Scott Sattler has named his early NRL top eight for the 2021 season.
Sattler has the Canberra Raiders taking out the minor premiership with the Penrith Panthers, South Sydney Rabbitohs and Parramatta Eels finishing in the top four.
The former Panthers and West Tigers lock has competition powerhouses the Melbourne Storm and the Sydney Roosters sliding to fifth and seventh respectively.
He also thinks the Gold Coast Titans will jump up the ladder after finishing last season with five straight wins.
The Newcastle Knights round out Sattler's top eight.
Below is Sattler’s early NRL top eight:
- Raiders
- Panthers
- Rabbitohs
- Eels
- Storm
- Titans
- Roosters
- Knights