The ambitions could be to finish 5th and win the GF from there with the cup already in the bag.

possibly, enjoy the season.

I agree with your point re 1 & 9 but think with thevadditions of Ma’u & Jones along with Sao we have much more punch and will help to create opportunities for the likes of our 1 & 9 to take advantage on the back of the holes that will appear.

With the addition of Purtill that should also have an influence on the improvement in the use of 1 & 9. Interesting to read Connors praise for Purtill in the HDM too.

I've read through most media outlets and we're predicted to finish anywhere between 3rd and 7th.

A real scattergun approach but that's probably based upon our constant inconsistency, fix that and we should be competing at the top end.

Sky sports predictor vote currently has us to finish 4th.

We need to really toughen up at the KCOM.
Chance to lay down an early marker with the visits of our neighbours followed by the champions early doors.

Is that even possible? I thought it was top4 or has the playoff format changed again?

Changed to 5 last season IIRC

I was probably so dejected by that stage I didn't notice

fair point, anything less than a sustained challenge for top 3 (injuries permitting) is unacceptable to me. Pearson has spent the money on players, coaches and facilities, time to step up.

That's not the attitude. We have no divine right to expect anything from this expensively assembled squad.
Less entitlement more enjoyment, always remember those wise words

I hope I can have a realistic sense of entitlement for the squad assembled to perform to it's best and enjoy being entertained along the way.

We can all but hope

I think the highest expectations will come from AP himself. Can’t see him being satisfied with anything less than competing on all fronts all through the season.

Somewhere between 6-8th for hulli t think, got some good forwards but poor back line and poor halfbacks will cost you imo, Radford hasn’t got a clue as well which doesn’t help you

Hahaha poor back line? That’s a classic

You couldn't make it up, wind up merchant springs to mind.

You're being polite!

To make the GF the odds never favour a team finishing 4th. It’s rare
Storm and Roosters know they need to finish Top 2 so they can almost guarantee a home semi final
Consistency is the key - making sure there’s very little between our worst and best
Under Radford we’ve rarely if ever had this gap close except say 2016, and we blew that.

My concern is that consistency a GF team
Usually needs

We don’t want a roller coaster season
Disciplined, tough and entertaining is usually the best recipe

Top 5 for me with ranking position to come after I have seen a few games.

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Our owner is aiming high at least.

Saints look the part again and Warrington v Wigan a tough high quality opener. We'll need to gel quickly and well to get near.

Bloody hell, Saints barely out of first gear and on the brink of 50 points. Could be a replay of 2019.

Amazing how people see the same games differently, I thought Wigan v Wire was awful. Saints didn't have to do much to beat Salford, I expect Saints may suffer a bit when they face a bigger pack. Very early days though.

I see our neighbours have just secured their spot in the grand final given the reaction to beating Wakefield

Nah....We know EXACTLY where we are as a team. Just to compete and build unlike yourselves who seem to think you OWN the rights of a to 4 finish Every Year! Lets see how you crack on tomorrow eh and how the season pans out for all Super League clubs