Re: Pre season. : Thu Jan 12, 2023 1:28 pm  

Really hard to predict.

Bottom two IMO will be Leigh and Wakey, too three Wigan, Saints and Hudds (no particular order for either).

4th to 10th really hard to predict, all down to injuries, thibk we will just miss out of play offs maybe 7th, be nice to get to at the CC final, we have a really good 17 IMO, but injuries to key players, backrow and 6/7 we will be in trouble.

Just like us to play some good rugby and no collapse at the end of the year.

Re: Pre season. : Thu Jan 12, 2023 1:32 pm  

Thibk Warrington will be the biggest improves, assembled a strong pack, drinkwater is a smart signing and think Duffy and Williams will have very good seasons behind their pack.

Re: Pre season. : Thu Jan 12, 2023 2:12 pm  

The aim for the club has to be a play off finish, however as a fan I will be content with watching consistent and entertaining rugby... of which a top 6 finish should follow off the back of it.

Re: Pre season. : Thu Jan 12, 2023 4:05 pm  

Dave K. wrote:

Thibk Warrington will be the biggest improves, assembled a strong pack, drinkwater is a smart signing and think Duffy and Williams will have very good seasons behind their pack.

Be interesting to see if Powell can turn it round in 1 off season. From 2nd bottom to play offs is a big jump.

Pressure is on Watson to win something at Hudds this season too. They've probably got the deepest squad in SL.

Re: Pre season. : Thu Jan 12, 2023 4:31 pm  

Dave K. wrote:

Thibk Warrington will be the biggest improves, assembled a strong pack, drinkwater is a smart signing and think Duffy and Williams will have very good seasons behind their pack.

My opinion is we will see some major surprises in S/L this coming season.
As for trophy winners i will go for Wigan.
Biggest surprise team for me will be Castleford who now have a really outstanding spine.
looking forward to seeing Tony Smiths influence on the team and playing style but a second row of Savelio if fit and Lane with a possible back up of Griffin doesnt cut it for me so its likely we will see Ligi Soa in the second row for a lot of games

Re: Pre season. : Thu Jan 12, 2023 4:41 pm  

Think Cas recruitment has been pretty poor, but that's just me.

Widdop is 33 and coming off another shoulder injury. Miller blows hot and cold. The rest of their recruitment is a bit meh.

Can see them in the bottom 4

Re: Pre season. : Thu Jan 12, 2023 4:55 pm  

A lot of hype round Huddersfield and I wouldn't be surprised to see them finish above Wigan to clinch 2nd. Pains me to say but I think Connor for MoS at 20/1 is a bet.

Re: Pre season. : Thu Jan 12, 2023 7:10 pm  

HU8HFC wrote:

A lot of hype round Huddersfield and I wouldn't be surprised to see them finish above Wigan to clinch 2nd. Pains me to say but I think Connor for MoS at 20/1 is a bet.

Think they need to reach another final again this season.

They became a bit too structured and predictable last season but Connor will help them their. Flip side is Peats is a big downgrade on Levi and they have a fair few players 32+ who you'd think will be in the starting team.

Pressure on Watson to deliver

Re: Pre season. : Fri Jan 13, 2023 10:35 pm  

mwindass wrote:

Think Cas recruitment has been pretty poor, but that's just me.

Widdop is 33 and coming off another shoulder injury. Miller blows hot and cold. The rest of their recruitment is a bit meh.

Can see them in the bottom 4

Agree always thought Miller is slightly over rated

Widdop getting on

Think leigh will surprise a few some good signings

Still think will be hard to stop saints

I'll be a little disappointed if we don't finish top 5 as saints wigan aside there's not much between the rest as Salford showed last season

Re: Pre season. : Sat Jan 14, 2023 9:24 am  

Thetalentboy wrote:

Agree always thought Miller is slightly over rated

Widdop getting on

Think leigh will surprise a few some good signings

Still think will be hard to stop saints

I'll be a little disappointed if we don't finish top 5 as saints wigan aside there's not much between the rest as Salford showed last season

Cheers mate.
In all honesty, these are my top 6 in any order.

Saints
Wigan
Huddersfield
Hull FC
Salford
Warrington

I think Leigh will just escape relegation this time.