Re: Predictions 2017 : Fri Dec 16, 2016 8:25 pm  

JEAN CAPDOUZE wrote:

Castleford won't be the same without their try scoring wiz Dennison Solomona. They will be fighting for 8th spot with woeful Wakefield.

Maybe - but we have replaced him with Gregorius Eden.

Re: Predictions 2017 : Sat Dec 17, 2016 6:36 pm  

Wigan
Wire
Hull
Saints
Cats
Hudds
Leeds
Cas
Wakefield
Salford
Widnes
Leigh

Re: Predictions 2017 : Sat Dec 17, 2016 7:07 pm  

Warrington
Wigan
Castleford
Hull FC

Saints
Catalans
Salford
Wakefield

Leeds
Widnes
Huddersfield
Leigh

I don't see how Huddersfield and Leeds have strengthened as yet.
I think Leigh will find the intensity of playing in SL every week more difficult that they might imagine. They have made some decent signings but once the inevitable injuries strike, they look paper thin.
Zak Hardaker, if he can rediscover his form under Powell, should improve Castleford's defence. Whether the attacking ability of Dorn and the finishing of Solomona can be replaced is another matter.
Saints will be relying on new overseas signings to settle and play well.
As always, injuries will play a key part in the success of every club. Last season seemed to be beset by injury problems for all teams (apart from Hull FC).

[PopTart]

Re: Predictions 2017 : Sun Dec 18, 2016 1:24 am  

Cas had key injuries last year so have some good fresh players like Roberts to add in along with Hardaker.
I reckon Cas will be pushing for 4th.

Wakefield look slightly better than last year so woeful is well short of the mark.
Still think 8 will be a descent finish with other teams improving too.

Re: Predictions 2017 : Sun Dec 18, 2016 7:09 am  

Another prediction.
When your team loses, it will be a match officials fault and this site will go into overdrive.
If your team wins there will be no comment.

[Wildthing]

Re: Predictions 2017 : Sun Dec 18, 2016 7:17 am  

Leaguefan wrote:

Another prediction.
When your team loses, it will be a match officials fault and this site will go into overdrive.
If your team wins there will be no comment.

Another prediction.
You will come on here in 2017 and moan about people moaning. Constantly.

Happy Christmas

Re: Predictions 2017 : Sun Dec 18, 2016 10:15 am  

PopTart wrote:

Cas had key injuries last year so have some good fresh players like Roberts to add in along with Hardaker.

Yes PT. Add Mick Shenton to that as well.

Re: Predictions 2017 : Sun Dec 18, 2016 12:16 pm  

Leaguefan wrote:

Eddie without Stevo will spout yet once again " this is the most open Superleague ever".
It won't.
The same old will be there or there abouts.
There is no way under the current system that Widnes, Wakefield Castleford Salford or Leigh will ever have a tilt at winning it with a realistic chance.
The chances of a blip are extremely remote. Look at the bookies odds and then see who are the rich ones, bookies or punters

They were right when they said how unpredictable SL was last season
Leeds and Huddersfield falling from grace, Widnes as pace setters early in the season (that seems like years ago), Trinity's mid season run (thrashing Wigan 62 - 0 along the way and Millers amazing DG to beat Les Cats), Hull braking their Wembley jinx, Wire, probably the most consistent team and Wigan as Champions.
Plus, the absolute drama of the MPG, together with Leigh finally getting into SL.
It's just a pity that the sport doesn't know how to sell itself !

2016 was a fantastic season, unless you are a Leeds or KR fan

Next season you expect Leeds to improve, see how Leigh perform in the top flight and find out if FC can compete at the top.
Plus, Cas with a fit squad could really shake up the top 4.

Cant wait till Feb.

Re: Predictions 2017 : Sun Dec 18, 2016 1:18 pm  

wrencat1873 wrote:

They were right when they said how unpredictable SL was last season
Leeds and Huddersfield falling from grace, Widnes as pace setters early in the season (that seems like years ago), Trinity's mid season run (thrashing Wigan 62 - 0 along the way and Millers amazing DG to beat Les Cats), Hull braking their Wembley jinx, Wire, probably the most consistent team and Wigan as Champions.
Plus, the absolute drama of the MPG, together with Leigh finally getting into SL.
It's just a pity that the sport doesn't know how to sell itself !

2016 was a fantastic season, unless you are a Leeds or KR fan

Next season you expect Leeds to improve, see how Leigh perform in the top flight and find out if FC can compete at the top.
Plus, Cas with a fit squad could really shake up the top 4.

Cant wait till Feb.

When you look at it like that, 2016 wasn't all that bad at all. Plenty of drama and talking points.

Re: Predictions 2017 : Sun Dec 18, 2016 1:20 pm  

Orrell Lad wrote:

When you look at it like that, 2016 wasn't all that bad at all. Plenty of drama and talking points.

Especially if you are from Wigan.