Who are you dark horses 1/2 way through

[watatank]

Panthers.

 

[The Riddler]

I think the Titans could be dark horses but they need to win more games away from home for mine.

 

[Timbo]

I like the Sharks, but they have a habit of letting teams off the hook in the final 20.

If they can learn to keep their foot on the gas they'll be right amongst it in September.

 

[ozzie]

the Roosters still even though they got their arse ripped out of them last night but had to recollect some names. Th reall champs will be sorted out with the finishing of the rep games

 

[nzwarriors60]

Warriors....I wish....

 

[kia ora storm]

The Sharks are definite contenders this year...they are winning the close games and grinding teams down with strong defence.

 

[KiWi_BoI_15]

Went with the Tigers.

 

[Garts]

Sharks if they can get their attack working.

 

[Bicey_18]

Dragons a top 3 side? Please.... I know you usually spurt out crap but this takes the cake.

Are you willing to make a bet on this one then Gaba? You backed off about beating Newcastle 30 plus and beating Manly 20 plus... or are you going to say "I may be stupid but not that stupid" as you did responding to my bet? Are you going to finally put your money where your mouth is? And dont go on about Clark being an official either.. its really getting old

 

[the_eel]

Tigers and Sharks are the 2 dark horses but i can't see anyone rolling the Storm.

Roosters and Broncos will be up there come seasons end.....Panthers and Eels will continue to be hot and cold (both can do anything on their day).

Knights tought to beat and should make the 8...Titans can't win away from home so can't be considered a real threat. Manly....throw them in with the eels and Panthers as too inconsistent but great on their day. Dragons will miss the 8.

 

[Johnny Bravo]

Dragons, have one of the best defences in the game. And their attack is really starting to kick into gear. When they're not winning, they're losing narrowly, after next week they'll be well into the 8 with the bye.

 

[Hutty1986]

Dragons have beaten to understrength sides in Broncos and Storm, then they beat Souths. Woopie do.

Tigers cant tackle.

Eels are struggling with attitude.

Sharks although put on some good trys today are too predictable in attack with Kimmorely controlling everything.

I like the Knights atm for dark horses.

Eels are struggling with being gutless, overrated piles of sh*t :lol:

You're suffering from being a deadset spastic

 

[Dutchy]

Eels are struggling with being gutless, overrated piles of sh*t :lol:

You're suffering from being a deadset spastic

Cant fault anything you just said.

 

[Sans Souci Sainter]

Tigpies.

Heighington, Head and Sponji.

 

[MSIH]

Tiges can beat anyone on their day. Whether they can produce "their day" 3 or 4 times in a row remains to be seen. But outside the real contenders Melbourne, Manly, Roosters, Broncos they're my pick.

 

[OVP]

Just a suggestion for the poll creator, Johnsy ... mate next time you do a poll, there is an option/checkbox or something there that says "make the poll public". Always check that, so you can see who voted for who. It would have been really interesting to see in this poll i reckon

I havent really decided on a dark horse yet. I dont think any dark horse can win the comp this year. I think it will go to a top 4 team as there are four REAL standouts in the forward pack department this year in my opinion. This will be a forwards year ... ie HARD defence.

All i can add to the discussion is the teams who i consider a "dark horse"...

Cronulla - They have a coach who is big on defence. A worthy dark horse suited to the style of hard defence this year. But no way can they win the comp with their attack ... who knows, they may unearth someone ... rugby league is a great game, anything can and usually does happen

Tigers - They are a dark horse simply because i believe maybe the big defensive teams could end up beating the crap out of each other by years end, and the Tigers who have a fast and mobile forward pack could take advantage if their forwards could play a bit longer. Thats the big if ... the reduction of the interchange doesnt really suit the Tigers' fast style ... but who knows, i still consider them a real dark horse.

Penrith - Great forward pack. Probably the team with the best forward pack of all the dark horses. Provided they dont lose interest. While their forwards are doing well, they are still in the hunt.

Dragons - Jamie Soward is a Winner. An enigma of a team for sure, but gee how could you right any team off with Gaz and Coops in the centres, a decent, strong forward pack, and a budding wizard in the halves (sorry thats my own bias from watching him play for quite a while when he was playing for the Jets hehe) ? They are capable.

Titans - Probably unlucky to miss out on a top four spot, and i know i called them "The Real Deal" earlier in the year, but unless they learn to win away they cant be seriously considered. The second half of the year will test them, but i think they'll pull through and finish around 5th or 8th. 5th if they start winning more away matches, and 8th if they dont. Anything can happen in the finals.

Eels - Last week was VERY promising. However i need to see more of them play with Inu back. Its almost like they are a different team with him there. Not a big fan of their forward pack though, and i still believe that NO TEAM with Brett Finch in the halves WILL EVER win a GF still rings through to me.

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So many options ... so many different styles. It'll be fun to watch tho

 

[eels_fan_01]

Eels are struggling with being gutless, overrated piles of sh*t :lol:

19-18.

If were gutless, overrated piles of sh*t then you must be something under that champ.

I didn't quote the last part because i don't feel anyone cares about your opinion.

 

[Spank]

I think there are 2 teams that fit the dark horse bill for my money.....

Tigers if we can stay fit, which we aint just yet, i can see us causeing some trouble but it all comes down to wether they can show up and play defense every week.

Panthers are my other pick, they a much better side then everyone gives them credit for.

 

[Shorty]

Penrith and Dragons.
I know people like to say that the Dragons have played teams down on players blah blah blah.
But if you look at how they are playing as a team - They're really starting to get a roll on.

 

[smeghead]

Panthers and the Knights for mine