2016 Ladder predictions Thread

[manlyfan76]

Its close enough to the start of the season for a prediction thread.

1 Brisbane
2 Cows
3 NZ
4 Manly
5 Roosters
6 Sharks
7 Caberra
8 Souffs

9 Penriff
10 Dogs
11 Storm
12 Parra
13 St. Merge
14 Newcastle
15 Tigers
16 Titans
The top and bottom four pick themselves only NZ is unproven.
Im picking Dogs and Storm to be on the slide, Souffs will slip will continue they may just make the finals though.

 

[brad]

They might ., they just may, but why to the life of me every second person have Brisbane winning or leading the comp . Are they that good and I'm missing something ?

 

[TagMonster]

1 New Zealand
2 Brisbane
3 Manly
4 Cowboys
5 Roosters
6 Sharks
7 Penrith
8 Souths

9 Bulldogs
10 Melbourne
11 St George
12 Parramatta
13 Canberra
14 Newcastle
15 Tigers
16 Gold Coast

I think the only certainty is that the Gold Coast will get the spoon. I'd suggest that any of the top 12 above have a legitimate shot at playing finals footy.

 

[bones]

1 Broncos
2 Sea Eagles
3 Warriors
4 Cowboys
5 Storm
6 Sharks
7 Eels
8 Raiders
.............................
9 Roosters
10 Bulldogs
11 Rabbitohs
12 Panthers
13 Dragons
14 Tigers
15 Knights
16 Titans


Edited: without Maloney , RTS and now Jennings, the Chooks will miss the 8. As will souffs who aren't a happy team.

 

[manlyfan76]

They might ., they just may, but why to the life of me every second person have Brisbane winning or leading the comp . Are they that good and I'm missing something ?

Good coach, friendly draw, experience, hunger, decent players who knowtheir roles.

 

[IQofalimabean]

1 Cows
2 Roosters
3 Brisbane
4 Storm
5 Manly
6 Souffs
7 Dogs
8 NZ
9 Sharks
10 Parra
11 St. Merge
12 Penriff
13 Caberra
14 Newcastle
15 Tigers
16 Titans
Storm vs Manly decider.

 

[brad]

1 New Zealand
2 Brisbane
3 Manly
4 Cowboys
5 Roosters
6 Sharks
7 Penrith
8 Souths

9 Bulldogs
10 Melbourne
11 St George
12 Parramatta
13 Canberra
14 Newcastle
15 Tigers
16 Gold Coast

I think the only certainty is that the Gold Coast will get the spoon. I'd suggest that any of the top 12 above have a legitimate shot at playing finals footy.

Mate maybe go as far as canberra . If they click they can play finals.

 

[Ange]

Cowboys
Manly
Brisbane
Warriors
Roosters
Canberra
Storm
Penrith

 

[manlyfan76]

Cowboys
Manly
Brisbane
Warriors
Roosters
Canberra
Storm
Penrith

Could very likely be this 8. Ithink Canberra could do ok this year, which is a shame because i love Sticky's pressors when his team gets flogged.

 

[NickRobbo1998]

look at the dragons roster, I wouldn't underestimate them one bit

 

[sheridanstand78]

Donkeys
Rorters
Cowpokes
Manly
Sharks
Raiders
NZ Warriors
The Riff
Vermin
Drizzle
Dirty Dogs
Whingermatta
Dragqueens
Tigpies
Drugcastle
Gold Coke

 

[Mango]

Please enlighten me to why every one is picking roosters to be top eight?

No Maloney
No RTS
No SBW
??
And a dud "7"


My top Eight

Manly
Warriors
Broncos
Cowboys
Canberra
Sharks
Storm
Penrith

 

[ManlyArmy]

The only thing I can predict for season 2016 is that the Warriors will either finish in the top 4 or bottom 4.

 

[Bearfax]

Tricky thing about Manly is that though they appear to have bought well and seem to have a more solid pack, there are question marks that only the new season will answer. Is Walker up to the 5/8 position despite his obvious talent and speed. I doubt that Api is as good as Ballin, but is Parcell the great hooking hope. He was brilliant in a second division side but will that translate to first grade. Is Barrett up to coaching a first grade side through a full season? Will Tom T's brilliant form in U20s be seen in firsts this year.

If all these factors fall well into place, Manly could be a top 4 side. If not we could be seeing Manly linger around 7th or 8th.

 

[Mango]

Tom trbojevic Will be 2016 NRL top try scorer!
Full stop...

 

[Mango]

Gus Gould, gives us the "smokey"prediction!
Flattering

 

[pjayz]

Gus Gould, gives us the "smokey"prediction!
Flattering
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Please, what would Gould know? The great Matthew Elliott has made it clear we are a 'C' and not top 8 material; surely there can be no further debate.

 

[Bearfax]

Warriors
Brisbane
Cowboys
Manly
Sharks
Bulldogs
Melbourne
Sydney City

Parramatta
Souths
St George
Penrith
Canberra
Newcastle
Tigers
Gold Coast

Parramatta may pip Sydney City for last 8 spot

 

[wombatgc]

Good coach, friendly draw, experience, hunger, decent players who knowtheir roles.

Third party payments who have no bounds!

 

[wombatgc]

Manly
W
H
O
B
L
O
O
D
Y
C
A
R
E
S
Titans