I've read through most media outlets and we're predicted to finish anywhere between 3rd and 7th.

A real scattergun approach but that's probably based upon our constant inconsistency, fix that and we should be competing at the top end.

Sky sports predictor vote currently has us to finish 4th.

We need to really toughen up at the KCOM.
Chance to lay down an early marker with the visits of our neighbours followed by the champions early doors.

Changed to 5 last season IIRC

I was probably so dejected by that stage I didn't notice

That's not the attitude. We have no divine right to expect anything from this expensively assembled squad.
Less entitlement more enjoyment, always remember those wise words

We can all but hope

I think the highest expectations will come from AP himself. Can’t see him being satisfied with anything less than competing on all fronts all through the season.

Somewhere between 6-8th for hulli t think, got some good forwards but poor back line and poor halfbacks will cost you imo, Radford hasn’t got a clue as well which doesn’t help you

Hahaha poor back line? That’s a classic

You couldn't make it up, wind up merchant springs to mind.

You're being polite!

To make the GF the odds never favour a team finishing 4th. It’s rare
Storm and Roosters know they need to finish Top 2 so they can almost guarantee a home semi final
Consistency is the key - making sure there’s very little between our worst and best
Under Radford we’ve rarely if ever had this gap close except say 2016, and we blew that.

My concern is that consistency a GF team
Usually needs

We don’t want a roller coaster season
Disciplined, tough and entertaining is usually the best recipe