Currently 8th in the league with 21 points (10 wins, a draw, 8 losses). Bar some sort of catastrophe you would think we'd comfortably beat North Wales in their current form so 23 points is effectively guaranteed. Potentially up to 31 on offer. 

Sheffield are 7th with 26 points (as are Donny in 6th with a game in hand) so it feels like we're probably unable to climb any higher unless both have a disastrous run of form. 

Whitehaven are 9th with 17 points but we have a game in hand. Batley (10th) and Dewsbury (11th) are currently level on 16 points. Again feels like we're unlikely to drop out unless we fall apart and Batley/Dewsbury both have exceptional finishes. 

In terms of our upcoming opponents:

- Keighley (H) - you'd think we should win given Keighley's season and the fact they'll have played 3 games in 7/8 days but we've always had close contests and they've got a good squad. 

- Workington (H) - again a game we should win on paper but Town have always been difficult and their position in the table is not reflective of the game they gave us at Derwent Park. 

- Doncaster (A) - Donny will consider themselves favourites and be looking for revenge after that famous 26-24 home win at Avery Fields at the start of the season. We've shown we can do it, but it might be tough to replicate. 

- Newcastle (A) - Can't see anything but a loss in truth. Thunder have really pushed on since we first played them and with the number of strong York loanees they can rely on it's hard to imagine us leaving with the win.

- North Wales (H) - Would be hoping Mark looks at the points difference after the four previous games and - especially if negative - make the point to the lads that this needs to be a professional and clinical attacking performance. Would be hoping for a 60-70+ point win.

Based on the above I'm thinking a 27/29 point finish which would safely secure 8th place and easily our best ever league performance. 

Hurricanes website report here

As I said elsewhere, 'in Dunning we trust' - and Mike Lomas of course for bringing this one over the line.

Something of a statement signing for the club and welcome news before facing up to London Broncos at the weekend.

Unreal signing by the club and completely unexpected. Can play 1-7 comfortably and provides a real threat in attack. Getting him at 31 years old also means we've hopefully got some of his best years in a Canes shirt (assuming he sticks around).

Main question is where does he slot in? Seems a natural full-back but Horner is continuing to grow and doesn't really perform as well in the centres or out on the wing. If we've got a couple of injuries in Roberts and McGowan I suppose he could slot into the centres.