7 is the magic number from a losses perspective. In the last two seasons, 30 points (8 losses) was enough in 2016 for 4th place, but 31 points was needed last year. In both years, there were only 5 clubs competing for the top 4, whereas we have 6 in the mix at the moment. Get 32 points, and it would have to be a very odd looking table (3 clubs on 32 points in 3rd to 5th for instance) for that not to be enough. If there are still 6 teams in the mix come the end of the season, then 30 points should be enough, but maybe on points difference. Remember that there are only 2 points available in each game, and when the top clubs are playing each other then one of them is going to come away empty-handed (or a point each).

To get second spot, you probably would have to win every game through to the end of the season from now.

I'm confident we'll win all five of the next league fixtures and are in with a good shot versus Salford. I really believe we have a better team now than 12 months ago and if facing an equivalent run of matches this time last year against the same opposition would have considered it the easiest part of the season. All things are relative!