Predicted Finish: 3rd
Actual Finish: 3rd
The Eels finished exactly where I expected. They were just outside the true elite of the competition but more than good enough to finish in the top four. They entered the season with heavy expectations and I'd say they delivered.
3. Star Player
Clint Gutherson
The King reigned at Bankwest and beyond in 2020 after a magnificent season. His performances were such that he was selected for all three Origin games at centre, before moving to his preferred fullback when required in Game Three.
2020 say his cross for ten tries, lay on 17 try assists, make 12 line breaks, break 61 tackles and run for 190 metres per game. He missed three minutes in the entire season, while also playing every minute of Origin.
His season was such that he was named as the Dally M fullback of the year over the likes of Tedesco, RTS and Papenhuyzen. For the record, he was the clear choice here. That's how good he was in the 2020 regular season.
