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nothing in that you wouldnt expect to hear, and true we do have a great 17, but after that we're relying on our kids

Well, no. We do have some great players but not the whole 17! Some of 'the kids' put the first teamers to shame IMO.

He's correct, we swill struggle this season.

He never said we will struggle, he said we might. It's true we might. But looking at some of these youngsters coming through I don't think we will struggle. We'll finish in the top four and I think this team will only get stronger as the season goes on. Hull will run out of steam, they're too old.

Saints should be starting to come together by the time the play offs start. But being realistic I think 2011 will see a new era for for Saints and another 10 years of being the team to beat.

Trouble is for many short sighted fans, finishing 3rd or 4th will mean a disaster.

Last season with the worst injury crisis i can remember we finished 2nd. Those same kids who did so well are a year older with alot more experience. We've lost a non existant Cayless and gained a workhorse in Fozz. We've actually got 2 centres this year. I am very positive about our chances this year, and why not?

finishing top 4 would be great for us this season. This is the year for the youngsters to make their mark. Leeds, wigan, warrington and hull all look strong. This is a transistional period for saints. New half back, 'new' hooker, new centre. Hopefully we'll get better as the season goes on then next year kick on with the 'youngsters' having gained all the experience this term. Next year new stadium, new era, new saints! C.O.Y.S

Why did we move Gilmour from centre last year?

you'd have to ask him or MP !
as you well know i meant 2 specialised centres

I thought he started well at centre, hopefully Soliola will be the man

I was at the KC stadium last week watching my team get a bit of a battering by Hull's pack, believe me, they are a totally different proposition to last years and will be one of the most aggressive and dominant in SL this year, providing they don't give away too many penalties. Fitzgibbon looked athletic and impressive for his age, (in the Menzies mould) and O'Meley and Luaki were very aggressive and difficult to contain. I don't think they will run out of steam. Longy dictating play made a big difference to them as well, they will need to keep him injury free. The outside backs are a mixed bag, some talented young kids (Briscoe, Turner, Hall, Tansey with some experience, Yeaman, Calderweood, Whiting). Although it pains me to say it, I think they might be dark horses this year. Think you will beat them though getting them first up, I think they are only having 1 hit out for the first team before the season starts so will be under done for 1st game. I still expect you to be top 4 and hopefully we will be able to be as competitive as last year. Most KR fans will be happy with top 6. Good luck against Hull!!

Longy could be right. I think we needed a monster forward (if Soliola plays centre) or a skillful centre (if Soliola plays second row) to bolster our squad. Hopefully along with our new stadium, 2011 will bring some new world class signings.

think our pack is as good as anyones we just lack pace in our backs

Agree, I'd say our pack is definitely our strength. We have a decent set of props and if Sia or Puletua is used in the back row we have size and mobility with Wilkin and Flannery there aswell. Add in the three hookers we have and our pack is as good and creative as anyone's.

The problem comes with the backs, who need a yard of space extra to make breaks due to their lack of out and out pace. Eastmond helps cure the problem, but we could do with a fast winger and a full back.

Decent seasons from Wheeler and Lomax in the centre and wing or full back would change that. Whilst neither are off a shovel like Penny, neither are slouches.

I'm hoping both will get a number of games this year.