I had a bet before the season started. £5 ew after the regular rounds. Places for 1st, 2nd and 3rd. I am still hopeful of getting something back off that after writing it off a few weeks ago. I am more hopeful of getting something back from the fiver ew to win the challenge cup.

I said on a topic a month or so ago that we are less than spectacular but consistently efiicient in an Australian / german stylee.

10 points off third, will be a big ask at this stage, although 5th could still be a possibility as we are only 2 points behind Wigan. Makes you wonder what we could have achieved if we'd not sacrificed the league because of our cup run.

Thanks for mention.

9th place, perhaps to be tenth after this weekend if Catalans beat Salford by a decent margin.

If only Sinfield had missed that kick on Saturday would have at least taken points difference out of the equation which could well be the difference between making the playoffs and missing out.

Can only say good things about Che Smith's tenure so far, but did no one else expect to be a bit higher in the league at this stage of the season even after our poor start?

Still a Wembley final appearance will more than make up for missing out on the playoffs if it happens.

Not really.

It's all about pre-season for me, until we have one, with a proper coach, we're playing catch up to teams that did have one, with a decent coach. A pre-season & some recruitment, I'll be very hopeful for 2010. I've seen the improvement in some the fellas he's got, Cooper & Harrison, Monaghan, Mathers and such.

I've seen more half time turnarounds, wins not playing well & player enthusiasm under Smith than I saw in probably 3/4 years, so I'm happy.

I can relate to what's going on, I feel part of the journey under Smith, I felt remote to Lowes, the product he was offering me, didn't look or feel that enjoyable.

A bit like tripe then??