The Real Premiership Contenders

Discussion in 'The Cesspit: Rugby League Discussion' started by Ged, May 17, 2011.

  1. Ged GEC King

    After ten rounds of the comp, I reckon that the teams that can challenge are really taking shape.

    What teams have you nailed it down to as real premiership threats?

    I reckon that clearly, St.George are the most consistent team in the comp, adn through this the easy tip for the minor premiership. I still reckon that a number of teams can beat them in a Grand Final. I still reckon that they are anything from a certainty though.

    Melbourne have got the big name players, but have shown that when Smith, Slater and Cronk are off, they look like spooners. They've definitely chucked in a few of those performances this season. They should still come top 5 and from there it only takes the aforementioned 1,7,9 to all string 4 good games together. Massive chance imo.

    The next most likely, imo, is Nth Qld. I know that I'm biased, but they've shown that they can beat some of the other top teams (Melbourne, Brisbane) and, far more importantly, they have Johnathon Thurston. They've also got the best prop in the comp, a quality backrow and Matty Bowen back in top form at the back. If Tate makes a successful return around rd 14 or 15 and they do the right thing and drop Graham, they're a massive shot.

    I'm really undecided on Brisbane. They look like world-beaters a lot of the time but I can't get that woeful display against Penny out of my head. I reckon that when Teo and Gillett are both back to full flight and as long as Hodges isn't out for too long, they've got a good shot. They've also got Lockyer. Again, they've got the big name players to do it.

    I reckon that the winner will come from those 4. I've been impressed by the Warriors but I just don't think that they have the blokes in key positions to win the comp this season. The same applies to Canterbury and Manly.

    What are all of your thoughts?
     
  2. morgieb MC Burridge

    Think St George, Melbourne, Cows, Broncos, Doggies and Manly can win.

    Warriors an outside bet, the others don't look it to me.
     
  3. Ged GEC King

    Why Manly, other than the fact that they're sitting 3rd?

    Obviously they've played well to get to that position but what of their play actually makes you form that position?
     
  4. Julian BJ Taylor

    Plenty can still win.
     
  5. Wilson SB Wilson

    Not going to bother replying properly until around Round 20.
     
  6. morgieb MC Burridge

    They seem to be playing well ats. I don't really rate their side either but they should be considered a contender for now. Whether they're pretenders, though, is another question.

    Agree with Wilson that's it's too early to know.
     
  7. Magic AJ Parker

    I think Melbourne are starting to come a little undone tbh... They're amazingly consistent so they'll still finish top 4 but I don't rate them as a massive threat, rate a team like the dogs a bigger threat if they can hit form.
     
  8. Cribbage RG Cribb

    Manly are no real hope IMO. They're playing completely to or even slightly above their potential at the moment, and taking advantage of the fact that there are quite a few teams playing shithouses so far this season. They'll probably make the eight and they may even make the four but they'll go out the back door when the finals start if they do.
     
  9. Cribbage RG Cribb

    I think that's what the thread is about tbh.
     
  10. Josho JT Whicker

    Tigers have been disappointing. I still think we have what it takes, but we need to start playing somewhere near our potential.
     
  11. Cribbage RG Cribb

    Personally I just don't think they're that good but playing to your potential now isn't going to really accomplish all that much if deep down you've got nothing. I'd be more optimistic as a Tigers fan than a Manly fan right now even though Manly have played better so far and hold a higher position on the ladder for the simple fact that Wests have more to them. Manly aren't going to win the comp by playing rugby league of this standard and I don't really think they can get much better.
     
    Last edited: May 18, 2011
  12. Alec AD Funkotron

    Melb or Dragons atm. In 10 rounds time there might be other teams amongst them too.
     
  13. SM MD Dorn

    Broncos. Lockyer factor etc
     
  14. Boobidy BJ Gemmell

    St George, Storm and Broncos.
     
  15. RyanG R Gee

    Sharks, just you wait and see -.-
     
  16. Harry Sack SB Slippy

    Add the cows and you're on the money imo
     
  17. Julian BJ Taylor

    If the Roosters have a good run home I still reckon they've got the side on paper to win the comp. Seem to be deeper issues there though.
     
  18. Harry Sack SB Slippy

    Agreed. What ever happened to the story about smith dicking carney's mum?
     
  19. Colesy BL Hornby

    When was the last time a side won 3 minor premierships in a row?
     
  20. Julian BJ Taylor

    When was the last time the Dragons beat Canberra?
     

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