Quote: Wires71 "Mmmm I can't see that side winning the GF in all honesty but we should be more competitive. We need to sort the scrum half position. Also is Crowther dropped to squad player now? I am secretly hoping that Sam can work on Bullock. There is a good prop forward in there somewhere.'"
Few things I'd say I'd probably start with Musgrove. It would be Bullock for me and I'd expect Hayes to get game time this year.
It's a strong starting 17, it's better than this year and it's not always the starting 17 which makes the GF I'm happier we have some depth.
I think you also have to look in the context of our rivals. Wigan in a reversal to previous years seem to have a strong pack but look thinner in the backs than previous years. Saints need to address their Centre and Wing positions the integration of Clark and the squad generally aging. Catalan have wholesale changes and are a bit of an unknown. Leigh I think may suffer a little from second season and will see if they can maintain. Hull KR (this years GF winners) will struggle to maintain this year's success. Leeds are again an unknown but if they get their act together who knows.