Predicting an NRL premiership winner or unlocking Da Vinci code. Take your pick.
The past decade has highlighted the ever-growing openness of the NRL competition, with consecutive premierships still yet to be achieved by any club in the NRL era.
In this time, we’ve witnessed some of the great unforeseen rises and collapses in the premiership race, which have completely unwritten pre-season predictions.
So who could it be this year?
1. Manly Sea Eagles
Given the turmoil the Sea Eagles were dragged through off the field last year, it is the belief of many that the club will battle through this season.
However, with the return of Des Hasler, the club has their identity back, something they more than lacked last season.
The club have brought in Kane Elgey, who will be driven to have his best season yet after a disappointing slump over the past two seasons, and if he’s able to form a strong partnership with Daly Cherry-Evans the side could cause some damage.
Beyond a new halves pairing, the biggest factor for the Sea Eagles to make a shock run to the finals will be its injury management. If they’re able to keep their big names on the field for the majority of the season, they’re definitely capable of winning games.
Seriously what is going on at ZT????????????????
Oh come on what’s wrong with my post?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
Can’t see any of these four teams making the finals.
Ed at least you’ll get 25% of your predictions correct. 🦅