MK Eagle
Bencher
These are again the sides to beat in 2013 imo.
Storm are a little flat & to be expected after a massive schedule.
Theres no doubt unless a sniper takes out Smith, they will be right in it when it counts. As Dogs found out in the 2012 GF, they can turn the screws when its on the line & are our main rivals - will come home.
Manly has great intensity thats unrivalled & after that outstanding defensive display, are only being held back by glitches of execution. Loved the direct early onslaught that had Storm on their heels, playing thru them, not trying to go around them. Plenty of improvement by seasons end.
Roosters are mass improvers but still not convinced they will match either of the above sides in the pressure cooker of finals footy.
Souths have an edge here as they have been just off the pace in recent seasons & have a tougher mentality in 2013, but in finals where Inglis will be marked with extra venom feel they will just fall short.
Both these teams have almost peaked already imo.
Sharks, Dogs & Cows can still cause headaches but its Manly/Storm in 2013. In fact, wont be suprised if this is the GF in 2013....
Storm are a little flat & to be expected after a massive schedule.
Theres no doubt unless a sniper takes out Smith, they will be right in it when it counts. As Dogs found out in the 2012 GF, they can turn the screws when its on the line & are our main rivals - will come home.
Manly has great intensity thats unrivalled & after that outstanding defensive display, are only being held back by glitches of execution. Loved the direct early onslaught that had Storm on their heels, playing thru them, not trying to go around them. Plenty of improvement by seasons end.
Roosters are mass improvers but still not convinced they will match either of the above sides in the pressure cooker of finals footy.
Souths have an edge here as they have been just off the pace in recent seasons & have a tougher mentality in 2013, but in finals where Inglis will be marked with extra venom feel they will just fall short.
Both these teams have almost peaked already imo.
Sharks, Dogs & Cows can still cause headaches but its Manly/Storm in 2013. In fact, wont be suprised if this is the GF in 2013....