think we'll have a lot to say about that

Indeed, not sure how these fixtures was decided (if we got a say due to where we finished - first pick or suchlike) but playing 3 Sl teams on the bounce was hardly a reward for the lads for finishing top or if we did have a say the best idea we've ever had lol.

If you was to get to the million pound game you would of had a run of easier teams at the end to get there, thus making that million pound game abit easier than finishing in a predicted slump in victories. I guess that's the idea.

I suppose these losses could shatter your confidence for the 'easier' games though.

Time will tell.

Judgement has been passed.

a lot less spouting on here now haha

Don't often find myself agreeing with a C@s fan, but well said Tigerman.

And your up to losing 10 this season..Well done.

Right so as you open your front door you start running do you don't think so I bet you take them for a WALK and then let them run ..GET YOUR FACTS RIGHT ....Really can't see how your getting so much pleasure from a CHAMPIONSHIP team losing there really must be nothing to do over that side of the hill.

0-3 and it should have been 2-1. We are not far off considering the cards we were given, if we can take down the championship clubs and finish 5th I do fancy us v Wakey in that million pound game, which for the realistic amongst us was always the goal.

Fev would love to be here, instead they have implosion to look forward to as the cash disappears next year.Hope you are as interested in helping your club survive Homer

A Cas fan wanting Wakefield to be relegated is extremely short-sighted. The game against Wakefield at home is one of highest attendances, and with this comes money to be able to spend improving our squad. Wakefield and Castleford are good for each other financially.
Also, we tend to get them at Magic Weekend due to the powers that be pairing up local teams. I for one would much rather be playing Wakefield than Huddersfield or Leeds as our 'extra' game.
On the subject of Leigh, they have shown that they are capable of beating SL teams. Any team who can make the "million pound game" stands a chance of SL if they can put in one performance. I don't like the concept, I'd prefer the top 4 teams went into SL next year as the points gap between 4th and 5th could be significant, but the RFL want the excitement of the final game
Whatever happens, if no Championship clubs are promoted they have no excuses as they have been given the opportunity they need.

Given the opportunity yes but the system still has its SL weighted flaws

Correct Demon, the system is flawed & does favour the SL Clubs, we have what we have though & if we don't make it at the 1st attempt then we weren't quite ready.

I am hopeful that next season will bring a narrowing of the gap, we really need the cap margin to narrow so that if a SL Club get £1.8m a Championship side can spend £1.5m, *with the caveat of proving affordability to the RFL*.
Also, if a SL Club get £250k+ outside of the team cap for a Marquee signing then a Championship Club should also be entitled to a Marquee player at maybe £50k less, *assuming again affordability is proven & that we or any other Club could attract a Marquee player*.

Until this happens, then the chances of any change to the SL team roster are slim to none.