Totally agree.

Thought I was going mad for a minute.

Yeah, since Handley was described as the worst winger in SL.

I think you could argue either case with Corey. Unless we get another couple of decent players in our chances of silverware look remote. Under that scenario why not give him plenty game time?
But with more reinforcement it might not be the wisest choice as it might jeopardise whatever hopes we might have. I think he'll be a season away from being genuine SL quality as are most of the youngsters who begin to feature regularly but at some point we have to give him that step up, much as we did with Newman and Walker.

Think we need more than a couple to be anywhere near silverware anyway.

Top six represents a reasonable improvement for us I reckon.

Top 6 and out of relegation trouble well before halfway mark will be progress after last few seasons

Agreed. We cant expect silverware given where we've been. I'll he happy with 6th or higher personally. As long as we're improving and heading in the right direction that'll do me for next year. I still have major reservations over Agar but I'll be delighted to be proved wrong.

Can you imagine the pre-season meeting with the players, "Right lads, this year we're aiming for 6th".

Top 5 will be the aim I would expect.

Top 3 should be aim, but i would settle for anywhere in top 5

If we keep a nearly fully squad, importantly key players like Hurrell Gale and ward and props, think this is very achievable.

I would expect next year balance of power will shift back this side if the pennines, can see Leeds Cas Hull (flatter to deceive to often) all being top 5-6

This squad is 5th/6th at best & thats with a lot of luck injury wise imo.

Yes the coach will motivate them I still them with self belief , because that's his job,but in reality its top 5 or 6

Just seen team announced for Boxing Day if it stays like that should give us an early indication of what we might be like and for once in many years will give us value for money!!
Well gone Mr Agar for using all pre season games as you should do. Big changes from Big Macs days in charge

I understand where you're coming from with this prediction, but given the number of new faces it's going to be difficult to predict how the team will go until we see them on the field in a competitive game, IMO.

For me there's a lot more to a successful season than where they finish in the table. Finishing in 5th or 6th could still be a good year for us if a) we're consistently away from the relegation zone, b) we demonstrate a capability to beat the top sides, if not on a consistent basis, and c) there are signs that promising young players are given time to develop and build up experience in the first team. Notwithstanding the team's need to be given time to gel, I'd also say that finishing 5th or 6th would be disappointing if a) we're routinely getting stuffed by the top sides, b) we're reliant on beating weaker teams, c) the team is solely dependent on the efforts of senior players, and d) we spend decent spells of the season flirting with relegation.

Let's face it - a few more wins at crucial moments last year and we could easily have finished 6th, and that would not have made the season much more enjoyable.

I'd take 5th If lots of youngsters are blooded.
still 2 props and a winger short for me