I wouldn't say the 07 or 08 squads were that far apart, only in 06 did we have a significantly better squad in my view, and this year wigans is turning out better (and that in itself is an argument against McNamara I realise because its his squad) and ours has been a squad in decline one way or the other since 05....but I get your point.

First result of the weekend goes our way.. as Hull can no longer mathematically make the playoffs.

Now we need Wakey to beat Catalan, KR to beat Warrington and Cas to beat Quins as Cas are pretty much guaranteed their spot as they won't lose to Celtic.

Wakey/Catalans is the major one. That HAS to be a Catalans win, or we've got no chance (since Celtic are not going to beat Cas).

Aside from that, one of Quins or Wire need to lose too, as they play each other next week.

If Quins and Wire both win, or if Catalans win, we're as good as out. If Cas win too, we ARE out.

If Cas lose, but Quins, Wire & Catalans all win, we ARE out.


I'm at Wembley tomorrow for the football, but I'll be keeping a very close eye on the RL scores!

Don't you mean Wakefield win.