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| I think it is very difficult to call.
Top 5: Leeds have lost a lot of leadership and experience but still have a very good squad. Wigan's young side are all a year older and with Tomkins returning to add a bit more class could be very strong. St Helens look strong from 1 to 17 but have little cover in the backs. Both Huddersfield and Warrington have made a few good signings.
Mid table: I expect Castleford to do well again, a bit like Wigan whoever they loose the team seems good enough to cover it, Hull have made good signings and could be a force (how many times has that been said though), Hull KR and Catalan have decent squads, Catalan on paper look very strong but I'm not sure about the coach.
Bottom 3: Salford, Wakefield and Widnes. They don't look to be in the same class as the other 9.
A lot of course will depend on injuries as they always have a bearing.
St Helens
Leeds
Huddersfield
Wigan
Warrington
Castleford
Catalan
Hull
Hull KR
Salford
Wakefield
Widnes
I'm expecting one or two surprises this year, I think it may be very interesting.
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[quote="Steve":1xb0p6sn] Dislike Leigh with a passion, but they are a million miles ahead of any other club in this league, a sad fact. [/quote:1xb0p6sn]:d7dc4b20b2c2dd7b76ac6eac29d5604e_24148.jpg |
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| 1- Leigh
2 - Bradford
3 - Halifax
4 - London
5 - Sheffield
6 - Dewsbury
7 - Fev
8 - Batley
9 - Workington
10 -Swinton
11 -Whitehaven
12 -Oldham
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| Quote: roversmad "He is good, isn't he?
Quite unbelievable really.
"It doesn't matter because we won those"
Jesus.
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| You all have Rovers in the bottom four!
So do I.
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| Quote: blakeysrobin "You all have Rovers in the bottom four!
So do I.'"
Keeping Campese on the pitch is huge for Rovers. If he stays fit then they are very capable of making the 8, but I don't see how they can win the big games without him.
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| Going for some big calls but here goes. Up to middle 8,s only anything after that.
1, Wigan
2, Warrington
3, Leeds
4, Catalan
5, Castleford
6, St. Helens
7,Huddersfield
8,Hull
9,Widnes
10,Hull Kr
11,Wakefield
12,Salford
Maybe points difference or odd point between top 3 rest think will be really close
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Skysports.com wrote: 'There was still time for Murrell to knock over a drop-goal into the sea of delirious red and white behind the posts. The Black and Whites were already heading disconsolately home'.: |
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| 1. Leeds
2. St Helens
3. Warrington
4. Wigan
5. Catalans
6. Huddersfield
7. Hull FC
8. Hull KR
9. Salford
10. Castleford
11. Widnes
12. Wakefield
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| Warrington to do the treble
After all, it will be their year
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| Saints
Leeds
Wigan
Cas
Hudds
Warrington
Catalans
Hull fc
Salford
Hull kr
Widnes
Wakey
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| Top 4 contenders:
Leeds
St Helens
Wigan
Huddersfield
Warrington
4-8 contenders:
Huddersfield
Warrington
Castleford
Catalans
Hull
Hull KR
Salford
Bottom 4:
Hull
Hull KR
Salford
Widnes
Wakefield
That's how I see the make up of Super League next season. Any team could probably finish anywhere in their respective "mini-league"
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“We will not accept a top eight finish as a barometer of supposed success at any point in the future whilst I am the owner of this club.
Thats why you got the Bullet Agar...Adam Pearson wants winners...not useless gits like you.
"Rugby League is a simple game played by simple people. Rugby Union is a complex game played by wankers." L.Daley 2005: |
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| Can see us in the top 6 and in the super 8 where a improvement on 8th is a must but if Radford struggles,then he will be a goner IMO.We have assembled a absolute monster of a pack for next season which should go better than last yrs pack which was up there in metres made and hope the backs finish it off this season,we was 3rd for clean breaks but nr bottom on tries scored until super 8s when we scored for fun.
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| As a Salford fan I'm reasonably confident this year. We have shifted the big time Charlie's to Leigh and feel we have signed some good hungry players. More focus on character than reputation. We have a good young local coach with an rl god as director of football. Hopefully with a more team approach and youngsters coming through we can push on for top 8. I think Dobbo and Lui can be a real surprise package half back pairing with some monster wingers to score a fair few.
Am sick of football now and need my RL back! Hurry up!
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Warrington Wolfs - 0
Wakefield Trinity - 0
Leigh Centurions - 0
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| Leeds will still be the team to beat
1 Leeds
2 St Helens
3 Huddersfield
4 Warrington
5 Catalans
6 Wigan
7 Salford
8 Castleford
9. Hull fc
10 Widnes
11 Hull kr
12 Wakefield
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| Top 3 Wigan, Leeds, Saints
4-6 Huddersfield, Warrington, Catalan
7-10 Cas, KR, FC
Bottom3 Widnes, Salford, Wakefield
Each group could be in any order but cant see much movement between the groups, possibly Cas to make top 6 at Catalan's expense.
It will be interesting to see how Leeds go, without Sinfield and Peacock
Also, we may just see Leigh gain promotion although they do appear to be stacking up a hefty wage bill and we know how that could end.
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| Always like this time of year…Huddersfield/Hull/Hull KR fans look away now!
1. Leeds - Losing Peacock/Sinfield is a big blow but on and off the pitch they have a fantastic organisation, I know Cas fans hate me for saying it but I admire what they have built up.
2. Wigan - The only team who could possibly overtake Leeds. In certain games though they need to control the aggression.
3. Warrington - Recruited quite well, and I think they've done well by not responding to knee jerk reactions and sacking Tony Smith. I fancy them to play Leeds in the GF.
4. St Helens - Big year for Saints, they have some good players, not entirely convinced by Cunningham but if they can steer clear of injuries they will do ok.
5. Catalans - They would easily finish in the top four if they once and for all sorted out their away form. It must be really tough on full time professional players having to fly for an hour once every two weeks right?! They should really look at teaming up with a centrally based lower league club (e.g. Dewsbury) and developing some training/accommodation facilities so the players get used to the setup for away games.
6. Castleford - Not as good as 2015, but I fancy us to have a good home record and pick off a few of the bigger teams.
7. Huddersfield – Sorry Hudds fans, but I’m a bit unsure about this season, how much longer can they rely on Brough to work his magic? 'Ferresgate' will affect them a little and I'm not sure Anderson has what it takes to push them all the way.
8. Hull FC - They would do much better if they had a proven quality coach. They have big support, often spent well on players and have also received some nice transfer fees lately, don't know why they stick with a coach who makes them play such boring rugby. If they brought in someone better they would be challenging for the top 6. Still, it's a playoff spot.
9. Salford - Slight improvement, not convinced by their recruitment and no doubt the 'good' Doctor will get them newspaper inches. Tim Sheens will easily guide them to safety in the Middle 8s.
10. Hull KR - Right, to begin with I don't know where this 'entertainers' tag has come from. Having one entertaining player (Albert Kelly) does not in my book make them entertaining. Will be tough to beat at Craven Park but do little away from home.
11. Wakefield - Another season of struggle. However I again predict them to be in Super League come 2017, you can't fault them for doing the business when it matters.
12. Widnes - Another coach who stays in a job despite having not done much. I've never ever rated Betts as a coach. Any team with Kev Brown and Danny Tickle (hope he is on the mend) should have done much better, and yes I know they made the playoffs in year XYZ. Not recruited well and if either of those two players are injured, they will struggle.
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