Everyone seems to have Wakey as their tip for the 8 now. So do we need HKR to get the win this weekend ?

Depends which way you look at it. Wakefield's last two games are Widnes and Salford, Hull KR's are Wigan and London. If we assume Wakefield can win both of those and that KR will beat London but lose to Wigan then it's probably best that Hull KR win, but we'd probably still need to win all 3 games.

On the other hand, if we win all 3 games then we are guaranteed to finish in the top 8 if Wakefield win but might not if Hull KR win (and go on to win their last two as well).

Bulls need both teams to lose! Impossible I know. Wakey have an easy run in, I fear you will lose 8th spot to either hull kr or Wakefield. Your lads have done immensely this year it's a tragedy as you would be in 5th 6th spot now bar the points deduction. Potter for manager of the year. Thumbs up to how Bradford have conducted themselves throughout this farce

There is a sense of irony looking at the Catalan away game now, with the Bulls probably needing to win that game against the only Team where they haven't lost away in SL. Its always good going to Perpignan and wondering when that loss will happen and enjoying the unexpected win, though last years downpour gave the chance for a win against the form, but the draw was o/k!

A draw would be the best result for us I think, but after that a Hull KR win would be the best outcome. We then need to win all our remaining games and hope that Wigan beat Rovers.

Chances of this happening? Slim and none.

Would a draw not help us, say if Wakey do win their last 2 but tie with kr that is 5pts and it will be 3pts for kr if they lose 1 of their last 2.

And if bradford win 2 of their 3 we get 4 pts

So the league would be:
8. Bradford. 25
9. Wakefield. 25
10. Hull kr. 24
But we should have a better pts dif than wakey

If we win all 3 games - then we might drag Shudds into the picture. Their last 3 games are us, Wire (away) , then Leeds to finish!

Baloo will have the Giants ready for us this weekend. A much, much harder game than it would have been a few weeks ago.

Basically us, HKR & Wakey have all started play-off footy already. One (on-field) mistake and season could be over.

Draw would probably be best result for us provided KR then lose against wigan.

Neither you just need to make sure you win your game which i don't think you will. Both Giants and Hull comming back to form. I can only see you getting a win in france if Catalan carry on poor form. In theory we could have this wrapped up before last game.

Us beat Hull kr next week and Widnes week after
Hull kr lose to us and Wigan
You lose to Giants and Hull

We would be 3 clear before last game of season.

Once Wakey beat HKR, can we not then recall Paul Sykes?

It's a bit of a dirty tactic i know, but the Wakey team seems to really benefit when he's playing!

Nope, there's no recall option on the deal.

How ironic that Sykes is firing Wakefield into the playoffs, probably at our expense.

Chances of us making the eight? Not a prayer!

Despite which my missus still wanted Saints to lose yesterday. She's got a long memory and bears grudges.

To be honest i don't think it really matters who wins, we need to win all 3 games IMO.

Fantastic run of results for Wakey, they deserve knocking on the door of a top 8.