We said this last March but at this time of year, you build the predicted season ladder based on 60% last year's form, plus 40% gut feel to get the 1-17 Ladder - it's truly just guesswork.
Warrick Nicolson's 2025 NRL Predictions
True Contenders
1. Melbourne Storm - MP
2. Penrith Panthers
Should Play Finals
3. Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles
4. Brisbane Broncos
5. Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks
Not Confident They Will
6. Canberra Raiders
7. Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
8. Redcliffe Dolphins
Missing the Cut
9. Newcastle Knights
10. Sydney Roosters
11. Gold Coast Titans
Next Rung Of Mediocrity
12. Parramatta Eels
13. North Queensland Cowboys
14. Wests Tigers
15. St George-Illawarra Dragons
2025 Spoon Bowl
16. South Sydney Rabbitohs
17. New Zealand Warriors
2025 Regular Season Awards:
Dally M: Tom Trbojevic
Tryscorer: William Warbrick, and whichever Manly winger plays the most games.
Pointscorer: Reuben Garrick
State of Origin - NSW 2-1... again 🥳
2025 NRL Grand Final: Melbourne v Manly
2025 PREMIERS: Melbourne
Clive Churchill Medal: Jahrome Hughes
I think the Storm have the most game breakers in the one side now Luai has moved to the Tigers from Penrith. Manly are my Cinderella team who put Penrith's quest for 5 in a row to the sword in the Prelim.
