by Rik E Boy » Tue Feb 18, 2025 4:05 pm
Hogg Premier League Preview 2025
Two very strong teams have joined the Premier League this year so this will be a very tough to survive let alone thrive. Haven’t written one of these for a while so it’s time for REB’s patented ‘kiss of death’….the HPL preview 2025. I’ve done all of you a big favour and made sure I haven’t selected a premiership winner in this preview.
The favourites (1-5)
As always, I expect the Roosters to be there when the guns are firing late in August. A bit of a mixed finals record but the Chooks are always crowing in the minor round and it’s hard to see them missing out late in the season. I’m always a big rap for TEAM_FISH and how he didn’t win more matches last season with that scoring I’ll never know. A repeat of the last year’s scoring should bring him more wins. Wild HORNE Berry had a slight slip up last year but I’m expecting a return to form from the Juice this year with a possible return to Grand Final action. The other side I think will do well is Mediocre at Best who had an uncharacteristically poor season last year.
The contenders (4-9)
It was a break out year for Poon Army as the reigning premier ended his drought but history shows a dip after premiership success. Should still make the finals but might be behind a few others this season. Head Butters were awesome in Division I last season but will find Premier a harder head to butter. I still think they make finals though. Speaking of break out seasons, it’s time DAISYSDUDS did something at this level. Trailing by some distance last year the Duds really rallied late and this season I reckon he might finally make the eight. The other side I see making the finals are The Willies who missed by a whisker at their first attempt last year.
The pack (8- 14)
Hondo 97s-98s are a high scoring team but for some reason they don’t win matches. Even when Hondo scored well last season he still got nowhere so it’s hard to see where the improvement might come from. He’s got a lot to replicate from last year to overcome that luck factor. Captain Who is a regular finalist but might be mentally scarred after becoming Poon Army’s bitch last season. At least Groover will only have to face the Poon once before August, but this August he might be spectating. Ecky’s Fevolas are another good side who will challenge the top eight and it shows how strong this league if I’m tipping Ecky will be mid table. Pool Swimmers should be around the mark too after their perfectly timed run to the Granny in Div I last season with a 6-10 finish likely. Two teams I believe might rise a bit from poor seasons last year are Summer of George and Inner Sanctum. With relegation in the air this season I expect both of these veteran Premier League outfights to lift and challenge for the eight.
The slack (13-18)
Jobby the GOAT fired up in 2024 and managed to stumble into the eight but I’m predicting that the GOAT might be kidding himself this year and find himself at the wrong end of the table. Speaking of finalists who are due for a banana skin, I reckon the Sharks are in this boat as well and could face a tough season trying to remain relevant in this league. A harsh call perhaps after Spiro’s best season but history shows that sort of form is an outlier. You can furrget about my REBCats who will hopefully bag the odd win here and there but the reality is my mob is pretty much the West Coast Eagles of this league except with Diet Coke. Lowest seed Billy&TheSwingmen get relegated on that shit name alone.
Regards,
REB