It's a long shot but I think a Manly v Parra grand final in 2016 would be huge.
Manly have a much better chance than the Eels of making it, according to the bookies (and most of us here), but it is such an even comp and the Eels must be on an upward surge with all their new recruits (lol, well, we'll see).
One thing's for certain, the NRL would be absolutely thrilled to see a revival of fortunes for the Eels. It's been so long for them.
I think they'd likely need a couple of false starts like the Bunnies had, and probably another one or two world class players, but you never know.
Of course, we have great rivalries with most of the contenders, but another round of the old Manly v Parra would be a bit special and have a wide appeal. I'm a bit over the Storm, Dogs, Chooks.
Both clubs have so far to climb, especially the Eels, but even in recent years they have aimed up against Manly so it's not out of the question!
Manly have a much better chance than the Eels of making it, according to the bookies (and most of us here), but it is such an even comp and the Eels must be on an upward surge with all their new recruits (lol, well, we'll see).
One thing's for certain, the NRL would be absolutely thrilled to see a revival of fortunes for the Eels. It's been so long for them.
I think they'd likely need a couple of false starts like the Bunnies had, and probably another one or two world class players, but you never know.
Of course, we have great rivalries with most of the contenders, but another round of the old Manly v Parra would be a bit special and have a wide appeal. I'm a bit over the Storm, Dogs, Chooks.
Both clubs have so far to climb, especially the Eels, but even in recent years they have aimed up against Manly so it's not out of the question!