If Manly are anywhere near their ruthless best Brisbane are going to struggle with or without Locky. Manlys attack is probably best in league with 2 very good organising halves...I wouldnt be surprised if they do another number on the Donkeys.
Broncos to do it so they can give Lockyer the chance to go out a GF winner. I say that with no confidence whatsoever but I would love to see a fairytale ending for Lockyer.
Ken Arthurson says Manly hatred will help spur them to another NRL Premiership. http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sp...-nrl-premiership/story-e6frexnr-1226143105880
Like souths, parra are playing it smart by giving themselves 4 weeks head start on the other teams for next season.