Agree with that, I wouldn't rule out Wigan either though. I think Wigan's young lads, who were superb earlier in the season, are suffering now.

Wigan v Wire final. Wire will win it.

I reckon it'll be a Wire v Saints final with Wire winning.



Just looking at the poll results currently, is there a Hull fan high as a kite out there somewhere? Or did someone just pick them for the giggles?

The sport has been trying to get a wigan and wire final in either competition for the past 4 years ! It's like it's just not meant to be

Quite open really.
Good point about the rain, if Wire play in the rain like they did v Widnes they'll lose against anyone.
Wigan won the C Cup in the rain and battered Hudds when it was pouring down.
Wane's playing 6 props thumped Hudds who have a formidable pack themselves.
Leeds and Wire are vulnerable due to having ageing forwards. Not sure either can go 80 mins now in a fast paced game.
Don't rate Saints, Hudds or Hull's chances one bit.

Hull, bel13ve..

What are you all smoking in Hull? Must be good stuff.

Hull it is then.

And Sky's latest golden boy obsession Whiting to win the Harry Sunderland.

It looks closer than usual this year. Warrington looked good at the weekend but I think Wigan will sneak it at the end of the day.

Its always their year

Leeds, said it at the start of year, they know when to do it at the right time of the year but has a Bradford fan I hope I'm wrong, I would like to see Warrington finally do it this year.

I can't see past Leeds, they are full of players who know how to win play off games.

Apologies to Hull and Hudds but i don't think Hull are good enough and i'm not sure Hudds have the belief in themselves.

Wigan and Wire i think both have a decent chance, Wire have been building also many have said you need to loose one to win one. I think Wigan will fancy their chances but i'm not sure we have enough x factor to pinch it.

St Helens are coming in with no pressure and little expectation and could surprise a few but i don't think they will go all the way.

I'll go Hudds to beat Hull and Leeds to beat St Helens. It all depends on who wire choose. If Smith keeps his word he'll pick the lowest ranked team so Wire v Leeds & Wigan v Hudds. There was also a suggestion he may just toss a coin which makes predictions rather tricky.

If I had to rank in order of who I think has the best chance, I'd say...

Leeds
Wire
Wigan
Saints

< big gap >

Huddersfield
Hull

Head says Wire but my betting slip says Saints (12/1- I couldn't refuse!)

Wire for me