By trying to catch it? That's what passes as courageous these days?

A good post to jinx your team.All depends on injuries and how a team gels.

I think we'll make the 8 in fairness, but I'm sure many fans say the same about their team. Injuries will play their part of course but I'm confident of a good season.

I can't honestly see me team Cas Tigers making the play-offs - but wouldn't take many from the London squad over my team. Cas Tigers 9th or 10th - London 11th or 12th.

I would think 8th would be the minimum aim for London this year. That squad is very capable of it and if they dont make the 8 Mr Rea should be asking some pretty serious questions .

Are Catalans certain of a top 8 finish?

Depends on what the new coach is like i suppose.

Really weak looking squad. Witt is terrible. Dorn or Sarginson should be above him in line to play stand-off.

Dorn was playing 6 towards the end of the year under Tony Rea with Robertson at 1. That worked well. I suspect Sargeson may go to 3, that said he played 6 for the Knights. Plenty of choice.

I agree about Witt-Slow and poor in defence. All he seems to have is a boot.

suppose the troll's gotta Troll

It is hard to imagine that a team of the talent of Catalans will not make the top 8. True they have a new French coach who is untested. But he is being assisted by a very experienced Australian coach named David Waite, who has coached Newcastle Knights and Great Britain.

The match between Catalans and London at the Magic Weekend should be very entertaining, especially the contest between the two best scrum halves in Super League, with Craig Gower up against Scott Dureau.

Will you be getting to any games this year Barry?