Now it looks like our recruitment is finished, how do we think we'll shape up ?

Our performances will depend on how quickly the team gel's

Hopefully we can hit the ground running and get ourselves in a decent possition

Outside top 6 would be disappointing IMO.

I agree, I think we showed what we could do at the back end of last season and IMO the squad has improved in a big way since then. I've gone for top 6, but I don't think that 4th is an unrealistic target if we are lucky on the injury front.

Top 4 for me providing we don't get any bad injuries and the team bonds together.

I've voted for top 8, I think we'll make the playoffs this year but I'm not sure we'll break the top 4. Top 8 a must, top 6 would be nice.

Fifth or sixth, providing Orford comes & stays fit.

I think we have the potential to finish anywhere between 4th and 10th. I would suggest that the top 3 and bottom 3 are easier to predict.

If the side gels, stays clear of injury, gets a bit of luck and young players really come on then 4th is realistic. However if for some reason we lose Orford and we're as inconsistent as last year then 9th or 10th is realistic.

I would say we're probably looking at 6th or 7th. We have some good players but are lacking a line breaking forward and a few strike players in the backs.

top six for mine, top four if we team settles well at start of season.

i'm going for a top 8 finish for the bulls,but a final position of 7th will be their highest finish imo,the competition is so close from 3 to 11,and a finish outside the play offs cannot again be ruled out

And where will Leeds finish?

I think this year we have more reason to be optimistic.

Some of our shakey performers, Deacon and Newton, given their great service to the Bulls did under perform last year, injuries to key performers such as Morrison didnt help. Finally some say Sam's heart wasn't in it last year. However other under performers such as Platt really showed some worth and Nero showed his best form yet, thats just last years team.

Now we have some new players keen to make a name for themselves such as Reardon and Sculthorpe. Kearney whos only 25 and has some top attributes if he stays fit. Hall a good solid player who gives good go forward. Heath a good solid hooker who should bring a good combination with Godwin and finally Orford, which the signing speaks for itself.

Im confident this year, come on you Bulls!

I think top 8 for a side that have 4 players who played together in the NRL coming over and playing in key positions.

gelling should happen a bit quicker than last year.

1. Leeds
2. Bradford (probably move us down to 6th just below the Frenchies but I can dream)
3. Saints
4. Wigan
5. Warrington
6. Catalans
7. Huddersfield
8. Hull
9. Hull Kingston Rovers
10. Wakefield
11. Castleford
12. Harlequins
13. Salford
14. Crusaders

Heres mine



1. Saints
2. Bradford
3. Wigan
4. Leeds
5. Warrington
6. Catalans
7. Huddersfield
8. Castleford
9. Hull Kingston Rovers
10. Crusaders
11. Hull
12. Wakefield
13. Harlequins
14. Salford

Bradford v Leeds in final.

I honestly dont care where we finish.

As long as we beat everybody twice

And the Welshies three times!

No idea myself, but interesting that Bulls are getting higher placed on the Southstander predictions thread than the equivalent on the VT.

it also coincides with more sighting of leeds trolls on here than weve had for a few years. cant imagine why

This is mine


1. Bradford
2. St Helens
3. Leeds
4. Hull FC
5. Catalans
6. Wigan
7. Huddersfield
8. Warrington
9. Hull KR
10.Wakefield
11.Crusaders
12.Castleford
13. Harlequins
14. Salford

Grand final Bulls 16-6 Leeds Rhinos
Challenge cup Hull FC 15-14 St Helens cheeky drop goal in final minute by long!

To anybody coming onto this board to slag these predictions please prove to me conclusively that this wont happen!

Mine goes like this :


1. Saints
2. Leeds
3. Wigan
4. Catalans
5. Bradford
6. Shuddersfield
7. Hull KR
8 . Warrington
9. Hull
10. Wakey
11. Cas
12. Harlequins
13. Crusaders
14. Salford

CC Final : Wigan 22 - 10 Catalans
GF : Saints 12 - 16 Wigan

Wigan for the double? your avin a larf!

first at the end of the regular rounds imo

a team could beat every other side twice during the season,and still not win the grand final!

I think if Tomkins develops a bit more, with help from Deacs and if Maguire can get Piggy and Paleaasina fit, they could be a force next season. I have a sneaky feeling that they will come good at the right time.