cronulla not going very well this year.

I think they're still a threat but the loss of Luke Lewis ( who I rank right up there ) and Holmes will really hurt them.. Gal is a year older .....even the loss of Ramien is one I think they will feel this season. No matter what they say about being pro athletes etc etc the off season has been very disrupted and not an ideal preparation. Coach is also going to be on a very steep learning curve.

 

[mozza91]

Having Graham out for the start of the year is a big loss too.

The Sharks toughness will keep them in most games but as good attacking player as Johnson is he can’t make up for Holmes, Ramien, Lewis and Graham.

 

[Marshall_magic]

LADDER 1-16
GRAND FINAL AND PREMIERS
ORIGIN (2-1 or sweep)
DALLY M
FIRST COACH SACKED (in which we'll count no contract for 2020 as sacked, BUT this can be trumped by an immediate sacking)
WILDCARD PREDICTION (anything you want, not covered in the above)

1 Roosters
2 Broncos
3 Rabbitohs
4 Panthers
5 Storm
6 Warriors
7 Tigers
8 Knights

9 Titans
10 Cowboys
11 Dragons
12 Sharks
13 Raiders
14 Sea Eagles
15 Bulldogs
16 Eels

GF
SOO NSW 2-1
Dally M Nathan Cleary
Coach Brad Arthur

 

[txta2]

X Factor has gone, but still a tough team full of SOO veterans.
Canberra and Knights in top 8 ...dont think so

 

[Marshall_magic]

So many people leaving the Sharks out of their top 8.

No problem, everyone is entitled to their opinion.

As a Sharks supporter I find it interesting on the trend that a lot of opposition supporters see Cronulla not going very well this year.

I can see them struggling for a few reasons
-As mentioned by a few posts - the talent going out outweighs the talent coming in, losing 20+ tries guaranteed in Holmes & a strong leader in Lewis will hurt. Johnson is a talent, but 8 years into his career is still yet to really push on from his early promise and develop into a world class player.
-Off field drama - rarely do teams perform well under those circumstances
-New inexperienced coach, who has played in the same team only a few seasons back with several players in the side, definitely the potential for him to be a little buddy/buddy with the players.

Could be completely wrong, but there are red flags next to the Sharks which might scare people off putting them in their 8.

 

[Valheru]

There are massive red flags for the sharks this year all of which have already been mentioned. That is not to say that they won't prove us wrong but it is completely logical to have them as one of the top 8 sides in 2018 missing out in 2019.

 

[super_coach]

Chooks have the best chance since the Bronks of going back to back. I really only see Penrith or the Bronks as any teams that might give them a push

I think the Storm will slip down to about 6th, Cam Smith is on the decline. Sharks will compete but will not make the eight. Knights will make the eight and basically the rest is a lucky dip.

Manly could suprise

 

[footy75]

Chooks have the best chance since the Bronks of going back to back. I really only see Penrith or the Bronks as any teams that might give them a push

I think the Storm will slip down to about 6th, Cam Smith is on the decline. Sharks will compete but will not make the eight. Knights will make the eight and basically the rest is a lucky dip.

Manly could suprise

I agree. Roosters gona be hard to beat.

Sharks lost a lot of grunt.