While last year’s starting back row pair of Graham and Lewis won’t be there for Round 1, they’ll still have current and former representatives in their pack like Gallen, Fifita, Prior, Woods and Bukuya to lean on. Hardly stuff to write home about. The finals in 2018 are a real reflection of that, where he came up with the goods against Penrith in Week 2, then was shut down and made bad decisions all the way against the Storm in Melbourne. 16th – Parramatta Eels Jayson Bukuya If the Sharks can put those distractions behind them though – and this is where having a roster with a lot of experience in it will help them – they are every chance of making the top eight. Junior competition wins over the last few years and a NSW Cup grand final last year promised much. On top of that, the side would be without Wade Graham for the first half of the season. I wrote an article last year about how Shaun Johnson could become the best player in the game away from the Warriors, and while I don’t think it’s going to happen this year, he has the potential to make other sides hurt. Johnson was actually quite good last year, but has never hit his true potential for a full season, even though 2018 was actually one of his better ones. Become a member to join in Australia's biggest sporting debate, submit articles, receive updates straight to your inbox and keep up with your favourite teams and authors. Still, the loss of Fifita, in particular, is a big one, even if only for a game, the fatigue following the series is always a big let-down. Shaun Johnson Josh Morris There was good reason for this. He is one of those coaches who have consistently brought the best out of his side, and there is no surprise he was the man to break Cronulla’s premiership duck in 2017 against Melbourne.

One of the few goals Johnson has yet to tick off is a premiership, so he’ll be desperate to make that happen. The return of Matt Moylan and Wade Graham will only make things more uncertain for opposition defences. The NRL’s top eight is set after Toby Rudolf landed the final dagger in the Warriors’ brave season and sent Cronulla to the finals with a thrilling 22-14 win at Kogarah. Rather than running the ball himself, Johnson and Briton Nikora have formed a lethal combination on the right edge while his cut out pass to Bronson Xerri set up Josh Dugan’s match-winning try.

Bronson Xerri 10. When you think of consistency over the last five years in the NRL, the Sharks are right up there. 3. He also featured for Newtown last year and scored an impressive three tries in one half on debut. Kurt Capewell Dugan, as we know, is one of the best ball-runners in the game. 12. At full strength, with Shaun Johnson, Matt Moylan and Wade Graham all in the line up, the Sharks should have the artillery to put sides away. Should there be an injury, anywhere, you can expect a reshuffle and young gun Bronson Xerri to get a run.

The success of a new halves combination has given Cronulla coach John Morris plenty to ponder. 7. They do have the Raiders and Eels, but with the unpredictability of the Warriors, the Storm, Dragons, Broncos and Panthers, they won’t have as many easy games as they might like.

The Sydney Roosters and Melbourne are the rightful favourites for the 2019 NRL season. 8. 13. Ins: Shaun Johnson (New Zealand Warriors), Isaac Lumelume (promoted), Billy Magoulias (promoted), Josh Morris (Canterbury Bulldogs), Briton Nikora (promoted) The Sharks have shown enough glimpses so far this season, with Shaun Johnson finding his role within the team and the young brigade not just filling holes, but creating headaches for the opposition. No Ramien, Leutele or Lee in back-up will do that.

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