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The Forum Sevens Power Rankings are in essance a form guide updated on a weekly basis. They are based predominantly on statistics but quality and range of articles as well as opposition quality. All comments within this thread should generally be kept as uncontroversial as possible.
Week One -Sunday 14th, March - Wednesday 24th, March.
1. Coos Bay Pirates
Ok, let's get one thing straight right here right now, the Pirates are definately the dark horse to win this years Forum Sevens Competition. In the past time, this position would have been occupied by one of either the Roosters, Bluebags and Panthers which is testament as to the quality this team posseses. Anything said at this stage is hardly worth dwelling on as it's so early on in the season, but the Pirates got off to the exact start they said they would.
Last Rounds Rank: -
Last Match: def Parramatta Eels (40.9-40.1)
Next Match: vs Newtown Bluebags @ Henson Park
2. Souths Rabbitohs
I'm glad I never released my preseason predictions, because if I did, I'd be looking pretty foolish due to the fact that I had the bunnies locked in dead last. An excellent performance against the Lion's puts them at the head of the table. Are in for a big match on the road this round.
Last Rounds Rank: -
Last Match: def Sydney Lions (42.5-41.6)
Next Match: vs Penrith Panthers@ Panthers Stadium
3. Easts Roosters
There is an old saying that the objective of true leaders is not to produce good followers, but to produce good future leaders. Big ups to the Roosters who emulate this saying better than any other team. Third year, third captain, same old result...a victory. Looking good so far and are just starting to warm up.
Last Rounds Rank: -
Last Match: def Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks (41.0- 40.8 )
Next Match: East Coast Rhinos @ Stampede Stadium
4. Newtown Bluebags
Sitting out the first week via the bye didn't hurt this teams power ranking, but to be fair it didn't do anything either. The Bluebags got the chance to sit and watch the quality of opposition they'll be facing throughout the season. If carry-over form from last season continues, the bluebags are bound to jump up the rankings next round which against the Pirates, will be a cracker.
Last Rounds Rank: -
Last Match: -
Next Match: vs Coos Bay Pirates @ Henson Park
5. East Coast Rhinos
Statistically, the Rhino's are probably better off than most other teams (despite sitting fourth on the table), as they've clocked in second in the league on the only front a team has power over, their offence. Beat a highly rated Penrith Panthers side and return home for the second week in a row.
Last Rounds Rank: -
Last Match: def Penrith Panthers (42.3-42.2)
Next Match: vs Easts Roosters @ Stampede Stadium
6. Penrith Panthers
Unlucky losers in the closest match thus far (and technically you can't get any closer either). Shouldn't be too disheartened about the loss, as close as it was due to the incredible depth and versatility the team carries which is up their with the elite. Likely to move up the rankings as the season goes on.
Last Rounds Rank: -
Last Match: loss to East Coast Rhinos (42.2-42.3)
Next Match: vs Souths Rabbitohs @ Panthers Stadium
7. Parramatta Eels
There's no shame in losing to the Pirates at all, let alone on the road. This season is just that close that there isn't a great deal seperating 5th to 9th, and people need to understand that. Can take a sit back this week and enjoy the competition from the stands.
Last Rounds Rank: -
Last Match: loss to Coos Bay Pirates (40.1-40.9)
Next Match: Bye
8. Sydney Lions
Despite sitting rock bottom of the table the Lions outscored five other teams in the competition (two of them being winners). Not a bad performance at all by the newcomers, they were just outgunned by a team who came out firing.
Last Rounds Rank: -
Last Match: loss to Souths Rabbitohs ( 41.6-42.5)
Next Match: vs Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks @ The Roman Colosseum
9. Cronulla Sutherland Sharks
An organisational blunder almost certainly cost the Sharks a victory in round one against the defending champions. Despite this, Cronulla sits pretty on the table for now but can ill-afford any more mistakes at this easly stage of the season.
Last Rounds Rank: -
Last Match: loss to Easts Roosters (40.8-41.0)
Next Match: vs Sydney Lions @ The Roman Colosseum
Cheers all, and stay posted for next rounds results.
Good luck to all teams.
Disclaimer: The above is based on the thoughts and opinions of the author alone and should not be taken as doctrine.
Week One -Sunday 14th, March - Wednesday 24th, March.
1. Coos Bay Pirates
Ok, let's get one thing straight right here right now, the Pirates are definately the dark horse to win this years Forum Sevens Competition. In the past time, this position would have been occupied by one of either the Roosters, Bluebags and Panthers which is testament as to the quality this team posseses. Anything said at this stage is hardly worth dwelling on as it's so early on in the season, but the Pirates got off to the exact start they said they would.
Last Rounds Rank: -
Last Match: def Parramatta Eels (40.9-40.1)
Next Match: vs Newtown Bluebags @ Henson Park
2. Souths Rabbitohs
I'm glad I never released my preseason predictions, because if I did, I'd be looking pretty foolish due to the fact that I had the bunnies locked in dead last. An excellent performance against the Lion's puts them at the head of the table. Are in for a big match on the road this round.
Last Rounds Rank: -
Last Match: def Sydney Lions (42.5-41.6)
Next Match: vs Penrith Panthers@ Panthers Stadium
3. Easts Roosters
There is an old saying that the objective of true leaders is not to produce good followers, but to produce good future leaders. Big ups to the Roosters who emulate this saying better than any other team. Third year, third captain, same old result...a victory. Looking good so far and are just starting to warm up.
Last Rounds Rank: -
Last Match: def Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks (41.0- 40.8 )
Next Match: East Coast Rhinos @ Stampede Stadium
4. Newtown Bluebags
Sitting out the first week via the bye didn't hurt this teams power ranking, but to be fair it didn't do anything either. The Bluebags got the chance to sit and watch the quality of opposition they'll be facing throughout the season. If carry-over form from last season continues, the bluebags are bound to jump up the rankings next round which against the Pirates, will be a cracker.
Last Rounds Rank: -
Last Match: -
Next Match: vs Coos Bay Pirates @ Henson Park
5. East Coast Rhinos
Statistically, the Rhino's are probably better off than most other teams (despite sitting fourth on the table), as they've clocked in second in the league on the only front a team has power over, their offence. Beat a highly rated Penrith Panthers side and return home for the second week in a row.
Last Rounds Rank: -
Last Match: def Penrith Panthers (42.3-42.2)
Next Match: vs Easts Roosters @ Stampede Stadium
6. Penrith Panthers
Unlucky losers in the closest match thus far (and technically you can't get any closer either). Shouldn't be too disheartened about the loss, as close as it was due to the incredible depth and versatility the team carries which is up their with the elite. Likely to move up the rankings as the season goes on.
Last Rounds Rank: -
Last Match: loss to East Coast Rhinos (42.2-42.3)
Next Match: vs Souths Rabbitohs @ Panthers Stadium
7. Parramatta Eels
There's no shame in losing to the Pirates at all, let alone on the road. This season is just that close that there isn't a great deal seperating 5th to 9th, and people need to understand that. Can take a sit back this week and enjoy the competition from the stands.
Last Rounds Rank: -
Last Match: loss to Coos Bay Pirates (40.1-40.9)
Next Match: Bye
8. Sydney Lions
Despite sitting rock bottom of the table the Lions outscored five other teams in the competition (two of them being winners). Not a bad performance at all by the newcomers, they were just outgunned by a team who came out firing.
Last Rounds Rank: -
Last Match: loss to Souths Rabbitohs ( 41.6-42.5)
Next Match: vs Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks @ The Roman Colosseum
9. Cronulla Sutherland Sharks
An organisational blunder almost certainly cost the Sharks a victory in round one against the defending champions. Despite this, Cronulla sits pretty on the table for now but can ill-afford any more mistakes at this easly stage of the season.
Last Rounds Rank: -
Last Match: loss to Easts Roosters (40.8-41.0)
Next Match: vs Sydney Lions @ The Roman Colosseum
Cheers all, and stay posted for next rounds results.
Good luck to all teams.
Disclaimer: The above is based on the thoughts and opinions of the author alone and should not be taken as doctrine.
