https://www.totalrl.com/the-garry-schof ... ague-2024/

https://www.totalrl.com/the-garry-schof ... ague-2024/

Rarely.

Well, that 3rd place finish prediction is well and truly the kiss of death for us.

I was hoping for more of the 'under the radar' type prediction (ie zero expectation) that the bookies and the majority of the Yorkshire centric press have been giving us so far this pre-season.

Garry often goes against the grain. Nice write-up from Schoey.

Expectations are higher than ever, you would think Leeds and Wire can’t have a season like the last one .
Wigan Saints Catalans will always be there or there abouts, expect KR to improve again.
With the added TV exposure and IMG starting to good signs of spreading the word it will hopefully be another season to remember.
Will take playoffs in a heart beat

You can’t really go under the radar as CC holders. Nor the rebrand which is still in full force. Leigh have set their standard and height of bar required. You can’t simply hide away from those facts. Big season coming up.

"Big season coming up." The only things that everybody can agree on are Wigan to finish top, and London to finish bottom. These are predictions and every year Leeds are picked to finish top 4 and Warrington to be in the mix.
St Helens were the heavy favourites last season and they picked up nowt domestically.

Leigh are stronger in squad depth and numbers and more importantly have picked up a huge improvement in the spine of the team. Does that make them a certainty for a top 4 finish? No, it does not, but it is part of the intrigue of pre-season that anything is possible

Depends what your interpretation of “Big season coming up” is! Obviously you have your own opinion, as do others. If only predictions count then Saints will most definitely be in the mix this season along with Wire on paper. Wigan may fail and London could finish fourth and still be demoted. So much for intrigue..

I think Leeds won't be in top 6. I don't think Rohan Smith is good enough, nor is their recruitment. I just think there is something wrong with the culture at Warrington. We will wait to see if Big Sam can change that. His leadership qualities are second to none, but he's a rookie coach and I think some of the more experienced coaches will expose his weaknesses in coaching. Wire 6th.Leeds7th. Catalans lost a lot of talent. 5th place finish. Saints without Roby. I think that will really affect them, so I'm going for Saints, Leigh and HKR battling for 2nd, 3rd, 4th spots. I can't see anyone stopping Wigan for a 2nd title in succession. Their squad and their recruitment will take some beating. Salford, Hull and Hudds fighting out 8th, 9th, 10th spot. Cas 11th. London 12th.

Well that’s sorted me typing my heart out.
I am exactly on board with your calls WYSI.
2-4 for us and KR being a real challenge for all.

Largely agree with Wysi and VL on this. I think Saints are done. They are still fairly strong but they win nothing this year. They will get steadily worse over the next few years. They were pedestrian when Roby was injured last year and i don't think Clarke makes up for that. They haven't addressed there real problem area at half back. No creativity and one up rugby. They finish top 4 but 4th for me. Leeds have same problem as last year. Good 17 but nothing beyond it. Some good results but ultimately poor finish. I worry for Salford. I think they may be fighting with London to avoid finishing bottom. WIgan look too good for everyone and finish top with us and KR 2nd and 3rd. I think they have recruited slightly better than us but then again they have also lost some important players. I think a toss up. Catalans 5th Leeds and Warrington 6th and 7th, Hudds and Hull 8th and 9th and the others fighting it out at the bottom. A good season for us. COYL.