Wooden Spoon 2004

[Disco]

Now thats Souths have locked up the Spoon (again) i thought we should take a look forward and predict who will take the spoon in 04.
Now i believe that Souths have it locked in, with all there Closest rivals improving there Squads (namely Manly, Tigers & Sharks), now for those who think Manly win win it, Lets compare Souths and Manly (Also tigers, Cowboys and Sharks fans put ur teams forward)

Manly

1.A Walker
2.S Donald
3.K Mcguiness
4.A Watmough
5.A Torrens
6.B Walker/L Dorn
7.M Monaghan
8.J King
9.C Randall
10.D Heckenberg
11.S Haumono
12.S Harris
13.S Menzies

14.J Hoppoate (backrow)
15.I Donnelly
16.S Dunley
17.L Williamson


Souths

1. B Watts
2. L McDougall
3. T Hill
4. L Hookey
5. T Polglase
6. D Byrne
7. W Peters
8. S Geddes
9. B Kearney
10. P Stringer
11. B Fletcher
12. J Smith
13. A Harrison

14. G hall
15. W Manu
16. L Stuart
17. M Meredith

 

[Alan Shore]

Cronulla
1. D.Peachey
2. N.Merritt (goalkicker)
3. N.Vagana
4. P.Franze
5. M.Rieck
6. R.Aitken
7. B.Kimmorley
13. M.Hilder
12. K.Galloway
11. D.Nutley
10. C.Beattie
9. D.Bosnich
8. J.Stevens
Interchange
14. M.Bickerstaff
15. A.Lomu
16. M.Sullivan/G.Bird
17. D.Newton

 

[The Electric Horseman]

But theres only 4 options

 

[Special K]

Cronulla
1. D.Peachey
2. N.Merritt (goalkicker)
3. N.Vagana
4. P.Franze
5. M.Rieck
6. R.Aitken
7. B.Kimmorley
13. M.Hilder
12. K.Galloway
11. D.Nutley
10. C.Beattie
9. D.Bosnich
8. J.Stevens
Interchange
14. M.Bickerstaff
15. A.Lomu
16. M.Sullivan/G.Bird
17. D.Newton

What is you have against Bailz!!! :x Here is the sharks best line up me thinks.

1. Peachey
2. Merritt
3. Vagana
4. Franze
5. Kent/Rieck/Simmonds/Ross
6. Aitken/Bird
7. Kimmorley
8. Stevens
9. Bosnich
10. Beattie
11. P.Bailey
12. Nutley
13. Hilder

14. Newton
15. Lomu
16. Bird/Sullivan
17. Galloway

Huge pack. A great half and strike power out wide....no way we will come last with Souths and Manly around :lol:

 

[weasel]

Where's the Broncos?
Anyway I think it'll be Souths again.

 

[Ultima]

A battle between The Rabbits and The Sharks.... Manly and Wests have purchased a lot better this year and SHOULD improve.....

 

[wittyfan]

If Anderson gets his finger out and starts coaching properly then the Sharks will have no worries about finishing last. Their recruitment for 2004 alone should see them climb up the table.

Souths are specials to retain it, still lots of problems there. Manly on paper look good, but I expect Dessie Hasler to get the boys up enough weeks to avoid the spoon.

 

[JTR]

The Tigers have made a couple of decent signings in the last few months as have the Sharks.
This should probably lift them out of spoon contention.

So, I think either Souths or Manly... most likely Souths.

 

[CASSIE]

:roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: ZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

 

[Kasper]

:roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: ZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Of course your gonna say that coz your team is destined for the spoon. :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

 

[CASSIE]

:roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: ZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Of course your gonna say that coz your team is destined for the spoon. :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

One of Murdoch's sacred cows..Like I care what you say..... :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

 

[Alan Shore]

:roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: ZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Of course your gonna say that coz your team is destined for the spoon. :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

One of Murdoch's sacred cows..Like I care what you say..... :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Hey Cassie, I've got an idea for you...BUY a CALENDAR! Note the YEAR!

 

[JTR]

In all serious Cassie, who do you think will get the spoon?

I said Souths 'cause I guess it seemed logical... :?
Either them or Manly.

 

[hybrid_tiger]

Tigers:

1. Brett Hogdson
2. Pat Richards
3. Dene Halatau
4. John Wilson
5. Luke Covell
6. Ben Reynolds
7. Scott Prince
13. Scott Satter
12. Ben Galea
11. Mark O'Neill (c)
10. John Skandalis
9. Robbie Farah
8. Todd Payten
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14. Benji Marshall
15. Anthony Laffranchi
16. Nick Graham
17. Grey Viane
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I think that Souths probably have it wrapped up, but Manly IMO havent improved much at all. The Sharks should do alot better and the Tiger shave bought well, but shouldnt expect instant success, although i believe they will make the 8.

 

[UndertakerMike]

Manly for sure.

 

[Mambo]

An injury free Souths can avoid the spoon and have points to spare.

1.T.Polglase
2.S.Marteene
3.O.Craigie
4.L.Hookey
5.L.MacDougall
6.A.Harrison
7.D.Byrne
8.G.Hall
9.B.Kearney
10.P.Stringer
11.B.Fletcher
12.J.Smith
13.T.Hill

14.S.Geddes
15.W.Manu
16.L.Stuart OR M.Minichiello
17.S.Walker OR J.Storer OR S.Rigon

 

[Victor Trumper]

I think Cronulla and the Tigers should be right, Manly and Souths I don't see moving to far. Possibly next season we could see another team do a Cronulla and plummet from the top 8 down to the cellar, so maybe Canterbury :shock: or one other.

But I'm going for a dark horse and saying the Eels will continue their downfall. And before all the parra supporters start with their juvenile response, take a look at your team and their signings and ask yourself are you honestly expecting a massive turnaround next year.

 

[olympic park]

i can't see souths not getting the spoon again next year although my pick for the spoon is parramatta - they came close to getting it this year before finally deciding to pick up their act and probrably will next year.

although... how many people had written off melbourne before the year started and look where we are now!!!

and there could of course be another salary cap scandal possibly involving one of the big 4 and this would ensure that they would finish bottom! how funny would it be to see a newcastle, brisbane or sydney finish last!?

 

[Dogs Of War]

Drop Martenee out of that Souths team straight away, he's just dead wood. Give some up and coming talent a chance!

 

[theicemandanno]

i can't see souths not getting the spoon again next year although my pick for the spoon is parramatta - they came close to getting it this year before finally deciding to pick up their act and probrably will next year.

although... how many people had written off melbourne before the year started and look where we are now!!!

and there could of course be another salary cap scandal possibly involving one of the big 4 and this would ensure that they would finish bottom! how funny would it be to see a newcastle, brisbane or sydney finish last!?

Do you really expect this side:

1.T.Polglase
2.S.Marteene
3.O.Craigie
4.L.Hookey
5.L.MacDougall
6.A.Harrison
7.D.Byrne
8.G.Hall
9.B.Kearney
10.P.Stringer
11.B.Fletcher
12.J.Smith
13.T.Hill

14.S.Geddes
15.W.Manu
16.L.Stuart OR M.Minichiello
17.S.Walker OR J.Storer OR S.Rigon

Can finish higher than this side:

1. Luke Burt
2. Eric Grothe Jnr
3. Jamie Lyon
4. David Vaeliki
5. Matt Petersen
6. Adam Dykes
7. Michael Witt
8. Nathan Cayless
9. John Morris
10. Aaron Cannings
11. Nathan Hindmarsh
12. Chris Muckert
13. Daniel Wagon

Bench:
14. Lee Hopkins
15. Michael Vella
16. Chris Thorman
17. Corey Pearson

Not to mention:
Dean Widders, Adam Peek, Justin Tsoulos, Wise Kativerata, Ashley Graham, Shane Muspratt, Jamie Fitzgerald, Craig Stapleton, Wade McKinnon, Chris Armit.

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