NRL experts’ 2023 predictions revisited: Who nailed it and who failed it
From Jason Taumalolo playing Origin to Des Hasler’s shock return - we go back to see which NRL experts got their pre-season predictions right in the pre-season, and who got it wrong.
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There was boldly predicting the return of Des Hasler, the demise of Brad Fittler and foreseeing both Kalyn Ponga’s shift back to fullback and the Dally M medal triumph.
But not every expert from this masthead can beat their chest - Panthers style - when it comes to their crystal ball gazing for the past season.
We look back at who soared - and who sunk - at their pre-season predictions from back in February, as well as their early crow for 2024.
Originally published as NRL experts’ 2023 predictions revisited: Who nailed it and who failed it
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