Now before this forum gets completely thrown off topic with grammar boys trying to bamboozle everyone with their extended vocabulary, I think it's time for an accurate prediction of what is to come.
Shore are the school to beat for the Major Rennie. With a massive amount of boys from the victorious 1st and 2nd eights returning, as well as their victorious 1st junior 8 coming into the senior squad it almost seems an impossible task to beat them, but often the crew that seems most likely does not come through with the result.
Scots were pushed to the forefront of GPS rowing last year, which from what I've heard was largely thanks to a new coaching squad (and maybe that $30K empacher they bought). I am unsure whether the boys from the East will keep this run going this season.
Kings always start the season strong, due to their heavy training load early on. However from what I can gather from the Kings boatshed, the 1st 8 selection policy is a modified version of musical chairs (exactly the same without the music.) This will see them die off towards the tough end of the season.
Newington had a disappointing season last year, with their prized crew not able to bring Rennie back to Stanmore. Although many are writing them off for this season, over the past two seasons their first junior eights have finished second, so I have no doubt that they will be right in the mix.
Riverview have not been able to commence any preseason training, as they are awaiting a mass order of blue led paint from China so they can paint all of their boats, just in case no one is able to recognise them. It is difficult to make any sort of prediction at this point.
Joeys, who only seem to do rowing to stay fit in the off-season for footy (this is Green and Gold I thought I would mention rugby) will no doubt finish somewhere in the middle of the field.... again.
Grammar look like they are trying to compensate for their lack of talent through banter on this site. I think their hot streak may be over for another 20 years, but I'm sure they will carry some of the positive momentum generated in recent years with them. Maybe they need more signs on their backs.
High to their credit have been looking much better technically in recent years, however I think they are still a long way away from being remotely competitive.