Wests Tigers resemble last year's Raiders, showing potential for a top-eight finish. They face challenges, including an upcoming game against a weakened Broncos team.
Wests Tigers are this year's version of the Canberra Raiders from last season. What they're doing is real and will take them a long way.
I'm not saying they'll win the minor premiership like the Raiders did, but I'm convinced they'll make the top eight and are a legitimate top-four chance. And if you finish that high up anything can happen from there.
But with a rapidly-growing reputation, as the Tigers are getting, comes increased challenges and they quickly arrive at another one with Saturday night's game against defending premiers the Brisbane Broncos at Campbelltown Sports Stadium.