TC’s Ratings (NRL)

7. Broncos
It was a tough decision to slide the Broncos all the way down here. But I honestly think they are lucky to be third on the table at the moment. They have had a relatively easy draw and have not been outstanding in most of those games. The origin period will hurt them. The Broncos are not a chance for Grand Final 09.

8. Titans
The final couple of top 8 spots will be hotly contested and I have no idea who will jag the final spot. I’m going to say the Titans sit here currently, they have looked on and off throughout the season. I would be not at all surprised if they have another 2nd half of season downturn and end up missing the 8. They have beaten some big teams, but something just doesn’t seem right to me. In saying that, they have a relatively easy draw…

9. Cowboys
North Queensland have had a funny season. They started off shockingly, winning 1 from their first 5. After putting away the Sharks and Manly, they seemed to be gathering steam – only to go down to the lowly Eels. From there they then knocked off the Dragons and then yesterday the Knights. Perhaps a finals team, but they have a pretty hard draw and will do well to make it.

10. Rabbitohs
Would the real South Sydney please stand up? They look a great team but they are just not performing. They should have dealt with the Eels easily, but Parramatta outplayed them. They got close to the leaders the Bulldogs, they got close to the Titans and they beat the Knights. They definitely have something there and they need to find “it” soon (consistently), otherwise they will miss out.

11. Tigers
Another team with potential. The Tigers have turned in some good performances and had some back luck, losing their last 3 games by 2 points or less. They have some tough games approaching and will be hard pressed making the finals. However with Benji at his best, anything could happen…

12. Raiders
Canberra will be disapointed with their teams performance. After such an exciting finish to last year they came out in 09 really flat and now they are a very outside chance at making the finals. Campese the key.

13. Eels
No improvement from the Eels this year. Hayne at fullback is their shining light. They are going to remain low for the remainder of the season.

14. Warriors
What happened to the Warriors. They looked a top 8 certainty pre-season. They are playing crap at present but they could turn it around. The next few games could spell the end for the Warriors.

15. Roosters
It won’t be long before the Roosters drop below the Sharks I feel. Fittler is messing around with the team and his incompetence is showing as he feels the pinch. Bye bye Fittler, bye bye Roosters 09.

16. Sharks
Turmoil. No money, no sponsors, no wins. Off field drama and an under performing team. What a fall, they were marked by many as a strong chance for the premiership in the beginning. Now all they can do is try and salvage some pride and they do have the potential to do a bit of that.