Sydney pundits predict the Raiders' downfall, suggesting they lack the performance level of competitors.
Some Sydney-based pundits are already predicting the Raiders' downfall towards the backend of the season and into the finals.
The suggestion is that the Green Machine lacks another gear, whereas Melbourne and the Panthers are capable of elevating their performance to another level.
Mind you, I noticed at least one of the pundits at the start of the season announced the Raiders as favourites to secure the wooden spoon on the back of the departure of Jordan Rapana and Elliott Whitehead.
With the Raiders sitting on the top of the ladder with three rounds to go, nothing could be further from the truth.