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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