I don't think you can rule out Haven, they look good. Few additions here and there, not looking forward to playing them..

I think Fev will be tough.

Why Haven? they've lost 2 very good forwards (Amor / Edmonson).

Amor has re-signed on loan from Leeds but Mcnally will be a loss, they have also signed garbage in Thompson and Skee from Harlequins whi isnt up to scratch. Govin is a gamble with his injury record.

1. Barrow
2. Halifax
3. Sheffield
4. Widnes
5. Featherstone
6. Widnes
7. Toulouse
8. Dewsbary
9. Leigh
10. Batley
11. Cougers

Have Widnes got two teams in the league now?

Personally I'd say its a tough call to work out who finishes were in the top 4 next year , injuries will be the key for me . Any combination from Barrow Fax Widnes Fev .

If Fax can play like they did in the first half of the year all through next season then they will be hard to beat, but if they play like the second half of the season they will miss out on the top 4.


The Vicar

Agreed we lacked leadership to get us through those tough times throughout the second half of the season. Hopefully thats where Gene will come into play, taking control in tough situations.

valid point. The reason we dipped in the second half was down to reduced fire power in the pack (loss of Matt James) and the settling in of a standoff.

I think we have addressed both these areas in re-signing Maloney, and getting Auzuie and Gene.

Branighan (Gene cover) will be our answer for the standoff question. If Calland can get them playing as a team early on then I think we will be tough to beat.

big test for MC next season, high expectations from Fax fans and quite rightly with the quality he has.

All the above subject to an injury crisis!

Tables up side down.

Widnes beat barrow in the nr final cos had pickersgill in the front row,tkl on form is the best centre in the league.After having his operation end of last season and seeing him train he will be on fire.Young thompson,houghton,grady and mullaley will surprise a few.If we sign penney and chris dean i am really confident of widnes getting a top 3.Not been the favourites will give widnes more determination and this year got more beef upfront.

I think people are just going off your last couple of seasons.

After the closeness of this season, Making a prediction on the table isn't going to be easy,

I'd expect it to be tight again, Toulouse might not do so badly... If they're serious about applying for a franchise they'll have to improve, Catalan had a bad first season but improved in their second.

Dewsbury aint got a bad squad, and provided they make a good start in the Northern Rail they should keep that winning Mentality. not sure how Keighley will fare but would like them to do ok.

Absolutely hit the nail on the head.

Leigh lacked self belief last season. I will await some really silly results next season because Leigh will certainly find the try line under Millward!

End of the day you cant polish a turd.

correct thats why fax still havent won owt