Oh! and the Giants could easily beat Leigh and Hull, and be just 4 behind 4th, well would you believe it.

But just to clarify the top team does go up automatically?

When was the last time the team at the top of the championship after the regular season was promoted automatically without any form of play off?

I agree with you to be honest, looks like it'll be an exciting end to the season. Would be great to see a GF between 2 clubs who have never won it!

Was that not Cas end of 2007

It looks like being Cas v Leeds, unless there something really strange happens.
Cas are nailed on for the LLS and Leeds seem to be on a roll and if it is these 2 in the final, Leeds will probably lift the trophy.
Their experience in playing in GF will be a major factor.

Wigan also starting to build some momentum and they could sneak into the mix.

No, we finished top, but had the play offs to go through to get promoted. We beat Widnes in the play off final 42-10 at Headingley (Danny Broughs last game for us before he joined you guys)

I wouldn't disagree with that. A lot can change over a few weeks mind. Going to be interesting!

I think it was Hull FC in 97 or maybe Huddersfield 98. They didn't have to play teams from the division above neither after a league campaign to then try and earn a promotion.

2002 huddersfield giants had to go up via play off final against leigh.

Hull Sharks, 1997, We got promoted too after beating them in the premiership final 18-0 and following PSG's demise.