The 2021 season kicked off and nearly caught me off guard. There are crowds and even an NZ team yet again based in Australia for the foreseeable future. So how are teams are likely to go? I haven't studied the sides that closely so will rely on gut instinct.
Top-notch: Despite losing Cam Smith, the Melbourne Storm will be in the mix at the top end of the table, again. It may be asking too much for them to win the grand final though. The Sydney Roosters have a winning look about them. If they peak at the right time - unlike 2020 - then they look the side to beat. Of course, the Penrith Panthers will be wiser for experiencing an 'almost their year' season in 2020.
In the running: The Canberra Raiders are a settled side and will surely go well but maybe still lack that something to go all the way. The Parramatta Eels are a threat to any side in top form but can lack consistency. The South Sydney Rabbitohs have class and speed but getting to the grand final is proving elusive.
Long shots and no-hopers: That's the other ten sides. A few may surprise in the finals or if not at least make up the numbers in the last eight playoffs. Then there is always half a dozen teams that will ultimately lack the class to do more than try to avoid the wooden spoon.
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