It does seem the RFL has decided who will be next year's top 8. The fixtures released are 1v2, 3v4 before it switches to 5 v Leeds & 6 v Huddersfield then reverts to 7v8 and 11v12 for the opening rounds on Saturday and Sunday. They are probably correct but it doesn't seem right to interfere with the natural order of things. But then, I suppose if that mattered at all, the Magic Weekend would not exist.

Hotel booked bring it on.

Me too. cant wait. Love my Newcastle visits.

It's not 11 v 12 though - Leigh finished 2nd in the middle 8s so it's 10 v 12

Practically a home game for me! Can't wait. Will drag a few locals along for an education as well.

As only interest in our household for this for 2017, then we will be going, but I think only going up for the day.

Will though be going to Blackpool bash, providing no fixture clashes. Hopefully for the one and only time