Uncle Rico wrote:
A very bold prediction at the top with only one of the big three in it. I think Catalans will be higher up the league, top 6 although I think you've got the Salford Rubber Ducks about right in 8
My theory is based on the returning system where wins all season do really matter because there is no 6 7 8 cushion.
You don't make 5 then out.
So I'm looking a squad depth as the backbone of consistency...I think Wire and now Wakey who have bought big men and released no one. They realise that it was only forward depth that kept them a win off 4th.
So they were already a top 5 team. Hull FC have depth but had bad luck being hit on all areas of the spine...they'll not be so poor with those class middle backs in.
Catalans whole top challenge will rely on Tomkins and that constant flying didn't suit him in NZ.
Tbh I don't think there's much between 8 9 10. They could finish anywhere between themselves.
