Actually I'm wondering with Jennings now with the eels, whether we are under-estimating their line up. The backs look quite a strong fast group. The forwards dont look as strong, but I suspect we'll see some razzle dazzle from them this year. I certainly wouldnt be under-estimating Foran's role as half, as he often switched with DCE into that position when they played together. I suspect they could potentially be a dark horse in this comp. Gut feeling says somewhere between 10 and 6 but if injuries favour them they could surprise.
But the team I think Manly has to watch this year, as long as their coach can get it right, is the Warriors. They look much stronger especially with full back and hooker top draw for them now. I suspect there will be quite a few favourites on the slide this year and teams like the Warriors, Sharks and maybe the Eels on the rise. For mine Manly should finish between 8 and 4, depending on injuries and should be one of the teams definitely on the rise...if not bring back 2V