Warren Smith's predictions for 2006

[lockyno1]

i like warren but i think he is far fetched. i can see the sharks doing well.
i cant see the broncos going so badly

Very unlikley. Losing Nutley was massive, so was Peachey! You can't replace those players. It is impossible! Sharks probally won't be second last but I think if the Sharks come 10th they have done well this year!

 

[Johns Magic]

Predictions are a subjective thing, but it would be very surprising if "Wazza's" predictions turned out to be accurate.

It would be very surprising if anyone's predictions turned out to be accurate.

 

[Johns Magic]

Very unlikley. Losing Nutley was massive, so was Peachey! You can't replace those players. It is impossible! Sharks probally won't be second last but I think if the Sharks come 10th they have done well this year!

Not to mention Jason Stevens. Those three were just about the most senior members of the club along with Kimmorley.

 

[aenima1]

lowdown the roosters side on paper has nothing on the dogs side on paper. just take one look at the forward pack the dogs have compared to the roosters, there's no comparison.

 

[Mighty Tiger]

I like wazza, but his predictions lack intelligence.

Tigers for Minor premiers? I can't see that happening, in fact I'd be surprised if they make top 4.

Bulldogs finishing in the top 4...? Over the Roosters? What is he smoking! Look the the two teams on paper and tell me which one looks better.

But his most ridiculous pick was the Storm to finish 10th! To pick a team of 10 representative (including this years training squad) players to finish one place ahead of Souths and behind Manly (!) is beyond me. Despite the loss of Kearns, Orford and Bell - I honestly believe the Storm are bigger, stronger and a much more balanced team that previous years. If they can keep injuries away from their key positions of Hooker, Half back and Fullback they should comfortably sit in the top 8, and closer to the top 4 than the bottom.

Without doubt, their backline will be feared by every other team in the competition, and look now, their forward pack aint exactly a push over with Crocker and Kidwell to become the NRL 'bash brothers', and much needed size up front.

And lastly - I can't see Panthers finishing second last.

Some would say your predicitions lack intelligence especially what occured last year

The majority of teams fielded what many though were better sides that the Wests Tigers and Cowboys yet they made the GF

 

[Frailty]

Listen I know I'm a Sharks supporter, but I'm unsure about the sharks this year... We will either have a complete shocker, or we will have a great year. That's why I'm gonna go to the TAB put 10 bucks on us for the premiership...


.... hey you never know... look at the tigers, and we are in a similar position.

 

[phonetic]

I think his bravest tip is the Tigers to finish first. I just can't see it happening. They will be between 6th and 10th I feel.

 

[Shaun Hewitt]

Saab, how many predictions did u get right last year just out of interest?

 

[headache]

Are you Kidding !!! Storm will be lucky to finish in the top 8.No Orford or Kearns BIG LOSS...

 

[kia ora storm]

Sharks will make the 8 as will Storm but the Knights will struggle...

 

[ledzep]

lowdown the roosters side on paper has nothing on the dogs side on paper. just take one look at the forward pack the dogs have compared to the roosters, there's no comparison.

yeah, a pack comprising Tupou, Wing, Morley, Harrison, Fitzgibbon, Flannery is sh*t?

 

[OVP]

Yep sure thing.

The Bulldogs look much better.

The Roosters have no forwards.

Smith is spot on the money with his predictions I think.

Gee now there's a surprise :roll:

Keep clinging to false realities.

 

[SOULS 04]

i reckon the dogs look the better

far out id rather have sherwin and no one to finch and anasta in the halves and apparently this holdsworth kid has some real talent.

 

[RABK]

I rate the dogs higher too, at full strength their forward pack is the best in the comp and the backline is still very strong. Holdsworth is a great young player. Dogs for top 4 for mine.

Roosters will be top 8 too though.

 

[RABK]

yeah, a pack comprising Tupou, Wing, Morley, Harrison, Fitzgibbon, Flannery is sh*t?

Lack a fair bit of size, but a very good pack none the less.

 

[fatshark]

Not to mention Jason Stevens. Those three were just about the most senior members of the club along with Kimmorley.

So Ben Ross and Lance Thompson have no experience?
I cant think of any better replacements. Both younger and in peak form our forward pack has muscle and depth.
I only worry about our backs...no real freaks like Peach to spark up...hopefully Nige fires. WE should be lucky to make the semis
Melbourne will be lucky to make the finals.
Canberra and Warriors to fight out spoon.
Anasta to bring back spark to the Rooters.
Bulldogs will finish second.
Tigers will be lucky to make semis.
Broncos will be fighting out for the 8th spot.
Parra will choke

 

[RABK]

Personally i think the sharks are a better outfit this year then last....just my opinion.

For mine they could very wel lsuprise a lot and be a top 4 team if their team gels and key players hit form. They could just as easily be fighting to avoid the spoon though.

 

[RABK]

Parra will choke

How is that a prediction...that is inevitable!!!

 

[Hurriflatch]

Fatshark

pot calling kettle black

at least Parra have won a comp in their history

 

[SOULS 04]

cronulla were like that this year... you never knew which team was gonna turn up.