My Dragons are definitely doing better than at previous writing, but we are clearly short of some firepower. I think we're struggling a little in the forwards, Benji Marshall is trying hard but is very hit and miss, and I'm not convinced about Dugan in the centres! 4/5 is a pretty big ask for us to make the semis - particularly as one of the 5 is Canberra and Saints fans these days just put a cross next to that game at the start of the season and concentrate on all the others. The fact they're running last is irrelevant, they start as overwhelming favourites to beat us.
Kristy's Doggies haven't looked good these last few weeks but I expect them to find some form when it matters and compete well into September. Having said that, it's hard to go past Manly as premiership favourites for this year, they just seem to have a little more than most teams, particularly as the Roosters just haven't looked as sharp in their premiership defence.
I'm unconvinced by Souths, the nature of their collapse against Manly last year leaves me concerned that they simply won't perform when needed, and it's not like they've looked incredibly dominating so far this year anyway.
Parramatta look good to make the semis with their favourable draw coming home, and to do so would be a great credit to all after some awful seasons. I still will be carrying my voodoo doll for them, though, as some of their supporters are pretty relentless when things are going their way!
2 comments:
Perhaps you should have waited until after tonight's games to make this post :)
I remain unco0nvinced by the Bunnies although they're a better chance than my mob or yours!
Post a Comment