I certainly believe we CAN win tonight's game but that'll be dependant on us improving some more on last week and being able to keep Manly in check, force some errors and what not. The reality is that Manly tonight and Melbourne next up are two premiership contenders. Based on what I see after 3 weeks for us, i'd guess our best hope is finishing between 5th and 8th. A top 8 contender. I think we'll be under extreme pressure the next 2 games. We'll learn a lot about where we currently are as a side.
I know though that I won't be concerned if we lose tonight or to Melbourne. For me I've pencilled these both in as losses. The result itself will be irrelevant. What i'm looking for is where we stack up against where we want to stack up. This will be my measurement. If we can put in a decent defensive show then i'll consider it progress.