That's right we have Cook, Jewiit and Mariano definitely out and Junior Moors and Oliver Holmes doubtful. Even if Moors makes it, there will be a doubt surrounding his match fitness as he has only played about half an hour and that was on Boxing Day, when he obviously took it easy anyhow.

If the latter two are both fully fit and ready to go then I will fancy our chances but think it will be very tight. If both miss, then for me it will be an almighty struggle, as all five are forwards and that will leave a huge chunk missing in that department.

Which brings me to the pivotal point that luck with injuries is going to have a massive bearing on the coming season. It is fair to say that none of the usual suspects of Warrington, Leeds, Saints and Wigan will come in the bottom 4, but I seriously believe that any of the other eight are definite contenders for it, even Catalans. Le Cats have some real good quality this year but in terms of numbers they are small, and a spate of injuries particularly to any key personnel could make life very difficult for them. Depending on this they could easily come top 4 but possibly struggle otherwise. For me it's those that have most luck with injuries that will come out well amongst those teams. Same with the actual bottom slot, there are a number of teams that could finish there, depending on injuries and luck etc.

I also actually think Huddersfield may struggle somewhat and do not see them being anywhere near the top 4 this coming season. That's my head speaking as I have absolutely nothing against them whatsoever.

Was a rather pleasant train journey back to the north east! Treat myself to a bit of celebratory malt whisky! And Elbow in my ears! THROW THOSE CURTAINS WIDE, ONE DAY LIKE THIS A YEAR WILL SEE ME RIGHT! (Id like a few more days like that this season please)

Watch the highlights and pay attention to the number of times that our forwards find their elbows and knees and land on their front.

We were dominant in the forwards and that laid the foundations for the win.

Couldn't disagree more but that's the beauty of the game and opinions. Cas should have put the game to bed by the 60th minute. The reason they didn't was down to wonderful goalline defence, not our forwards being on top.

Avenger is right - though you are correct regarding goal line defence which was stunning.

Even up to 60 mins I was saying to the mates that we hadn't played too badly, we fluffed a few chances and they took one or two that in other games wouldn't have stuck.