Tips for the 2013 season

Find out just how wide of the mark The Thinker actually was in seasons past.

Round four selections

The Storm look good and keep on winning. The Rabbitohs look shoddy and keep on winning. And then there's everyone else - enigmas each and every one of them.

Round three selections

I learned a valuable lesson in round two. If my time machine wasn't at the dry cleaners I could travel back to last Tuesday, and that lesson would be even more valuable. Since I'm stuck in the here and now let's hope we can utilise this knowledge in the weeks ahead.

Round two selections

One round down and the NRL ladder looks upside-down to me. No doubt some of these sides will turn their exposed form on its head in round two. Oh rugby league - you unpredictable beast you.

Round one selections

And so it begins. That exciting time of the season when even Parramatta fans know what it's like to see their team at the top of the ladder. Welcome to the 2013 NRL seasoon football fans. Enjoy the madness of it all.

Season predictions

Here we go again! New rosters, new coaches, new controversies, and new hope for footy fans everywhere. I've cast my one good eye over each and every team and I've cobbled together what I think the NRL ladder might look like at season's end. If I'm even remotely close it will be nothing short of miraculous, but it's worth a read nonetheless.

Season Statistics for 2013

The Thinker - 130 out of 201 (64.7% winning strike rate)
Wally Lewis - 130 out of 201 (64.7% winning strike rate)
Guru Craig - 130 out of 201 (64.7% winning strike rate)

Final NRL Ladder 2013

Team	Season points	Points differential
Roosters	40	+315
Rabbitohs	40	+204
Storm	37	+216
Sea Eagles	35	+222
Sharks	32	+8
Bulldogs	30	+66
Knights	29	+106
Cowboys	28	+76
Titans	26	-18
Panthers	26	-37
Warriors	26	-59
Broncos	25	-43
Raiders	24	-190
Dragons	18	-151
Tigers	18	-301
Eels	14	-414

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