Madness!
Its Souths vs ???? in next years GF - that's the guarantee I predict that Bennett will deliver the Rabbitohs - his influence is that great that Burgess, Inglis, Gagai, Reynolds will become super players and don't forget Pangai Jnr following Benett now that Crichton is gone...
It is Easts vs ???? in next year's GF. Easts will win it too. Manu and Mitchell both had breakout seasons and would be close to the best 2 centres in the game. They took half a season to click, they should continue to click next year. They will have the addition of Crichton. Radley should continue to improve.
Pangai just signed a one year deal with Brisbane and said that he will be there next year. I think he will be at Souths in 2020.
I think Brisbane look second pick. They will have Gillett back next year. Haas will be a great addition to their pack. Lodge will be better for this year. They have numerous young forwards who are all great prospects. I am still not convinced of Nikorima though.
I do expect Souths to do well again.
I think Melbourne will really start to show the effects of no Slater and Cronk and Smith will be another year older. They still do have a very good pack, but I can't see them winning next year's comp.
If we could manage to sign 2 good outside backs, such as Rapana and Leilua(they were both mentioned as players we may be attempting to sign mid contract), then we would be a serious threat to the premiership too.