Seeing as we've had a thread for people to predict what the team will be next year, I though I'd start a thread to find out where people feel we'll finish in the table in 2010.

It looks as though we've now finished are recruitment and apart from the odd one or two most other clubs have also finished there recruitment for next season.

My Prediction:

If all are players perform and work as a team I'll predict a top 4 finish.

Top 4

top 6 and im being optimistic

Optimisitc for a top 6 spot?

Are you having a giraffe?

Why do you feel we'll be lucky to get top 6? I'm genuinly curious.

I think top 2 personally, I think Saints might struggle next season. Definetly top 4. It's all in how we start.

4th/5th.

I'm curious why you say that too... Clearly a wind-up... you are a closet Stains fan and i claim my £5....

Ditto. Leeds, Saints and Wire I would put in front of us. Think it will be a battle between us, Hull KR, Hudds and maybe Cats for 4th. We should finish at least 4th but I thought that last year as well.

Top four is a must. Top 2 is where we should be aiming for. Second behind Leeds. I can see Saints struggling next year. Maybe a top 6 finish for them.

Why? Our squad came 7th last season after putting numerous under par performances. Our current coaches have stated they are looking for 20-30% improvement in performance!

Should easily see us into the top four!


We should be hitting third next season, i reckon!

I don't want to sound too hopeful, but top three, I reckon.
By the way, have any of you guys, who live more locally than me, heard anything unofficial about how the first week of pre-season has gone? Obviously I'm concerned for wee Feka.

I'll say 4th maybe 3rd depending on how bad we are.

6th.

Brainfart!

Even worse comment for Pie Mon to make then!

so long as we finish higher than wire!!!!

I reckon you will make the 8, how high will depend more on injuries, bounce of the ball etc

I think that we have to be at least top 4. I see that MM has stated that he will not set any goals until he has at least seen the run out against Saints, but for us to be serious contenders in 2011 for the title we need to have a good solid top 4 finish at least in 2010.

I am encouraged by the comments out of the camp regarding the players being back in training and doing 3 sessions a day. Hopefully that means that come kick off in February the players are out of the blocks quickly and can get a number of wins under their belts. We have to be totally focused on getting off to a good solid winning start and importantly we have to ensure that we are very difficult to beat at home in 2010. Good home form is a must. I also dont think that the fixture list (with the greatest of respect to the other teams) has been too unkind to us early doors. Therefore there should be no excuses from the players.

I genuinly think we'll finish top 2, below Leeds. I think everything seems to be in place for a good season, saints wont be as strong as last season.

Top 4 is my cautiously optimistic prediction. It should be a better standard than previous years, a number of teams look strong.

Depends how Warrington, Saints, Catalans and Leeds do as they IMO have the best teams on paper and the most potential along with us.

It also depends hos Hull KR and Hudds do to see if they overachieved last year.

I personally think top 4 and if saints drop a bit and we can win head to heads against teams around us we can do 2nd or 3rd.

I suggest top 4 is definitely achievement and with a bit of luck & consistency top 2 could be a possilbility

Hopefully top 4, I think Saints will have a indifferant year this season. I see a big year for us, Wire & Leeds. Saints will probably come in the top 4 as well. But I also think Rovers & Giants will be strong this year. If we can be consistant we will have a good season.

This is the reason it could really be a close, exciting year. In addition to the teams you mention, Catalan will be a major threat, whilst Hull, Bradford and Wakefield should be significantly better than last season. Only really Quins, Salford and Celtic who seem to be lacking - everyone else look decent.

We'll be 4th-6th again imo.

We have a side that can hold it's own against anyone but probably misses a couple of top draw players to push us into the top 2.

Maybe McGuire can develop a couple of players into that and if he does we'll not be a million miles off winning something.

What makes you think that? We were awful for much of last year.

All the young players a year older, Eastmond in for an ageing and struggling Long, Soliola in for an ageing Gilmour, Fozzard in as an additional prop (Cayless hasn't been fully fit for the best part of 2 seasons), Moore added to the squad, Maggennis finally back in training (watch out for him this year), Puletua settled in.

If anything, we look stronger IMO, especially in the forward stakes, and we'll carry some biff up front again.

I genuinely think we will win it next uyear, or at least lose in the final (again!!)