Not now. Yesterday's game blew it IMO.

Think this topic should now be " can we make the top 10"

So nobody fancy having a go at the spreadsheet and posting your predicted final table, then?

had a go at the spreadsheet (good work FA), took a moment to work it out (Im always a bit slow on a Monday morning) and I came up with this as the final league;

Results
now plus total
1 Wigan 31 18 49
2 Warrington 25 16 41
3 Hudds 26 12 38
4 Leeds 21 16 37
5 Hull FC 20 12 32
6 Catalans 22 8 30
7 Hull KR 18 8 26
8 St. Helens 17 8 25
9 Widnes 12 10 22
10 Wakefield 13 8 21
11 Bradford 16 4 20
12 Castleford 10 10 20
13 London 9 2 11
14 Salford 6 0 6

so no, not in the 8, not even close.

The more interesting question might be can we make whatever relegation cut line the RFL/SL impose in the 2014 league for qualification into the top tier (be it 10 or 12 teams) for whatever structure we're going to have in 2015?
If they go down the 10 teams in SL1 route we could be in trouble, and end up in SL2 for 2015(or whatever nonsence they call the second tier) given we're on half cash again in potentially one of the most important super league seasons in terms of avoiding relegation.

Very good point Duckman all the other clubs will be aware how the next two years are key. So I expect the market for quality players to be very competitive. Somehow we need to find a way to build the squad in a sellers market with limited funds.

Having half as much sky money is going to be a handicap next year and could have an even worse effect if the weird "three 12s and a middle 8 confuse the fans into submission scenario" comes into force.

My EXCELent forecast is now
Wigan 47
Wolves 43
Hudds 42
Leeds 37
Hull 30
Cats 32
Saints 29
Hull KR 24
Bradford 22
Widnes 20
Wakey 19
Cas 14
London 11
Salford 6

Proviso;- Wolves beat Wigan tonight
Bradford beat Wakey, Cas, and London

On current form I can only see us beating London.

Same here.

Still, with Warrington (H) and Wigan (A) coming up there's plenty of chances to get some form back

We may have a chance against Warrington if there is a massive punch up tonight and half of their team receive suspensions. Although, they'd probably still fancy their chances against us.

There's going to be a murder next Sunday and we don't need Jessica Fletcher to work out where. The biggest surprise will be if the Wolves don't get at least 60.

You can bet if Atkins scores he will celebrate like he's just scored a try to win the grand final.

Doubt it. Wire players will celebrate as if they have scored in a completely meaningless pre-season smash up against a low ranked opponent. Which is almost what it is.

It is inherent in any Spreadsheet that much of the data for future predictions cannot be held as certain and should be assessed from a statistical analysis of proven historical data added to reasoned assumptions based on any new data which may be available.
In the application of assumptions care has been taken by this author to disregard any elements of a preconceived conclusion or the taint of personal bias through emotional of pecuniary reward.

I do hereby declare that the final Super League standing positions as sumarised from my spreadsheet show a true and fair view of the state of affairs as projected my me.
Bobsmyuncle
24th June 2013


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