Re: Super League 2018 predictions : Thu Jan 11, 2018 7:46 am  

PrinterThe wrote:

Difference between our posts is mine is true

I'm sure Donald Trump would agree with you but that's about it.

I particuarly like this idea that Wakey and Cas fans are scum yet I assume all Leeds RLFC fans are gents - not my experience at all - Leeds fans are some of the worst I've come across, very derogatory and usually unable to Hanley there ale - certainly worse than the much maligned Hull FC fans.

Re: Super League 2018 predictions : Thu Jan 11, 2018 9:25 am  

vastman wrote:

I'm sure Donald Trump would agree with you but that's about it.

I particuarly like this idea that Wakey and Cas fans are scum yet I assume all Leeds RLFC fans are gents - not my experience at all - Leeds fans are some of the worst I've come across, very derogatory and usually unable to Hanley there ale - certainly worse than the much maligned Hull FC fans.

Never called Wakey or Cas fans scum. Said they call Leeds scum when it comes to RL and your post just highlights that and based on me only pointing out that SOME Wakey and Cas fans support Leeds when it comes to football.

Re: Super League 2018 predictions : Fri Jan 12, 2018 12:56 am  

No doubt this will be total sheet come end of the season but

1. Hull IF we can tighten our D which was awful at times last year I reckon we are in with shout.
2. Saints
3. Leeds
4. Wigan
5. Cas
6. Wakefield
7. Warrington
8. Catalans
9. Huddersfield
10. HKR
11. Widnes
12. Salford

Re: Super League 2018 predictions : Fri Jan 12, 2018 5:09 am  

St Helens ( if they get there half back paring sorted ASAP)
Wigan ( surely due some injury luck)
Hull ( great pack and HBs, Fonua is a miss)
Leeds ( will miss Burrow/McGuire still will challenge for both comps)
Warrington ( freshened up this year with good signings and new coach)
Cas ( I like a lot of there recruitment, Hardaker was a huge player last year for them. Dont think they’ll get the injury luck that they had last year)
Wakey ( played some good stuff last year)
Huddersfield

Who knows what the finals will be. A lot will determine on which side can keep key players fit.

Can’t wait though! We’re nearly there guys.

Re: Super League 2018 predictions : Fri Jan 12, 2018 6:52 am  

Delighted that everyone has Salford so far down. Same as always and am happy to go under the radar again. Recruitment has been good and have strengthened the pack considerably. Would like another speedster, but am happy for young Bibby to get more game time.
Can’t wait for the season now, off season seems to have dragged.
Good luck to u all

Re: Super League 2018 predictions : Fri Jan 12, 2018 7:12 am  

Stanley30 wrote:

Delighted that everyone has Salford so far down. Same as always and am happy to go under the radar again. Recruitment has been good and have strengthened the pack considerably. Would like another speedster, but am happy for young Bibby to get more game time.
Can’t wait for the season now, off season seems to have dragged.
Good luck to u all

You may well confound the critics who know.

However let's be honest you may have recruited well within limitations but you look to me to be considerably weaker on paper than last year - sorry

[Bullseye]

Re: Super League 2018 predictions : Fri Jan 12, 2018 9:35 am  

1. Saints - Started to look like they were coming good late last year.
2. Hull - Should be up there but depends on how they cope without Ellis.
3. Leeds - Even without McGuire they know how to win.
4. Castleford - Hangover from last year and losing Hardaker will set them back.
5. Wakefield - Good squad depth will see them pick up points over smaller less experienced squads.
6. Wigan - Lost a few players and don't seem to have replaced them properly, looking stale.
7. Warrington - So much depends on new coach. Players tossed it off last year not a good sign.
8. Hudds - They should be capable of this if they keep key men injury free.
9. Catalans - Depends if McNamara can change the loose culture at the club, I'd guess not.
10. Salford - Still have some quality but not much depth - can see them in the bottom 2 if they get injuries.
11. Hull KR - Not much stronger than when they went down.
12. Widnes - Lacking quality and depending on the kids coming through.

Re: Super League 2018 predictions : Fri Jan 12, 2018 9:45 am  

Bullseye wrote:

1. Saints - Started to look like they were coming good late last year.
2. Hull - Should be up there but depends on how they cope without Ellis.
3. Leeds - Even without McGuire they know how to win.
4. Castleford - Hangover from last year and losing Hardaker will set them back.
5. Wakefield - Good squad depth will see them pick up points over smaller less experienced squads.
6. Wigan - Lost a few players and don't seem to have replaced them properly, looking stale.
7. Warrington - So much depends on new coach. Players tossed it off last year not a good sign.
8. Hudds - They should be capable of this if they keep key men injury free.
9. Catalans - Depends if McNamara can change the loose culture at the club, I'd guess not.
10. Salford - Still have some quality but not much depth - can see them in the bottom 2 if they get injuries.
11. Hull KR - Not much stronger than when they went down.
12. Widnes - Lacking quality and depending on the kids coming through.

On paper I would say KR are much weaker than when they went down. The side they got relegated with just shouldnt have ever gone down. The difference is they have a much better coach now.

[Bullseye]

Re: Super League 2018 predictions : Fri Jan 12, 2018 10:01 am  

Mr. Zucchini Head wrote:

On paper I would say KR are much weaker than when they went down. The side they got relegated with just shouldnt have ever gone down. The difference is they have a much better coach now.

Perhaps so. I don't see them doing better than 11th really either way. They'll be in the mix with Widnes and Salford in the bottom three.

Re: Super League 2018 predictions : Fri Jan 12, 2018 10:16 am  

Stanley30 wrote:

Delighted that everyone has Salford so far down. Same as always and am happy to go under the radar again. Recruitment has been good and have strengthened the pack considerably. Would like another speedster, but am happy for young Bibby to get more game time.
Can’t wait for the season now, off season seems to have dragged.
Good luck to u all

I wonder how things are behind the scenes though. The reason I think Salford will be relegated (if relegation is still in place) is partly because the squad looks weaker, but more because I think the club may have to offer reduced contracts, not offer new contracts, sell players mid season etc to stay afloat, which may impact on field performance. I hope I'm wrong, but think Salford are in for a tough time.