Don't fancy Wigan at all.
Goal kicking will cost them games, they'll miss Richards for more than just that though
They struggle when Tompkins out never mind left, and I don't believe bowen will do any good here. Think he'll miss lots of games, and struggle in the early conditions and miss playing outside Thurston
PettyBourne okay but doesn't replace both tuson and hansen.
Wire still strong even though lost some experience
Saints still a half missing but look much improved on paper
Leeds backline is utterly tremendous, one of the best of super league. Halves getting on, forwards same and reliant on peacock still. Not sure aiton a tradeuup for MacShane. Tough and a competitor but not as crafty.
Huddersfield should still be there about. Depending on brough though. 7 8th place if he got injured and missed most of the year.
Cat dragons will be big and powerfull and dangerous again, but I don't think their coach is up to it
Rovers will upset some teams and on given days be good. But I think dobson will be missed as keating is an better 9 imo. Weyman will miss quite a few games. Costigan will be a flop I believe. Great defender nothing else thesedays. JLangley always misses games but not as effective as he should be. Good grafter though. Like the French kid loads though.
Salford good 13 bit weak after. Few injuries they'll struggle. Halves make them a threat though
Widnes will upset about few-again. Others fighting it out amongst themselves
Then onto us
More depth and cover in every position than I can remember for a long time.
Have 3of the most exciting young players in the league coming through.
Forwards for me have a nice mix of player. If they can be effective they'll release the best hooking interchange in the league and allow our halves some space and options. That though is by far our biggest concern, whether two youngsters can dictate us. But I expect personally more off the cuff play. They're both runners of the ball, full backs are good in broken play, already know we've 2good hookers who can open play up, and hopefully Westy can thrive as a ball player instead of a battering ram
Think hull could do very well, i only see saint's as significantly improved. Rest same or even weaker.
If our gambles come off eg feka,talonoa biggs young halves, and youngsters all improve yet further we could be very dangerous
But don't see us massively worse off than this year even if they all failed miserably.
All just my opinion-lots of spare time, so shared them. God bless the holidays!!
