I do have Sky+ so have replayed this many times, but still can't believe my ears. Did Phil Clarke really predict Hull FC to win the Grand Final on Boots N'All?
Oh dear...

dont get too excited, he said celtic would make the playoffs last week

Perhaps - but I was a bit thrown by Stevo's claim that the sport can't afford to not have Warrington, Hull or Bradford in the play-offs. Erm, why? 'Leeds and Wigan', I wouldn't have liked it and would have still disagreed, but at least I'd have seen where he was coming from.

I'm surprised so many 'experts' are making so many predictions this year. It looks one of the hardest super league's to predict.

To be fair to hull though, there's no reason why they can't make the grand final, but they're one of at least 5 or 6 clubs who on paper could surprise the top 2, so I wouldn't want to put my money on anyone.

Hull can make the grand final if they time their injuries right. A lot depends on Sean Long gametime and when he isn't playing if Washbrook, Turner, Whiting or whoever can step up.

I do think Hull has the best pack though, good combination of grafters and impact players. None of which seem to give too many penalties away apart from Tickle. People say Luaki does but I disagree, and he wins a lot by being such a big b*stard to put down.

Washbrook and Whiting cant step into cover the scrum half role, this has been the problem for a number of seasons now and I also doubt Turner can.

Yes big ask, however looking at the last 2 seasons results nothing would surprise me.

They actually have a lot of experience, ex internationals with a mix of some good young talent, they could do it depending on how the rest perform and as mentioned we get few shocks every year.

He's gone mad.....he even complimented my Quins team for playing well against Wakefield...now thats unheard of!!! Can someone find the real Phil Clarke please?!!