Predicted Finish: 5th
Actual Finish: 4th
There was always a chance that the Roosters would fall from their lofty heights in 2020 after losing two genuine megastars. Although they did, we all knew they'd still be there or there-abouts. A pretty predictable season in all honesty. They're too good to not be top four/five.
4. Season Grading
ย B+
It seems very strange to rate a top-four finish anything less than an A. The Roosters are certainly a victim of their recent success in that regard, but if anything 2020 probably exceeded expectations.
I hate to harp on about it but the Roosters lost two genuine megastars and headed into 2020 with a rookie half and a largely untested centre. That centre would go down injured in the pre-season further muddying their season.
Throw in an early, season-ending injury to Victor Radley and this side had every right to slide right down the ladder. They did not.
They finished fourth, played two highly competitive finals and look set for an equally successful 2021 as a result.
Kyle Flanagan ultimately did not work out, however, I'd argue he's been made a scapegoat this year after putting in more than what was expected.
Another brilliant season despite falling short of a near-impossible three-peat.
