Teams capable of scoring 40 points in a game must be considered NRL premiership contenders.
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Regardless of the opposition.
They have the ingredient to win big time-killer instinct.
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Storm, Eels, Raiders, Roosters, Panthers, Sharks have it.
Name the grand-finalists. If you can you're the type to predict the next time it snows at Kings Cross.
In terms of skill and toughness the Panthers are looming larger than life.
As has been the case so often in the NRL, it's a highly talented halfback calling the shots.
Nathan Cleary has hit a peak.
He is the brain and brawn of his father's team.
He is no longer holding back. He has developed Andrew Johns' instincts.
I have to pencil in the Panthers for grand-final day.
You can toss a coin as to their opponent.
I vacilate.
One moment I like the Roosters then it's the Storm.
Can't rule out Hasler's Eagles.
Once again a five-star halfback setting the pace-Dale Cherry-Evans.
Boy, and haven't we seen the meanest defense in years from Bellamy's boys.
You would think the opposition owed them the rent!
If defense still wins grand-finals then Cameron Smith and co will be at the SCG on the day that matters most.
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