Cowboys fall was predictable. Eels also to a degree, neither as bad as it has so far turned out though.
The Cows especially, they finished 8th last year and were made favourites on the back of three wins against teams who have all disappointed since (although the Sharks and Roosters are starting to gradually play themselves into reckoning). They are all 3 years older than when they won the comp and it shows. I did predict them to struggle before a ball was kicked. Losing McLean has not helped them, their formerly untouchable forward pack now seems average, except Taumalolo occasionally when he decides to have a go.
Parra had a creamy draw last year, even more so than us, and lost Radradra, who papered over a multitude of issues. Their best forward has been injured for ages and the rest of the pack aren't really up to it. Their star signing has also been out all year. Funny how they are looking to sign backs like Mansour when their problem is in the forwards.