It has to result in 2 finalists, therefore the numbers must add up ie 128, 64, 32, 16, 8, 4, 2

What's so complex about that? Lesser teams appear in the bigger numbers the better teams appear later on. If there is an imbalance(unequal number!) like the next round then you factor in the lesser teams from SL to make the numbers correct which they've done. Its not exactly science. Unless you want byes - would that simplify it for you

or would you prefer Leeds Wigan etc in the 128 and have a straight run to the line for that round?

Play the CC as it was, started with pre lims, 3 early rounds then all the pro teams entered at the same round

I think we could take Catalan, either home or away. They look in a sorry state on the pitch.

I think we could take Catalan, either home or away. They look in a sorry state on the pitch.

i suspect McNamara is going to be sacked anytime soon, and Catalan may bounce back, but i would be happy to play them anyway, on 20 April it is likely to be 20+C and it would be nice to play in the sun...................

Leigh away, not what I hoped for.

Ah well.

Just knew it... Lets hope the result does not kick start Leigh's season

Hopefully by then Leigh’s season will be over as far as middle 8s are concerned though.

Why ? Then that just makes the Challenge Cup even more important to us, as in 'revenue/something to play for'. Strange comment. As it stands right now, I would much rather us win our league game (at home) to you, than the Cup game.

Budgie, nothing against Leigh apart from being our rivals. Leigh will find form soon and start winning games, but if it’s not soon then top four is gone, which then makes broncos likely position higher. Once Leigh hit the straps they will as in past years very hard to beat.
I think this year league position finish might have more significance, the RFL will come up with some sort of re structure, which might end up making middle 8s pointless.
Broncos need the points on easter Monday more than a good run in the challenge cup, so let’s save the hitting form till mid Apr, happy for Leigh to go on a winning run then.

I see, we won't make the middle 8's. Have to play you guys twice, Toronto twice, Fev & Toulouse away, amongst others. Our owner messed up BIG style, in signing 19 new players, of whom, very few look quality. Still can't find a new 'head coach' or a quality one that wants the job. Yes, we can beat you in a 'one off' game, but top 4 in the league is very unlikely. When you see us play, it's 'one man rugby' nobody hardly makes a break, forwards are too lightweight, and our backs apart from Rhys Evans have no pace. Apart from that' we're fine !

That’s the way am thinking mate. Lose to broncos easter mon, then get a bit of form and beat other teams to help the broncos out.