Super League XVI - Saints Expectations : Mon Feb 07, 2011 4:10 pm
Okay, so what are your expectations for us this year and what would you be happy with. I'm torn a bit this year because of the increasing competitiveness of the league however I am still looking at us for competiting for a top two spot which we should do if we avoid big injuries. Warrington, Bradford and Huddersfield are our main contenders I think and even with McDermott at the helm Leeds have enough good players to keep them in that hunt although I don't forsee them pushing for the Grand Final.
Warrington are definitely strong in the centres but I've got questions about how much more Morley can give them or if Harrison can step up even further. Bradford have Potter there and he has a proven track record here whilst Huddersfield's settled squad should mean they can build on what they've already done.
Can't see us toppling Wigoon unless Simmons can up our defence to their quality or Daniel Anderson's quality.
At the start of this season, without knowing too much about how our game is going to look, I'd be looking for semi-finals in both comps and hopefully a final. I think expecting us to win a trophy is unrealistic although it is within our capability given that Warrington have managed to win two Challenge Cups in a row.