There are so many permutations over the last two weeks, but I suspect the race for the last spot in the top eight is a race in two - which doesn’t include the Dragons.
I’ve gone through the draw and there are so many permutations about who will grab the last spot in the finals - but I don’t think it will be the Dragons.
The Raiders? They’ve got an extremely difficult assignment against the Roosters this weekend, and also with a horrible points differential, I think it’s safe to say they won’t be grabbing eighth spot, albeit I was impressed with how they fought so hard to upset the Panthers last week. As for the top four? Well, Manly holds the key to that battle given they’ve got to play both the Bulldogs and Sharks in the last two weeks.Whatever the result, it’s going to be a fascinating final two rounds before we get down to business in September.It sounds crazy to say it, but I think the real unknown when it comes to the premiership race will be the Panthers. Yes, the same team that has won the past three competitions.
It shouldn’t be undersold what an achievement it has been from Craig Bellamy’s side to win the minor premiership again. I don’t know if Wayne is looking for some more work, but maybe our referees need a bit of the super coach’s magic dust.But, I feel sorry for them. I really do. The constant input from the Bunker in their ear is destroying their feel for the game, goes against all the instincts they’ve been brought up with, and is making them hesitate when it comes to split-second decisions.I don’t want to get into the controversy surrounding Stephen Crichton’s tackle and not being sent to the sin-bin last week.
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