Quote: bullinenemyland "I wouldn't say we have no chance, but i'd suggest it would be slim at this moment.
The only thing I can say is that we have kept the core of what was a team that came within 15mins (and 8pts) of winning promotion back to Super League. We also finished 4pts ahead of Leigh in the qualifiers despite the so called big name signings of Moi Moi, Hock and Higham.
I genuinely don't think that the new additions are going to make that much of a difference. Chase blows hot and cold. Any team he has played in have suffered as everything runs through him. Cas, Salford, England... none have done much with him in the team. Cas have become a much better side since he left and I expect the same will be the case for Salford.
Tonga is past his best as is Patterson. The only signing I'm genuinely impressed with is Harrison Hanson.
Look at the spine of the team and I think we more than match them, even maybe a bit stronger...
Full Back - Campbell/Clare vs McNally
Cory Paterson is only 28, hardly 'past his best'.
Also in terms of budget we had a deal all but sorted with Jason Chan recently but he had to retire so I guess we must have at least have some space left under the cap.