We’ve asked our writers to predict who they predict will win the 2017 NRL Premiership.
Here’s what they think.
WRITER’S SAY
DAN WHITEย (Writer since 2016)
Headline: Cowboys to ride high
“The loss of Tamou is overstated and the core of the team is still there with some interesting young talent for 2017”
HANNAH MCGRORYย (Writer since 2015)
Headline: Panthers next in line for Premiership Glory
“I think theย Panthers are next line especially how they performed last season”
JAMES MORGANย (Writer since 2015)
Headline: Big Four to take Storm to title
“They’ve got a big four now with both Munster and Slater there and fit in addition to a pack that’s probably the most consistent in the comp”
BRANDON LEEย (Writer since 2015)
Headline: Green Machine fire with big Dave Taylor
“Not since 08 and 09 has an NRL team made back to back grand finals let alone win so that rules out Sharks and Storm. If Ricky can get Dave Taylor firing the Raiders can only get better and take out the title”
JON KROITERย (Writer since 2015)
Headline: Roosters recruitment key to Premiership
“I’m going with an upset here. Strong spine with the additions of Gordon and Keary. Plenty of talent coming through the ranks with Butcher, Watson and Matterson to create plenty of depth. 2016 wasn’t an accurate guage of their capabilities”
SHANNON MEYERย (Writer since 2015)
Headline: Panthers to pounceย
“Hard to choose between them and Canberra. Both play great style of footy. Just don’t trust Ricky Stuart to get Canberra to the title”
SAM DASEYย (Writer since 2013)
Headline: Sharks won’t defend and Raiders deserve favouritism
“I don’t think Cronullaย can go back to back either, but purely on the loss of Ennis. ย I will put the mocker on the Raiders and say they will win it”
MATT PRITCHARDย (Editor, Writer since 2013)
Headline: 2016 Cardiac kidsย to deliver Panthers premiership
“Anthony Griffin has laid the foundations for a huge 2016. ย Don’t expect a repeat of the cardiac kids. ย Watch out for the “Entertainers”. ย That’s if they can getย competition points on the board in the early rounds of the season”
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