https://www.seriousaboutrl.com/super-le ... ion-36238/ I don't know who Trev Smith is, but maybe a Wakey fan.

https://www.seriousaboutrl.com/super-le ... ion-36238/ I don't know who Trev Smith is, but maybe a Wakey fan.

Rovers first 17 has improved over last season but if they get any injuries they'll be screwed as they have no depth at all

Doesn't it give opportunities for their youngsters to step up and get game time though. Whilst they might not get results if they have injuries/suspensions, does not the longer term benefits of youngsters getting valuable top level playing time benefit?
There's also I think, no relegation this season, so might as well blood youngsters instead of playing partially fit 1st XVII that ends up with longer term injury issues.

Don't recall seeing confirmation of no relegation?

Quote: 48756c6c20 524c4643 " There's also I think, no relegation this season, so might as well blood youngsters instead of playing partially fit 1st XVII that ends up with longer term injury issues.'" https://www.totalrl.com/elstone-confirm ... -for-2021/ May be changed - who knows?

Quote: 48756c6c20 524c4643 " There's also I think, no relegation this season, so might as well blood youngsters instead of playing partially fit 1st XVII that ends up with longer term injury issues.'" https://www.totalrl.com/elstone-confirm ... -for-2021/ May be changed - who knows?

Wigan
Saints
Warrington
Hull FC
Leeds
Huddersfield
Catalans
Castleford
Salford
Rovers
Leigh
Wakefield

I think this could easily be the most competitive and unpredictable year for a long time. Covid will play a big part in team selection and cancellations I imagine and I am excited by Hull's half back pairing. Josh Reynolds is a player the opposition teams and fans hate, he is ultra competitive and to have him and Connor in the same team is fantastic .If they click and Sneyd performs , we could well be looking at third spot. Rovers are undoubtedly stronger this year, but their halves look weak and although Ryan Hall looks like a good signing, watching him in the NRL, it is obvious he is way past his best and has lost a yard of pace so I think that 3rd from bottom is a realistic prediction. Wakefield will always struggle with Chester at the helm, despite the addition of Andy Last, Chester looked a beaten man last year and his players didn't look like they were united for him , I think we could well see Andy Last as head coach there after a few rounds.

Wigan
Saints
Warrington
Hull FC
Huddersfield
Leeds
Castleford
Catalan
Salford
Wakefield
Rovers
Leigh

Saints and Wigan were easily the 2 best teams last season and have both got even stronger for next season.

On paper Huddersfield should be the most improved team but their squad depth is a big worry especially in the front row.

Think Lino is a lot better signing than he is getting credit for at Wakefield and will do well over here paired with Miller.

Don't be stupid we don't have any fans.

Interested to know why Hull fans have us down between 9th-12th? (and most only have us above just Leigh/Wakey) I assume the main reason being Watson leaving? I think Marshall could turn out to be just as good as Watto was and I've been impressed with him already. Appreciate we've lost Evalds, Lussick, Flanagan, Welham (who was vastly underrated), Dudson, Yates and McCarthy but we've brought in some decent players (J Burgess, Escare, Livett, Elijah Taylor, Darcy Lussick, Wells).

Our potential backline of Escare, Burgess, Watkins, Sarginson, Inu/Sio/Williams is one of the strongest in SL IMO and we've got decent injury cover there as well.

Our forward pack will more than hold their own and the only worry is in the halves/hooker. We're missing a bit of spark at 9 with Joey Lussick back in Aus and will be reliant on Kevin Brown staying fit although at least Patton gives us a bit more back up than we had previously (Atkin isn't an organising half).

More than happy to fly under the radar again and whilst 1 & 2 will be Saints/Wigan I think 3-8 could go pretty much any way. Personally can't see why anyone would have KR outside the bottom 3 and Leigh should be nailed on for the wooden spoon.

Agree on Lussick and Evalds although I think Lussick wil be the bigger loss (Escare is a similar type.player to Evalds so should slot in quite well). And Flanagan has been a fantastic player for us although you could argue that Taylor (4 full Kiwi caps) is a level above ability wise.

Also agree on Leeds. I just think people are often lazy and assume the "big" clubs will be up at the top and seem reluctant to base their judgment on strength of squad. Hudds have Watson and a number of new players but don't think their pack is anything special (Watson actually tried to take a number of our squad with him) so think they're some way off challenging the top 3/4.

Have a feeling Cas & Catalans may struggle this year (relatively speaking).

FWIW, I tipped FC to finish 2nd last year. They let me down big time! Hopefully you'll reserve some of your cr@p performances for us again this year.

It's about time that we were champions again, it's getting on for 40 years, which for a club of our calibre is just not on.

If the title isn't delivered either this season or next, then Pearson should do the right thing, and bugger off. Get a winner in.

Ever visited the planet Earth?

Wow who’s slapped your ?
You’re normally seen as a positive club spokesman