This has been the best year we've had in at least ten, but I agree we are now moving into uncharted territory for us. I can't get rid of a nagging doubt that come October we will have finished as runners-up three times!

However, my attitude may simply be a self-reflexive defence mechanism which has become a part of my DNA. This in turn is a result of the last THIRTY YEARS of watching the club. A thirty year period in which we have become used to seeing raised hopes dashed when it really matters.

I'm just trying to keep calm about the next nine weeks right now, and I'm trying not to get too carried away (either upwards or downwards). 2016 has been fantastic for us, but there will be mild disappointment (at the very least) if ultimately we have nothing to show for all the team's efforts this year.

Ah well, if we're up there or down among the cellar dwellers, life is never dull as a black & white. Fingers crossed for a happy ending to 2016.

I know we've exceeded many fans expectations already this season without touching any silverware , But to come this far in all 3 comps and come away with nothing would be disappointing . I think Mrs B is just messing around with her rugby gods !!!

Think a few players need a rest before wembley for us to have a shot, is Leon injured? Would have expected him at 6 on Friday and can see him being more than useful at Wembley.

I'd heard that Pryce has had more knee problems, but was in contention for the cas game.

Think at this point of the season any club in our position would be more than happy. I think what both teams also need to think about Is next season and continuing the improvement. Leeds and saints will be stronger next season and catalogs n can could have a run at the top4 also so neither team can rest on the laurels

My hubby asked today what the deal is for the world club challenge selection of teams. Presumably it's the grand finalists and CC winner unless there's some overlap in which case it's discretionary by the RFL?

I've heard the rfl are giving a place for the wcc to the league winners of the middle 8 , joking aside I wouldn't be shocked if Leeds still didn't represent in the wcc !!

Consensus seems to be CC winners, GF winners, LLS winners, then if duplicated whoever the RFL like the best.

It's also whichever club will stump up over 100k to play in it too

Talk a few months back is the WCC will feature fewer clubs .

It would be disappointing if it was cut down

Maybe it could be gf winners v gf winner

And cc winners vs their equivalent

Christ on a bike. Add on the Allam's stadium usage charge and if we qualified I doubt we'd bother

They don't have an equivalent.

I think it's the 3 trophy winners now, if one team won all 3, GF loser and highest league finish.