I'm sorry to you Rhino fans but the Bradford squad has improved and I have been watching the game for many, many years. Whilst I agree that we will not finish in the top 4 - I believe we will make the Play-Offs. I still think that opposition are enjoying the fact that Bradford have not been in the Play-offs for the last three years as they didn't finish outside the top five for the first 13 years of Super League and in that time they handed out many hammerings to many teams. But Bradford remains one of the biggest clubs in Super League with a large fan base - I'm just hoping back to being what they were - although it might be long process to gain our 5th Super League Title.

For the record I believe Leeds will finish in the top 5 and stand a very good chance of winning the Super League from anywhere in the Play-Offs as Sinfield is an exceptional leader - the loss of Buderus may hurt you however. You will also have a good run in the Challenge Cup as you still have some great players with the likes of Mcguire, Burrows, Hall and Peacock. This season is going to be close and should make for a good competition as even London seem much stronger than last season.

Nice stat and speaking personally you can bet your bottom dollar that's what's happening but it's about time Bradford got themselves back in the game to help keep that red rose lot in check, instead of leaving it all to plucky Leeds.

For the record St Helens have never finished outside the SL Regular Round top 5 for an average finsh of 2.31, Leeds likewise except for SL 1 (1996 - 10th) for an average of 3.44, next it's Wigan at 3.63 with Bradford slipping to 3.94

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The purely for fun prediction comp is open to all - even Bradford fans.

OK, I'll play.

1. Warrington
2. Leeds
3. St Helens
4. Wigan
5. Catalan
6. Huddersfield
7. Castlford
8. Hull
9. Hull KR
10. Widnes
11. Salford
12. Bradford
13. London
14. Wakefield

1. Warrington
2. Wigan
3. St Helens
4. Catalan
5. Leeds
6. Huddersfield
7. Hull FC
8. Bradford
9. Hull KR
10. Castleford
11. London
12. Widnes
13. Salford
14. Wakefield

1. St Helens
2. Warrington
3. Wigan
4. Leeds
5. Catalan
6. Huddersfield
7. Hull FC
8. Hull KR
9. Wakefield
10. Castleford
11. London
12. Bradford
13. Salford
14. Widnes

Nice Big four statistics there.

And Bradford will remain safe in the SL Era ever-presents big four for at least a few more seasons to come.

Ignoring any namechange, ground move type alterations SL has incorporated 22 different teams since it's inception but only 6 of the present group have been in there from the start.

After St Helens, Leeds, Wigan and Bradford it's Warrington with an average finish of 6.56 and London on 8 completing the set.

1: Warrington
2: Wigan
3: Leeds
4: St Helens
5: Les Catalans
6: Hull FC
7: HKR
8: Bradford
9: Huddesfield
10: Castleford
11: London
12: Widnes
13: Wakefield
14: Salford

Wow! Hudders finishing 9th? Why do you think that would happen?

1: Wire
2: Leeds
3: Wigan
4: Saints
5: Catalan
6: Hull FC
7: Huddesfield
8: Bradford
9: Hull KR
10: London
11: Castleford
12: Salford
13: Wakefield
14: Widnes

There, I'm good.

1: Warrington
2: wigan
3: saints
4: leeds
5: Catalan
6: Hull FC
7: Huddesfield
8: HKR
9: cas
10: bulls
11: london
12: Salford
13: Wakefield
14: Widnes

No props to start season, get on a losing roll and not good enough to recover.