Glad to see we all all confident for the season -

I'm not very confident !!

Is it just me that thinks that this Wigan game is going to be the beginning of a reality check and a disappointing start to the season ??

For me, our squad is just too short on quality. A "buzz" in the camp and new training methods etc.. is one thing but a squad with quality throughout is another.

we have a good enough squad to be up there challenging for a top 6,horne and thorman will do the bizz this year,plus motu coming back from injury,we still need a couple more players tho,still reckon we will shock a few people this season but then that just my opinion,people are entitled to theres.

I am really concerned about our pack (especially front row) it is just not big enough, nasty enough or good enough.

Washy back in full training and available for the Wigan game (HDM)

do you think he'll play? with no friendlys left i'd have guessed a hit out in the reserves (if their season starts soon) with burnett playing in the back row after his good friendly performances.

Depends on his fitness, same question could be asked of Berro and Tony.

To be honest this season can't be any worse than the last few when for one reason or another we have flattered to deceive.
This season I am fairly confident we will do well if we stay fairly injury free.
Thorman & Horne gelling and becoming a great pairing is going to be key to our season (if our forwards to their job) along with Berrigan in his best position.

And what happens when one of them has the inevitable lay-off through injury ?? Tommy Lee again ???

Our pack doing it's job is based on lots of hard work and application but with very little go-forward. If Thackray can avoid injury and if Moa or Malony (or both) can prove to be good signings, we have a chance but there are too many "ifs" for me and I keep ending up at the fact that we are probably three quality players short of a proper tilt at silverware.

I really hope I'm wrong.

Burnett deserves a chance but i think he will miss out as we are strong in the back row ATM with Tickle, Manu, Radford and Washbrook

I really dont get why people are so down with coming season!! After last season there is only upwards to go and for that there is no real expectations for the team. which i believe will be so beneficial for the team cos so many times we have thrown to high a expection onto them!. I personally think top 6 is well within our reach. come on you Hulla

1 Motu
2 Calderwood
3 G.Horne
4 Yeaman
5 Briscoe
6 R.Horne
7 Thorman
8 Cusack
9 Berrigan
10 King
11 Radford
12 Manu
13Tickle

14 Dowes
15 Thackray
16 Houghton
17 Burnett

seriously weak bench NOT!!
I think thats a decent side to be honest , one thing is for sure we have a ton more options going forrard