🦈 Cronulla Sharks
2025: 5th. 15-9. Solid, not spectacular.
What they’ve got: Nicho Hynes. Cameron McInnes. A team that knows its identity.
The call: Top 6.
🐓 Sydney Roosters
2025: 8th. 13-11. Scraped into finals.
What they’ve got: James Tedesco. Now Daly Cherry-Evans. That’s a handy spine.
The call: Top 5. DCE + Tedesco is intriguing.
🪓 NZ Warriors
2025: 6th. 14-10. Back-to-back finals appearances.
What they’ve got: Shaun Johnson (if he plays on). Addin Fonua-Blake. Addin Fonua-Blake (yes, twice, because he’s that good).
New recruit: Alofiana Khan-Pereira — 43 tries in two seasons.
The call: Top 8.
🐬 Dolphins
2025: 9th. 12-12. One win off finals.
What they’ve got: Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow. Herbie Farnworth. Selwyn Cobbo (new). Isaiya Katoa is a star in the making.
The call: Top 8. Dark horse for 2026.
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