Experts' view: Who'll make the top eight in 2021

[Needaname]

If any of the Dogs, Broncos, Cows or Dragons finish in the 8 and we don't then that'll do me. I personally feel that's the bottom 4 right there, not in any order. Manly won't go close regardless of how many games Tommy misses, Sharks will struggle too given SJ out for a while and Moylan not being relevant for a number of years now. Warriors you never really know what to expect but again feel they'll struggle. Titans, Knights and Tigers the 3 I really feel will push for spots 7 and 8 however massive question marks still for Taylor.

Bottom 8:

9. Titans
10. Warriors
11. Sharks
12. Manly
13. Cows
14. Dogs
15. Broncos
16. Dragons

Cows have a fairly thin squad...but they do have 3-4 legit world class players. If they all stay fit, they will be right up there IMO.

I write the Cows off assuming Morgan can't find his best form

If he found that 2018 form ......it's a different kettle of fish

2017. 2018 was a bad year for the cowboys and “a season too long for Thurston” quote Brany

 

[Needaname]

So Peter VL has us the smokey - he doesnt get much wrong.

I just seen that on the news ..
So does this mean we’ll get a leg up from the refs ?

Maybe Gav Badger might get some extra info from the current refs?

 

[Fade.To.Black]

If any of the Dogs, Broncos, Cows or Dragons finish in the 8 and we don't then that'll do me. I personally feel that's the bottom 4 right there, not in any order. Manly won't go close regardless of how many games Tommy misses, Sharks will struggle too given SJ out for a while and Moylan not being relevant for a number of years now. Warriors you never really know what to expect but again feel they'll struggle. Titans, Knights and Tigers the 3 I really feel will push for spots 7 and 8 however massive question marks still for Taylor.

Bottom 8:

9. Titans
10. Warriors
11. Sharks
12. Manly
13. Cows
14. Dogs
15. Broncos
16. Dragons

Cows have a fairly thin squad...but they do have 3-4 legit world class players. If they all stay fit, they will be right up there IMO.

I write the Cows off assuming Morgan can't find his best form

If he found that 2018 form ......it's a different kettle of fish

2017. 2018 was a bad year for the cowboys and “a season too long for Thurston” quote Brany

Cows made the GF in 2018.
Might've been 2017 when Thurston retired.

 

[hobbo1]

So Peter VL has us the smokey - he doesnt get much wrong.

I just seen that on the news ..
So does this mean we’ll get a leg up from the refs ?

Maybe Gav Badger might get some extra info from the current refs?

V’landys likes the money ..
He knows we’re a powerhouse and he knows we’ll fill Stadium Australia come semis !!

 

[Fade.To.Black]

Denan Kemp and Brett Finch talking about Wests Tigers in their season preview (23:50 to 31:20): https://youtu.be/M8JnNOO8M-Y?t=1430

Kemp was quite positive about us. Thinks Roberts and Leilua are not only the key to the season, but also to future recruitment (if they play well, players will want to come here).

Finch was unhappy about the club in general - players leaking things, complaining about training hard, recruitment. He isn't sold, and seemingly won't be until we stop hearing negative rumblings from the playing group.

Both agree that if we miss finals Brooks will move on (in the best interests of both him and the club).

Ahh Finchy finchy finchy! As much as you were making sense, it would have been better if you were chugging on a beer as well.

Finchy is on another planet, infamous Matt Johns Podcast show case in point. Needs to lay off the stimulants that fella. He probably picked North Sydney Bears to make the top 4 this season, Newtown Jets finishing 12th.

 

[Telltails]

So Peter VL has us the smokey - he doesnt get much wrong.

I just seen that on the news ..
So does this mean we’ll get a leg up from the refs ?

Maybe Gav Badger might get some extra info from the current refs?

V’landys likes the money ..
He knows we’re a powerhouse and he knows we’ll fill Stadium Australia come semis !!

There was plenty of talk about how many fans turned up for the trial game on Sunday - you might be into something Hobbo

 

[TSupps05]

I personally think the titans might not make the 8.

Finchy raised a really good point saying in the 5 wins in a row to end the year last year, they couldn't make finals from their position. Yes they looked good but they didn't have any expectation.

Now it's a new year with some great signings but EVERYONE is expecting them to make the 8. If they lose a couple games pressure mounts and the wheels might start wobbling.

I know they have a good side but i remember in 2012 we were favourites or close too to win the comp. Look what happened not even finals.

Lets enjoy the ride and bring on the season.

UP THE WESTS TIGERS

Where have you read or listened to Finchy?
Haven’t spotted him since MJP on Fox.
Does he have his own thing going?

Bloke in a Bar podcast

 

[JC99]

PVL has picked us as a Smokey for the premiership...

 

[Needaname]

If any of the Dogs, Broncos, Cows or Dragons finish in the 8 and we don't then that'll do me. I personally feel that's the bottom 4 right there, not in any order. Manly won't go close regardless of how many games Tommy misses, Sharks will struggle too given SJ out for a while and Moylan not being relevant for a number of years now. Warriors you never really know what to expect but again feel they'll struggle. Titans, Knights and Tigers the 3 I really feel will push for spots 7 and 8 however massive question marks still for Taylor.

Bottom 8:

9. Titans
10. Warriors
11. Sharks
12. Manly
13. Cows
14. Dogs
15. Broncos
16. Dragons

Cows have a fairly thin squad...but they do have 3-4 legit world class players. If they all stay fit, they will be right up there IMO.

I write the Cows off assuming Morgan can't find his best form

If he found that 2018 form ......it's a different kettle of fish

2017. 2018 was a bad year for the cowboys and “a season too long for Thurston” quote Brany

Cows made the GF in 2018.
Might've been 2017 when Thurston retired.

Are you certain?

 

[happy_tiger]

If any of the Dogs, Broncos, Cows or Dragons finish in the 8 and we don't then that'll do me. I personally feel that's the bottom 4 right there, not in any order. Manly won't go close regardless of how many games Tommy misses, Sharks will struggle too given SJ out for a while and Moylan not being relevant for a number of years now. Warriors you never really know what to expect but again feel they'll struggle. Titans, Knights and Tigers the 3 I really feel will push for spots 7 and 8 however massive question marks still for Taylor.

Bottom 8:

9. Titans
10. Warriors
11. Sharks
12. Manly
13. Cows
14. Dogs
15. Broncos
16. Dragons

Cows have a fairly thin squad...but they do have 3-4 legit world class players. If they all stay fit, they will be right up there IMO.

I write the Cows off assuming Morgan can't find his best form

If he found that 2018 form ......it's a different kettle of fish

2017. 2018 was a bad year for the cowboys and “a season too long for Thurston” quote Brany

Cows made the GF in 2018.
Might've been 2017 when Thurston retired.

No did his shoulder in SOO 2

 

[Alex Seyfarth's #1 Fan]

Denan Kemp and Brett Finch talking about Wests Tigers in their season preview (23:50 to 31:20): https://youtu.be/M8JnNOO8M-Y?t=1430

Kemp was quite positive about us. Thinks Roberts and Leilua are not only the key to the season, but also to future recruitment (if they play well, players will want to come here).

Finch was unhappy about the club in general - players leaking things, complaining about training hard, recruitment. He isn't sold, and seemingly won't be until we stop hearing negative rumblings from the playing group.

Both agree that if we miss finals Brooks will move on (in the best interests of both him and the club).

Ahh Finchy finchy finchy! As much as you were making sense, it would have been better if you were chugging on a beer as well.

Finchy is on another planet, infamous Matt Johns Podcast show case in point. Needs to lay off the stimulants that fella. He probably picked North Sydney Bears to make the top 4 this season, Newtown Jets finishing 12th.

Believe it or not he just has abnormal mannerisms. That's how he is. I don't think we should make fun of him for that. As far as footy brains go, he's up there. The guy knows his stuff.

 

[Needaname]

If any of the Dogs, Broncos, Cows or Dragons finish in the 8 and we don't then that'll do me. I personally feel that's the bottom 4 right there, not in any order. Manly won't go close regardless of how many games Tommy misses, Sharks will struggle too given SJ out for a while and Moylan not being relevant for a number of years now. Warriors you never really know what to expect but again feel they'll struggle. Titans, Knights and Tigers the 3 I really feel will push for spots 7 and 8 however massive question marks still for Taylor.

Bottom 8:

9. Titans
10. Warriors
11. Sharks
12. Manly
13. Cows
14. Dogs
15. Broncos
16. Dragons

Cows have a fairly thin squad...but they do have 3-4 legit world class players. If they all stay fit, they will be right up there IMO.

I write the Cows off assuming Morgan can't find his best form

If he found that 2018 form ......it's a different kettle of fish

2017. 2018 was a bad year for the cowboys and “a season too long for Thurston” quote Brany

Cows made the GF in 2018.
Might've been 2017 when Thurston retired.

No did his shoulder in SOO 2

Then the Cows went all the way to the GF without him. That was 2017 not 2018

 

[TheDaBoss]

PVL has picked us as a Smokey for the premiership...

U got a article link ?

 

[Russell]

PVL has picked us as a Smokey for the premiership...

U got a article link ?

On the 9 news last night.

 

[twentyforty]

Did Peter VLandys just tip Wests Tigers to win the premiership?

https://au.sports.yahoo.com/video/vlandys-tips-tigers-success-2021-060800859.html

 

[Fade.To.Black]

Denan Kemp and Brett Finch talking about Wests Tigers in their season preview (23:50 to 31:20): https://youtu.be/M8JnNOO8M-Y?t=1430

Kemp was quite positive about us. Thinks Roberts and Leilua are not only the key to the season, but also to future recruitment (if they play well, players will want to come here).

Finch was unhappy about the club in general - players leaking things, complaining about training hard, recruitment. He isn't sold, and seemingly won't be until we stop hearing negative rumblings from the playing group.

Both agree that if we miss finals Brooks will move on (in the best interests of both him and the club).

Ahh Finchy finchy finchy! As much as you were making sense, it would have been better if you were chugging on a beer as well.

Finchy is on another planet, infamous Matt Johns Podcast show case in point. Needs to lay off the stimulants that fella. He probably picked North Sydney Bears to make the top 4 this season, Newtown Jets finishing 12th.

Believe it or not he just has abnormal mannerisms. That's how he is. I don't think we should make fun of him for that. As far as footy brains go, he's up there. The guy knows his stuff.

Sure he has????
He was off chops that night, was bouncing around, tappin' and fidgeting like he was practising his air-drumming skills. Mannerisms indeed!
Never seen him like that on dozens of shows that he's been on. And I don't think he has been on the show since?. If he sold those "mannerisms" at music festivals he'd make an absolute fortune.

 

[Tiger5150]

Denan Kemp and Brett Finch talking about Wests Tigers in their season preview (23:50 to 31:20): https://youtu.be/M8JnNOO8M-Y?t=1430

Kemp was quite positive about us. Thinks Roberts and Leilua are not only the key to the season, but also to future recruitment (if they play well, players will want to come here).

Finch was unhappy about the club in general - players leaking things, complaining about training hard, recruitment. He isn't sold, and seemingly won't be until we stop hearing negative rumblings from the playing group.

Both agree that if we miss finals Brooks will move on (in the best interests of both him and the club).

Ahh Finchy finchy finchy! As much as you were making sense, it would have been better if you were chugging on a beer as well.

Finchy is on another planet, infamous Matt Johns Podcast show case in point. Needs to lay off the stimulants that fella. He probably picked North Sydney Bears to make the top 4 this season, Newtown Jets finishing 12th.

Believe it or not he just has abnormal mannerisms. That's how he is. I don't think we should make fun of him for that. As far as footy brains go, he's up there. The guy knows his stuff.

Sure he has????
He was off chops that night, was bouncing around, tappin' and fidgeting like he was practising his air-drumming skills. Mannerisms indeed!
Never seen him like that on dozens of shows that he's been on. And I don't think he has been on the show since?. If he sold those "mannerisms" at music festivals he'd make an absolute fortune.

He also booked himself into rehab after that podcast for treatment of his mannerisms.

 

[BAGNF05]

Denan Kemp and Brett Finch talking about Wests Tigers in their season preview (23:50 to 31:20): https://youtu.be/M8JnNOO8M-Y?t=1430

Kemp was quite positive about us. Thinks Roberts and Leilua are not only the key to the season, but also to future recruitment (if they play well, players will want to come here).

Finch was unhappy about the club in general - players leaking things, complaining about training hard, recruitment. He isn't sold, and seemingly won't be until we stop hearing negative rumblings from the playing group.

Both agree that if we miss finals Brooks will move on (in the best interests of both him and the club).

Ahh Finchy finchy finchy! As much as you were making sense, it would have been better if you were chugging on a beer as well.

Finchy is on another planet, infamous Matt Johns Podcast show case in point. Needs to lay off the stimulants that fella. He probably picked North Sydney Bears to make the top 4 this season, Newtown Jets finishing 12th.

Believe it or not he just has abnormal mannerisms. That's how he is. I don't think we should make fun of him for that. As far as footy brains go, he's up there. The guy knows his stuff.

Sure he has????
He was off chops that night, was bouncing around, tappin' and fidgeting like he was practising his air-drumming skills. Mannerisms indeed!
Never seen him like that on dozens of shows that he's been on. And I don't think he has been on the show since?. If he sold those "mannerisms" at music festivals he'd make an absolute fortune.


He also booked himself into rehab after that podcast for treatment of his mannerisms.

Worth a listen to the podcast he did on bloke in a bar. Raw and honest, he is filthy that Fox hung him out to dry after using his known behaviours and issues to crack jokes and get laughs on their programs. He is a lot like Joey Johns in my opinion. Not without some major faults but a Brilliant rugby league mind.

 

[Tiger5150]

Denan Kemp and Brett Finch talking about Wests Tigers in their season preview (23:50 to 31:20): https://youtu.be/M8JnNOO8M-Y?t=1430

Kemp was quite positive about us. Thinks Roberts and Leilua are not only the key to the season, but also to future recruitment (if they play well, players will want to come here).

Finch was unhappy about the club in general - players leaking things, complaining about training hard, recruitment. He isn't sold, and seemingly won't be until we stop hearing negative rumblings from the playing group.

Both agree that if we miss finals Brooks will move on (in the best interests of both him and the club).

Ahh Finchy finchy finchy! As much as you were making sense, it would have been better if you were chugging on a beer as well.

Finchy is on another planet, infamous Matt Johns Podcast show case in point. Needs to lay off the stimulants that fella. He probably picked North Sydney Bears to make the top 4 this season, Newtown Jets finishing 12th.

Believe it or not he just has abnormal mannerisms. That's how he is. I don't think we should make fun of him for that. As far as footy brains go, he's up there. The guy knows his stuff.

Sure he has????
He was off chops that night, was bouncing around, tappin' and fidgeting like he was practising his air-drumming skills. Mannerisms indeed!
Never seen him like that on dozens of shows that he's been on. And I don't think he has been on the show since?. If he sold those "mannerisms" at music festivals he'd make an absolute fortune.


He also booked himself into rehab after that podcast for treatment of his mannerisms.

Worth a listen to the podcast he did on bloke in a bar. Raw and honest, he is filthy that Fox hung him out to dry after using his known behaviours and issues to crack jokes and get laughs on their programs. He is a lot like Joey Johns in my opinion. Not without some major faults but a Brilliant rugby league mind.

He comes across as a good bloke. underrated as a player IMO, but not in any small part by his willingness to continually make jokes about himself in the interests of getting media work. It seems to me the only reason he was ever employed was to make fun of himself or for others to make jokes about him.

At the end of the day you cut your own cloth.