THE QRL’s InTrust Super Cup kicks off on Saturday and CHRIS GARRY has run his eye over all the clubs lining up for a shot at glory.

1. Wynnum Manly

The Seagulls were one win away from the grand final last year but never looked like being premiers. They were inconsistent all year against the better teams. They have recruited well for this season with Canterbury Bulldogs recruit Patrick Templeman an excellent fullback who is NRL class. The Seagulls will make the finals and are a legitimate threat for the premiership.

2. Townsville Blackhawks

THE 14th club in the Intrust Super Cup and on paper, probably the best. The Blackhawks recruitment drive has been outstanding. They have bought ex-Maroon Neville Costigan and a host of talent with NRL experience and they will receive the best Cowboy players. They will make the finals and are capable of even better.

3. Easts Tigers

THE Tigers were outclassed in last year’s final by the Northern Pride and have kept largely the same side. They will be boosted by ex-Pride five-eighth Shaun Nona who is now a Melbourne Storm contracted player.

4. Ipswich Jets

THE biggest beneficiaries of the new ruck interpretations, the Jets are dark horses for this competition. They have barely bought any players, relying on their squad from last year and their emerging youth. They will be the fittest and fastest team in the competition under the Walker brothers, the third of which, Chris, will be making a comeback to footy at Ipswich.

5. PNG Hunters

THE Hunters were tremendous feat in their first season, just missing out on the finals. The Hunters staff always said their team wouldn’t find consistency until this season and they are expected to make the finals considering how strong they are at home.

6. Northern Pride

THE premiers have lost a host of players over the off-season and have a new coach in Joe O’Callaghan. The Pride will still be strong but for the first time in several seasons are not among the title favourites.

7. Burleigh Bears

The competition’s perennial under-achievers surely can crack the finals this year. They have a good team and the Titans have greater depth this season, meaning the Bears will see a better quality of talent coming back to them each week.

8. Redcliffe Dolphins

THE Dolphins have recruited as if they are Manchester United, buying more than a dozen players from NSW Cup and rival Intrust Super Cup clubs. The Dolphins biggest gets are ex-Broncos and Titans utility Luke Capewell and ex St George Illawarra prodigy Evander Cummins.

9. Tweed Heads Seagulls

THE Seagulls used to be in the grand final every second season but have become inconsistent recently. To arrest that slide they have bought heavily despite not losing too many players. A finals contender but the host of new faces may work against them when they face the top three to four teams.

10. Norths Devils

THE Devils were a solid team last year but have lost star half Todd Murphy. The Devils have not recruited hard relying on fringe Broncos and their young players coming through the ranks.

11. Mackay Cutters

THIS is a crucial year for the Cutters who under performed last season. The 2013 champions ushered in a host of young talent who struggled for consistency. This year they should perform better but are no chance of a premiership.

12. Central Capras

THE Capras have bought well, recruiting Ipswich Jets standout Javarn White and Newcastle Knights half Matt Minto. They won’t be in finals contention but will go close and they need to as Rockhampton is league heartland and their fans need a team to get behind.

13. Souths Logan

THE Magpies new partnership with the Broncos will see them return to competitive status in the competition as they have a steady-stream of NRL-quality players filtering back to the club including Mitch Garbutt. Souths will be a solid team but won’t be able to compete with the likes of Wynnum Manly and Ipswich.

14. Sunshine Coast

NOW affiliated with the Melbourne Storm, the Sunshine Coast will be much improved this season but don’t expect them to make the finals as they are too inexperienced.