Hold onto your hats Raiders fans, 2017 is going to be one hell of a year according to our experts.

Three of them have selected Canberra to go all the way this year and clinch their first premiership since 1994 while Alby Talarico is backing Cronulla to go back-to-back. Kane Austin is putting his money on the Warriors who now boast one of the most formidable spines in the NRL. Matt French thinks Melbourne can go one better after their grand final heartache while only Curtis Woodward thinks Jarryd Hayne and the Gold Coast can make the playoffs.

Curtis Woodward – The81stMinute.com, The81stMinute Commentary Team
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Kane Austin – The81stminute.com
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