MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 04: Peter Wallace of the Panthers offloads the ball during the round 13 NRL match between the Melbourne Storm and the Penrith Panthers at AAMI Park on June 4, 2016 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Prezioso/Getty Images)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 04: Peter Wallace of the Panthers offloads the ball during the round 13 NRL match between the Melbourne Storm and the Penrith Panthers at AAMI Park on June 4, 2016 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Prezioso/Getty Images)

13th: Penrith Panthers

Without a doubt the prediction that caused the greatest uproar was when I said the Panthers would finish 13th.

I said this due to the halves partnership of Soward and Wallace filling me with zero confidence. Despite a brilliant forward pack and talented outside backs, if the halves aren’t there, it all falls apart.

Fast forward and neither Wallace nor Soward are currently in the Panther’s top two halves. Wallace looks far more at home in the number nine, while Soward has been sent back to NSW Cup.

With all due respect to Soward, Cleary is the way forward, as was TMM when he was fit.

The Panthers suddenly look a new side, especially given the increasing influence of Bryce Cartwright and Tyrone Peachy.

Another where I’m happy to be wrong as Penrith are another team who plays attacking footy on their day. The Panthers should make the eight.

Updated Prediction: 8th

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