Anything could happen below Cas who look certs for LLS. going to be a far better S8's this year, and how it was meant to be.

Still think Cas will bottle it. Leeds will take the title this year. Its written in the stars, given how Hardaker has treated the Leeds fans who stood by him during his troubled times

Regards

King Jame

If Wigan get in top 4 I think they will win it.

Not really most on here had us to finish bottom and trading places with HKR our season has been a roaring success top four pretty much all season and semi-finalists in the challenge cup, not to mention secured a top eight spot weeks ago.

Surprised at so many writing off Cas's GF chances. It might need a bit of a stagger over the line compared with their rampaging start - bit like Leeds in 15 - but they're still more than capable IMO

If Powell has the luxury of being able to pick from a full squad then there is a 50/50 chance whoever the opposition is.
If Moors and Cook can get back quick and we stay injury free then great but if not and we start picking injurys up then the odds in my opinion will be drastically reduced in favour of the opposition.

According to DP cook should be back next week against Catalans. Moors hopefully for the first game in the 8's.

I wouldn't write off Cas' GF chances but obviously until you get over the line in playoffs they'll always be doubts about whether you'll be successful as seen with Warrington and teams like Hudds and Catalans who just seemed to roll over come playoff time.

Obviously Cas are going to win the LLS, probably with at least 4 or 5 games to spare. How they manage those 'dead rubbers' will be important. Give some players a game off to try keep them fresh but you don't want to over-do it as you want to take momentum into the playoffs so you don't want scrappy performances and defeats.

The Super 8's will be genuinely interesting this year. It's a no brainer to say Cas will be top 4, Leeds are strong favourites to make it and Huddersfield possibly have too much to do but shouldn't be ruled out either. As for the rest it's there for the taking.

The next couple of games could define how the table looks. It could bring Hudds, Wigan and Saints into touching distance of the top 4 before the split if they win, but lose and they could all leave themselves too much to make up in the S8s

Think next week is the big one with Hull v Hudds, Wigan v Leeds, Wakey vs Saints.

Those playing catchup need to win those games.

Oh I just love the first few pages of this thread

Shows how unpredictable it has been. No one got anywhere near in the predictions.

Salford out of the top 4 now and could be out of the Cup next week too.

Leeds picking up injuries (or resting a few?).

If Saints beat Wakefield there's going to be one hell of a scramble for those top 4 places...

Can Cas keep motoring or do they take their foot off the gas and risk losing momentum?

If we beat Catalan Leeds need to win 6 more games than us out of the last 7. I wouldn't say we will stop motoring but I would say we will rest players whenever needed and not risk injured players.
I would like to think we will go full strength against Wigan and Saints as I don't want them in the top 4.